Ashford Borough Council

12/06/2026

Residents, businesses and community groups across Ashford are being invited to help shape a new wave of locally owned renewable energy projects.

Ashford Borough Council (ABC) has partnered with Community Energy Pathways to support the development of a community-led energy organisation that will identify and deliver renewable energy projects across the borough.

We are looking for local people from all walks of life to bring their skills and passion to make change happen and take a leading role.

If you are interested, or know anyone that would be interested, you can find further information by clicking the link in the comments.

12/06/2026

Reach Out Youth Festival is coming! 🎵

Don't forget to save the date - a FREE youth festival will take place on 5th August at Civic Park (opposite the Civic Centre), organised by Ashford Community Safety Partnership.

Aimed at 11-17 year olds, 'Reach Out' will feature live music, sporting activities, dancing, an area with quieter activities and much more. There will also be some food vendors present. Stay tuned for more details from our Community Safety partners!

12/06/2026

Unplug your v**e when it’s fully charged to reduce the risk of fire.

Rechargeable v**es contain batteries which can overheat when left charging for too long - and that means fire risk. Tonight. In your bedroom, your kitchen, or any room in your home. They can also endanger lives for crews working on bin lorries and in recycling centres 😬🔥

To find your nearest recycling points, where you can drop them off safely, follow the link in the comments ⬇️

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12/06/2026

12/06/2026

It's National Carers Week!
Young carers are children and young people who take on caring responsibilities for a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issue.
Find out the support available in Kent and Medway: https://loom.ly/kxR1s1M

12/06/2026

Don't forget to look before you book! 😋🍽️

Congratulations to the latest or recently reinspected businesses, awarded with a level 5 food hygiene rating in our borough:

• Ashford Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd, Victoria Park
• McDonald's, Eureka Leisure Park
• Sweet Dreams
• Thai Basil, Singleton
• Blue Anchor Public House, Brabourne
• Cater Link Limited, Brabourne C of E Primary School
• TCDC Aldington Primary School

11/06/2026

⚽🏸⚾ In conjunction with the Charlton Athletic Community Trust, Tenterden Town Council are hosting several youth activities multi sports days!

Held between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, the events can cover a wide range of sports, including football, tennis, badminton and much more!

The events take place over two venues and the schedule for that is as follows:

St Michaels Recreation Ground - June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10
Tenterden Recreation Ground - July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28

There's no need to book, but there is a 64 player limit on all days, so make sure you're there in good time!

To find out more information, click the link in the comments.

11/06/2026

Today, the begins.

However, incidents of domestic abuse escalate when there’s a football championship. This World Cup, let's kick out domestic abuse in all its forms, on and off the pitch.

Be the positive change. Join the campaign by clicking the link in the comments.

Emergency: call 999 (BLS - https://orlo.uk/OpxT9 app)
Non-emergency: Call 0808 16 89 111 https://orlo.uk/Evo1i - search Victim Support Live chat: https://orlo.uk/BhmjU

10/06/2026

Never 'too old' to learn ❤️

Ageism is the prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping directed toward people based on their age.

It's so ingrained in society that we often don't notice it, but we know that negative assumptions about ageing are all too common. 'Stuck in their ways', 'You look good for your age', 'it's time to slow down' or 'can't teach an old dog new tricks' as just a few examples...

Today is Age Without Limits Day and it is all about challenging society's expectations of us as we age, and questioning where these assumptions come from in the first place.

Ashford is also part of the UK network of Age Friendly Communities - a growing movement of places committed to making their communities a better place to age in, as we work with the Centre for Ageing Better to develop our action plan.

10/06/2026

Our next Planning Committee meeting takes place next Wednesday 17th June at 7pm in the Council Chamber at International House🤝

To view the agenda ahead of the meeting please visit our website : https://orlo.uk/LGnso
You'll also be able to follow proceedings live via our YouTube channel: https://orlo.uk/suqh0