Bridge Parish Council

Next meeting: Thursday, 9th January, 7.30pm

The Parish Council is the third tier of local government, after Kent County Council and Canterbury City Council

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Village Hall (December is at 7pm)

Planning Committee meetings are held 15 minutes before the Parish Council meeting


Jennifer Heap
Parish Clerk

Parish Clerk

The Parish Clerk is the primary point of contact for the Parish Council.

Parish Clerk’s Office

12 Bridge Down, Bridge, Canterbury, CT4 5AZ

eMail: clerk@bridgevillage.org.uk

phone: 07733 759195

Notices

Extra Parish Council Meeting

There will be Extraordinary meeting of Bridge Parish Council at Bridge Village Hall, on Thursday 24th October 2024 at 7.30pm.
AGENDA
  1. To accept apologies for absence.
  2. Declarations of Interest & Lobbying on agenda items and written declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests
  3. To acknowledge the recommendation from the New Village Hall and Carpark Working Group and vote on which quotation to accept for appointing an architect to design the new village hall and carpark.
  4. Points of interest.
    1. The online platform for residents to record problems with the bus service to and from Bridge is live bridgeparishcouncil.org.uk/bus
    2. Bridge PTA Firework Display Saturday 9th November.
The next meeting of Bridge Parish Council will be on Thursday 14th November 2024, 7.30pm at Bridge Village Hall

Notice of publication of AGAR

The AGAR (Annual Governance and Accountability Return) is a set of documents and financial statements that local councils are required to prepare and submit each year.

Notice of Conclusion of Audit Annual return

AGAR

Announcement
Following the resignation of Hazel Chowcat, Helen Moore and Tim Spencer, Bridge Parish Council now has three casual vacancies to fill.

The new councillors will be Co-opted on 14th November 2024.

This is an exciting time to become a Councillor for the Parish as you will help to implement the 'made' Neighbourhood Plan and be involved in the creation of our new village hall. If you or someone you know would like to be considered for the position please contact the Clerk for further information or to request an application form.

Application forms need to be returned to the Clerk by 2.30 pm on Friday 8th November.

Are you concerned about your local area?

Do you want to represent the views of local people?

Are you passionate about services provided to your community?

Do you want to contribute your business or personal skills and expertise?

Why not stand for your local council and make a difference!

Source: KALC A4 leaflet

Responsibilities:

  • Attend Council meetings and raise matters that the Council can consider and formally decide to take action.
  • Make informed contributions and influence debate at meetings.
  • Receive training for your role.
  • Represent the Council externally.
Source: KALC A4 leaflet

Friday 4th October 2024

Local Authorities' Responsibilities

Governance of the village happens on the parish, city, and county levels. Each has their own set of responsibilities:

Kent County Council (kent.gov.uk)⯆
  • Roads and highways
  • Traffic enforcement (moving traffic)

Canterbury City Council (canterbury.gov.uk)⯆
  • Bin collections
  • Council tax
  • Environmental issues
  • Licences and permissions
  • Traffic enforcement (stationary, e.g. parking)
  • Car parking
  • Enforcement of public spaces: footpaths, green spaces, recreation ground
  • Housing
  • Planning applications

Bridge Parish Council⯆
  • Management of public spaces: footpaths, green spaces, recreation ground
  • Planning applications (statutory consultee)
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