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  • Recreation Ground Hedge and Fence Replacement

    Recreation Ground Hedge and Fence Replacement

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Residents may have noticed that work has started on replacement of the recreation ground hedge and fence alongside Gore Road. Unfortunately...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Nov 24
  • Highsted Park - Called in by the Secretary of State

    Highsted Park - Called in by the Secretary of State

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    The expected decision meeting about the planning applications for West of Teynham and South and East of Sittingbourne did not follow the exp...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 24
  • Highsted Park Decision Planning Meeting

    Highsted Park Decision Planning Meeting

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Details have been published by Swale Borough Council for the Planning Committee Meeting at which the two applications for Highsted Park will...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 31 Oct 24
  • WI - A Short History of Bredgar

    WI - A Short History of Bredgar

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    We are pleased to offer residents an opportunity to purchase their own copy of "A Short History of Bredgar". The first edition was...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Dec 23
  • Bredgar Christmas Tree 2023

    Bredgar Christmas Tree 2023

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    The Bredgar 2023 Christmas tree is now installed on the village pond. The Parish Council would like to thank Bredgar & Wormshill Light R...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 16 Dec 23
  • The Coronation Garden

    The Coronation Garden

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council have named the walled flowerbed that is located along the footpath between Gore Road and Bush Close, "The Corona...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 May 23
  • The Big Bredgar Lunch - Coronation Celebration

    The Big Bredgar Lunch - Coronation Celebration

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    The village celebrations for the Coronation of King Charles III "The Big Bredgar Lunch" are taking place on Sunday 7th May from 12...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 May 23
  • Bredgar Parish Meeting Wednesday 17th May at 7:00pm in The Village Hall

    Bredgar Parish Meeting Wednesday 17th May at 7:00pm in The Village Hall

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Every parish in England must have a parish meeting under the law which is the Local Government Act 1972, s9(1). The annual parish meeting is...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 May 23
  • A Short History of Bredgar

    A Short History of Bredgar

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Do you have some information that could be put into a new edition of "A Short History of Bredgar". The first edition of A Short H...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Apr 23
  • Swale Borough Council Community Services Survey

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Teresa Hudson

    Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a public consultation on its Community Services which runs until 26 March 2023. The consultat...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Feb 23
  • Amended Highsted Park Planning Applications

    Amended Highsted Park Planning Applications

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Amendments to the two separate planning applications widely known as Highsted Park have recently been submitted and the applications are ope...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 22
  • Bredgar Christmas Tree 2022

    Bredgar Christmas Tree 2022

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    The Bredgar Christmas tree is now installed on the village pond. The Parish Council would like to thank Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railwa...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Dec 22
  • Swale BC Support

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Teresa Hudson

    As of Monday 14th November 2022 round three of the Household Support Fund for Swale has been launched. We have teamed up with existing s...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Nov 22
  • Doorstep Criminals Active in Kent

    Doorstep Criminals Active in Kent

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Kent County Council Public Protection have issued an alert because Kent residents are being targetted by numerous cold callers, offering wor...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Oct 22
  • Bredgar Litter Pick

    Bredgar Litter Pick

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    For the third year running Bredgar held an annual parish clean up litter pick. A big thank you to everyone who took part and Councillor Step...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Sep 22
  • Proclamation read in Bredgar Parish

    Proclamation read in Bredgar Parish

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Following attendance at the Borough of Swale Proclamation of King Charles III at St Michael's Church, Sittingbourne, the Chairman of Bre...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 12 Sep 22
  • Book of Condolence

    Book of Condolence

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II we have opened a Book of Condolence for our parishioners. The book wi...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Sep 22
  • Bredgar Celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

    Bredgar Celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    On Sunday 5th June 2022 from 12:30 until 3:30pm the villagers of Bredgar celebrated the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by attending a br...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jun 22
  • Bredgar Parish Meeting Wednesday 4th May at 7:00pm in The Village Hall

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Every parish in England must have a parish meeting under the law which is the Local Government Act 1972, s9(1). The annual parish meeting is...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 22
  • KCC Bus Funding Reduction Consultation

    KCC Bus Funding Reduction Consultation

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    The funding pressures this year on KCC's overall budget means that the Council are making some very difficult decisions about their serv...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Mar 22
  • Draft Local Plan (DLP) Regulation 18 Public Consultation

    Draft Local Plan (DLP) Regulation 18 Public Consultation

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    BPC would like all our parishioners to be aware that there is a Public Consultation open now on the Local Plan. The consultation is called &...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Nov 21
  • Remembrance Service at Bredgar War Memorial

    Remembrance Service at Bredgar War Memorial

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    The Remembrance Service at Bredgar War Memorial will take place as usual this year. Commencing at 10:45am with a procession from the church ...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Nov 21
  • Bredgar - September Clean Litter Pick 2021

    Bredgar - September Clean Litter Pick 2021

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Following the success of our 2020 litter pick Bredgar Parish Council are running the event again this year. Last year we had tremendous supp...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Aug 21
  • Highsted Park Planning Applications

    Highsted Park Planning Applications

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Two separate planning applications have now been submitted for the scheme widely known as Highsted Park. The larger application base betwee...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Aug 21
  • Bredgar Parish Meeting on 10th March at 7:00pm

