Shadoxhurst Parish Council

09/03/2026

Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Bethersden Road, Shadoxhurst - 16th March 2026 (Ashford)

It will be necessary to close Bethersden Road, Shadoxhurst from 16th March 2026 for up to 5 days.

The road will be closed at A28 Ashford Road to Criol Lane.

The alternative route is via A28 Ashford Road, Woodchurch Road, Bethersden Road, Plurenden Road, Woodchurch Road, Bethersden Road and vice versa.

This is to enable carriageway repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.

04/02/2026

February Agenda

28/01/2026

07/01/2026

SPC 2026 Meeting Dates

07/01/2026

Agenda
ON WEDNESDAY 14th JANUARY 2026 COMMENCING AT 6.30PM
AT SHADOXHURST PAVILION

09/12/2025

02/12/2025

There was a wonderful atmosphere in the King's Head last night when the first village Christmas tree was lit and carols were sung by many people gathered in the courtyard. The singing was led by Phil Sibbald and the Ark Drama 2000 Leaders, and it was a great success, thank you Phil and Lis. The King's Head also played host to The Grinch who had dropped in to give presents to the children.

We are very grateful to The Nepeta England Nursery in Bethersden Lane for their generous donation of the Tree and to the pub for lighting it. A photo is attached. Thank you to everyone concerned, including the Forum Members who helped with the gazebos lent to the pub and to everyone who supported the event. By the way, Nepeta has a stunning array of all sizes of quality Christmas trees for sale; they are doing free hot mulled apple and mulled wine and mince pies and have a 15% discount on purchases until the 24th December. Well worth a visit.

We have also attached the map of the Walking Trail. An exciting first for the village. The first window will be lit tomorrow night, then a different window each evening with the final one on Christmas Eve at the King's Head where the Christmas festivities will begin. That day they are open at 12 noon until 9.00pm serving festive drinks and food. On two of the December Trail evenings, the Church porches will be lit. We hope that you will be able to walk the Trail on various evenings to view the displays. A big thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to create a display.

On behalf of the Parish Council and the Community Forum, may we wish you a very happy Festive time and a happy and healthy 2026.

18/11/2025

11/11/2025

Agenda - 12th November 2025

02/10/2025

Agenda - 8th October 2025

30/09/2025

16/07/2025

Kent County Council - Urgent Road Closure - Woodchurch Road, Shadoxhurst - 23rd July 2025 (Ashford)

Kent County Council gives notice that Woodchurch Road, Shadoxhurst will be closed to through traffic, on or after 23rd July 2025 for up to 1 day.
The road will be closed between the junctions of Church Lane and Plurenden Road between the hours of 07:00 - 16:30.
The alternative route is via: Woodchurch Road, Hornash Lane, Hamstreet Road, Birchett Lane, Spot House Lane, Coldblow and Shadoxhurst Road.

This closure is necessary to enable carriageway repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.