Barming Parish Council

Barming Parish Council Providing information and updates regarding activities/news within the parish for our residents.

🚨Notification to temporarily close bridleways KM344, KM354 & KM346
01/09/2026

🚨Notification to temporarily close bridleways KM344, KM354 & KM346

New exercise classes starting at the parish hall, Tonbridge Road from 7th September 2026 on Monday & Friday’s 💪🏻pop alon...
01/09/2026

New exercise classes starting at the parish hall, Tonbridge Road from 7th September 2026 on Monday & Friday’s 💪🏻pop along to get fit and meet new people 😊

25/08/2026

Make sure you plan ahead and order any repeat prescriptions early, as GP practices and some pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 31 August 🗓

If you need NHS help over the bank holiday weekend, visit: www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk

25/08/2026

⚠️ Play Area Update

The children's swing in the Parish Field Play area off Church Lane has been temporarily removed following equipment tampering discovered during routine safety checks.

This has been reported to Kent Police.

The safety of children using our play area is our top priority, and we are reviewing additional security measures to protect this valued community facility.

We'll update you once the swing has been assessed. Thank you for your patience.

Barming Parish Council

17/07/2026

Today marks a new beginning for West Kent.

The Government has confirmed that Maidstone will become part of a new West Kent unitary council alongside Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells from April 2028.

The decision forms part of the biggest change to local government in Kent for 50 years. Under the new arrangements, four unitary councils will replace Kent County Council, Medway Council and the current district, borough and city councils.

The four new councils will cover:
- West Kent – Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells
- North Kent – Dartford, Gravesham and Medway
- Mid Kent – Swale, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe
- East Kent – Canterbury, Thanet and Dover

For residents, it will remain business as usual. Services will continue to be delivered as normal while councils work together on plans for the new authority, which will bring responsibility for local services such as highways, education, social care, waste collection, housing and leisure under one council.

Find out more via the link in the comments 👇

Image descrption: This map shows the Government’s proposed new council boundaries for Kent and Medway. Maidstone is grouped with Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells to form a new West Kent unitary council, shown in blue. The proposals would replace the current two-tier system of county and district councils with four unitary authorities covering West Kent, North Kent, Mid Kent and East Kent. Under the new arrangements, each unitary council would be responsible for delivering all local government services within its area.

🗣️New Men’s Gaming Club 🎮starting at the pavilion this Friday! 🗣️
16/07/2026

🗣️New Men’s Gaming Club 🎮starting at the pavilion this Friday! 🗣️

14/07/2026

🚨Notice of Road Closure🚨

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd - Temporary Road Closure - South Street, Barming - 10th August 2026 (Maidstone District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, it will be necessary to close part of South Street, Barming, from 10th August 2026 with estimated completion by 11th August 2026.

South Street, Barming, will be closed 20 metres either side of railway bridge PWS1/958, between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

There is no alternative route for any through traffic. Access will be maintained where it is safe to do so.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow bridge examination works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB149410786

For information regarding this closure please contact Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd on 03457 114 141, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

09/07/2026

The temporary hosepipe ban for Kent is now officially active and fully enforceable across Kent as of today.

We are implementing this with a heavy heart, but we want to start by saying a massive thank you to everyone who has already put down their hoses over the last week. Your effort, along with the cooler temperatures and that bit of rain at the weekend, made a physical difference and successfully brought daily demand down.

To be open about why we still need the ban to go ahead: our treatment works are still running at maximum capacity to refill our massive treated water storage tanks. After the huge drain on the system during the peak heatwave, these tanks just need time to recover and get back to a safe, healthy level.

Depending on your view, it’s either fortunate or unfortunate that we have another smaller heatwave on the horizon. Because of that upcoming spike, we have to keep these restrictions in place to protect everyday, essential tap supplies across the county.

As a reminder, from today you cannot use a hosepipe or sprinkler to:
Water lawns or gardens
Wash cars, windows, or patios
Fill paddling pools, swimming pools, or hot tubs

Watering cans and buckets are completely fine to use! We are monitoring the data every day, fixing as many leaks as possible and will lift this the moment it's safe. Thank you for your support.

Find out exactly what is restricted and read the full details here: https://orlo.uk/5eq5D



[Image Description: South East Water announcement: Temporary hosepipe ban now in force for Kent, featuring a garden hose reel.]

🚨Fraud Alerts from Kent Police 🚨
02/07/2026

🚨Fraud Alerts from Kent Police 🚨

🗣️Annual Parish Meeting Presentation 📝
01/07/2026

🗣️Annual Parish Meeting Presentation 📝

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