East Farleigh Parish Council

21/10/2026

ANNUAL POLICING SURVEY
Have your say on policing in Kent
How safe do you feel where you live? What are your experiences of crime, antisocial behaviour and policing in your area?
The Annual Policing Survey is your opportunity to share your views on policing in Kent. Tell us what’s working well, what could be better and what matters most to you.
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.
Have your say here: Annual Policing Survey 2026
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19/10/2026

Have you lost a mountain bike?

Police have recovered a mountain bike found near Barming Bridge, on the East Farleigh side, over the weekend.

The bike is a blue Giant Talon mountain bike and appears to be relatively new.

Despite efforts to identify the owner, we have so far been unable to establish who it belongs to. It may have come from the local area, so we’re hoping the community can help spread the word.

Is this your bike, or do you know who it belongs to?

If you believe it’s yours, please contact Police and quote reference number 17-0379. You will need to provide details to help confirm ownership.

Please share this post to help reunite the bike with its rightful owner!

12/10/2026

Emergency Road Closure - Lower Road, East Farleigh - 12th October 2026 (Maidstone)

It will be necessary to close Lower Road, East Farleigh from 12th October 2026 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed outside The Meadows.

The alternative route is via The alternative route via diversion 1 is: Lower Road B2010, Dean Street B2010, Farleigh Hill B2010, Tovil Hill B2010, Tovil Road B2010, College Road B2010, College Road A229, Mill Street A229, Palace Avenue A229, Lower Stone Street A229, Upper Stone Street A229, Loose Road A229, Linton Road A229, Heath Road B2163, Ewell Lane B2162, Lower Road B2010.

The alternative route via diversion 2 is: Lower Road B2010, Ewell Lane B2163, Heath Road B2163, Linton Road A229, Loose Road A229, Sheals Crescent A229, Hayle Road A229, College Road B2010, Tovil Road B2010, Tovil Hill B2010, Farleigh Hill B2010, Dean Street B2010, Lower Road B2010.

This is to repair a leaking comm pipe to be carried out by South East Water.

Enclosed is a copy of the Traffic Notice in confirmation of this.

This bulletin contains public information and can be freely forwarded to any other road users who may be affected. Every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, but no liability can be accepted for any changes or errors.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

KCC Highways & Transportation: keeping you up to date with what’s happening on our roads - for more information visit https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/KentHighways

Kind regards,

Streetworks West Central | Highways, Transportation & Waste | Kent County Council | Aylesford Highways Depot, St Michaels Close, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BU | Tel: 03000 418181 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or on 03000 419191 at all other times |Email: [email protected]

06/10/2026

Emergency Road Closure - Forge Lane, East Farleigh - 6th October 2026 (Maidstone)

It will be necessary to close Forge Lane, East Farleigh from 6th October 2026 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed outside property number 6.

The alternative route is via Forge Lane, Vicarage Road, B2010 Lower Road, Dean Street, and reversed.

This is to repair a leaking comm pipe to be carried out by South East Water.

Enclosed is a copy of the Traffic Notice in confirmation of this.

This bulletin contains public information and can be freely forwarded to any other road users who may be affected. Every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, but no liability can be accepted for any changes or errors.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

KCC Highways & Transportation: keeping you up to date with what’s happening on our roads - for more information visit https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/KentHighways

Kind regards,

Streetworks West Central | Highways, Transportation & Waste | Kent County Council | Aylesford Highways Depot, St Michaels Close, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BU | Tel: 03000 418181 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or on 03000 419191 at all other times |Email: [email protected]

06/10/2026

01/10/2026

Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Stockett Lane, Tovil - 4th November 2026 (Maidstone District)
Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Stockett Lane, Tovil, from 4th November 2026 with estimated completion by 5th November 2026.

Stockett Lane, Tovil, will be closed from approximately 30 metres north of the junction with Busbridge Road for a further 100 metres in a northerly direction. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via Stockett Lane, B2163 Heath Road, Dean Street, B2010 Dean Street, B2010 Farleigh Hill, Straw Mill Hill, Stockett 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 and associated cable rehanging 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=GB151943678

For information regarding this closure please contact Openreach on 08000 282 229, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

28/09/2026

Emergency Road Closure - Charlton Lane, West Farleigh - 28th September 2026 (Maidstone)

It will be necessary to close Charlton Lane, West Farleigh from 28th September 2026 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed outside Campana.

