Goudhurst Parish Council

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

As a carer, not only can get help with practical responsibilities to help reduce your stress you could also get help with money.

Depending on your income, assets and living arrangements, you might be able to:

- apply for Carer’s Allowance and other benefits
- get help with paying for prescriptions and other healthcare costs
- cut down your household costs
- have your contributions towards your state pension covered by the government
- get a grant or other financial help from a local charity or trust

Learn more on our website ⤵️
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/looking-after-people/carers-help-and-support/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=evergreen

18/06/2026

The Access to Banking Review is inviting views from businesses, organisations and members of the public as it enters an intensive phase of evidence gathering

18/06/2026

Air pollution has improved locally and nationally over the years due to cleaner vehicles on the road and other localised actions being taken.

Other actions we can take together:

Leave your car at home if you can – you could walk or cycle, car lift/share or use public transport
Turn off your engine when waiting outside a school or when stationary
Sign up to Pollution Patrol to learn more about reducing air pollution: https://pollutionpatrol.org.uk/
Visit KentAir to check air pollution levels in your area and sign up to the pollution alert systems we have on https://www.kentair.org.uk/
Visit our online resource ‘Clean Air Academy’ aimed at raising awareness of health impacts of air pollution for the Health Care Practitioners and the public https://cleanairacademy.org.uk/
Use public transport where available – this reduces the number of private vehicles on the roads thus helping to reduce congestion and air pollution levels
If you have a wood burner, we recommend using only dry, seasoned wood with a low moisture content. This produces up to 50% less pollution than wet wood. Stoves should be properly maintained, and chimneys should be swept regularly to ensure efficiency.

16/06/2026

10/06/2026

Did you know that a carers assessment is not linked to a carer's allowance? If you provide care and support to someone over the age of 18, you may be able to get more help and to look after your own wellbeing. Find out how you can access support in Kent and Medway https://kmsab.org.uk/p/information-for-carers/support-for-carers

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

🚨Last call for High Weald Nature and Community Fund applications!

If you're planning a project that will benefit nature, wildlife or local communities in the High Weald, now is the time to get in touch.

📅 Initial enquiry deadline: Friday 12 June
📅 Final application deadline: Monday 13 July

💰 Grants of £500–£20,000 are available for community groups, schools, charities and other eligible organisations.

🌱 Whether you're creating wildlife habitats, improving access to nature, supporting community growing projects, restoring ponds or hedgerows, or helping people connect with the landscape, we'd love to hear from you.

Find full eligibility criteria and application guidance on the grants page of our website - www.highweald.org.

The High Weald Nature and Community Fund is supported by Lund Trust.

👉 Know a High Weald group with a great idea? Please share this post and help spread the word.🌳🐝🌼

10/06/2026