    Bredgar Parish Meeting on 10th March at 7:00pm

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Every parish in England must have a parish meeting under the law which is the Local Government Act 1972, s9(1). The annual parish meeting is...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 21
  • Christmas tree installed at the pond

    Christmas tree installed at the pond

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council have installed our usual Christmas Tree on 'Duck Island' at Bredgar Pond. A little earlier this year so that...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 2 Dec 20
  • Remembrance Day 2020

    Remembrance Day 2020

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Regretfully, due to the COVID 19 lockdown currently in place, we have been unable to perform our annual Service of Remembrance at the war me...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Nov 20
  • Remembrance Sunday 2020

    Remembrance Sunday 2020

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions and requirements in England the usual events at the war memorial will not take place this year. On...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Oct 20
  • Bredgar September Clean - Litter Pick Success

    Bredgar September Clean - Litter Pick Success

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar successfully held our Bredgar September Clean - Litter Pick on the 27th September. Over 25 people volunteered their time and worked ...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Sep 20
  • Bredgar September Clean - Litter Pick

    Bredgar September Clean - Litter Pick

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar is taking part in the Keep Britain Tidy's Great British September Clean. Our litter pick will be taking place on Sunday the 27th...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Sep 20
  • Save Water

    Save Water

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Teresa Hudson / Brian Clarke

    South East Water have requested that we all save water this summer. For more information see their website.

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 20
  • Clap for our Carers

    Clap for our Carers

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke (Sian Davies)

    TOMORROW (Thursday) at 8pm Bredgar village will take part again in 'Clap for our Carers'; showing our on-going appreciation of our ...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 20
  • Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

    Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council have received the following advice and links about Coronavirus. STAY AT HOME Only go outside for food, health re...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Mar 20
  • Bredgar Spring Clean

    Bredgar Spring Clean

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    UPDATE BREDGAR SPRING CLEAN HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS AND AS DECIDED BY THE KEEP BRITAIN TIDY NATIONAL CAMPAIGN. A new date...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Mar 20
  • Bredgar Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator Update

    Bredgar Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator Update

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar now has a new Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator. Stephen Parfitt has now formally taken over the role from Nigel Osmer. Bredgar Paris...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 19
  • Recreation Ground Fencing Completed

    Recreation Ground Fencing Completed

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council have completed replacement of the chestnut paling fence on the northern boundary and the wooden fencing at the entran...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 19
  • Recreation Ground Trees

    Recreation Ground Trees

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Over the last few winters a couple of the Poplar trees in the field to the northern edge of the Recreation Ground have blown down and the Pa...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Sep 19
  • Bredgar Traffic Petition Presented to KCC

    Bredgar Traffic Petition Presented to KCC

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    The Bredgar Traffic Petition containing 160 signatures was today presented to Mr Matthew Balfour by Bredgar Parish Council Chair Penny Twait...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Jul 19
  • Launch of the new Bredgar Duck House

    Launch of the new Bredgar Duck House

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Following many concerns raised by villagers about the safety and sad loss of many ducks on Bredgar pond, Heather Spratt offered to construct...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 19
  • Recreation Ground Fencing

    Recreation Ground Fencing

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council have obtained £1,500 of funding from the Kent County Council Combined Member Grants Scheme for replacement of f...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Mar 19
  • Bredgar Parish Council and GDPR

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council are registered with the Information Commissioners Office as a Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regul...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Jul 18
  • Tree projects in Bredgar

    Tree projects in Bredgar

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council have implemented a number of small projects recently aimed at keeping Bredgar village looking at its best. Last year...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Apr 18
  • Public Notice to Bredgar residents from Bredgar Parish Council

    Public Notice to Bredgar residents from Bredgar Parish Council

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    In response to the concerns of residents, Bredgar Parish Council have produced a plan for reduced speed limits through the village. The plan...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Jan 18
  • Development proposals South and East of Sittingbourne

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Bredgar Parish Council

    Parishioners will no doubt be aware that the first moves are being made in relation to a proposal for massive development South of Sittingbo...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Jan 18
  • Proposal to obtain costing for new speed limits in Bredgar

    Proposal to obtain costing for new speed limits in Bredgar

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council have drawn up a draft speed limit proposal for Bredgar. The draft proposal reduces some existing speed limits and cre...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Nov 17
  • Stockbury Roundabout Plans and Consultation

    Stockbury Roundabout Plans and Consultation

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    The proposed redevelopment of Stockbury roundabout are available for public consultation.  Details can be found on the Highways England...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Sep 17
  • Ducklings on the pond

    Ducklings on the pond

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    A duck and drake have nested in my front garden this year. They have made use of our small ponds and generally made themselves at home. ...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Jul 17
  • New Button Family Memorial Bench

    New Button Family Memorial Bench

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Sue Tasker

    The memorial bench has been commissioned by the remaining two members of the Button family, Sue and Mike, who have so many great memories of...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 17
  • Bags available for The Great British Spring Clean

    Bags available for The Great British Spring Clean

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Brian Clarke

    Bredgar Parish Council have plastic bags available from the Post Office for any Bredgar parishioners who are going to take part in the Great...

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Mar 17
  • Bredgar History Society 2017

    Bredgar History Society 2017

    Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Teresa Hudson

    Bredgar History Society have published the calendar of events for 2017.

    Bredgar Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Feb 17