The count for the vacant seat in the Elham Valley electoral division has taken place following Thursday’s by-election. The successful candidate is Susan Carey (Conservative Party). The detailed results, including the votes cast for all candidates, can be found here. The election of a county councillor in the Elham Valley Division as part of the…
Hawkinge Community Centre is benefitting from some new chairs thanks to a £4,000 KCC members grant from Susan Carey. The new chairs form part of a project to improve facilities at Hawkinge Community Centre which include wi-fi access and large screen for presentations. The management of the community centre has been transferred to the Town…
Evington village hall serves the small parish of Elmsted and Hastingleigh and is so named as it is located on the land which was once part of the Evington estate and forms the boundary between the two parishes. The hall was opened in 1960 and has formed a vital part of the community ever since.…
Lyminge residents can now take cover under a new bus shelter, thanks to an £8,000 KCC members grant from Susan Carey. The old bus shelter had become tired and been vandalised over the years and, with the concrete base breaking up, the area was becoming a safety hazard for residents using it. The grant has enabled Lyminge Parish Council…
An allotment society in Shepway is keeping up appearances with freshly mowed lawns thanks to a ride on mower bought with a KCC members grant from Susan Carey. ‘Little Susie’ as the mower is affectionately known by the group, has made keeping the allotments maintained not only much easier but fun as well. Susan Carey said:…
St Peter and St Paul Church Saltwood has a new bell tower roof, thanks to a contribution of £1000 grant from KCC member Susan Carey. In 2014 the church wardens were made aware of a substantial water leak in the bell tower and upon further investigation the roof was found to need replacing as a…