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Bulk Refuse Freighter – Saturday 30th September 2023

September 20, 2023 /
THE BULK REFUSE FREIGHTER WILL NEXT BE IN THE PARISH ON SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023.  DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
09:15-10:00 Four Elms Village Hall
10:15 – 11:00 Hever Bottle bank area next to Henry pub in coach car park
11:15 – 12:00 Markbeech Village Hall

The Freighter cannot accept white goods, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cookers, cast iron boilers or baths, long metal poles, building materials, manure, large parts of engines or vehicles or hazardous waste or compostable garden waste.

Hazardous waste now includes items like fluorescent tubes, televisions & computer monitors, batteries, oil tins and filters, paint and paint tins and chemical containers. These items cannot be accepted on the Saturday Freighter service and must be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Please do not leave any rubbish unattended. Please DO NOT arrive early or leave items on site, otherwise will be classed as fly-tipping and information passed to the police, thank you.

This is a service free to residents, funded by Hever Parish Council and provided by Sevenoaks District Council.

 

IMPORTANT – GATWICK NORTHERN (2ND) RUNWAY – REGISTER NOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY

September 18, 2023 /

Gatwick have proposed to replace the standby runway with a full second runway. If this happens capacity at Gatwick will be as busy as Heathrow.

 

As a Parish Council we are concerned the impact this will have on the area we live in and have objected to the application and the significant damage and impact it will have on the Parish and beyond. There are great concerns regarding noise and pollutants, on HPC residents and on the AONB environment around us, in addition to the potential impact on housing, employment and infrastructure as well as the wider environmental considerations.

 

We urge you to register and make comment. You can do this anytime from now up until 29th October 2023. The link to the registration page is here

 

At the time of registering, you must include your initial comments on the proposal. These must be about what you consider to be the main issues and impacts and include anything that may affect your day-to-day life. Once registered you are then able to submit further comments.

 

GACC (Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign) will be also publishing a briefing sheet on how to respond by the end of this month including guidance on how best to register to take part in the consultation. Please do visit their website for more information:

https://www.gacc.org.uk/join-or-contact-us.php

 

 

Current Public Consultations

August 17, 2023 /

There are several public consultations that are currently live and are open for comment. Please click the link to participate should you wish to:

Funding available for voluntary or community groups

August 14, 2023 /

If you would like to do more in your community, for your community, whether it be sharing skills, spaces and resources, helping families to work and play more together, food growing or community cooking and meals, or perhaps supporting the environment through upcycling or community litter picks, the Community Mobilisation Fund may be able to support you. There is currently funding available for voluntary or community groups of up to £1,000 to assist with projects. Community groups play a vital role in supporting and bringing together local people.  The Community Mobilisation Fund will help support individuals and new/existing community groups by enabling practical support, such as skills development and capacity building, alongside local activities and events.

The fund is available for voluntary groups and community groups other not-for-profit organisations providing services within the Sevenoaks District, which benefit residents of the Sevenoaks District.

To apply, please complete   Community Mobilisation Fund Guidelines and Application – 2023-24   which must be sent to contact@bettertogethercommunity.org.uk by 5pm Friday 8 September 2023

Councillor Vacancy – Four Elms Ward

August 11, 2023 /
Are you interested in being a Parish Councillor? Hever Parish Council has a vacancy for a Co-Opted Councillor,  Four Elms Ward,  to represent the interests of those living or working in the Parish.

The Parish Council consists of a group of 10 voluntary Councillors who live or work locally and are supported by the employed Parish Clerk.

For an informal chat, or more information on how to apply, please contact Rachael Turner, Clerk and RFO at clerk@hever.org

or see Co-Option AD 23

Free Summer Family Fun Day – Four Elms Tuesday 15th August 10.00 am

August 7, 2023 /

Sevenoaks Free Family Fun Days include everything from crafts and games to sports and face painting in a friendly, safe environment.

There’s no need to book, simply turn up and have fun. Please visit www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/summerfun or  social media accounts before setting off as the programme may change at short notice, especially if there’s wet weather.

Enjoy the day together with your children – bring a picnic and stay for the whole day. Some locations will be providing refreshments. Remember, please bring suitable clothing for the activities and the weather, as well as sun cream and plenty of water. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Activities are aimed at children under the age of 12 and may not be suitable for very young children.

The days are funded by Sevenoaks District Council, run by Play Place and supported by town and parish councils who are providing the venues. See the attached for more information:
Summer Family Fun Day 2023 Leaflet

Withdrawal of the rail Day Travelcard

August 2, 2023 /

You may have read that the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has confirmed he has started the six month process of withdrawing the Day Travelcard used by so many to get to, and travel throughout, London by train and tube.

The Travelcard allows a holder the opportunity of unlimited travel around the capital on public transport. It allows us to buy our train and tube travel together. None of the stations in  our area are located in the Oyster Card area so we will be forced to buy train and tube tickets separately. This is a decision that will impact us all, making it harder for us all to travel to London and beyond.

While the Mayor of London has made it clear that while he will trigger the six month notice, he is open to reversing it. Tom Tugendhat, MP, is collating messages to the Mayor of London on this subject so please fill out the short form on his website here.

He will be sharing with him the strength of feeling across Tonbridge, Edenbridge, and Malling as to how damaging this will be for anyone visiting London.

Bulk Refuse Freighter – Saturday 22nd July 2023

July 11, 2023 /
The Bulk Refuse Freighter will next be in the Parish on Saturday 22nd July 2023.  Details are as follows:
09:15-10:00 Four Elms Village Hall
10:15 – 11:00 Hever Bottle bank area next to Henry pub in coach car park
11:15 – 12:00 Markbeech Village Hall

The Freighter cannot accept white goods, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cookers, cast iron boilers or baths, long metal poles, building materials, manure, large parts of engines or vehicles or hazardous waste or compostable garden waste.

Hazardous waste now includes items like fluorescent tubes, televisions & computer monitors, batteries, oil tins and filters, paint and paint tins and chemical containers. These items cannot be accepted on the Saturday Freighter service and must be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Please do not leave any rubbish unattended. Please DO NOT arrive early or leave items on site, otherwise will be classed as fly-tipping and information passed to the police, thank you.

This is a service free to residents, funded by Hever Parish Council and provided by Sevenoaks District Council.

 

Further dates are as follows:  30th September.

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