Police and Emergency Services
Neighbourhood Policing
Teston is covered by the Barming Neighbourhood Police Team. The local PCSO is usually the Parish Council’s first point of contact for routine enquiries.
To report non-urgent crime, or to speak with a local officer, or to make a general enquiry, contact with the Neighbourhood Team can be made by calling 101. You can also report non-urgent crimes online at https://www.kent.police.uk/a/your-area/kent/maidstone/barming/
In the case of serious crimes in progress or where life is in danger you should dial 999.
To visit the main Kent Police website click here.
Action with Communities in Rural England
ACRE aims to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policy and decision-makers who play a part in delivering this aim. ACRE’s resources include a range of publications which can be generally be accessed from the resources page of their website.
Age UK
Age UK provides help, information and advice to help more older people love later life. Visit website
BBC Kent
For local news, weather and information. Visit website
Campaign to Protect Rural England
CPRE campaigns for a beautiful and living countryside and works to protect, promote and enhance towns and countryside to make them better places to live, work and enjoy, and to ensure the countryside is protected for now and future generations. Visit website
Checkatrade
Directory of recommended and trusted tradespeople who have been vetted and monitored and meet our standards of trading. Search for local tradespeople including plumbers, electricians and painters. Visit website
Citizens’ Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice. This link will navigate you to the CAB website page showing contact details/opening times for Maidstone CAB.
DWP – Jobcentre Plus
Part of the Department for Work and Pensions, Jobcentre Plus is a Government-funded agency and social security office for those looking for employment or needing advice around benefits such as Universl Credit, Employment Support Allowance or Income Support. Visit website for more information.
Environment Agency
Keep up-to-date regarding Environment Agency news, including flood warnings. Visit website
Involve Kent (formerly Voluntary Action Maidstone (VAM))
A charity working based in Maidstone offering a range of services to enhance the quality of life for local people; empowering and enabling people, working in partnership and developing services in response to need. Supporting non-profit organisations to grow and develop, maximising the impact of the voluntary and community sector in Kent. Visit website
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
The Kent Fire and Rescue Service website contains a wealth of information to help you stay safe in your home, on the road and at work
Kent Police
Homepage for Kent Police. Visit website
Kent Resilience Forum
The Kent Resilience Forum website contains useful information to help the residents of Kent and Medway prepare for emergencies.
http://www.kentprepared.org.uk/
Kent Trading Standards
From time to time Trading Standards issue advice e.g. regarding rogue traders operating in the area. From time to time, and space permitting, items of interest will be displayed on the village notice board.
To keep up to date with advice issued, or to find out more about Trading Standards, you can visit their website at http://www.kent.gov.uk/business/trading-standards
Maidstone Borough Council
Visit the Borough Council website for information regarding Council Tax, planning, waste collection, fly-tipping, housing, parking and street scene, and more.
Maidstone Borough Council COVID-19 Hub
Teston residents will be aware via Tapestry of the support being offered locally but, looking more widely, Maidstone Borough Council has set up a COVID-19 hub on its website which includes national advice, details of support including for those in the most vulnerable category, and the impact on Council services.
Maidstone Borough Council – General Planning Information
Link to the planning information on the Borough Council’s website. Search for planning applications, apply for planning permission, and find information regarding listed buildings, trees, hedges and Conservation Areas etc. Visit website
Maidstone Borough Council – Planning Committee
Gives access to the dates and paperwork for Planning Committee meetings. Visit website
Maidstone Museum
Homepage for Maidstone Museum, including details of opening times and special events. Visit website
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership
MVCP is dedicated to environmental conservation in the boroughs of Maidstone and Tonbridge & Malling. They have 4 key aims which are to;
- Create, sustain and enhance Kent’s landscape and biodiversity
- Develop, manage and support community-based environmental initiatives
- Develop and promote life-long outdoor learning
- Encourage and enhance greater access in the outdoors and the corresponding health benefits
Volunteer opportunities are available. Visit website
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s job is to create great places to live and work, and to give more power to local people to shape what happens in their area. Visit website
Planning Portal
Information and interactive planning guides to help you understand planning regulations and building control. Visit website
Road works in Kent
Keep up-to-date with closures and works on the county’s road network. Visit website
Teston Bridge Country Park
Teston Bridge Country Park (formerly Teston Bridge Picnic Site) lies to the south of the village and occupies a large area alongside the river Medway. It consists of land leased to Maidstone Borough Council by Kent County Council, with the Park operated by KCC.
During the summer months the site becomes the venue for two annual kite flying festivals.
Kent County Council’s own website provides further information regarding the Country Park. To find out more please click here.
The River Medway, looking west from Teston Bridge towards Teston Lock.
UK Power Networks Priority Service Register
Do you need extra support during a power cut or do you know someone else who would need extra support? If so, you can sign up to the Power Network’s free register. Visit website
Wateringbury Surgery
Wateringbury Surgery is Teston’s closest doctor’s surgery. Visit website
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