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Thursday 18 June 2026 INFORMATION FOR PERSON INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO BE A WINGHAM PARISH COUNCILLOR Wingham Parish Council represents the Wingham community and aims to improve the quality of life and environment we live in. We do this by raising a precept (tax) through the council tax and use this to provide some services […]

Thursday 11 June 2026 A new 'Welcome to Wingham' poster is now on display on the commemorative planter at the corner of Wingham High Street and St Mary's Meadow following this year's competition supported by Wingham Parish Council, Cllr Enid Brice and The Dog at Wingham who kindly donated the book token prizes for the […]

26/00392 Wingham House, Canterbury Road. Re-roofing works to include the introduction of breathable membrane; repointing of 3no chimneys; rebuild of chimney to north east corner; repaint to ground floor, all elevations; installation of air brick to north elevation. Repointing of all elevations to stable. Repointing of boundary wall to east Wingham Parish Council has received […]

Tuesday 19 May 2026 (updated 5.6.26) TO SIGN THE PETITION CLICK HERE OR USE THE QR CODE BELOW The A257 Traffic Group is urging KCC Highways to act and introduce road safety improvements on the A257 between the Sandwich roundabout and Gobery Hill, Wingham. The A257 Traffic Group comprises members of Parish Councils and Associations […]

Monday 18 May 2026 At their Annual meeting on Monday 11 May Councillors agreed to reinstate the portable WC for the summer months at the Recreation Ground. The WC is for users of the Recreation Ground when the pavilion is not open as there are no other public facilities at that end of the village. […]

Wingham Parish Council’s 2026 round of Small Capital Grant applications is now open to Wingham village groups and organisations. The Parish Council has the legal power to award small capital grants (max £200) to non-profit making voluntary Wingham village organisations providing any recreational facilities which the council itself has the power to provide and a limited […]

Thursday 23 April 2026 The Wingham Annual Parish Assembly took place on Wednesday 22 April, 7.30pm, in Wingham Village Hall. Thank you to everyone who came along, presented and helped with the event. We heard the Parish Council Chairman's report from stand-in Chair of the meeting, Cllr Martin Smith, our District Councillor Trevor Bartlett updated […]

Friday 17 April 2026 Kent's Plan Bee have just launched a survey on Plantlife’s No Mow May campaign. In previous years, this has served to record participation and motivations in Kent but this year they are also interested in those not taking part. The survey can be found at: https://www.kent.gov.uk/planbee https://www.facebook.com/KentsPlanBee

Monday 16 March 2026 An amazing 45 volunteers, including Wingham Parish Council representatives and Dover District Council Environmental Protection officers gathered at The Dog at Wingham on Saturday morning for the WINGHAM LITTER PICK and came back with 27 bags of litter!! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED! It was a real community event with bacon […]

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10 March 2026 A series of works are due to take place in May by Openreach in the Wingham area. Details sent from the KCC Streetworks team are as follows:- Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Hearts Delight Lane, Wingham - 5th May 2026 (Dover District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary […]

... and The Great British Spring Clean in the Dover District Monday 2 February 2026 [Updated 24.2.26] Join Wingham Parish Council and the Dover District Council Environmental Crime & Protection Team, who will be bringing the DDC Community Roots Van, at the 2026 Wingham Litter Pick, starting from The Dog at Wingham. Volunteers will be […]

Tuesday 10 February 2026

Friday 6 February 2026 Following another act of vandalism, Wingham Parish Council have taken the decision to remove the disabled-access portable toilet from Wingham Recreation Ground. The cost to have it repaired, cleaned and removed is approximately £300 and given the same thing happened just over 9 months ago, the decision has been made not […]

Friday 6 February 2026 Government ministers have today (Thursday 5 February) launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover. They want to hear your views on the biggest proposed shake up of local government in 50 years. Ministers asked councils to come up with […]

Saturday 21 February 2026 10.00 - 2.00 30.1.26 Wingham Village Hall are holding an Indoor Boot Fair on February 21st If you are a potential stall holder, please contact us at mailto:winghamvillagehall@gmail.com and reserve the last 2 places just £10 per table.

The latest update from your Parish Council (also included as an insert with your February edition of the Wingham Community Newsletter):-

Friday 19 December 2025 Thank you to everyone who took part in the Wingham Community Carols on Thursday 18 December, held in The Anchor Inn. The Snowdown Colliery Welfare Band were fantastic and helped create a fabulous festive feel to the event with some tremendous singing from everyone present. A big thank you to Dandara […]

Monday 10 November 2025 The annual parade started at the Wingham Remembrance Garden and proceeded to St Mary’s Church for the service in the church grounds. The weather was on our side and there was a fabulous turn out - see photos below The Act of Remembrance and prayers were carried out in the grounds […]

20mph ROUNDELS: Speedwatch and Speed Indicator Device Statistics show that the 20mph zone has made a significant difference with an overall reduction in speeds in all test locations.  However, there is always more that can be done and Wingham PC would like to introduce some reminder 20mph roundels in a few key locations to remind […]

Kent Downs Management Plan Survey is now live, and they’d appreciate your participation. The survey is open to anyone who lives, works, or spends time in the Kent Downs, and they are particularly keen to hear from farmers, land managers, local businesses, volunteers, and residents. The responses will help them understand what people value most about […]

Spread the word! Funding for All’s Funding Conference is coming to Dover! Funding for All invites you, along with all the inspiring voluntary sector organisations working to support communities in the Dover district, to our FREE Funding Conference on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at St Radigund’s Community Centre, Dover CT17 0HL. The day will run […]

Restart a Heart Day is on 16 October 2025. It helps to raise awareness of cardiac arrest and supports people to learn CPR, giving them the skills and confidence needed to save a life. To learn more about this, please visit: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/restart-a-heart-day Wingham Parish Council's defibrillator, situated in the old BT phone kiosk in the […]

Kent County Council is taking part in the National Highways and Transport Survey 2025–26. Take part here: National Highways and Transport Survey 2025 Councils across the UK are asking residents to tell them what they think of transport and highways services in their area. There are six independent surveys in total - feel free to […]

Monday 8th September - Saturday 13 September 2025 Friday 5 September 2025 (Edited 15 September) From tipping litter over a teacher at the start of the week to picking it up from the school and elsewhere in the village, the Action Week has been a HUGE success 💚3 bags of litter were collected on Monday […]

Tuesday 2 September 2025 Are you or someone you care about worried about falling at home or outdoors? Staying steady on your feet is one of the most important steps to living a healthy, independent life as we age. That’s why we invite you to join our falls awareness webinar – a free and practical session designed […]

Thursday 28 August 2025 Three new job clubs are being introduced across the district to provide invaluable free support to residents looking for work. There will be qualified staff on hand to help with job searching, CV writing, filling out application forms and interview practice.  The monthly clubs, starting from September 2025, will take place […]

26 August 2025 Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of B2046 Adisham Road, Adisham & Wingham & Crockshard Lane, Wingham, from 23rd October 2025 with estimated completion by 23rd October 2025. Closures will be imposed between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. B2046 […]

21 August 2025

St Mary's Church have reported seeing Asian Hornets at the church which have sadly already wiped out the wild bee population at the building. This has been reported to the reporting hotline and will be followed up. Residents have also reported sightings via the village facebook page. For information on reporting Asian Hornets, you could […]

This year, for the eighth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport services. Whilst the main survey is being carried out by Ipsos, who are sending forms to a representative sample of households, KCC have also opted to take part in six web-based surveys […]

Dover Community Safety Unit (CSU) will be holding several Women’s Safety Events during October and November 2025 in Dover and Deal - Please see the posters below for more information. Dover CSU encourage your attendance; the events are FREE and open to all females in the community. We look forward to seeing you there! Dover Community […]

Our DDC Community Development Officer has shared posters on local events and information which may be of interest to Wingham residents:-

Thursday 3 July 2025 NHS Kent & Medway and NHS Sussex are working together to improve the NHS 111 service, and we would really value your support in helping us reach local residents. NHS 111 is a free, 24/7 service that provides advice and support for non-emergency health concerns.  It helps people get the right […]

PC Bowler has arranged regular Drop-In Sessions at Wingham Village Hall (The Miles Room). Full details of future Drop-In Sessions can be found on the Kent Police Website by entering your postcode. He will be in Wingham on Thursday 10th July 2025 – 09:30-11:00. Please feel free to attend – no appointment is required.

25 June 2025 With Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week around the corner (30 June - 6 July 2025) #MakingCommunitiesSafer, Dover District Council have shared their ASB reporting card with the Parish Council - see below:- DDC also have a 'Report a problem card' which tells you how you can quickly and easily report a problem […]

20 June 2025 There are at least FIVE Public Access Defibrillators in Wingham parish:- There are also a number of other Wingham businesses who have defibrillators, not necessarily available to the public at all times, but you can find all those registered with The Circuit by visiting this site:- https://www.defibfinder.uk/ The Wingham Community Newsletter will […]

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A SAY ON COMMUNITY MATTERS? Following the resignation of Emma Baker in May, the Parish Council would like to co-opt a new councillor to fill the casual vacancy. Skills/experience/knowledge/abilities essential for any Parish Councillor:- Other desirable, but not essential skills could be:- For more information on becoming and being a […]

Wednesday 11 June 2025 Wingham Parish Councillor Enid Brice and Kerry Coltham, WPC Clerk, were delighted to attend an assembly at Wingham Primary School on Tuesday 10 June 2025 to present all children who took part in the annual 'Welcome to Wingham' Poster Competition with their prizes. Pupils of Wingham Primary submitted lots of really […]

Thursday 29 May 2025 OPEN THE SURVEY HERE [Please remember to click the 'enable editing' button on the top toolbar of the Word document] This Parish Council survey is for Wingham residents only and is open until Monday 30 June 2025. Surveys may be emailed to the clerk once completed. Alternatively, you can return your […]

Thursday 22 May 2025 Dover District Council have provided Wingham PC with information on this grants programme as follows:- This dedicated grants programme aims to enhance the life of disabled, or seriously ill, young adults, aged 18 to 24 years old, living at home in the UK. The fund has been set up to focus […]

Due to works planned to be undertaken by The Electricity Network Company Limited, it will be necessary to close part of Staple Road, Wingham, from 21st July 2025 with estimated completion by 30th July 2025. Staple Road, Wingham, will be closed from outside number 21 to the junction of Miller Close, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route […]

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Grove Road, Preston from 29th July 2025, for up to one day, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30, or until the works have been completed. The road will be closed from the junction with Grove Ferry Road, to the extent indicated by […]

