Notices

Check your smoke alarms are in date

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging people to check the expiry date on their smoke alarms, as they only have a lifespan of up to ten years.

Between 2022-2024, approximately 6,600 expired smoke alarms were discovered at properties in Kent and Medway during Home Fire Safety Visits carried out by KFRS with some residents unaware that they expire or how to check them.

The service has now launched its own campaign to raise awareness that smoke alarms expire, how to check their date and how to replace them.  

VE80 BEACON LIGHTING 8TH MAY, 9.30pm

BEACON LIGHTING 8TH MAY, 9.30pm

VE Day 80 takes place on 8th May to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe was declared. At 9.30pm beacons and lamp lights of peace will be lit across the UK and beyond symbolising the strength of communities and honouring the sacrifices made to secure our freedom.

Benenden’s beacon sits at one of the high points of the village, located at the top of the field immediately to the left (east) of Benenden Primary School.

PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY

BENENDEN PARISH COUNCIL

Notice of Casual Vacancy

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1972 (SEC. 87(2))

Following the resignation of Cllr Cathy Presgrave rule 8(1) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (Amendment) Rules, 1986, required that an election to fill the vacancy shall be held within 60 days if, within fourteen days after public notice of the vacancy was given in accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act, 1972, notice in writing of a request for such an election was given by TEN electors of the parish.

Hospice in the Weald Moonlight Walk Saturday 14th June

Hospice in the Weald Moonlight Walk 2025

Saturday 14th June 2025 | Sevenoaks Rugby Club | 6pm-12:00am

The Annual Moonlight Walk is back, so time to join hundreds of other motivated people for a memorable evening of walking, socialising, music and memories.

This year will see the introduction of some exciting new routes, alongside the familiar thirteen eight- and four-mile options, all set in Sevenoaks and the beautiful Knole Park.

VILLAGE SPRING CLEAN 29TH MARCH

Village Spring Tidy

Saturday 29th March 9:00am - 11:00am

Litter picking is a simple action that anyone can do to make an immediate and visible difference, and protect and enhance the appearance of the village.

The Parish Council leads an organised village tidy event every Spring and Autumn, with equipment provided by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, and is extremely grateful to our volunteers – many have become regulars and take part every year.

BENENDEN NATURE GROUP

A facebook group has been set up for people who are interested in gaining and sharing knowledge of our local wildlife, wildflowers, trees and natural spaces.

If you want to help to create wildlife friendly spaces and corridors in our villages, please join us and together we can work to protect our beautiful landscape, flora and fauna.

Share your sightings and experiences, post your photos and ask your questions.

https://www.facebook.com/share/A9FhLEdPrHpNXtqR/

BENENDEN AND IDEN GREEN WELLS REFURBISHMENT APPEAL

BENENDEN AND IDEN GREEN WELLS

Sometimes we don’t notice parts of our landscape, that is…until it’s gone or damaged. Sometimes elements of landscape, whether natural or man-made, are just there and barely get a glance as we drive, walk or ride past them every day. This is true of the fine Grade II Listed Victorian wells situated at the crossroads in Iden Green and Benenden.

ROAD CLOSURES

ROAD CLOSURES

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Woodcock Lane, Benenden - 24th March

It will be necessary to close Woodcock Lane, Benenden from 24th March 2025 for up to 2 days.

The whole length of the road will be closed, but access will be maintained for residents when it is safe to do so.

The alternative route is via Dingleden, Rolvenden Road, The Street, Iden Green Road, Standen Street.

It is planned that the road will be closed between 07:00 hrs and 19:00 hrs each day.