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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 Annual Parish Assembly (APA) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 21 April 2021. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions on meeting face to face, the Parish Council propose not to hold the APA in the Village Hall once again this year. Instead, if the community supports the proposal, the Parish Council […]

21/00231 1 CALIFORNIA ROW, WATERCRESS LANE. Change of use of outbuilding for ancillary use/garage to holiday let 21/00174 Outbuilding, Dambridge Oast, Dambridge Farm RoadVariation of Cond.2 (approved plans) of listed building consent DOV/17/00538 (conversion of existing outbuilding into one dwelling including external alterations and erection of a single storey extension to the front to form […]

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 […]

https://www.kentandmedwayccg.nhs.uk/news-and-events/news/covid-19-vaccine-update-28-jan-2021 The link shown above provides the latest Covid-19 vaccine update from the Kent & Medway Clinical Commissioning Group and includes the following:- Latest vaccine figures published today (195,252) Large-scale vaccination centres GP led services Pharmacy services Health and care staff vaccinations Care homes progress Vaccine scams Rescheduled vaccine clinics What’s in the vaccines Local […]

20/01570 LAND ADJACENT 1 THE BUNGALOW, STAPLE ROAD. Outline application for the erection of 4no. detached dwelling with vehicular access and associated parking (some matters reserved) 21/00088 LAND TO THE NORTH EAST OF CHESTNUT HOUSE, CANTERBURY ROAD. Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to allow changes to 3no. rear dormer windows to 1no. large dormer […]

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. […]

Wingham Parish Council have received information for this new planning application. Documents relating to it can be found on the Dover District Council website, see: https://publicaccess.dover.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage

Wingham Parish Council have received information for this new planning application. Documents relating to it can be found on the Dover District Council website, see: https://publicaccess.dover.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage

KCC MEDIA RELEASE Targeted asymptomatic testing launches in Kent on Friday, with the first sites in Swale and Thanet to be followed by a rolling programme across the county to try to reduce the rates of Covid-19. These sites are in addition to the DHSC run regional and local test sites for people who have […]

8 Dec 2020 Cold weather warning - Kent urged to keep warm and well With cold and wintry weather predicted over the next few days and Covid-19 social distancing restrictions in place, families across Kent are being urged to follow a few simple measures to keep their loved ones safe and healthy. A level two […]

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