Higham Parish Council - Kent

08/09/2026

Certification Number 2050

Higham Parish Council has taken the Civility and Respect Pledge

It means that the Council pledges to abide by a number of actions - the full list is on our website with the Certificate, but it includes

* Signing up for a Code of Conduct for Councillors

* Supporting the continued lobbying for the change in legislation to support the Civility and Respect pledge including sanctions for elected members

* Commit to calling out bullying and harassment, if and when it happens

07/09/2026

https://www.higham-kent-pc.gov.uk/the-council/meeting-calendar/

07/09/2026

Higham and Shorne Police Public Engagement Session 14th September 2026 3:30-4:30pm Higham Memorial Hall

26/08/2026

Temporary 20mph & 40mph Speed Limits – Various Roads, Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks – from 21 September2026 for up to 18 months

Because of carriageway patching, surface treatment and associated preparation, finishing and accommodation works, Kent County Council intends to make an Order for traffic speeds to be restricted to 40mph on the approach to, and then 20mph through, working sites on Various Roads, Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks, as per the schedule below. The 20mph speed restrictions will remain in force during works and for up to 7 days after the completion of preservation activities for the safety of road users. The current speed limits will be suspended for the duration of these works.

This Order takes effect on or after 21 September 2026 for a period of up to 18 months or until the works have been completed. Planned dates will be published in advance of the works and indicated by signage displayed on site 14 days before they start. This programme is subject to weather and other factors and may therefore change; every effort will be made to keep as close as possible to the programmed dates and duration. Changes will be notified locally and signposted on site.

Temporary 20mph & 40mph Speed Limits – Various Roads, Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks – from 21 September2026 for up to 18 months

25/08/2026

Tuesday 18th August 2026 was Gravesham Borough Council's Local Plan 2042 regulation 19 closing date for responses.

As soon as there are any updates, they will be posted

19/08/2026

UK Power Networks – Temporary Road Closure – Hermitage Road, Higham – 14th September 2026 for 5 days

The road will be closed outside St Margarets.

The alternative route is via Hermitage Road, Lower Rochester Road, Chequers Street, School Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while the installation of a new electricity supply is undertaken by UK Power Networks.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB151463333

For information regarding this closure please contact UK Power Networks, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

19/08/2026

Southern Water Services - Temporary Road Closure - Hermitage Road, Higham - 7th September 2026 for 2 days between 09.30hrs and 15.30hrs

The road will be closed outside Stables Cottage.

The alternative route is via Hermitage Road, Forge Lane, A226 Gravesend Road, A289 Wainscott Northern Bypass, A289 Hasted Road, Lower Rochester Road and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works are undertaken by Southern Water Services.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=GB150987724

19/08/2026

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE

Gore Green Lane, Higham from 18th August 2026 for up to 8 days

UK Power Networks – Emergency Road Closure – Gore Green Road, Higham – 18th August 2026 (Gravesham)



It will be necessary to close Gore Green Road, Higham from 18th August 2026 for up to 8 days.



The road will be closed from the Junction of Bull Lane.



The alternative route is via Lower Rochester Road, Town Road, Lillechurch Road.



This is to enable Utility repair works to be carried out by UK Power Networks.

For details of works please contact https://one.network/public

17/08/2026

Application for approval of condition 2, 5, 8, 9, 11 and 12 attached to planning permission reference number 20250721

Application 20260521 Nuralite Industrial Estate Canal Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7JA

The Parish Council in July voted for the Planning comment letter that was submitted, for application 20260521, to be put on the website and facebook.

Please Note: Consultee letters are available on the planning portal as soon as they are electronically sent.

17/08/2026

** HIGHVIEW / SCHOOL LANE APPLICATION **

It was decided at the July Parish Council meeting that despite the comments on the School Lane/Highview Application being on the planning portal for reading, that they should be put on the website & facebook.

Please find attached the Parish Council's response to this application.