Boxley Parish Council

11/06/2026

SENT ON BEHALF OF MY COMMUNITY VOICE:-

Licensing Best Bar None Scheme

Maidstone’s night-time and day-time economy continues to strengthen as Strategic Command Licensing leads the way in promoting safer, higher-quality licensed premises across the borough. In a significant milestone, 24 venues have now signed up to the nationally recognised Best Bar None scheme, demonstrating a united commitment to excellence, safety, and community-focused hospitality.

The Best Bar None initiative, a Home Office-backed accreditation programme, recognises venues that meet high standards in areas such as staff training, customer care, safety, and responsible alcohol retailing. Through proactive engagement and partnership working, Strategic Command Licensing has successfully encouraged local businesses to adopt the scheme, helping to enhance the overall experience for residents and visitors alike.

(Kent Police, Police Constable, Strategic command)

10/06/2026

The Environment Committee meeting will take place on Monday 15 June 2026 at Beechen Hall @ 6.30 pm

09/06/2026

SENT ON BEHALF OF MY COMMUNITY VOICE:- KENT FRAUD ALERT

09/06/2026

SENT ON BEHALF OF MY COMMUNITY VOICE:-

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🚓 Vehicle Seized – No Tax


This van was seized today on HOCKERS LANE DETLING by PC DENNEY and PC PHILLIPS after checks revealed it was being driven without valid road tax.
Driving an untaxed vehicle is against the law and can lead to seizure, fines, and additional costs to get it back. Our team will continue to proactively target uninsured and untaxed vehicles to keep our roads safe and fair for everyone.





Message Sent By

(Kent Police, Police constable, Maidstone Neighbourhood Beat Officer)

06/06/2026

Councillors Pat Sullivan, Jenny Akehurst, Jeeva Sampangi, Clive English and Allan Adams all set up for St John’s School Fayre. The school is in Provender Way in Grove Green and runs the fayre is open from 12-3pm. Come along and meet your local representatives, see what Boxley Parish Council does and raise any issues you have or ideas for what you’d like your Council to do for your area.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

SENT ON BEHALF OF KCC:- Start of Works Notice - Old Chatham Road, Sandling - 01 June 26 for up to 4 weeks

02/06/2026

SENT ON BEHALF OF MY COMMUNITY VOICE:-

Make Your Neighbourhood Safer: Report Empty Buildings
Empty properties can quickly attract anti-social behaviour (ASB), affecting not just the building but the wider neighbourhood. Evidence across the UK shows that vacant, poorly managed buildings are more likely to experience vandalism, fly-tipping, trespassing and other nuisance activity. Even one neglected property can increase local complaints and reduce how safe residents feel.

Empty buildings also signal neglect, which can encourage further disorder — often referred to as the “broken windows” effect. In contrast, occupied and well-maintained properties act as a deterrent, helping to prevent problems before they start.
One effective solution is Property Guardianship. Carefully vetted individuals live or work in vacant buildings under temporary agreements, keeping them secure, occupied and maintained. Their presence provides natural surveillance, helping to reduce unauthorised access and ASB.

How you can help

Through Neighbourhood Watch’s partnership with Ad Hoc Property Management, members can now raise concerns about empty properties in their area. Reporting a vacant building is a simple step that can help:
• Reduce anti-social behaviour and nuisance activity
• Prevent vandalism, arson and illegal occupation
• Improve community safety and confidence
• Support faster action from property owners
If you notice a vacant building that may be causing issues, you can complete a short form on the Neighbourhood Watch website.
Report an empty building in your area | Neighbourhood Watch Network
Where appropriate, the property owner will be contacted to explore options for securing and managing the building — helping to create safer, more settled neighbourhoods for everyone.
Any income received by Neighbourhood Watch through this partnership will be used to support our work tackling the impact of anti-social behaviour across England and Wales.

02/06/2026

SENT ON BEHALF OF MY COMMUNITY VOICE:-

Make Your Neighbourhood Safer: Report Empty Buildings

Empty properties can quickly attract anti-social behaviour (ASB), affecting not just the building but the wider neighbourhood. Evidence across the UK shows that vacant, poorly managed buildings are more likely to experience vandalism, fly-tipping, trespassing and other nuisance activity. Even one neglected property can increase local complaints and reduce how safe residents feel.

Empty buildings also signal neglect, which can encourage further disorder — often referred to as the “broken windows” effect. In contrast, occupied and well-maintained properties act as a deterrent, helping to prevent problems before they start.
One effective solution is Property Guardianship. Carefully vetted individuals live or work in vacant buildings under temporary agreements, keeping them secure, occupied and maintained. Their presence provides natural surveillance, helping to reduce unauthorised access and ASB.

How you can help
Through Neighbourhood Watch’s partnership with Ad Hoc Property Management, members can now raise concerns about empty properties in their area. Reporting a vacant building is a simple step that can help:
• Reduce anti-social behaviour and nuisance activity
• Prevent vandalism, arson and illegal occupation
• Improve community safety and confidence
• Support faster action from property owners
If you notice a vacant building that may be causing issues, you can complete a short form on the Neighbourhood Watch website.
Report an empty building in your area | Neighbourhood Watch Network

Where appropriate, the property owner will be contacted to explore options for securing and managing the building — helping to create safer, more settled neighbourhoods for everyone.

Any income received by Neighbourhood Watch through this partnership will be used to support our work tackling the impact of anti-social behaviour across England and Wales.

02/06/2026

SENT ON BEHALF OF MY COMMUNITY VOICE:-

Police Force Mergers


We think you deserve to have your say on the future of policing!
The Government has proposed merging police forces creating fewer and larger ones across England and Wales which is a significant change that could impact local policing, visibility and accountability.

While an Independent Review is underway, it is not actively seeking public input. That’s why we are asking you to share your views.
This short survey gives you the opportunity to have your say on what these changes could mean for your community, including the potential benefits and risks.

Take part here!

Your views will help inform the Commissioner’s response to the Independent Review and ensure that the perspective of Kent residents is reflected as decisions are considered at a national level.