KCC’s Plan Bee team have produced the guides below, intended to help the community identify, appreciate and take actions to help Kent’s pollinating insects. The Community Pollinator Toolkit is primarily aimed at those groups, community gardens and ‘Friends’ groups, who may be managing small areas of land and wish to enhance them in some way […]

Wednesday 14 May 2025 Dover District Council's microchipping campaign will be coming to Wingham on Friday 28th July 2025 at the Recreation Ground, taking place from 10am – 1pm. Dover District Council received 144 contacts relating to lost or stray dogs in the last financial year (01/04/2024-31/03/2025) resulting in 98 dogs being formally seized as […]

Tuesday 13 May 2025 (Updated 14 May 2025) Wingham PC has received an email regarding the above road closure. The information supplied states:- Emergency road closure: Preston Rd junction with Deerson Lane from 09.00 on 14/05/25 with a completion date of 20/05/25. This will be a full road closure, due to lack of road space […]

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to impose a mandatory 40MPH speed limit on part of B2046 Adisham Road, Adisham & Wingham, from 10th July 2025 with estimated completion by 10th July 2025. The speed limit will be imposed at the junction of B2046 Adisham Road in a Southerly direction just past Crockshard Farm, between […]

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Southern Water, it will be necessary to close part of Perry Lane, Wingham, from 30th June 2025 with estimated completion by 2nd July 2025. Perry Lane, Wingham, will be closed outside Perry Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route for any through traffic is via Perry Lane, Walmestone Road, Nash […]

Thursday 1 May 2025 FAO: Wingham Village Organisations and Groups only Wingham Parish Council is once again offering Small Capital Grants to Wingham village groups and organisations. The Parish Council has the legal power to award small capital grants (max £200) to non-profit making voluntary village organisations in providing any recreational facilities which the council […]

Wednesday 30 April 2025 There have been two small fires in Elgars Field (top of Preston Hill) in the last four months which the Parish Council believe were started deliberately and so we have informed Kent Police and Kent Fire & Rescue Service. PLEASE DO NOT LIGHT BONFIRES OR BARBEQUES IN ELGARS FIELD OR ANY […]

22 April 2025 To commemorate VE Day 80 there will be a short ceremony at the flagpole in the village at 9am on Thursday 8 May to coincide with the National Proclamation and celebrate 80 years since peace was declared in Europe. Wreaths will be laid and all are warmly welcome to attend. On Thursday […]

17 April 2025 Wingham Speedwatch Scheme are looking for volunteers to support them in reducing speed and improving the safety on their roads with the support of the police. Speedwatch is a community-based scheme where volunteers record speed of passing vehicles in the area where they live. Around 90% of vehicles observed once by Speedwatch […]

Monday 7 April 2025 What a fanastic turn out for this year's Wingham Community Clean Up on Saturday 5 April helping to make our beautiful village even tidier. We all met up at The Dog at Wingham for tea and coffee and breakfast rolls supplied by Wilmshurst Bakery and set off around 9.30 to different […]

2 April 2025 A message from the Strategic Lead for Border Disruption at the Kent Resilience Forum:-

This notification was received from KCC Streetworks Team by Wingham Parish Council on Wednesday 26 April:- Due to works planned to be undertaken by Southern Water, it will be necessary to close part of Wingham Well Lane, Wingham Well, from 30th April 2025 with estimated completion by 2nd May 2025. Wingham Well Lane, Wingham Well, will be closed outside Ovendens, to the extent indicated […]

Saturday 5 April 2025 Monday 24 February 2025 Wingham Parish Council has once again signed up with Keep Britain Tidy and Dover District Council (DDC) to take part in this year's Great British Spring Clean campaign running from 21 March to the 6 April 2025. Refreshments, courtesy of The Dog at Wingham and Wilmshurst Bakery, […]

Wednesday 19 February 2025 NHS Kent and Medway need your help to make urgent care services work better for people living in east Kent. They would like to hear people’s experience of using UTCs and give you an opportunity to share ideas on improvements and further thoughts. Get involved and have your say by Monday, 17 March at […]

Tuesday 18 February 2025 Wingham Parish Council have been contacted by the Forestry Commission who are working on the eradication response to the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus, which is an invasive and regulated pest in England. They have shared the poster above which provides further information.

Monday 10 February 2025 Further to a water leak in the Gents Toilets, Dover District Council (DDC) have had to turn off the water supply to the block, including ladies, gents and disabled toilets. DDC anticipate that the plumbing work will be completed today and therefore the water should be turned back on. Whilst this […]

Thursday 30 January 2025 All of the above workshops are FREE to anyone living in the Dover District whether employed, unemployed or retired………everyone is welcome!

Monday 27 January 2025 Date: 1 February 2025 Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm Location: Deal Library Book: A Rougher Task - a heart-wrenching LGBTQ+ tale of love and war Tickets: £2.50, available at Deal Library. Booking is essential! For more details, email deallibrary@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 41 31 31

Thursday 16 January 2025 (updated Monday 20 January 2025) People across Kent and Medway are being asked to help shape an exciting new Strategy to end the decline of nature across the county and support its recovery. The consultation on the draft ‘Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy’ is open between 16 January to […]

Dover Library is thrilled to announce that it has been selected through the All Stories national competition to host a fully funded writing workshop aimed at aspiring writers. This exciting workshop will take place on Monday 27 January 2025 at 10.30am to 12:30pm. The workshop, led by acclaimed local author Patrice Lawrence, is designed to […]

The Parish Council will be running two Community Award Schemes for 2025:- The JACK JOLLY AWARD & The KALC COMMUNITY AWARD For further information on the awards and how to nominate an individual, team or group, please visit the Parish Council ‘forms’ page https://wingham-pc.gov.uk/forms/ Nominations including the name of the person(s) or team and the […]

17 December 2024 Due to works planned to be undertaken by Southern Water, it will be necessary to close part of Rusham Road, Shatterling, from 24th February 2025 with estimated completion by 28th February 2025. Rusham Road, Shatterling, will be closed between the junctions of A257 Roman Road and Beaute Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route […]

Tuesday 17 December 2024 Due to works planned to be undertaken by Southern Water, it will be necessary to close part of Perry Lane, Wingham, from 24th February 2025 with estimated completion by 26th February 2025. Perry Lane, Wingham, will be closed from 4 Perry Bungalows to Little Perry Farm, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route for […]

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Staple Road, Wingham, from 9th December 2024 with estimated completion by 11th December 2024. Staple Road, Wingham, will be closed at the junction of B2046 High Street, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The […]

Friday 29 November 2024 Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Kent Libraries & Archives is seeking dedicated volunteers for their Home Library Service. The Home Library service supports individuals who are unable to visit the library due to disability, carer responsibilities, injury, or ill health by delivering books and […]

By the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership Thursday 28 November 2024 [Received via email from Dover District Council and shared for your information. Wingham PC] Winter thrush in the woods As we head into winter, we start to witness the arrival of many winter thrush from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, these birds come to enjoy the […]

21 November 2024 This is to inform you that during the period 25 November 2024 to 17 January 2025, noise generated by a series of activities at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Test and Evaluation Range at Shoeburyness may exceed the usual self-imposed limit of 125 decibels (dB) at offsite monitors. QinetiQ operates the facility on behalf of […]

Tuesday 19 November 2024 Kent County Council have sent the Parish Council information about their consultation on EV charging points across Kent. They have sent us the following message:- "We want to make sure that everyone in Kent is able to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV). If you can’t charge up where […]

Monday 18 November 2024 KCC's Trees Outside Woodland Project Officer has contacted the Parish Council about their scheme aimed at landowners across the Dover District area (excluding the AONB and urban/sub-urban areas). The grant provides up to 100% funding for tree planting projects to restore trees that have been lost since the 1890 Ordnance Survey, […]

Friday 16 November 2024 Further to this year’s rounds of Community and Small Capital Grants, there remains an amount in the budget which Councillors would like to allocate to Wingham Village Organisations who meet the criteria in the Community Grant Policy (see our Grants page HERE).   PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR REMAINING 2024/25 BUDGET […]

Sunday 10 November 2024 There was the usual fantastic turn out for the Wingham Remembrance Parade on Sunday 10 November, starting from the Wingham Remembrance Garden in the High Street and ending at St Mary's Church in Canterbury Road where the Remembrance service was held, led by Rev Lesley Hardy. It was lovely to see […]

25 October 2024 Please see the Dover District Council leaflet below giving information on various support services, including: food provision; debt advice; energy advice; housing support

Tuesday 15 October 2024

A reminder to book onto our #KearsneyParks spooky #Halloween trail! Families are invited to take on the fun trail and each child will be given a sweet treat, sticker and certificate to colour in once they’ve completed it. There will also be the chance to meet and hold rescue owls, have your face painted and […]

Have you been considering Shared Ownership? Look no further! Dover District Council are delighted to announce that we have a mixture of 2 and 3 bedroom newly built homes for sale under the Shared Ownership scheme. Each property comes equipped with integrated kitchen appliances, allocated parking and are in a great location in Deal.  Prices […]

[Article supplied by Victim Support and shared by Wingham Parish Council] Finding love and friendship online is increasingly popular. It can be highly enjoyable however, meeting new people this way does come with its own set of risks. One of the most concerning is romance fraud, which not only creates great emotional pain but can […]

Wednesday 25 September 2024 Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner would like Kent residents to have your say on Kent Police and has shared information about his latest survey with the Parish Council. The survey measures how safe people feel where they live, whether they trust the police and how seriously things like antisocial behaviour affects […]

Thursday 5 September 2024 This is the question we are being encouraged to share with our community to kick start a new campaign coinciding with National Preparedness Month this September. Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) has produced a 5-step guide with simple actions that residents can take to be better prepared for emergencies that […]

Monday 19 August 2024 In collaboration with the Department of Work & Pensions, Dover District Council are once again putting on Dover’s biggest ever Jobs Fair, at Dover Cruise Terminal 2, on Wednesday 11th September (10am – 2.30pm).This year’s event will have a focus on volunteering opportunities, as well as jobs.

