News - South Ashford

Record Breakers – Summer Reading Challenge

southashfordcf 1 August 2015 0 Comments

Free summer fun for families!

The Summer Reading Challenge for children starts in all Kent libraries on Saturday 11 July.

The Challenge, organised by The Reading Agency charity and your local library, encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read 6 books during the long summer break.

Children will collect stickers for reading whichever library books they choose. When they read 6 books they will receive a fantastic medal and certificate. (more…)

Education, Kent County Council, News

Kent Environment Strategy

southashfordcf 29 July 2015 0 Comments

Kent County Council want to know what you think of the revised Kent Environment Strategy, and the themes and priorities outlined within it.

The consultation will run from 27 July to 25 September 2015. (more…)

Consultation, Environment, Kent County Council, News

Victims of Crime Survey – have your say

southashfordcf 29 July 2015 0 Comments

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Ann Barnes, is inviting victims and witnesses of crime in Kent to have their say.

The Office of the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner has created a short survey designed to find out what victims and witnesses’ experiences of the criminal justice system have been. The survey is anonymous and will only take a couple of minutes to complete. (more…)

Crime, News

51 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6JB

southashfordcf 29 July 2015

Planning Application

New access with dropped kerb and vehicle crossing

15/00999/AS

Decided: Permit

Planning and Development, Planning Notice

FA Level 1 Coaching Course

southashfordcf 28 July 2015 0 Comments

Ball Lane Ashford Hockey Club, Kennington TN25 4EB

Week beginning- Tuesday, 25^th August, 2015 to Friday, 28^th August, 2015

£150.00 per student (more…)

News

Be Doorstep #scamaware

southashfordcf 26 July 2015 0 Comments

Doorstep scams are still a big problem (13% of all scams) & often target vulnerable members of public – help them stay safe & #scamaware.

Want to avoid cold callers on your doorstep? Get a sticker for your front door from your local Trading Standards or police force

Never buy electricity from someone who knocks at the door. Electricity is not sold in this way by companies.

Crime, News

Campaign for Community Council at Create

southashfordcf 26 July 2015 0 Comments

The Campaign for Ashford Community Councils run by Ashford’s Urban Community Forums has a stand at Create today. Come to the voluntary organisations marquee to see us.

Ashford Borough Council, Democracy, News, SACF

ABC Summer Programme

southashfordcf 25 July 2015 0 Comments

Ashford Borough Council has published a booklet on activities for children and young people taking palce during the summer.

http://www.ashford.gov.uk/summer-programme-for-young-people

Ashford Borough Council, News

Elwick Place development exhibition

southashfordcf 22 July 2015 4 Comments

The proposals for the comprehensive redevelopment of the derelict Elwick Place site, adjacent to shared space in the heart of Ashford town centre, are due to go on public display later this month. These initial proposals, from the leading UK developer Stanhope, represent in excess of £75 million of private investment into Ashford, and include –

A multi-screen Cinema
A family hotel to support the borough’s growing tourist economy
Restaurant space to attract high quality dining experiences
Homes, including private apartments, rental and retirement properties
Attractive public space and landscaping

The plans, which have been designed by Guy Hollaway Architects, will be presented to the public for the first time at a public exhibition at Unit 16A in County Square Shopping Centre, adjacent to the site. The dates are as follows

Thursday 30 July: 10am – 3pm
Friday 31 July: 3pm – 8pm (attendees are advised to enter via the Tufton St entrance after 7pm)

News, Planning and Development

Be mail #scamaware

southashfordcf 20 July 2015 0 Comments

Protect your friends & relatives from courier scams. Criminal callers pose as banks & send couriers to pick up your bank card

Mail scams cause misery. Never send money to someone you don’t know

Watch out for fake lottery letters. If you didn’t enter, you haven’t won!

Report all scam mail to Royal Mail – email scam.mail@royalmail.com

The Mailing Preference Service is free and may help reduce unsolicited mail. Visit www.mpsonline.org.uk or call 0845 703 4599

Crime, News