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Welcome to the Web site of Boxley Parish
Council
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Clerk - Mrs. Pauline Bowdery |
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Assistant Clerk - Melanie Fooks |
Chairman - Martin Pepper |
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Parish Office, Beechen Hall, Wildfell Close, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent. ME5 9RU Office core opening times are now Monday – Wednesday 9.00 - 3.30 Thursday
9.00 – 3.00 Friday 9.00
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Tele/Fax: 01634 861237 |
Boxley is the
largest parish of Maidstone, Kent's County Town. The parish
includes the village of Boxley, Grove Green, most of Weavering Street, Sandling,
and much of Walderslade and Lordswood at the top of Blue Bell Hill. It also
includes the Woodlands area of Vinters Park Estate and Forstal. It has an Electoral Register population of
7,497 The parish is warded North and
South and is served by fifteen councillors who are well supported by an active
staff of Parish Clerk and Assistant Parish Clerk.
Boxley Parish Council was awarded Quality Status in 2004 and was successfully reaccredited in 2008.
To achieve Quality Status a Parish Council must submit an application, together with supporting evidence to the
National Association of Local Councils. A Council must meet certain mandatory requirements plus a percentage of
some discretionary requirements. The criteria are; Electoral Mandate; Qualifications of the Clerk;
Meetings; Communications; Annual Reports Accounts (Annual Return); Code of Conduct; Promoting local democracy and
citizenship; Terms and conditions for staff; Training.
Beechen Hall is available for hire for birthday, wedding etc parties and other private or public functions.
Click HERE for more details
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Pages updated:
27th March 2012 - "Agendas/Minutes"; 12th April 2012 - "Community Noticeboard"; 13th may 2012 - "Agendas/Minutes";
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We
are very privileged
and excited by the news that the Earl and Countess of Wessex will be attending
for the official opening of our Community Orchard in Penhurst Close on Grove
Green on Thursday 31st May 2012, created to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Please put the date in your diary and come along between 1.00pm and 4.00 pm and help us celebrate the event
Click here for more details about the orchard
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Monday 27th February 2012 - 08.45 am
Great news, the Puffin crossing outside St. John's School was switched on this morning to the delight and excitement of parents and children. It has taken many years of campaigning to get the crossing installed and was achieved by the coming together and funding of Boxley Parish Council, Paul Carter, Leader of KCC, St John's School and local councillor Wendy Hinder
Removing Covers and switching on The first children (and parent) to use the crossing
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The
Parish Council tries to produce everything in a simple and understandable way
but if there is any information that you have difficulty understanding or have
any questions about then please do contact the parish office or a parish
councillor as the Parish Council is happy to supply
clarification.
Whilst
this website contains much information about what a Parish Council is and how it
and Councillors work you may still have questions. You may also be
interested in becoming a Councillor. Currently there are no Councillor
vacancies and the next election is due in 2012 however if you want an
information pack on what a Councillor does and/or wish to log your interest in
any future vacancies then please do not hesitate to contact the parish office.
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