Friday 9 August 2024 The Wingham Parish Council clerk has recently received reports about speeding motorbikes and riders carrying out tricks on the main High Street. The clerk keeps a record of any reported traffic incidents and near misses on the A257 especially those occurring through Wingham village and those on the straight Roman Road […]

[Microchipping of Dogs & Cats (England) Regulations 2023] Get your dog scanned to check its microchip is working and up to date Dover District Council's dog warden team is touring the district this month, giving advice on dog welfare and safety. You’ll also get the chance to have your dog scanned to make sure the […]

Wingham Parish Council have received the following message from 'My Community Voice':- Dear resident, Thanks to the internet it’s easy to share about what you’re doing, how you’re feeling, your opinions, likes, dislikes, passions and interests. As well as information and updates about yourself, family and friends, keeping everyone up to date about your life.  […]

1 August 2024 https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgrade/sea-link Consultation ends 11 August 2024 Wingham Parish Council have been contacted by National Grid regarding their further consultaton which opened on 8 July. The above website link takes you to all relevant information on this consultation and how you can respond. As a result of work based on feedback received from […]

Article updated 1 August 2024 The Dover District Council (DDC) Planning Committee decision to GRANT Full planning permission for the Footpath Field Planning Application (DOV/23/00976) was publicised on 19th July The Parish Council have been given permission by DDC to share information on the affordable properties that will form part of that development when it […]

[Information received from Kent County Council and shared fyi] The Making Space for Nature project, which is developing the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Kent and Medway, is reaching its halfway point. So far, Making Space for Nature has seen genuine active participation from over 450 individuals who, amongst them, represent over 200 different organisations, […]

Did you know… you can text 999Some useful information for those who might find calling 999 difficult. You must register your phone to enable this.

NHS Kent and Medway are wanting to improve community health services, which help adults and children get well and stay well, either in their own home or at out-of-hospital settings near their home. They are a critical part of health and care, working closely with general practice and alongside hospitals. NHS Kent and Medway would […]

Tuesday 25 June 2024

Tuesday 25 June 2024 (Updated 1.7.24) Following a successful campaign by the Parish Council including a site meeting with the KCC Highways Officer responsible, we have been given permission by KCC to once again use our Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) within the 20mph zone on an 18 month trial. These devices will be used on […]

21-06-2024 03:07 PM BST A jobs and skills fair, focusing on help, advice and information for young people is coming to Tides Leisure Centre in Deal on 10 July Link to DDC Press Release

Monday 17 June 2024 Wingham Parish Councillor Enid Brice and Kerry Coltham, WPC Clerk, were delighted to attend an assembly at Wingham Primary School on Monday 17 June 2024 to present all children who took part in the annual 'Welcome to Wingham' Poster Competition with their prizes. Pupils of Wingham Primary submitted lots of really […]

[Information received from Kent County Council] On our website you can share your top green tips or ideas and see what others have come up with. You can also let us know what green action you are already taking via our quick 'pulse check' survey. Take a look at our map of local events at www.kent.gov.uk/greatbiggreenweek to […]

and is doing really well! (article updated 9th May 2024) Compared to the small thin 'twig' planted just over two years ago, the Wingham Elm is now at least three times as tall, looking really healthy and is clearly happy with its location. Ulmus x “Wingham” Developed by an Italian research team, the tree was […]

Wednesday 24 April 2024 Transport for the South East wants YOUR views about future transport needsTransport for the South East (TfSE), the Sub-national Transport Body for the south east of England, is asking people to take part in their ‘Your Voices’ survey and submit views on the future transport needs of the region.People are being […]

The consultation opens on the Thursday 11 April 2024 and DDC need to receive your comments no later than 5pm on Friday 24 May 2024.  The simplest way to make comments is through the dedicated consultation website (see details below). Paper copies of the main consultation documents can also be viewed at the Council offices […]

The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grant scheme has re-opened for applications for 2024/25. This follows news that Dover District Council have been allocated REPF funding to support rural businesses and communities in the district, with £300,000 for 2024/25. The funding is being used for a grant scheme for the district for: Projects must be […]

Monday 18 March 2024 More than 35 residents turned out to help with the Wingham Community Clean Up on Saturday 16 March helping to make our beautiful village even smarter. Having met up at The Dog at Wingham for tea and coffee and bacon rolls from Wilmshurst Bakery (sorry that we didn't quite have enough […]

Tuesday 12 March 2024 Wingham Primary School recently had a visit from AJ and Gemma who are Environmental officers for Dover District Council (DDC) to talk to the children about the environmental impact of litter and dog waste. It was a really fun, but thought-provoking assembly where the children discovered the length of time everyday […]

The Parish Council have been approached by a development company asking to meet to discuss their emerging proposal for a development on land north of Gobery Hill. At this stage, no formal planning application has been made by the developer to Dover District Council. It is the Parish Council Planning Committee's policy not to discuss […]

SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2024, 9am - 12noon Wingham Parish Council has once again signed up with Keep Britain Tidy and Dover District Council (DDC) to take part in this year's Great British Spring Clean campaign (#GBSpringClean ; @KeepBritainTidy; 'BigBagChallenge), running from 15-31 March 2024. Refreshments, courtesy of The Dog at Wingham and Wilmshurst Bakery, will […]

Monday 19 February 2024 We encourage all residents to sign up to My Community Voice My Community Voice is a messaging service that helps residents, businesses, and community groups keep in touch with local police teams. The service sends updates about our local area directly from the police officers themselves. My Community Voice is more […]

The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. In 2024 the UK will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 with a series of major commemorations and events across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories. Also known as D-Day, the historic operation saw the Allied Forces […]

Dover District Council has shared information on this event with the Parish Council.

NB. POTHOLES: The link contained in the Newsletter below has changed, to report potholes, please visit: https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/what-we-look-after/roads/potholes

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, It will be necessary to close part of Staple Road, Wingham, from 18th March 2024 with estimated completion by 18th March 2024. Staple Road, Wingham, will be closed between the junctions of High Street and The Street, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on […]

22-01-2024 10:45 AM GMT Celebrating its fifth birthday in 2024, the Dover Lotto has raised £205,581 for local charities and community groups Hitting the Jackpot for Local Good Causes (dover.gov.uk)

Carry out your own home energy MOT How to keep warm and save money Let's talk about energy! The kind of energy that we rely on day in, day out to cook our food, heat our homes and live our lives.   It's Energy Saving Week and we're encouraging local residents to carry out their […]

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, It will be necessary to close part of Wingham Well Lane, Wingham Well, from 5th March 2024 with estimated completion by 5th March 2024. Wingham Well Lane, Wingham Well, will be closed between the junctions of Snakes Hill and B2046 Adisham Road, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only. To the extent indicated […]

The Parish Council have received information from 'Made in Kent Radio' announcing an initiative to support creative careers for those aged 11 - 18 years, The Media Lab.  For more information, see their link here: https://www.madeinkent.co.uk/kickstarting-your-career-in-media-with-the-media-lab-made-in-kent-radio-s-exciting-youth-program  Starting from February 2024, The Media Lab invites young individuals to partake in a 90-minute radio and presenting experience. Made in […]

Kent County Council are supplying an e-voucher for 1-2 nursing bras, available to families who are eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme and live in one of the following districts: Thanet, Dover, Swale, Folkestone, Hythe & Gravesham. Please see the voucher below for details on how to apply

12 December 2023 St Mary's church representatives, members of the Parish Council, Wingham Primary School children and staff and residents of Wingham were delighted to host a visit on Tuesday 12 December from His Excellency Juan Carlos Gamarra Skeels, Ambassador of Peru, Embassy of Peru in London, to pay respects and lay a wreath before […]

KCC have been in touch with the Parish Council to say their ‘Historic Treescapes Grant – Dover’ has now gone live. Applications are open to private and public landowners, land managers, estate managers, tenant farmers, charities and charitable trusts who own or manage land across the eligible area within Dover district. This scheme is funded […]

Sunday 12 November 2023 Thursday 16 November 2023 There was the usual fantastic turn out for the Wingham Remembrance Parade on Sunday 12 November, starting from the Wingham Remembrance Garden in the High Street and ending at St Mary's Church in Canterbury Road where the Remembrance service was held, led by Canon Reg Humphriss. It […]

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network KCC Highways, Transportation & Waste: keeping you up to date with what’s happening on our roads - for more information visit https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/KentHighways

To help you keep well this winter, we are offering top tips, give aways and advice with our partners at an event in Dover. Please join us in St Mary's Church Hall on Saturday 18 November, between 10.30am and 2.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please visit the East Kent […]

6 November 2023 All are welcome to join the Remembrance Parade this Sunday which will start at the Wingham Remembrance Garden (junction of High St/North Court Rd - at the flagpole) around 10.30 and proceed along the High Street to St Mary's Church in Canterbury Road where the Remembrance Service will be held at approximately […]

KCC are consulting on proposals for 30 new and improved walking, wheeling, and cycling routes and zones as part of a countywide Kent Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (KCWIP).The feedback received so far has been used to help identify and prioritise 15 walking and wheeling zones and 15 cycling routes, which will form the first […]

The Parish Council has received a communicaton from UK Power Networks (UKPN) about their preparations for Storm Ciaran. The text below has been taken from their email to us:- UKPN manages the local power lines and substations which distribute electricity to over 8.5m homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of […]

Trick or treating at Halloween is a fun time of year for many of our younger residents, and we encourage everyone who joins in with the festivities to have a safe and enjoyable time while respecting those neighbours who don't wish to take part. Not everyone wants to celebrate or have trick-or-treaters knocking on their […]

This quarterly WPC Newsletter will also be made available to residents as an enclosure in the October Wingham Community Newsletter

Each local authority is required to carry out a review of its Polling Districts and Polling Places every fifth year. The next review for the Dover district area starts Monday, 2 October 2023. Wingham residents are invited to comment on this review - please see the poster below for more information:-

OVERNIGHT CLOSURES - Tuesday 19th September - Saturday 23 September 2023 Via our County Association, National Highways have sent the following information which may be of interest to Wingham residents using the M20 this week and into the weekend:- I am writing to let you know of some upcoming overnight closures that are needed to […]

Kent County Council Road works, Preston Hill, Wingham - from 16th October [NB. This is an unofficial notice of these works; the official Start of Works Notice (SoWN) will follow later this month. Wingham PC] Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, It will be necessary to install traffic management on part […]

Dover District Council is working in partnership with Kent County Council on the current round of Solar Together Kent. It's a group-buying scheme which brings Kent households and small businesses together to get high-quality solar panels at a competitive price. The more people who register will generate potentially bigger savings. Solar panels enable households and businesses to […]

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Southern Water, It will be necessary to close part of Preston Road, Stourmouth, from 9th October 2023 with estimated completion by 13th October 2023. Preston Road, Stourmouth, will be closed between the junctions of Stourmouth Road and The Street. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route for any through […]

Help is urgently needed to identify and report the Asian hornet. This arrived in France from China and has spread across Europe. It is not yet established in England but 6 nests have been found so far this year in Dover and Folkestone Districts. You may find it in your garden or in wasps traps […]

The office of the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner have launched their annual consultation about the performance of Kent Police and crime levels in local areas.  It’s an anonymous survey, it will take about 5 minutes to complete and it is important because the Commissioner uses the data to challenge the Chief Constable and hold […]

This is an important plea to all Wingham residents and visitors to the village which we hope you will help us to share as widely as possible. Please be considerate and always think before you park your vehicle in the village, particularly along the busy A257 High Street. There are places in the High Street […]

Wingham Parish Council would like to share the date of this anniversary with Wingham residents. Please see the official logo below and message from the Prime Minister.

