Applying for Local Needs Housing

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Anyone wishing to apply for Local Needs or Social Housing in the parish must first ensure that they are registered with Ashford Borough Council; the process is managed by Kent Homechoice, the choice-based lettings scheme for all council and housing association homes in Kent.

The Borough Council publishes details of available properties that enable applicants on its housing register to register their choices for the properties they would like to be considered for. This list along with further information is available on the Kent Homechoice website:  http://www.kenthomechoice.org.uk/choice/

To apply for housing within the borough you will need to complete the online application form  which can be found on the Kent Homechoice website.

Further information about the bidding cycle can be viewed on Expressing an interest in properties page along with details of how to register your expressions of interest:  http://www.ashford.gov.uk/expressing-an-interest-in-properties

Village caretaker

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Our village caretaker, Paul Rodway, has taken over much of the work that has, up to now, been carried out for us by the Borough and County Councils.  This includes keeping footpaths clear, cutting the grass on verges, keeping pavements clear, cleaning street signs and much, much more!

Paul is working for the parishes of Brabourne, Brabourne, Brook and Mersham and will be dividing his time between the 4 parishes so won’t be in Brabourne every day.

If you see a job that needs doing, please let the Clerk know and she will pass it on to Paul (you can contact Sue from the Home Page of the website).  Please note that Paul can’t undertake private work.

The Borough and County Councils are giving the cluster the money which they would have spent on the work, and the Parish Council is confident that our village caretaker will be able to deliver the services (to use the jargon) to a higher standard and when needed, rather than having to adhere to a borough or county-dictated schedule.

Village protection policy

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At its meeting on 17th September 2018, Brabourne Parish Council resolved to adopt the Village Protection Policy, and the Brabourne Development Policy (a summary of the Village Protection Policy).  These documents will be taken into account when the Parish Council comments on planning applications.

Click here to download the Village Protection Policy

Click here to download the Brabourne Development Policy

The Gardeners’ Society

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If you want to know more about what when, where and how to grow fruit, veg, flowers, shrubs and trees and how to beat the rabbits, pigeons, foxes, slugs and snails why not come along to our friendly group for tea, coffee and a chat to like-minded fellow gardeners in a friendly and sociable atmosphere.

We also organise trips to places of interest and the Society is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society, giving us, amongst other benefits, access to personalised advice and concessions for entry to the gardens at Wisley.

For further information please call Wendy Sanders on 01303 813 451 or email brian_sanders@tiscali.co.uk.