Parish Council News

It is becoming increasingly clear that the role of the Parish Council is somewhat misunderstood.  A very old tradition, the Parish Council of today bears very little resemblance to its generally perceived activities, or lack thereof!.

The attached article is provided to outline the role of the modern Parish Council. Continue reading →

Parish Council meeting on Monday 3rd June at 7.30pm will be at Brenchley Memorial Hall not at Matfield Pavilion, Agenda is here

The Parish Council has established a policy for passing grant funding to local groups for specific projects.  Initially there is a fund of £11k for Youth and Adult Recreation projects that is awaiting claiming and the policy includes an application form. Continue reading →

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday 29th May 2019 at 8pm at Brenchley Memorial Hall… Continue reading →

Latest works undertaken by the Parish Council Continue reading →

The U3A Croquet Club have been granted a licence to play croquet on Matfield Green Continue reading →

An Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council has been called for 11th April 2019 Continue reading →

Matfield Green Parking Area The closed off part, necessary to allow the grass to grow, has been opened.  Signs advising that it is for Cars Only are being erected. Brenchley Recreation Ground Quotes have been obtained for the reinstatement of … Continue reading →

The Parish Council have reviewed the draft Neighbourhood Development Plan Policies, drafted by the Steering Group, and these were passed to the Borough Council in February. Continue reading →

The Parish Council contributes to funding for a civic amenity refuse vehicle to visit the parish.  The timetable for this is attached here