28 July 2023

Thursday 27 July 2023 Kent County Council (KCC) has worked with the county’s bus operators to deliver an initiative which will allow all ENCTS passholders the ability to use their passes all day throughout August. Instead of waiting until  9.30AM to use their passes, passholders will be able to board buses from the time the […]

July 2023 Sadly, the winter months were difficult for many people with the increased fuel, food and energy costs, and as the cost of living continues to rise, Age Concern Sandwich is aware that many elderly people maybe struggling to make ends meet. Due to this reason, Age Concern Sandwich has just launched Greet, Eat […]

3 July 2023 We now have another four-compartment recycling bin in Wingham High Street able to take general waste, plastic bottles, glass and cans. It is situated outside the newsagents and we hope residents and visitors will make use of the bin and recycle! It has been funded by Wingham Parish Council and installed by […]

29 June 2023 - Information received from KCC Highways Kent County Council is taking part in the National Highways & Transport Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport services. Whilst the main survey is being carried out by Ipsos, who will be sending forms to a representative sample of households, KCC have also opted to […]

It will be necessary to close part of B2046 High Street, Wingham, from 8th August 2023 with estimated completion by 11th August 2023. B2046 High Street, Wingham, will be closed between the junctions of B2046 Adisham Road and A257 Canterbury Road. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.  The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2046 Adisham Road, […]

Full information on this link: https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/Alerts/A/91044 My Community Voice has shared the above report which contains really useful information on what to do should you receive a scam text or email. To sign up to My Community Voice in order to receive messages from them directly to your inbox, please visit their website https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/ and […]

Wingham Parish Council Survey Update SURVEY NOW CLOSED Wednesday 1 March to Friday 31 March 2023 (Page updated 20 June 2023) UPDATE: The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who took part in our survey which was distributed to residents in the March edition of the Wingham Community Newsletter. Feedback from the survey was […]

Wingham Parish Councillor Enid Brice and Kerry Coltham, WPC Clerk, were delighted to attend an assembly at Wingham Primary School on Monday 19 June to present all children who took part in the annual 'Welcome to Wingham' Poster Competition with their prizes.  There were 23 fabulous entries submitted with really colourful and exciting designs and […]

15-06-2023 09:48 AM BST DDC has launched a public consultation on draft Air Quality Action Plan to mark Clean Air Day [Click the header link above to read more]

We have received the following letter from the Office of the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott:-

Friday 9 June 2023 The KCC Public Transport department have supplied Wingham Parish Council with the following briefing about FREE BUS TRAVEL on 24 & 25 June 2023 Background: Every year Visit Kent runs the Kent Big Weekend, in which Kent residents can enter a ballot for free or substantially reduced-price tickets to a variety […]

It will be necessary to close part of Mill Road, Wingham, from 31st July 2023 with estimated completion by 4th August 2023. Mill Road, Wingham, will be closed between the junctions of Wingham Well Lane and A257 Canterbury Road, to the actual extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.  The alternative route for any through traffic is via Mill Road, Wingham Well […]

18-05-2023 10:39 AM BST There's a new look for Dover District Council as the new Labour-led administration took control at the Annual Meeting of the Council https://www.dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Releases/2023/New-Administraiton-and-New-Faces-at-Dover-District-Council.aspx

An open morning is being held for people to find out more about the new Shed project being launched at the Bechange Community Hub in Aylesham.The drop-in event is on Friday 12 May from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the hub in Ackholt Road where you’ll be able to hear more about the upcoming project.The Shed […]

Friday 21 April 2023 Wingham Tree Warden and Parish Councillor, Martin Smith, and Wingham Parish Council Clerk, Kerry Coltham, replaced two trees this morning along the Goodnestone boundary of the Recreation Ground and re-mulched all of the new trees planted in the last 3 years. Wingham Parish Council purchased two Carpinus betulus (Common Hornbeam) trees […]

As part of ‘Plan Tree’, Kent County Council’s tree establishment strategy, they are looking for sites to establish small woodlands up to 0.5 hectares, which will be funded by the Local Authority Treescape Fund for 2023 and 2024.  The UK needs millions more trees to reach its 2050 carbon net-zero target and KCC see this […]

The new Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on April 23rd. The system will warn people when their lives are in danger. An Emergency Alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a message on your mobile phone screen. To find out more, visit gov.uk/alerts The test alert on 23 April will be sent to most […]

We have received notice from Dover District Council that eight councillors, listed in the image below (a notice has also been placed on the main High Street WPC Notice Board), have been elected Parish Councillors for Wingham. This was an uncontested election as nine councillors may be elected for Wingham and only eight put forward […]

Saturday 1 April 2023 9.30-12.00 Given the weather this morning (Sat 1 April) we had a great turn out of 18 willing volunteers (not all shown in photo), who spread out around the village to collect litter. Thank you to everyone who took part, it was a fantastic achievement. A huge thank you also to […]

The Parish Council's quarterly newsletter is made available to residents on notice boards, via email to those signed up, here on the WPC website and will now also be circulated with the Wingham Community Newsletter. If you would like to join the Village Email Group for news and updates, please contact the clerk directly: clerk@wingham-pc.gov.uk.

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KCC have updated their website with information on Adult Social Care. Their 'Connect to Support Kent' site promotes self-help options for anyone that wishes to look for information, advice, and guidance as well as community assets and care directory information. Their 'Adult Social Care' site gives information on their Statutory Duties in line with the […]

The latest Big Jobs & Skills Fair organised by Dover District Council and the Department for Work and Pensions. Supported by Your Leisure, the Tides Leisure Centre will open its doors to job seekers on Tuesday, 14 March between midday and 4pm. A host of employers will be showcasing local jobs along with a wide […]

Age Concern Sandwich is an amazing centre that offers an array of wonderful services and activities to the over 50’s. One service in particular is the personal care bathing service, which is available to anyone who needs assistance at any time (maybe after hospitalisation, operations, or has poor mobility and being unable to bath unaided). […]

Following the launch of their district-wide housing needs survey in January, Dover District Council has extended the deadline to encourage more residents to take part. The survey asks residents, and members of their households, about their current and future housing requirements. It is important that as many people as possible complete this survey, whether in […]

Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a public consultation on its Community Services which runs until 26 March 2023. The consultation proposes changes to the way we use our buildings to deliver some of our community services. We invite your feedback on our proposals as part of this consultation. Why are we proposing changes? The […]

TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2023 10am - 12pm Dover District Council staff can now travel out into the heart of our local communities thanks to a community project grant from Kent County Council’s ‘Helping Hands Scheme’. The £173,000 grant will help to support Dover District Council’s community team in their resident engagement work, along with neighbouring […]

WINGHAM VILLAGE HALL CAR PARK WILL BE CLOSED ON Thursday 16th February 2023 FOR LINE REPAINTINGPLEASE ENSURE YOUR VEHICLES ARE REMOVED TO ALLOW FULL ACCESS DURING THE DAY Sorry for any inconvenience - Wingham Village Hall Management Committee The WVHM Committee will be re-lining their car park, as the lines have become very worn. The […]

The Kent Police & Crime Commissioner wants to encourage people to be aware of victims' rights. It's one of the recommendations that came out of his work into Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). If you do not wish to use the QR code above, you can click on the link below to take you […]

Consultation opens on KCC’s Home to School Transport Policy - News & Features - Kent County Council Kent County Council are currently consulting on: The Home to School Transport Policy brings together information on how procedures work making it clearer for parents and carers when securing transport for their children. For post-16 students, no changes […]

Background: Kent County Council (KCC) manages the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (often also referred to as the Older People’s Bus Pass) for Kent residents on behalf of central government. There are currently approximately 250,000 ENCTS pass-holders in Kent, who qualify either on the basis of age or disability Passes are issued for five years […]

Kent Police are hosting a Rural Crime Prevention and Security Event on Wednesday 25th January 2023 from 6.30pm -8.30pm at The Wingham Village Hall, School Lane, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1BD The event will be focused on supporting rural communities by providing crime prevention and security advice to prevent burglaries and vehicle crime. Dover District Community […]

Tuesday 17th January 2023 The winners of two Community Awards were agreed at the Parish Council meeting on Monday 9th January 2023. Wingham residents were asked to nominate an individual or group of people who have made a significant contribution to the Wingham Community (see the FORMS page of this website). The two award schemes […]

2 November 2022; Updated 9 November 2022; Updated 12 January 2023 UPDATE: The Consultation period for the Canterbury District Local Plan to 2045 ends at 5pm on Monday 16 January 2023. All residents are encouraged to respond to the consultation which can be viewed HERE ------------------------------------------------ Wingham Parish Council, along with representatives from Adisham, Aylesham, […]

From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections. If you don't have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, which is known […]

It will be necessary to close part of Wingham Well Lane, Wingham from 18th January 2023 with estimated completion by 27th January 2023 Wingham Well Lane, Wingham Well will be closed from the junction of Adisham Road, for a distance of approximately 50 metres in a North West direction, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route is Adisham Road, […]

A message from 'My Community Voice' - Kent Police

5 December 2022 Severe cold weather warning for Kent residents Severe weather forecast for the South East this weekend could cause major health risks and residents are urged to follow simple steps to help vulnerable friends, families and neighbours. A level three cold weather warning has been called for the region by the Met Office […]

Residents and visitors to Wingham are being reminded to please clear up after their dog and report any issues directly to Dover District Council (see below) The Dover Disrict Council Dog Warden would like to remind residents and visitors to please clear up after their dogs and use the nearby bins. A new sign reminding […]

The purpose of a Safety and Wellbeing plan is to inform you and everyone across Kent and Medway, about changes that we intend to make or would like your views on. This is a shorter plan than usual and tells you what we have been working on recently, our current safety campaigns and how we […]

