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southashfordcf 24 August 2015 0 Comments

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Give South Ashford a Voice We believe that the South Ashford can be better. And we think that the people who are best placed to make it better are those who live here. We want to empower our community to deliver positive change and have a real voice in how we are governed. Every community in England and Wales has the power to set up a local council if they want one. There are nearly 300 local councils across Kent
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Community Councils, Democracy, News

Ashford International Model Railway Excellence Centre

southashfordcf 21 August 2015 0 Comments

The Ashford International Model Railway Excellence Centre (AIMREC) has reported that the building designs for the planning application for their proposed building on the Klondike Works site, Newtown Road, have now been completed. Some of the AIMREC team will be holding a display in the Food Hall, at the Ashford Designer Outlet, on September 19–20, from 10.00 am–5 pm each day. This is to show local residents their proposal for the redevelopment. They will be pleased to meet local residents and discuss the project with them.

https://www.facebook.com/AshfordInternationalModelRailwayExcellenceCentre

Consultation, News, Planning and Development

Have your say on wheelchair services

southashfordcf 20 August 2015 0 Comments

The NHS in Kent and Medway is reviewing the way Wheelchair Services are currently delivered. If you are a wheelchair user, are a parent of a wheelchair user or if you care for someone that uses a wheelchair, they would appreciate your feedback.

Your comments and feedback will help them understand what people think is important when it comes to the provision, maintenance and repairs of your wheelchair.

Wheelchair Service budgets are under pressure due to increasing demand. The NHS needs to find ways to support as many people as possible within the available resources and still provide the very best service, especially to those people who need their help the most. Complete the survey

The survey will close on Monday 31st August. If you would prefer to receive a paper copy please contact Rebecca.Mcclymont@nhs.net.

http://www.ashfordccg.nhs.uk/news/blog/?blogdate=8-2015#.VdZFQJdhNko

Health, News

Rogue traders – help stop them

southashfordcf 18 August 2015 0 Comments

Kent County Council (KCC) Trading Standards is asking residents to report sightings of rogue traders.

Help Trading Standards and Kent Police catch the rogues before they cause misery, devastation and financial hardship to you and someone you know. (more…)

Crime, Kent County Council, News

Residents encouraged to recycle smart

southashfordcf 18 August 2015 0 Comments

Recently Ashford Borough Council (ABC) has seen an increase in the amount of unrecyclable materials being placed in recycling bins; this has resulted in some waste loads being rejected. This has an effect on Ashford’s recycling rates, costs taxpayers an additional £50 for every tonne rejected, and leaves residents confused when the crews are unable to take the recycling presented.

In order to save taxpayers’ money and continue the excellent environmental efforts of residents, helping Ashford climb even further up the DEFRA league table, they have been encouraging our residents to focus on the quality of items they are recycling.Unfortunately mistakes can happen, as seen recently in certain areas of the Borough, which has resulted in a drop in the quality of items being received at the recycling facility.

That’s why from 24th August, Biffa will be placing advisory stickers on bins which contain unrecyclable items. The sticker will say “Warning” and clearly state which incorrect material was placed in the bin so the household is aware for future collections. On this one-off occasion the bin will be emptied, however if incorrect items are found on subsequent occasions, the crew will not collect the waste and a sticker will be placed on the bin to indicate this. (more…)

Ashford Borough Council, Environment, News

Register my appliance

southashfordcf 17 August 2015 0 Comments

Register my appliance is a new website on which you can register your household appliances.

Registering is a wise safety precaution.

In a very small number of cases, manufacturers may identify problems with an appliance once the product has been in use for some time. They then need to contact you to get the fault corrected as quickly as possible. Normally a quick in-home fix by a qualified technician will banish any risk. (more…)

News, Safety

Council publishes 5 Year Housing Supply Statement

southashfordcf 12 August 2015 0 Comments

Ashford Borough Council have published their five year housing land supply statement, which sets out the Council’s assessment of its supply of housing land over the next five years, from a start date of April 1^st 2015. It shows that the Council can demonstrate a supply of deliverable housing sites in excess of the five year plus buffer requirements.

5 YEAR LAND SUPPLY PAPER [pdf] 962KB

Ashford Borough Council, News, Planning and Development, Planning Policy

Find health help with NHS website and app

southashfordcf 9 August 2015 0 Comments

The NHS in Kent and Medway has a free website and app to help you find the right treatment, especially when you are not sure what to do or who to contact.

Whether you have a baby with a high temperature, a child who is being sick, a teenager who is feeling low or you have sprained your ankle and for many other health problems, the Health Help Now app can guide you to the service that will help you best.

Health Help Now lists common symptoms for people of all ages and helps you find the best place for treatment for them in the local area. It shows the nearest services, whether they are open or closed, and provides a map of their location and directions. (more…)

Health, News

Choose the right care

southashfordcf 9 August 2015 0 Comments

Choose the right care
	Self Care	Grazed Knee Hangover Sore throat Cough
	NHS 111	Unwell? Unsure? Need help? GP surgery closed
	Pharmacy	Diarrhoea Hayfever Painful cough Runny nose
	Your GP	Ear pain Fever Persistent vomiting Unexplained pains
	Urgent Care Centre or Minor Injury Unit	Broken bones Severe sunburn Sprains Strains
	Emergency Department or 999	Chest pains Heavy bleeding Severe burns Stroke
	Remember the Emergency Department and 999 is for Emergencies Only

Health, News

Local Warden Support Officer (LWSO) vacancy – Great Chart with Singleton

southashfordcf 8 August 2015 0 Comments

Are you passionate about volunteering within your community?

Do you have the drive and desire to help people?

Would you like to be part of an exciting new team?

We are offering you an opportunity to be part of an exciting new pilot project across Kent. Working alongside our Community Wardens, Kent Police and local councils, volunteers will be working within their own communities providing information, guidance and support on a wide range of services and issues as well as being the eyes and ears of their community.

Ideally, you will be resident in or have close association with the area you apply for. (more…)

Kent County Council, News, Safety

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