Councillor Ashley Wise - Kemsley Ward

07/09/2026

More “temporary” streetlight repairs I’ve been taking up with KCC recently.

Pleased that the first here, by Ridham Avenue into Reams Way has been fixed.

Chasing three on Sittingbourne High Street.

The Leader of KCC had a very public spat with Canterbury Council earlier this year over which style of heritage streetlight they would fund.

Of course I want Canterbury to have lights that are in keeping with the area, but why do we end up with this from KCC?

05/09/2026

Well done to the organisers for another brilliant Faversham Hop Festival.

It’ll be happening all again tomorrow and wish you continued success!

04/09/2026

The next Kemsley Community Litter pick will be on Saturday 19th September, 10am.

Let me know if you’d like to lend a hand so I have enough equipment 🙂

26/08/2026

Regarding the recent issue raised by iCars about a complaint the taxi firm received regarding displaying poppies and Lest We Forget window stickers:

I am pleased that two of my colleagues - Cllr Dolley Wooster and Cllr Ashley Shiel - submitted an urgent council motion yesterday morning so that councillors can request the necessary policy amendment so that no future complaints like this one can be raised under the licensing arrangements in Swale.

I am also pleased the Chair of Licensing will be ensuring it is a priority item at the next Licensing Committee.

25/08/2026

I’m aware of some more litter bin issues, and I’ve requested that contractors attend urgently to clear these.

They are on Menin Road, Ypres Drive and Hurst Lane.

I’ve also asked that the dog waste bin be refitted at the rec entrance from Grovehurst Avenue. I’m hoping to get this replaced by a larger, black litter bin which can then also be used by people using the bus stop or walking along Grovehurst Avenue.

22/08/2026

Many thanks to Pete and Paul for lending a hand with the litter pick today. We covered off Ridham Avenue, the Monarch Drive footpath, Reams Way and Swale Way between Reams Way and Samuel Drive.

21/08/2026

Reminder about the Kemsley Community litter pick tomorrow, 10am. The aim is to cover some of the Village and Kemsley Fields.

Let me know if you’d like to lend a hand.

18/08/2026

Kemsley Community Litter pick this Saturday, if you’d like to lend a hand 👍🏻

Kemsley Community Litter Pick on Saturday 22nd August, 10am.

Let me know if you can lend a hand, would be great to cover some of the Village and Kemsley Fields 👍🏻

15/08/2026

Very pleased to see the rebuild of the accessible swim at the lake this morning, completed this week.

However it’s disappointing to see that the contractors are not on top of the bins across the estate. I’ve reported these in for urgent clearance.

I’ve also contacted KCC to see if they can repair the road turning into Edyngham Close when they finally do the repairs to Newman Drive (expected to be done this month).