Article received from the Keep Britain Tidy team Cigarette butts account for 66% of all litter and can be found in every corner of the country - on our streets, in our countryside, our parks and beaches, our waterways and, finally, in the sea. In fact, new research for Keep Britain Tidy reveals that, right now, there are 2.4 million cigarette butts littered on England’s high streets, despite the efforts […]

Sunday 13 November 2022 15 November 2022 There was the usual fantastic turn out for the Wingham Remembrance Parade on Sunday 13 November which started at the Wingham Remembrance Garden in the High Street and ended at St Mary's Church in Canterbury Road where the Remembrance service was held, led by Canon Norman. It was […]

The Environment Agency and Kent Resilience Forum are looking for hew volunteers to become Flood Wardens and are running training sessions - see the flyer below:-

National Highways have informed our County Association of some upcoming overnight road closures:- London-bound carriageway closures To carry out some survey work ahead of switching to the London-bound verge phase of works, the M20 London-bound between junctions 9 and 8 will be closed from 8:00pm on Saturday 12 November until 6:00am on Sunday 13 November 2022. […]

FLOOD ACTION WEEK - MONDAY 7 - SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2022 Flood Action Week is taking place this week from 7 – 13 November. This annual Environment Agency campaign aims to increase awareness of the risk of flooding and what to do to prepare. Parish Councils have been asked to share their ‘Prepare, Act, Survive’ […]

Dover District Council have created a new card to provide advice and signpost to reporting crime and anti-social behaviour, see below:-

1 November 2022 Following a recent meeting with our Dover District Council Community Development Officer, Wingham Parish Council have been provided with information from Social Enterprise Kent on Cost of Living Support in our District:-

National Grid are carrying out their first public consultation (24 October to 18 December) on this new project which would carry more renewable and low carbon power from offshore wind, interconnectors and nuclear power. The proposals include building a new 2GW high voltage direct current underground and offshore electricity link between Suffolk and Kent, plus […]

This is your chance to have your say on the Draft DDC Local Plan to 2040. This Plan will replace DDC's Core Strategy 2010 and the Land Allocations Plan 2015. Three sites have been identified in Wingham. Local Plan public exhibition: Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre (1 November) The latest public consultation on Dover District Council's […]

DDC news update Trick or treating at halloween is a fun time of year for many of our younger residents, and we encourage everyone who joins in with the festivities to have a safe and enjoyable time while respecting those neighbours who don't wish to take part. Not everyone wants to celebrate or have trick-or-treaters […]

Latest Scam Alerts This Week  Dear Kent Residents, As the Cost of Living Crisis continues, many scammers are taking advantage vulnerable residents.  Be extremely alert to any scams that may target you. Follow our guidance on what to do and how to stay safe. ⛔ If you are suspicious about a scam phone call, text or […]

Our County Association (KALC) has sent Wingham Parish Council information from National Highways on this upcoming overnight road closure as part of the M20 Moveable Barrier Scheme:- Coastbound carriageway closure To protect the travelling public and our workforce while we carry out drainage installation at certain points within the central reservation, we’ll be extending the […]

This year, for the fifth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport services. Whilst the main survey is being carried out by Ipsos MORI, who will be sending forms to a representative sample of households, we have also opted to take part in six […]

Matthew Scott is currently appointing a new Chief Constable for Kent, following the retirement of Alan Pughsley. He is asking the public what qualities and what priorities the new Chief should have.    He also wants to know if you've been a victim of crime and if so, what sort of service you received from […]

(information taken from DDC Press Release 28 September 2022) People whose lives have been changed by a project aimed at improving wellbeing and job prospects have shared their inspiring stories. Participants of the ASPIRE project opened up about their experiences to encourage others to sign up and take advantage of the free courses and activities […]

St Mary’s Church, Friday 23 September 2022 Wingham was once again honoured by a visit from His Excellency Juan Carlos Gamarra, Ambassador of Peru, Embassy of Peru in London, to pay respects and lay a wreath before the plaque of General William Miller inside St Mary’s Church. Accompanying the Ambassador was the Defence Attaché and […]

Wingham Parish Council are signed up to receive these alert messages from KCC warning of doorstep crime and scams and regularly share the information on the Wingham Village facebook page. Where possible we will also share alert messages on our notice boards. Residents can sign up to receive these messages here: Public Protection Email Alert […]

The Kent Pilgrims’ Festival is running from 21 to 25 September and includes various events at several venues across the Dover district. A full list of the festival events can be seen below:- We've been asked to draw attention to the following events: Wednesday 21 September – the Dover launch of the festival at Breakwater […]

Sunday 18 September at 8pm Wingham Remembrance Garden - junction of North Court Rd & High Street Please arrive by 7.55pm

Helping to make Wingham a healthier and safer part of Kent UPDATED WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2022 (first published Tuesday 1 March 2022) Following a speed survey undertaken by KCC Highways in May 2022, KCC agreed to paint repeater 20mph roundels within the 20mph zone on Canterbury Road, Wingham High Street and the B2046/Adisham Road to […]

Dover District Council has been undertaking feasibility work for a proposed new Leisure Centre in Deal.  They've asked Tides Leisure Centre users and the wider community for their initial thoughts about what type of facilities they would like to see in a new centre. They would now like to share some early design concept proposals […]

The Chairman of Wingham Parish Council, Cllr Sharon Addis, has expressed her deepest sympathy on behalf of councillors and residents of Wingham Parish on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Chairman said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and on behalf of […]

Great Big Green Week is coming and KCC are welcoming it with open arms across Kent from 24 September to 2 October!  A fantastic range of events are planned across the County to celebrate green spaces and the climate action taking place in communities. Take a look at the map of local events at www.kent.gov.uk/gbgw to see […]

[A messaged shared with the Parish Council via 'My Community Voice'] ARE YOU OKAY? Street harassment is on the rise and is often not an isolated incident. We know the long-term impact can harm mental health and change people’s behaviour. Victims often feel guilty, ashamed, and blame themselves.  Witnessing street harassment and not safely intervening […]

Please help the Parish Council keep our village safe for residents and all road users At their July Parish Council Meeting, Councillors voiced their concerns about the amount of inappropriate and often dangerous parking in the village where restrictions are in place such as yellow lines, zigzags, and on bus clearways. The Council's main concern […]

ROAD CLOSURE AND WORKS WILL COMMENCE MONDAY 8 AUGUST 2022 The Kent County Council Road and Footway Asset Team will be undertaking essential carriageway and footway reconstruction works, including the construction of a new supporting retaining structure on the A257, Canterbury Road as it passes over Wingham River located to the west of Wingham village.  […]

It will be necessary to close part of The Street, Preston from 5th September 2022 with estimated completion by 9th September 2022. The Street, Preston will be closed between The Forstal and Mill Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route is The Street, Preston Lane, Preston Road, Preston Hill, A257 Gobery Hill/Roman Road/Pedding Hill/Ash Bypass, A256 Sandwich Bypass/Ramsgate […]

PCSO Brook has supplied the Parish Council with these two posters for your information:-

[NB. SOUTHERN WATER DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE A HOSEPIPE BAN FOR KENT CUSTOMERS...YET!] STATEMENT FROM SOUTH EAST WATER: This has been a time of extreme weather conditions across the UK. Official figures show this is the driest July on record since 1935 and the period between November 2021 and July 2022 has been the […]

We're asking for your help to spread the word to ensure we can maintain local water supplies. Due to the recent combination of hot weather and exceptionally high demand, we are unable to replenish supplies in your local area quickly enough to keep up with localised demand. We need your help to ensure there will […]

It will be necessary to close part of Preston Road, Wingham from 24th August 2022 with estimated completion by 26th August 2022. Preston Road, Wingham will be closed between Windyridge and Cornerways, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route is Preston Road, Preston Lane, The Street, Stourmouth Road, Preston Road, The Street, Plucks Gutter, Gore Street, A253 Canterbury Road, […]

Councils across the UK are asking residents to tell them what they think of transport and highways services in their area, and KCC are one of those councils. Visit https://loom.ly/-bcrbfA to find out more and take part in our surveys or use this link:- https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/national-highways-and-transport-2022-23

It will be necessary to close part of Station Road, Bekesbourne, from 22:00 hours on 5th September 2022 with estimated completion by 06:00 hours on 6th September 2022. Station Road, Bekesbourne, will be closed for approximately 20 metres either side of the rail bridge, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route is Station Road, Bekesbourne Lane, A257 High Street, A257 […]

It will be necessary to close part of Walmestone Road, Wingham from 22nd August 2022 with estimated completion by 22nd August 2022. Walmestone Road, Wingham will be closed between Walmestone Court Farm and Perry Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route is Walmestone Road, Nash Road, Church Hill and vice versa. The closure is required for the […]

Thursday 21 July 2022 The Parish Council are working with the Recreation Ground Management Committee and Dover District Council (DDC) through a variety of methods to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour at the Recreation Ground (Rec) and are looking to residents and visitors to help keep our Rec one of the best in the UK. The Rec […]

18-07-2022 10:06 AM BST DDC is updating its Indoor Sports Facility Strategy to support the review of its Local Plan, and is now asking for residents' views https://www.dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Releases/2022/Have-your-say-on-Indoor-Sports-Facility-Strategy.aspx

As temperatures continue to soar, our household waste crews are going to start their collections earlier than usual in Dover District next week. They are set to begin their rounds on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (18-20 July) at 5.30am so they can make the most of the cooler part of the morning. Should you choose […]

The Parish Council have received an email from South East Water emphasising the importance of using less water, and for essential use only. To read the latest information shared, please use this link: https://mailchi.mp/southeastwater.co.uk/lets-water-by-the-water-butt-load-2745510?e=12f9ccafb7

Following correspondence with the Parish Council and WASUP, Monkton Nature Reserve are bringing their 'Go Eco Show' to Wingham on Wednesday 24 August, 2.30-4.30pm at Wingham Village Hall. For information on how to book your place and what's involved, please see the poster and letter below:-

To view the programme for the festival, click HERE

Over 12 million suspicious emails reported by the public Dear subscriber,    What is phishing and how does it work? You wouldn’t let a thief enter your home, but what if the thief was masquerading as someone familiar, such as a postman, and tricked you into opening the door? Phishing works in a similar way […]

Families in need of help with children’s lunches through the school holidays are being offered support at Bechange. The scheme, funded by the Philip and Connie Phillips Foundation, will run from the community hub in Aylesham and include a healthy and nutritious packed lunch as well as activities to keep youngsters entertained.  And you don’t need to […]

A message from Fields in Trust: Voting for UK's Favourite Parks 2022 is now open! Thank you for nominating in your hundreds and sharing stories of the local parks close to your hearts. A total of 364 parks and green spaces have been nominated right across the UK, from large country parks to small community […]

Local Catalytic Converter Thefts A catalytic converter was stolen from the area of Sandwich on 29th June. Please follow the below tips to help us to stop this kind of crime. Catalytic converters are devices fitted to vehicle exhausts to reduce the amount of dangerous gases emitted. They are often targeted by thieves as they contain […]

It will be necessary to close part of B2046 Adisham Road, Adisham from 1st August 2022 with estimated completion by 5th August 2022. B2046 Adisham Road, Adisham will be closed in the vicinity of Waterworks Cottages, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route is via B2046 Adisham Road/High Street, A257 High Street/Gobery Hill/Roman Road/Pedding Hill/Ash Bypass, A256 Sandwich Bypass/Sandwich Road/Eastry […]

The Parish Council have organised a portable toilet at the Recreation Ground this summer for the comfort of visitors wishing to spend a little longer in our play areas and the recreation grounds.