The alternative route is via Charlton Lane, Ewell Lane B2163, Lower Road B2010, Charlton Lane, and reverse.

This is to replace a leaking stopcock to be carried out by South East Water.

Enclosed is a copy of the Traffic Notice in confirmation of this.

This bulletin contains public information and can be freely forwarded to any other road users who may be affected. Every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, but no liability can be accepted for any changes or errors.

For details of roadworks, please see One.Network

KCC Highways & Transportation: keeping you up to date with what’s happening on our roads - for more information visit https://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/KentHighways

Kind regards,

Streetworks West Central | Highways, Transportation & Waste | Kent County Council | Aylesford Highways Depot, St Michaels Close, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7BU | Tel: 03000 418181 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or on 03000 419191 at all other times |Email: [email protected]

28/09/2026

Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - B2010 Lower Road, East Farleigh - 29th October 2026 (Maidstone District)
Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of B2010 Lower Road, East Farleigh, from 29th October 2026 with estimated completion by 30th October 2026.
B2010 Lower Road, East Farleigh, will be closed approximately 50 metres West of Stone Cottages, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any through traffic is via B2010 Lower Road, Dean Street, B2163 Heath Road, B2163 Ewell Lane, B2010 Lower Road 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 and associated cable rehanging 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=GB151931059
For information regarding this closure please contact Openreach on 08000 282 229, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

28/09/2026

Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure & Suspension of One Way Contra Flow Bus & Cycle Lane - Various Roads, Maidstone - 28th October 2026 (Maidstone District)
Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close and impose suspension of one way contra flow bus & cycle lane on parts of Various Roads, Maidstone, from 28th October 2026 with estimated completion by 20th November 2026.
Various Roads in Maidstone will be closed, between the hours of 21:00 and 05:00 only, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site, as detailed below:
A20 High Street will be closed from A229 Fairmeadow to Pudding Lane.
A229 Mill Street will be closed from A229 Palace Avenue to A20 High Street.
A229 Bishops Way will be closed from A229 Fairmeadow to A229 Palace Avenue.
A229 Palace Avenue will be closed from A229 Bishops Way to A229 Lower Stone Street.
A229 Lower Stone Street will be closed from A229 Palace Avenue to A229 Upper Stone Street.
Romney Place will be closed from A229 Lower Stone Street to the Bus Station.
A249 Knightrider Street will be closed from A229 Lower Stone Street to Knightrider Court.
A249 Mote Road will be closed from Melville Road to A249 Knightrider Street.
The one way contra flow bus and cycle lane on Mill Street will be temporarily suspended to increase access opportunities for residents and site traffic.
The alternative routes for any through traffic are via:
Diversion via A20 The Broadway, A229 The Broadway, A229 St Peters Bridge, A229 Fairmeadow, B2012 Staceys Street, B2012 Lower Boxley Road, B2012 Well Road, B2012 Holland Road, A249 Sittingbourne Road, A249 Albion Place, A249 Andrew Broughton Way, A249 Wat Tyler Way, A249 Mote Road.

High Street diversion via Pudding Lane, Earl Street and wider diversion route as required and vice versa.

Knightrider Street diversion via A249 Mote Road, A249 Upper Stone Street, A229 Upper Stone Street, A229 Sheals Crescent, A229 Hayle Road, A229 College Road, A229 Mill Street before joining wider diversion route.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow carriageway resurfacing, HFS reapplication, ironwork upgrades and road markings refresh works to be carried out works are undertaken by Kent County Council.
For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB151586062
For information regarding these restrictions please contact Kent County Council, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.
The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

21/09/2026

Could you make a difference in East Farleigh?

East Farleigh Parish Council has two vacancies for parish councillors, and we’d love to hear from local residents who are interested in getting involved in their community.

Being a parish councillor is a great opportunity to have your say on local matters, represent the views of residents and help shape projects and decisions that affect our village.

You don’t need to be an expert or have previous council experience. What matters most is having an interest in East Farleigh, being willing to listen to others and wanting to make a positive contribution to our community.

As a councillor, you’ll work alongside other councillors and local organisations, help make decisions on local issues and services, and support initiatives that can make East Farleigh an even better place to live.

There are currently two vacancies.

If you’ve ever thought “I’d like to get more involved locally”, this could be your opportunity!

Interested or want to find out more?
Contact the Parish Clerk at [email protected]

Local people. A stronger community.