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📞 Digital phone switchover – what you need to know The UK is moving from analogue landlines to digital services. Here’s what it means for you. What is the digital switchover? The UK’s telephone network …

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Information from Neighbourhood Watch  We are delighted to announce that nominations for the Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer Recognition Awards 2026 are now open. To nominate a volunteer, please click HERE. Nominations close on Sunday 5 July …

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NALC warns the government that new towns must not bypass local democracy National Association of Local Councils (“NALC”) have responded to the government’s consultation on the new towns draft programme, welcoming the ambition to bring …

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Over the last week, National Association of Local Councils (“NALC”) met with officials from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (“DEFRA”) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (“MHCLG”) to discuss …

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Measure Your Pressure Month Free Blood Pressure checks across Medway this June Residents in Medway are being encouraged to take advantage of free blood pressure checks this June as part of the national “Measure Your …

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Kent’s Plan Bee officer at Kent County Council, responsible for promoting pollinator conservation has just launched a survey on Plantlife’s No Mow May campaign. Below you will see a survey they would like help with …

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 2026 Parish councils in England are legally required to facilitate a Parish Meeting (specifically the Annual Parish Meeting) between March 1st and June 1st each year. What is the Annual …

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Please see attached St Mary Hoo Newsletter for February/March. Hard copies will be hand delivered. February.March26.Newsletter

There has been a change of schedule in the dates in Council meetings. Historically, meetings have been held on the second Tuesday of the month.  Meetings will now be held on the third Tuesday of …

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