Councils across the UK are asking residents to tell them what they think of transport and highways services in their area, and KCC are one of those councils. There are six independent surveys in total - feel free to take one or all of them. Each survey will only take a few minutes of your […]

It will be necessary to close part of School Lane, Wingham from 25th July 2022 with estimated completion by 29th July 2022. School Lane, Wingham will be closed between A257 Canterbury Road and The Dairy, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. There will be no alternative route but access will be maintained when it is safe to do so. The […]

Join us and learn all about Governance Whether you are an existing group or organisation, or would like to start a new one, Governance can be a complex subject. We are delighted to host Medway Voluntary Action (MVA) who will be presenting some key points about the topic. This FREE event will be presented in […]

And there’s a laptop to keep if you complete the course!  A free digital skills course to help people find long-term employment is being rolled out across the district – and there’s a laptop to keep for all those who complete it.   For more information, visit the DDC website here: https://www.dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Releases/2022/Free-digital-skills-course-being-rolled-out-at-six-community-hubs-across-the-Dover-district.aspx

The Parish Council have seen many Tweets and messages from various agencies reminding everyone to respect the Countryside Code, but what does the code actually say? Here is the Government Summary in their A5 leaflet:-

ClayDate 2022 - Fantastical Beasts of the Maison Dieu and How to Make Them 20-06-2022 06:19 PM BST Join Ceramic Art Dover on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 June for a host of fun, free, clay-based activities for all ages [Click the title link above for more information]

Kent Fire & Rescue Service want to learn more about YOU. We will be inviting residents of Kent and Medway to complete a short questionnaire either online, by post or you might even see us out in your local town. We want to find out more about you, your fire safety needs, and understand how […]

Let's Party for the Queen's Baton Relay at Dover Castle! 14-06-2022 09:31 AM BST Tickets for a free party at Dover Castle on Thursday 7 July to mark the arrival of the Queen's Baton Relay are now available. Fore more info, visit: https://www.dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Releases/2022/Lets-Party-for-the-Queens-Baton-Relay-at-Dover-Castle.aspx

On 6th February 2022 Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. To celebrate, events and initiatives will take place through the year, including the four-day UK bank holiday weekend from Thursday […]

MY COMMUNITY VOICE MESSAGE:- We have recently seen an increase in Catalytic Converter Thefts in your area  Unfortunately, theft of catalytic converters is a crime trend that has seen an increase nationally, with recent thefts occurring in the areas of Folkestone and Hythe. Did you know a thief can take the catalytic converter from your […]

The Kent Police Economic Crime Unit have shared information and the poster below regarding scams. They say, "Had a call from someone saying they are the Police & they want you to withdraw money, for them to collect to help with an investigation. STOP, its a SCAM. Police will never ever ask you to do […]

At their assembly on Tuesday 24 May, all sixteen Wingham Primary School children who took part in this year’s Welcome to Wingham Poster Competition received a special thank you gift from Cllr Enid Brice for taking part and to say thank you for all their brilliant designs. Martha, Dylan and Summer also received Waterstones Vouchers […]

Following Kent County Council setting their budget for 2022/23, and in order to meet the ongoing severe financial challenges that the council faces, it was proposed that the discretionary Kent Homeless Connect service could be allowed to end when the contract expires on 30 September 2022. Instead KCC would work with district, city and borough […]

Kent County Council's 'Kent Connect to Support' website was recently launched. Kent Connect to Support will help people find accessible, easy to navigate, interactive information and advice on care and support, for them, a relative or a friend.  It can help people to look after themselves, stay independent and connect with their local community.  The […]

An event is being held at the Dover District Council offices in Whitfield on Tuesday 14 June from 6pm-9pm for anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a Dover District Councillor.  The next Dover District Council elections will be held on 4 May 2023, when all 32 district council seats will be up for […]

Small Capital Grant Applications 2022/23 The Parish Council has the legal power to award small capital grants (max £200 – see latest policy below) to non-profit making voluntary village organisations in providing any recreational facilities which the council itself has power to provide and a limited amount is set aside in the Council's budget each […]

https://www.kentsheds.org/ If you are interested in joining a Men's Shed and would like to find out where your nearest one is, please visit the above website. You can also email the organisers at: sheds@activmob.org or call on their dedicated contact number: 07783 022112

The value of volunteers to our community is tremendous. Without their contribution, many local services simply wouldn’t exist. From the trustees governing Kent’s charities to stewards at historic sites; from dementia support workers to charity shop assistants; from woodland wardens to telephone befrienders - each and every one of them makes a huge difference to […]

It will be necessary to close part of B2046 High Street, Wingham from 30th May 2022 with estimated completion by 1st June 2022. B2046 High Street, Wingham will be closed in the vicinity of the former Red Lion Public House, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site. The alternative route is A257 Canterbury Road/Wingham Road/High Street/The Hill/Littlebourne Road/St Martin's Hill/Longport/Lower Chantry Lane, A2050 New […]

ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY - WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL 2022 This years Community Awards were presented at the Annual Parish Assembly on Wednesday 20 April 2022. Nominations were made by residents at the end of last year and the winners agreed by the Parish Council. The Jack Jolly Award was presented to Wingham Fire Station for supporting […]

My Community Voice (MCV) is a two-way engagement tool set up by Kent Police for residents, businesses and community groups in Kent and Medway.  MCV will enable Kent Police to update users with Policing news, community safety alerts, crime appeals, engagement events and general policing activities.  Members of the public can choose what information they […]

This event is free to attend and will host a range of speakers and tools to help locals get involved in affordable housing that meets the needs of the community - please see their poster below:-

The NHS in Kent and Medway is busy and have asked us to let patients know the best place to go for treatment. Please see this online leaflet and this web address www.stopthinkchoose.co.uk , which lists the services available and how to use them: The Stop Think Choose website gives details of urgent treatment centres […]

Our County Association (KALC) have shared information given to them by the Kent Resilience Team regarding potential disruption this weekend. Please read the information below:- Local communities should prepare for potential disruption on the roads this weekend (8-10 April) as the Easter getaway gets underway. With P&O Ferries cancelling all services this weekend and potential […]

The Scout County Community Impact Team are organising car washes throughout the county to raise money for the British Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. They have organised one in Wingham with the co-operation of Wingham Fire Brigade and support of the Scout Group at the Wingham Fire Station on Saturday 2nd April 10am to 12 noon […]

Friday 18 March 2022 Wingham Parish Council are supporting this year's campaign by Keep Britain Tidy, helping to encourage residents to join in with local litter picks. The Great British Spring Clean is the nation's biggest mass participation environmental campaign and takes place from 25 March - 10 April 2022. DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL's Environmental Crime […]

Tuesday 15 March 2022 Plans are being developed to use new powers to improve safety and tackle congestion by enforcing moving traffic offences. Kent County Council (KCC) is applying to the Department for Transport (DfT) for these new powers, for offences that could previously only be enforced by the police. To read more and find […]

The UK is one of the most generous nations in the world and the British public are now being asked to go one step further and open their homes to those fleeing the war in Ukraine. We have a long history of helping others in their hour of need and the Homes for Ukraine Scheme […]

Charity Scams associated to donations to Ukraine  Sad to say that fraudsters will use the situation in Ukraine to target people for fraud and probably via charitable donations.Therefore, people looking to donate to causes working in Ukraine and neighbouring countries, should make a few simple checks before giving. The below is advice from the Charity […]

Wingham Parish Council have received the following notice from KCC:- Kent County Council (KCC) is currently consulting on proposals to make savings by reducing the money we spend on providing some bus services that private bus companies cannot afford to run, and which are no longer cost effective. We are carrying out this consultation to […]

Wingham now has two CCTV cameras at Wingham Recreation Ground monitoring the car park and the whole of the recreation ground. The Scheme is controlled by Dover District Council, contact: 01304 872220 cctv@dover.gov.uk Following several incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and regular dog-fouling at the Recreation Ground, the Parish Council started working with Dover District Council […]

ROGUE TRADERS ARE ACTIVE IN KENT: They may say you need roof, fence, or overhanging branch work. Don't panic - shut the door on all cold callers. ❌ Never agree to any work with someone who knocks at your door. ✔️Request a door sticker to keep them away: https://bit.ly/3I6kj8T OMNICRON TEXT SCAM: We have received […]

Friday 18 February 2022 Should you see a tree or any other obstacle causing a risk or danger on the highway please either call 999 & ask for the fire service or report to KCC Highways ONLINE here: https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/report-a-problem. The KCC Highways Emergency phone line is experiencing a very high volume of calls at the […]

As a result of #StormEunice, heavy rain and high winds are due to arrive on Fri 18th Feb. @UKPowerNetworks has extra field engineers and call centre staff on hand to support any customers affected. Call 105 to report a powercut or visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut #ukpnnews Do you, or someone you know, need extra support during a […]

Local residents can join in the second round of the group-buying scheme to save money on the installation of solar panels. Use the link below to read the full DDC Press Release Capture the Power of the Sun With Solar Together Kent

Tuesday 15 February 2022

1.) Community-Led Housing Forum relaunches online on the 24th of February at 6:30pm until 8:30pm and continues the last Thursday of each month. Anyone with an interest in Community-Led Housing is welcome to attend, and the link to join can be found on our website. 2.) Home Ownership with Shared Ownership is on the 3rd […]

[Road closure notice received from KCC Highways] It will be necessary to close Snakes Hill, Wingham, from 7th March 2022 with estimated completion by 11th March 2022.Snakes Hill, Wingham, will be closed between the junctions of B2046 Adisham Road and Wingham Well Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.The alternative route […]

