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Upcoming elections – 6th May 2021

Police & Crime Commissioner Election – Thursday 6 May 2021 & Kent County Council Election – Thursday 6 May 2021. Read more about Upcoming elections – 6th May 2021

(Virtual) Annual Parish Meeting of Trottiscliffe

NOTICE OF ANNUAL PARISH MEETING OF TROTTISCLIFFE – The meeting will take place virtually on Thursday 8 April 2021 at 7.45 p.m. Read more about (Virtual) Annual Parish Meeting of Trottiscliffe

Crime Update – Shed break-ins

Crime levels have been low during the lockdown but there has been a spate of shed break-ins so please do make sure you secure sheds and outbuildings. Read more about Crime Update – Shed break-ins

East Street Footbridge

The Parish Council is delighted to see that the replacement footbridge at East Street is now in place. Read more about East Street Footbridge

Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting – 27th January

Tonbridge & Malling Community Safety Partnership are holding a Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting on Wednesday 27 January 2021. Read more about Neighbourhood Engagement Meeting – 27th January

Knock & Check – help save lives this winter

Kent Community Foundation (KCF) is asking the people of Kent and Medway to help save lives this winter. And the way to do this is simple – just knock and check on the elderly and most isolated in your local community. Read more about Knock & Check – help save lives this winter

Trottiscliffe Tree Warden – Blog Post #2

Making the best of troubled times. It’s been a funny old spring. At the time of writing in early May, we are still in a state of lockdown, so I hope you are all keeping well and safe during these difficult days. Read more about Trottiscliffe Tree Warden – Blog Post #2

Launch of the Help to Care app in Kent and Medway

The Design and Learning Centre has been working hard with our NHS partners to support the invaluable work done by carers and care workers through a free mobile app called Help to Care. Read more about Launch of the Help to Care app in Kent and Medway

KCC are reopening their Household Waste & Recycling Centres from Friday 15 May

KCC are reopening their Household Waste & Recycling Centres from Friday 15 May. Residents will need to book a slot. Read more about KCC are reopening their Household Waste & Recycling Centres from Friday 15 May

KCC & Medway Public Health: Mental health crisis support via text

A new text service has been launched across Kent and Medway for people of all ages needing mental health support. Read more about KCC & Medway Public Health: Mental health crisis support via text

KCC MEDIA RELEASE: Kent Together – 24 hour helpline launched

A 24 hour helpline has been set up to support vulnerable people in Kent who need urgent help, supplies or medication. Read more about KCC MEDIA RELEASE: Kent Together – 24 hour helpline launched

BART Community Support

We are revising our scheme in BART to help people who may be self-isolating (having to stay at home because of the Coronavirus) or who may just need a helping hand. Read more about BART Community Support

Sign Up to become an NHS responder

Members of the public will be helping the 1.5m vulnerable people who have been asked to “shield” themselves from COVID-19. Read more about Sign Up to become an NHS responder

TMBC: Helpline launched to support ‘shielded’ residents

A community support helpline to provide food and other assistance to those most at risk from coronavirus was launched today by Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council. Read more about TMBC: Helpline launched to support ‘shielded’ residents

A message from Nicolas Heslop, Leader of TMBC

This week has seen unprecedented measures introduced in response to one of the greatest challenges of our times. Life for millions of people has changed beyond recognition as we battle to slow the spread of coronavirus. Read more about A message from Nicolas Heslop, Leader of TMBC

TMBC: Waste Services during the COVID-19 outbreak

The current COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in reduced staffing levels for our contractor. In order to prioritise resources for the core refuse, food waste, recycling and clinical waste collections, some following services are suspended with immediate effect. Read more about TMBC: Waste Services during the COVID-19 outbreak

Age UK – Coronavirus (Covid-19) – advice and guidance

Advice from Age UK including guidance on if you are feeling unwell, need help with food, social contact, financial hardship, benefits and scams. Read more about Age UK – Coronavirus (Covid-19) – advice and guidance

Advice Together Partnership: Useful contact numbers

Advice Together Partners contact details. We will update this information weekly to help you access the most appropriate organisation to offer help and support. Read more about Advice Together Partnership: Useful contact numbers

Citizens Advice Tonbridge & Malling Temporary Changes to Advice Services

Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we have taken the difficult decision to stop providing face-to-face advice until further notice. Read more about Citizens Advice Tonbridge & Malling Temporary Changes to Advice Services