Plaxtol Parish Council

05/04/2026

Hi everyone - the Parish Council will be holding our Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 13th April. It’s in the Memorial Hall and we will be serving refreshments (wine and soft drinks) from 7.30pm with the meeting starting at 8pm. The meeting includes a review of last year’s activities and a look ahead to what’s happening in the next 12 months. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask your Councillors any questions you might have. Please do come and join us if you can. Thank you.

20/02/2026

Local Government Reorganisation - Government consultation

Why your voice matters
Your feedback will help Government understand what matters most to people locally.
Leader of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, Councillor Matt Boughton, says:
“This consultation is an important opportunity for you to help shape how local services are delivered for years to come. Option 3a has clear benefits over the other models proposed. Please do share your thoughts and have your say on how you want council services delivered in the future”

https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/local-government-reorganisation

20/02/2026

Kent County Council Trading Standards

Please be alert and warn your vulnerable friends and family to never respond to cold callers as you will pay a high cost for unnecessary and poor-quality work.

20/01/2026

South East Water - Temporary Road Closure - The Street, Plaxtol - 16th February 2026 (Tonbridge and Malling District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by South East Water, it will be necessary to close part of The Street, Plaxtol, from 16th February 2026 with estimated completion by 18th February 2026.

The Street, Plaxtol, will be closed in the vicinity of number 3 St Hildas. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via The Street, Long Mill Lane, Dunks Green Road, Hamptons Road, School Lane, The Street and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow water asset works to be carried out, works are undertaken by South East Water.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB146346152

For information regarding this closure please contact South East Water 03330 000 001, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

24/10/2025

26/09/2025

Forever Active Kent – a new 3-year community micro grants programme designed to support and encourage older adults (aged 50+) to get more active across Kent.

Could you provide physical activity sessions in your local community to help Kent’s over 50s stay mobile and live healthier and independent for longer – and have fun and make new friends along the way?

19/09/2025

Road Closure, Roughway Lane, Plaxtol - 9th October 2025

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Roughway Lane, Plaxtol, from 9th October 2025 with estimated completion by 10th October 2025.

Roughway Lane, Plaxtol, will be closed in the vicinity of property named Fern Bank. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Roughway Lane, The Hurst, Oxenhoath Road, Park Road, Hamptons Road, Dunks Green Road, Roughway Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow telegraph pole replacement works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Openreach.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=144593110

10/09/2025

The Fireworks are back!!
Date – 1st November
If you would like to be part of the team raising money for local charities, or are a potential sponsor, please email
[email protected]

24/06/2025

Family Water Safety Fun Day – Hosted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is inviting families around Kent and Medway to attend their brand-new Water Safety Fun Day event this summer! 💦

📅 When: 29th and 30th July
📍 Where: Tonbridge Castle
Take the family to enjoy a fun-filled day packed with games, activities, and the chance to meet firefighters - all with a focus on keeping your family safe near water.

Find out more and book your tickets, here:

Our Events Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) are here for everyone, so please come along and meet us at an event.  As well as our fun Open days in the community and at some fire stations, we also have 'pop up' events were you can chat with our members, learn how to stay safer at home and try some...

20/06/2025

Summer Food Voucher Scheme

Household Support Fund funding for round 7 will run from April 2025 until March 2026. The scheme will be delivered from June to August and will offer an online public application route that enables individual self-referral, or professional referrals on behalf of individuals, to be made.

The Summer scheme will offer food voucher only support, to the value of £90. A winter scheme will follow later in the year.

The Summer Food support scheme will open for applications from 12pm Tue 24 June 2025.The scheme is expected to close at 12pm on Tuesday 26 August 2025 but may close earlier if all the available HSF funds are allocated, therefore early application is strongly advised.

Applicants must
• be Aged16+
• be a Kent Resident, permanently living within one of the 12 local authorities covered by Kent County Council
• be in receipt of a means tested benefit, or where a means-tested benefit is not being received a household income before tax of £33,000 per year or less.
• not be eligible for Free School Meals HSF support*

Apply for the Household Support Fund from 24 June on the following link:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/adult-social-care/paying-for-care/benefits/household-support-fund

For any additional queries regarding this scheme, please contact [email protected] or via 03000 412424

The Household Support Fund scheme supports vulnerable Kent households in need of help with significantly rising living costs.