Wingham Parish Council have been involved in online Advisory Group sessions with RECOUP https://www.recoup.org/ (RECycling Of Used Plastics), a charity with 30 years experience of working with industry on all things plastic. Their recent 'Pledge2Recycle' https://www.pledge2recycle.co.uk/ campaign in Kent has involved visits to town centres, supermarkets and schools, leaflet drops, and discussions with various groups. […]

WINGHAM'S NEAREST DROP-IN SESSION - Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre (see below) Acquire aims to improve employment outcomes and prospects of future employment to Dover district residents aged 18 - 25. Participants can come along to the free Acquire drop-in sessions, and chat to the friendly team about how they can help you ‘acquire’ the skills […]

Monday 7 February 2022 These two bee and insect hotels will attract bees, butterflies, ladybirds and a host of other insects and offer them a safe place to stay. They are made from natural materials with no paint or added treatments. Pine wood, bamboo and pine cones are all used to create different style habitats […]

Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses. Find out what's changed

B2046 Adisham Road & B2046 High Street, Wingham will be closed between Staple Road and Snakes Hill.  The alternative route is B2046 High Street, A257 Canterbury Road/Wingham Road/The Hill/Littlebourne Road/St Martin's Hill/Longport/Lower Chantry Lane, A2050 New Dover Road/Dover Road, A2 Dover Road and B2046 Adisham Road. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while essential […]

SECAmb are currently recruiting Staff Wellbeing Volunteers to operate a welfare service to support their hardworking staff. They are hoping to recruit more volunteers in our Parish and have asked the Parish Council to share their poster for the attention of members of the public who would like to volunteer

It will be necessary to close part of School Lane, Wingham from 14th February 2022 with estimated completion by 16th February 2022. School Lane, Wingham will be closed between A257 Canterbury Road and The Dairy.  There will be no alternative route but access will be maintained when it is safe to do so. The closure is required for the safety of the public […]

Our PCSO Eva Winter has arranged two local police surgeries: the first in Wingham at Gibsons Farmshop later this month (first poster below); and the second in Ash at Juliet's Farmshop in February (second poster below). Why not go along and speak to the officers about any concerns you might have regarding crime or anti-social […]

Dover District Council recently launched the project ‘Inspire Families’ which helps families across the Dover district by funding activities for them to do, such as cookery lessons, a day at Wingham Wildlife Park and Cinema trips. The leaflet below gives more information:-

Staying safe this Christmas Good afternoon  I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year.    I have been made aware of dog fouling issue in Wingham Recreation Ground where people are not picking up their dog's mess which is causing issues on the football pitch and for other users of the rec.  […]

Would you like to boost your motivation or kick-start some lifestyle changes?We know that small changes can make a big difference! Dover District Council are offering a FREE service to help you take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle.ASPIRE was created to assist in the areas where unemployment and obesity are high.Using partner expertise […]

Following the first round earlier this year for Small Capital Grant Applications, there is still funding available to Wingham village organisations which the Parish Council would like to award this financial year. Please read the Grant Awarding Policy on the Council's 'forms' page (https://wingham-pc.gov.uk/forms/) and if there is an item or piece of equipment (max […]

The Salvation Army Carol Service will be held on Sunday 19 December at 3 o’clock. The Friends Committee will be serving light refreshments afterwards. Carols and readings will take about an hour. The Crib Service on Christmas Eve has been cancelled.

WHO DO YOU THINK SHOULD RECEIVE A COMMUNITY AWARD IN 2022? There are so many individuals and groups of people working hard to keep Wingham the fabulous community that we all enjoy and benefit from and so the Parish Council are once again running two Community Award Schemes for 2022: THE JACK JOLLY AWARD & […]

Dover District Council are promoting 'Litter Lotto' - a free app that rewards binning litter (& dog poo!) with big prizes Download the app - available for free on the App Store and Google Play Bin It to Win It! Take a picture with the app as you bin your litter for a chance to […]

A message from our PCSO via 'My Community Voice' https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/ Staying safe this Christmas Good morning all  Whether you love it or hate it, Christmas is fast approaching. Towns and shopping centres will be busier and crimes involving vehicles and valuables may increase. Please refer to the safety advice below: Have a crime-free Christmas.  We’re […]

A message from our PCSO: As Christmas approaches a lot of people wish they had some extra funds available but please be aware of a Lottery fraud which is doing the rounds. Please see the flyer below which outlines this fraud in more detail.Lottery fraud occurs when criminals use fake messages and calls to convince […]

A message from our PCSO: As winter approaches and nights are darker please remain vigilant around answering your doors to unknown or unexpected visitors. Please see the poster below with some advice around this. Make sure elderly or vulnerable residents are aware of this advice too and let's work together to keep your area safe […]

Sunday 14 November 2021 Photo credit: Gareth Winters

These homes will soon be available and are built for local people. To be eligible for one of the properties applicants must have a local connection to Staple of the neighbouring Villages of Ash, Goodnestone or Wingham.

Let's Not Have Any Frights This Halloween and Bonfire Night With Halloween and Bonfire Night approaching, community safety partners are reminding everyone to stay safe. Kent County Council is reminding people that if you’re meeting friends and family this Halloween, protect your little ‘ghouls and boys’ by remembering it's safer to meet outside, and washing […]

Some of you may have noticed Dover District Council's (DDC) contractors out and about in the village, clearing up leaves from our pavements. Clearance of leaves from our pavements is a responsibility of the District Council, but they have a huge task as they need to cover the entire district, sometimes revisiting several times when […]

This is an opportunity to have your say on various topics, such as your feelings of safety, your experiences of being a victim and road safety, amongst others. The responses will shape the next Police and Crime Plan, so you’ll be helping make a big difference:  https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PCC2021/ Kent PCC Matthew Scott's deadline for responses is […]

MESSAGE FROM FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S: Regretfully I have to let you know we have had to cancel this event due to the Village Hall being double booked. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused and will let you know, in due course, when we have been able to rearrange it.

Dover District Council are bringing their Wellbeing Roadshow to the rural areas this October by visiting Wingham Recreation Ground. In replies to the DDC questionnaire last year, many residents highlighted their interest in having more community events within the village and DDC listened!Please share information on this event with your friends and relations and come […]

https://stopscamsuk.org.uk/159 If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details… …Stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank. 159 is a new scheme set up by major banks in partnership with telephone companies who are fighting fraud.

The Parish Council have been asked to share this Survey with residents. It is an opportunity to have your say on various topics, such as your feelings of safety, your experiences of being a victim and road safety, amongst others. Mr Scott says that these responses will shape the next Police and Crime Plan, so […]

Dear Resident, Detailed below is advance notification of activities which may be noticed in your neighbourhood or in the vicinity of the Thames Estuary. All of the limitations and stipulations outlined below apply. Follow us on Twitter @SHB_Alerts for updates to this information.             Date Reason for notification 30 August 2021 Bank Holiday: Range closed […]

Kent County Council (KCC) are currently consulting on the future use of a booking system for customers to access Household Waste Recycling Centres (sometimes known as the ‘tip’).  Feedback since starting the booking system suggests that many customers have found it convenient and useful but that some would still prefer to just “turn up and […]

Wingham was very fortunate to receive a visit from the Embassy of Peru and members of the Defence Attache's Office on Wednesday 11 August 2021 in order to carry out a wreath laying ceremony before the plaque of General William Miller inside St Mary's Church. This is in relation to a series of activities to […]

The District's recycling and waste collection services have been severely disrupted over recent weeks following the rescheduling of the collection rounds undertaken by Veolia in April which created significant issues for some residents. They are still working to resolve this situation. The collection services are now also being severely affected by the national shortage of […]

WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST, 6pm THE ANCHOR INN GARDEN A fabulous opportunity to show thanks and appreciation for those in our community who go the extra mile to help make this village a fantastic place to live. Presentations of The Jack Jolly Award and KALC Community Award will be made in the garden of The Anchor […]

The Diabetes Prevention programme is a free service for people who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This service is a behaviour change programme where people learn about diet, physical activity and strategies to improve their overall health, all aimed at reducing their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Normally, people access […]

Parent/Carer WebinarsFollowing the success of our recently launched monthly parent/carer information sessions on Kooth which took place from April to July, we are running more of these sessions for parents & carers from August onwards. The sessions are designed to help parents/carers understand how Kooth can support their child with their mental health and wellbeing. […]

The ASPIRE mission is to deliver an inclusive programme that develops healthy, skilled and working communities. Summer is here and the ASPIRE team is ready to welcome local residents who would like to learn how to cook. A guest chef will cook delicious produce grown in the community garden and you can sample the food […]

The Covid 19 vaccination programme has generally had good take up across the county, however there are number of groups where take up is low or slower.  Kent County Council and its partners are keen to understand further the reasons for this and have asked Activmob to speak to residents. As part of this work […]

Kent Coast Volunteering Services mission is to support communities to improve their quality of life through volunteering and volunteer-led projects.

April 2021 has been one of the driest on record with an average of 12.9mm of rain across the UK compared to the usual average of 71.9mm. The south east has been particularly dry having seen seven per cent of the average rainfall for the month. Just 3.5mm this month so far with the driest […]

Tuesday 4 May, 7.00-7.30pm, on-line via zoom As it was not possible to hold an APA in 2020 the Council were hoping to be able to do so this year at the Village Hall on Weds 21 April. However, once again this could not go ahead due to the pandemic and so the Council have […]

Dover District Council have shared the following information with Wingham Parish Council to pass on to residents

Wingham Parish Council would like to share this Message of Condolence from the Chairman of Dover District Council as Wingham residents and the District pay their repects to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose death was announced by Buckingham Palace today (Friday, 9 April 2021). Information for residents wishing to pay their respects […]

This is a message from the St Mary's Churchwarden, Steve Sheath, for your information:- In view of the increase in numbers of people having received part or complete vaccination against Covid-19, and the reduced transmission of infection locally, it has been agreed that the church should be opened for Private Prayer every Sunday between 10.00 […]

As part of their Health & Wellbeing initiative, Wingham Parish Council have purchased this fantastic outdoor table-tennis table for residents to enjoy. Its free to use, but you will need to bring along your own bats and balls. Grow-through mats will be added soon to help protect the grass surface. Enjoy!

