Seal Parish Council.

This fun project just gets bigger and better every year. Do join in and have your scarecrow outside your home, (or another agreed space if your home won't accommodate) any time between Sunday 17th September and Sunday 1st October, when the winner will be announced at the Harvest Lunch. Application forms will need to be completed if you wish to take part in the competition, and judging will take place on Friday 29th September. Forms will be ready later in the summer.

Remember to protect you and your family online see links
below:-

Online scams

Spoof emails

Ransomware

Parenting Control

Recycling, Garden and Black Sacks are now available at "Kerrys Pets" in the High Street

www.facebook.com/pages/Seal-Parish-Council/113409832097422

What is a Parish Council?

Parish Councils are the first tier of local government. They deliver a range of services at a community level. There are around 10,000 parish councils in England and Wales, made up of nearly 100,000 councillors. These first-tier councillors can respond to the needs of the community - delivering the services or representation it most needs. To do this well the councillors needs to hear from the community about local issues, so please keep in touch.

55+ DANCE A fun and friendly 55+ Dance Group in Seal Village Hall who meet once a week to enjoy dance/movement to keep fit, have fun and relax. TO FIND OUT MORE USE THE LINK BELOW:- New class starts 10th October 2017

seal flyer Oct-Dec

Fly Tipping is on the increase in this area
To report fly tipping ring Sevenoaks District Council 01732 227000
If you see fly tipping in progress ring the police on 101don't forget to take the vehicles registration.

Reporting a Highway fault

There are so many blocked drains and other issues that need reporting at the moment.
Below is the link that will take you straight to the KCC highways fault reporting page.
If you log a fault you will be given a fault number so that you can track what is being done about it.
If you opt to report it by putting the location on the map (the easiest way with rural lanes) you will see if someone has reported it before you.
Or telephone the call centre
03000 41 81 81

http://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/report-a-problem

Update on East Facing Slips with M25/M26 Nov 2016

J 5 Slips update

Halls for hire in the Parish

The Pavilion, Seal Recreation Ground,
High Street, Seal TN15 0AF
01732 763488
Ideal for childrens parties or small meetings.
email:- sealparishc@btconnect.com

Seal Village Hall 01959 522545

Seal Church Hall 01732 762840

St Lawrence Village Hall, Stone Street
01732 760552
email:- Andy Smaggasgale
andysmaggasgale@yahoo.co.uk

Underriver Village Hall
uvasecretary@hotmail.co.uk

See contact page for photos

If you are near a flower tub in Seal village please water it, even when we have had rain!
Next year we are hoping to increase our flowers tubs and encouraging businesses and householders to make a contribution to tubs outside their properties. We will be giving more details early next year but if you wish to register an interest please let us know.

Allotment Plots - Available

Seal has a number of vacant plots at its ground on Childsbridge Lane.
Seal Village Allotments
Tel: 07851 880708
Email: sealvillageallotments@gmail.com
Website:http://sealallotments.wixsite.com/home

Allotments 2015

New play equipment opens in Seal Recreation Ground

Reporting a problem on a Public Right of Way (broken stile or dog gate/overgrown/blocked path)

Contact the report line on 03000 41 7171 8am-8pm Mon-Friday.
- http://www.kent.gov.uk/waste-planning-and-land/public-rights-of-way/report-a-problem-on-a-right-of-way

www.sealparishcouncil.org.uk

Parish News

Mrs Lorna J Talbot
Parish Clerk
01732 763488

Please let us know if you have any events, news or photos you would like us to add to the website.

Seal Ward - Councillor Vacancy (Sept 17)
If you have an interest in enhancing the area and surroundings where you live then becoming a Parish Council could be just the role for you! Seal Ward cover Seal and Godden Green. In the first instance please phone the Clerk 01732 763488 to find out more.

An exploration of the natural history of Seal Chart/Redhill Wood, details on the link below:
http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2017/09/02/seal-chartredhill-wood-kent-field-club-visit?instance=0

Sevenoaks Greensand Commons Consultation

Sevenoaks District Council working with Kent Wildlife Trust and local councils has secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop a larger project proposal to encourage more people to enjoy the Commons and to improve them. This will be submitted in February 2018. We have arranged some consultation follow up walks:

19th September 2017 - Fawke Common walk – meet on St Julian Road, by the junction with Fawke Wood Road TN15 0SP
21st September 2017 - Seal Chart and Redhill Wood walk - Meet and park by St Lawrence CEP School/ St. Lawrence Church on Church Road, Stone Street TN15 0LQ

All start at 6.30pm and will last for approx. one hour. Postcodes are approx. location only.
Please contact andrew.willmore@kentwildlife.org.uk to let us know you would like to come along. If you are unable to make a walk and would like to meet up we will try and accommodate you. Please email Andrew or telephone Fidelity Weston on 01732 463372 and leave a message. Thank you.

Dates for your diary

Parishioners are welcome to attend both the Parish Council and Planning meetings. Look under meetings for agendas and minutes.

The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday 12th October 2017 at 7.30pm in The Pavilion, Seal Recreation Ground, Seal

Planning meetings
As applications come in for Planning meetings they will be added to the Planning agenda which can be found under Council meetings (Planning 2017) . The next planning meeting is scheduled for Monday 25th September 2017 8pm in Seal Pavilion.

The Parish Council welcomes Pauline Rosser, Mark Evans, James Spencer and JD O'Brien to the Council representing Seal Ward and Rick Bourne for St Lawrence ward.

At the Annual Assembly took place on the 4th May 2017 where the "KALC Community Award" was presented to Nicky Harvey for her dedication to the Seal Beavers and Cubs and the many other village activiities she is has been part of in the village. As well as a presentation to Nicky the Council said "Thank You" to Mike who leaves the Council this week and will be greatly missed. Everyone wished them well as they move to Hadlow.