The results from the Paddock Wood Neighbourhood Plan Survey taken during November and December are now available.
They can be found in the Neighbourhood Plan section of this website or by following this link.
The results from the Paddock Wood Neighbourhood Plan Survey taken during November and December are now available.
They can be found in the Neighbourhood Plan section of this website or by following this link.
Residents can now book a symptom free Covid-19 test.
Getting a test will help provide a more accurate picture of cases in Kent and will help reduce the spread of the virus locally.
Key workers and residents living in areas that have a high number of cases, without coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, can use this form to book a test.
To take a symptom-free test you must:
Do not book a test if you are self-isolating or have any of the following symptoms:
Most people with coronavirus have at least 1 of these symptoms.
You must book a separate appointment for each member of your household that needs a test.
To book a test you must:
For those unable to book online, you can call 119 to get a booking.
There are now several testing centres near Paddock Wood
Urgent Road Closure – Wagon Lane, Paddock Wood – 14th January 2021 (Tunbridge Wells)
It will be necessary to close Wagon Lane, Paddock Wood from 14th January 2021 for up to 14 days.
The alternative route is via Queen Street, Lucks Lane, Maidstone Road, Wagon Lane and Vice Versa.
This is to enable Culvert Reconstruction to be carried out by Kent County Council.
Attached HERE is a copy of the Traffic Notice in confirmation of this.
Temporary Road Closure – Church Road, Paddock Wood – 19th October 2020 for 103 days
Church Road, Paddock Wood will be closed between Le Temple Road and Burnside House.
The alternative route is Church Road, Mile Oak Road, Mascalls Court Road, Maidstone Road, Station Road and vice versa.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works are undertaken by Southern Water.
For information regarding this closure please contact Southern Water, who will able to assist with the scope of these works.
The NHS across Kent and Medway are working hard to establish vaccination services for all areas. The vaccination services for more than 90% of our 200 GP practices have now been confirmed and the majority have started vaccinating.
Information about Kent & Medway Vaccination Services can be found online at http://www.kentandmedwayccg.nhs.uk/your-health/coronavirus/covid19vaccine
People will be contacted when the vaccine is available for them.
Please do not phone GP surgeries, the CCG, or other NHS services with general queries about when you will be able to get the vaccine.
You can find out more about the National Information about the Covid-19 Vaccine online at National Guidance for Adults about the Covid-19 Vaccine
The page below shows you the roadworks in our area.
https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/what-we-look-after/roads/roadworks
It also includes the link to OneNetwork which is a map showing our local roadworks.
Kent Community Foundation is asking the people of Kent and Medway to help them save lives this winter.
Each year there are around 1600 avoidable winter deaths across the county. We want your help to reduce this number and are asking the people of Kent to check on their elderly neighbours during the colder months when they are most at risk.
Knock & Check is simple – take a look at the small actions which will make a difference within your community , as well as the details of services which can offer a lifeline to the more elderly and isolated
Small actions could make a big difference:
Remember to follow Government guidelines on social distancing to keep communities safe from COVID-19.
For further information please visit the website at https://kentcf.org.uk/knockandcheck
We currently have a vacancy for a new member to join the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee.
If possible, we would like someone who would be able to represent the younger residents of Paddock Wood but this is not essential. The most important thing is a love for our town and a desire to help influence its future.
Please contact the Neighbourhood Plan via the facebook page or the Town Council Office if you would like more information.
To keep up to date with what is going on with all aspects of the Neighbourhood Plan you are welcome to join the Steering Group at its meetings. These are currently being held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Invitations can be obtained via the agenda accessed through our Facebook page or the Town Council website. The Steering Group is very much looking forward to be moving forward with the project again although it is aware of the challenge of doing so at a time of limited face to face gatherings. Further information on the Neighbourhood Plan and what it has done/is doing can be found on this website under the Neighbourhood Plan Section.
Please see the attached poster from Kent Police regarding fraudsters impersonating Internet providers.
Please read the poster and remember that should you receive any of these calls you should hang up immediately and report it to Action Fraud. Never allow anyone remote access to your computer and never download any unknown software/apps that allow access to your system. Remember that your real internet provider will never ask you for remote access to your computer.
If you are unsure and want to contact your service provider, please call them via a trusted number, and if possible use an alternative phone than the one you were called on. If you do not have access to another phone then please allow time for your line to clear or call a family member or friend to confirm that the line has cleared as scammers will try to remain on the line.
Countryside Properties will be sending the following letter to local residents to inform them of further work to remove tree stumps.
TWBC have confirmed that the trees that have been felled are ones that are included within the existing planning permission and will be replaced as part of the new development. It was brought to the attention of planning enforcement officers that work on the trees had started and they reviewed the matter. An administrative process should have been completed before work started and the developer has been advised about this.