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Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places

Ashfored Borough CouncilNOTICE is hereby given that the KENT COUNTY COUNCIL acting as local traffic authority and in exercise of its powers under sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 3(2), 4(1) to (3), 32(1), 35(1), 45, 46, 49, 53 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers, intends to make the above Order, the effect of which will be to amend The Kent County Council (Various Roads, Borough of Ashford) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2015′ (as amended), the
effect of which will be:
In the Town of Ashford (listing only the changes in South Ashford)

  • Beaver Lane: Introduction of Double Yellow Lines round the entrance to No’s 113 to 127 Beaver Lane.

This Order will also make administrative changes to certain parts of The Kent County Council (Various Roads, Borough of Ashford) (Waiting Restrictions and Street Parking Places) Consolidation Order 2015′ (as amended), which will not change the extent of any restrictions as they presently appear on the ground (listing only the changes in South Ashford).

  • Arlington: Administrative amendment to improve accuracy of description.
  • Bowens Field: Amendment to times of restriction to match on street signage.

A copy of the proposed Order and supporting documents may be inspected on line at www,ashford.gov.uk/parkingconsultation or in hard copy format at Ashford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 1AS between 9am and 6pm Monday to Wednesday, 9am and 8pm Thursday, 9am and 6pm Friday and 9am and 5pm Saturday. A copy of the proposed Order will also be available at the main reception of Sessions House, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XQ between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Any objections or other representations relating to this Order must be made in writing to: Engineering Services, Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PL or by email to consultation@ashford.gov.uk. Any objection must specify the grounds on which it is made.

Objections or other representations to this Order should include return address details and quotereference “2015/Am7”, but must be received by no later than midnight on Thursday 10th December in order to be considered.

Barbara Cooper, Corporate Director; Growth, Environment and Transport; Kent County Council; County Hall; Maidstone; Kent ME14 1XQ

Dated Thursday 19th November 2015

 

ReCycle

cropped-night-riding4The ReCycle programme is a partnership project with Goldwyn School, offering an affordable source of refurbished bikes, alongside an educational programme for the students at the school.  The concept is simple: DONATE – REFURBISH – SALE.

DONATE your unwanted bicycles to the programme and get a 20% discount at the bike sale.  You can drop bikes off at Goldwyn School (Mark Sibley), The Youthy (Jim Winter) or call 07762221024 (Spencer Morgan) and we’ll pick up.  Please ensure bikes are in a fixable condition.

The students at Goldwyn School are helping to REFURBISH the bikes as part of their education programme.  All bikes are throughly checked and serviced to ensure they are in a roadworthy condition ready for the bike sale.

Our next Bike SALE is on Saturday 12th December (10am-1pm) – pick up a bargain bike just in time for Christmas (and a free mince pie too!).  We’re already planing the next Bike Sale in time for early spring.  The bike sales will be at Goldwyn College (Norfolk Drive, TN23 4FB).

Cycle Circle

Attempted robbery in Victoria Park

Police car imageKent Police is appealing for any information about an incident that occurred at around 1am in Victoria Park, Ashford, on Saturday 14 November.

A man in his 40s was reportedly approached from behind by two men who threatened him and demanded valuables.

After a struggle, the suspects left the scene empty-handed but Kent Police is keen to locate them.

Both suspects are described as being around 5ft 6in to 5ft 7in tall. They were of average build, both wearing dark coloured hooded tops with the hoods up. They sprinted off towards Brookfield Road.

Can you help?

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area, or who knows who the suspects might be, is asked to contact Kent Police on 01843 222289 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting Kent Police reference ZY/36081/15.

Kent Police: 17 November 2015

Use your pharmacist for minor illnesses

Self Care WeekPeople across east Kent are being encouraged to visit their local pharmacist rather than a GP for advice on treating minor ailments.

Pharmacists can offer help and advice on many illnesses, such as colds or fever, which can be safely treated at home without the need to see a doctor.

They can also sell a range of medication – often at lower cost than a prescription – which will save both patients and the NHS money. (more…)

Urban Fraud Myth: Antivirus Software

Urban Fraud Myth: Anti-virus software#UrbanFraudMyths

Myth:

If I have anti-virus software installed on my device I am fully protected.

Reality

It is true that anti-virus provides a very strong layer of protection to your device, however it can still be bypassed by sophisticated viruses, or malware.

You need to ensure you keep anti-virus, operating systems and other security measures up to date.

Avoid unknown and copycat websites and those giving scam offers.

www.getsafeonline.org/protecting-your-computer/searching-the-internet/

www.getsafeonline.org/protecting-yourself/copycat-websites/

Self Care Week: Make the most of your NHS

Self Care WeekDuring Self Care Week (16 – 22 November) we remind you about why it’s important to choose well when accessing local health services, so that everyone can get the best out of the NHS.

It is important to make the most of the range of NHS services available to you and choose the right health service for your health needs. There might even be something you can do for yourself first, especially when it comes to minor ailments or injuries such as, colic, flu, sprains or strains.

You can make a significant contribution to your own and your family’s good health and wellbeing and take responsibility for it.’ It is important, therefore, that people understand what they can first do for themselves before accessing health services. (more…)

Urban Fraud Myth: Social Networking

Urban Fraud Myths: Social Engineering#UrbanFraudMyths

Myth

It doesn’t really matter what information I put on social media sites as only my friends can see it.

Reality:

By getting your privacy settings wrong or accepting people ypu don’t know as friends, you may be giving fraudsters valuable information about you and your habits. Personal details can be used to guess passwords, habits and vulnerabilities so you need to check your social media settings regularly.

All personal information is valuable and fraudsters are good at filling in the missing information.

https://www.getsafeonline.org/social-networking/social-networking-sites/