The Parish Council are working with KCC Highways on the Wingham Highways Improvement Plan (HIP) where various proposed projects, to be funded by the parish, are being considered to help improve safety for Wingham residents. From the recent survey, residents will already be aware of the proposed 20mph limit project, but the full list of […]

The 13 councils of Kent are working in partnership to tackle flytipping and waste crime. Flytipping is a crime with serious consequences and serious penalties. There should be no excuses for flytipping, with residents and businesses aware of their responsibilities when disposing of waste following last year’s campaign around illegal waste carriers. Flytipping is dealt […]

The DDC tourism team have organised some free training opportunities for tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses in the Dover district. There are also opportunities for rural businesses through the Kent Downs AONB Countryside Experience programme Free, online training courses More information is on our Skills and Training page https://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk/industry-hub/business/work-together/events-and-training We’ve organised some free, online training […]

Delivered virtually via Zoom - free to access via phone, tablet or computer The Environment Agency are very keen to increase the number of flood wardens across Kent. This district has very low numbers of trained Community Flood Wardens Wednesday 24 February 2021 19:00 – 21:00 To register for the training click here There are […]

This is the draft plan produced by Kent County Council for the proposed 20mph limit through Wingham:- Wingham Parish Council, along with the A257 Traffic Group, have been working with KCC Highways since the publication of the ‘A257 Plan’ in 2018 to try and make our roads safer. The Parish Council now urges you to […]

January 2021

HAVE YOUR SAY ON DRAFT LOCAL PLAN CONSULTATION 20 JANUARY 2021– 17 MARCH 2021 Local residents, businesses, community groups, and statutory consultees are invited to review and comment on the draft Local Plan during the first round of public consultation which runs for eight weeks. A dedicated Local Plan website (www.doverdistrictlocalplan.co.uk) has been developed so […]

Under the current Government Covid-19 legislation, Wingham Parish Councillors resolved at their Council Meeting on Monday 11 January 2021 that the Playground at Wingham Recreation Ground will remain OPEN, but the Outdoor Gym will remain CLOSED. Notices on site at the Outdoor Gym will be replaced and updated where necessary to make the closure clear. […]

Dover District Council (DDC) over the last year or so have been replacing the streetlights they are responsible for in the village with LED lighting. The main high street lights are KCC owned and these were changed by KCC a long time ago. Whilst many of the lights have now been replaced, and previously removed […]

“We would like to reassure customers that Southern Water will continue to provide  services – including emergency repairs – during lockdown. We have developed safe ways of working during the pandemic and we ask our customers to keep their distance from our frontline colleagues for the safety of both workers and customers, especially if we […]

Following reports of an oily substance on the roads, footways and in Wingham River, the Parish Council reported the issue to KCC Highways and the Environment Agency. KCC Highways have now spread an absorbent dust onto the four main bends from Red Lion Corner through to the start of the 40mph buffer zone towards Bramling. […]

NB. It is not the intention of Wingham Parish Council to promote this study, rather to share the information with Wingham residents as it may be of interest The University of Southampton are working on a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research project and are looking to recruit members of the public to […]

Tackling Scam Mail Throughout December 2020, Friends Against Scams is running a campaign to raise awareness and help to tackle scam mail.  The campaign is encouraging everyone in the UK to have a chat with their loved ones about scams, and to forward any scam or unwanted mail into the team, free of charge.    […]

Public consultation on draft Local Plan to launch in January 2021 Dover District Council is to consult with residents, community groups, local businesses and key stakeholders early in the New Year on the first draft of its new Local Plan.  The contents of the Local Plan and the consultation approach were agreed by Cabinet today […]

The ASB leaflet shown below will soon be distributed to properties neighbouring Wingham Primary School to encourage residents to be vigilant and report any sightings of this suspicious activity to Kent Police

Please go to the government website for information on making a Christmas bubble from Wednesday 23 December to Sunday 27 December:- Making a Christmas Bubble Government Link In the meantime, Kent and Medway remain on Level 3 - Very High Tier, which is the most severe restriction.With that in mind, one of the simplest ways […]

On behalf of Dover District Council, Kent Police and Kent County Council, we want to thank everyone for getting involved in the Wingham Questionnaire earlier on in the year. We know its been a challenging year, however we wanted to share some of the positive projects we’re intending to roll out thanks to your responses. […]

Wingham Parish Council is sharing this Dover District Council Consultation with residents for your information and possible participation What is this consultation about? The draft Ash Neighbourhood Development Plan sets out the community’s vision on how the village, hamlets and wider parish will develop in the future.  The Plan contains a series of site allocations […]

1 December 2020 Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has today launched his 2020 Annual Policing Survey. The survey is run every year and gives residents the opportunity to have their say on what Kent Police’s priorities should be and how safe they feel amongst other topics, such as finances. The results are used […]

We are seeking quotations for land maintenance work in the village on a three year contract commencing 1 April 2021 Quotes are invited for all the works listed on the specification below:- As noted on the Specification, contractors must supply evidence of their Insurance and their current Waste Disposal Licence with their quote. Please send […]

Road Safety Week (16-22 November) This week is Road Safety Week - community safety partners continue to remind motorists to drive safely and Kent Police is asking drivers to slow down and is reinforcing the message that there is ‘no need to speed’. Road Safety Week is coordinated annually by Brake, the road safety charity. Road Safety […]

This is an initiative which is supported by principal authorities across the county. It is designed to reignite the community spirit seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and doing something small to help those most vulnerable during the winter months. Small actions could make a big difference: Knock on the door to say ‘hello’ Offer to […]

Dover District Council have shared the Government's infographic on the current restrictions - see below. For the latest information on Dover District Council services, please see www.dover.gov.uk For the latest information on national restrictions, please see www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Please see the leaflet below to a virtual LifeWorks Skills and Employability course, run by Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) in partnership with Dover District Council.  The course will run from Monday 7th December to Friday 11th December 2020, starting 9am daily.  Veteran’s will learn C.V. building, how to write covering letters and interview preparation […]

Dover District Council have sent us the following information:- Website link here: https://www.iwill.org.uk/ The power of youth festival will be a week of online events and interactions celebrating people aged between 10-20 yrs old that have made an impact in the community through funding opportunities, creating social groups for education, health benefits, social care and […]

In collaboration with the Kent & Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, KCC have produced 'Crisis Support Cards' shown below. The cards feature information on a range of easy to access mental health and wellbeing support services for children, young people, and adults in Kent. They can be shared with anybody struggling with their mental health and […]

At the request of the Bishop of Dover, the Church Commissioners have published proposals (known as a Draft Scheme) to make the following changes: * The transfer of the parish of Wingham from the Canonry Benefice of parishes (which includes Ash, Preston and Elmstone) to a new benefice known as The Little Stour Benefice which […]

Remembrance Sunday was a little different in Wingham this year as there was no parade and no church service due to the latest Government lockdown measures. However, a short service conducted by the Venerable Jo Kelley-Moore, Archdeacon of Canterbury, took place on a beautiful sunny morning at the Burial Ground war memorial, attended by a […]

Join the national effort and sign up for the NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry. Be part of the fightback against the virus by volunteering to be contacted by researchers to take part in COVID-19 vaccine research.  There are a number of vaccines being identified, but only large-scale studies can give researchers the information needed about […]

As we enter the second national Lockdown Dover District Council have once again initiated their Community Hub response in the District, working closely alongside colleagues both in statutory services and many Voluntary and Community Organisations, to support the most vulnerable in our communities. The hub initially will be operating Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm […]

The children's play area at Wingham Recreation Ground is OPEN BUT, please note that the Talk Tubes are CLOSED The Outdoor Gym at Wingham Recreation Ground is CLOSED This decision follows the current government restrictions as of 5 November 2020. When using the Play Area, please maintain social distancing at all times - no more […]

Advice from Kent Fire & Rescue Service: With many bonfire displays now cancelled, it's likely that some will be celebrating at home this week. We really do advise against holding your own display, but if you do have one - remember to follow Government guidelines and keep our top tips in mind: https://crowd.in/b2HDKh

A helpful outline of the Government’s latest restrictions that come into force Thursday 5 November 2020. Please see below.  BUSINESSES SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS OR CLOSURE, OR PERMITTED TO REMAIN OPEN Part 1 - Hospitality businesses, lists the business and services that are subject to the restrictions set out in Regulation 15. Part 2 - Other […]

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the future of the planning system in England.The Committee has also launched a short survey to accompany the inquiry to gather peoples experiences of the planning process and their thoughts on proposed reforms to it. The survey can be accessed via the link. The […]

Many of you will have received a survey from DDC and PCSO Brook at the beginning of August.DDC have asked me to share the graphic below to thank those who took part and to let you know the results will be published soon.

We now have the Smart Energy Hand Bike installed as part of the outdoor gym at Wingham Recreation Ground. It replaces the previous hand bike. The Smart Energy Hand bike can be used by wheelchair users and able bodied users. You can use it to tone up arms whilst improving stamina and endurance - all […]

See the poster below and click HERE to go to the survey

The only Poppy Appeal collections this year will be via School Packs so there will be no door to door, no ‘statics’ in shops, pubs, businesses and no Coffee Morning at The Anchor, Wingham. However, if you’d like to donate directly to the British Legion, or find out more about this year’s appeal, please visit […]

Stay alert and stay safe If you are trick or treating or celebrating fireworks night this year, you should continue to follow Government guidance around social distancing and the rule of six. Please do not visit those who are vulnerable or who are displaying posters to say they do not wish to participate in Halloween. To […]

Dear Resident, Detailed below is advance notification of activities which may be noticed in your neighbourhood or in the vicinity of the Thames Estuary. All of the limitations and stipulations outlined below apply. Follow us on Twitter @SHB_Alerts for updates to this information.             Date            Reason for Notification 19 & 23-25 October 2020 Nothing to […]

Kent County Council is currently developing a market position statement for residential and nursing care for older people. This is to set out the future aspirations for how residential and nursing care homes could meet the future needs of people in Kent. We want to understand what people would like from residential and nursing care […]

Tuesday 18 August 2020 Every year we ask you to nominate Wingham residents or community groups for our two Community Awards, the Parish Council’s ‘Jack Jolly Award’ and The County Association award ‘The KALC Community Award’. All the nominations received are discussed at a Parish Council meeting and the successful recipients agreed. Thank you to […]

Dover District Council is working in partnership with KCC on an innovative new scheme offering high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage through a collective and supported scheme. Much of the main Wingham High Street and some side streets are in a conservation area, but I have been told that typically solar panels fall […]

Work It Out is a free telephone and online coaching service which helps 18-30 year old women with work, life and building strong mental health. You can find out more and sign up online here:https://www.youngwomenstrust.org/work-it-out-sign-up