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27/10/2026

🚦 Travel update

UPDATE: @14:30PM 4-way lights at Hawkhurst have gone. 3-way lights remain on Highgate Hill and the road is still closed on the A268 from Flimwell to Hawkhurst

The four-way traffic lights at the crossroads are causing delays. Please allow extra time for your journey. There are also three-way lights on Highgate Hill, adding to the delays.

Flimwell is currently inaccessible from Hawkhurst due to a road closure. Please use an alternative route to reach Flimwell.

26/10/2026

A little update for everyone who uses the King George V Playing Field car park (KGV)

As the evenings get darker and the clocks have gone back, the car park will now close at 5pm. Thanks so much for understanding, and please remember to plan your visit around the new closing time.

29/09/2026

📅 Hawkhurst Parish Council meetings – October 2026

• Monday 5 October: Finance Committee at 6:45pm, followed by a Full Council EGM at 7:30pm – Copthall
• Wednesday 7 October: Planning Committee – KGV Pavilion
• Monday 19 October: Full Council at 7:30pm – Copthall
• Wednesday 28 October: Planning Committee – KGV Pavilion

Meeting dates and locations can change. Please check www.hawkhurst-pc.gov.uk for the latest details before attending.

28/09/2026

Hawkhurst Parish Council office hours have returned to normal.

Our parish office opening hours are:
Monday: 12pm–6pm
Tuesday: 9am–3pm
Wednesday: 11am–5pm
Thursday: 9:30am–3:30pm
Friday to Sunday: Closed

Appointments can be arranged outside office opening hours. Please email [email protected] to arrange one.

18/09/2026

🍂 Our September news leaflet is here—with a lovely autumn theme!

Catch up on our latest news and updates in this month’s edition. Take a look and feel free to share it with friends, family and your local community!

If you would like a digital copy please email - [email protected]

17/09/2026

📅 Updated Meeting Schedule – September 2026

Please note that our meeting schedule has been updated for this month.

Monday 21 September

• Personnel Committee – 7:30pm, Copthall
• Planning Committee – 6:30pm, Copthall

Monday 28 September

• Events Committee – KGV Pavilion

Meeting dates, times and locations may change. Please check our website for the latest information:

www.hawkhurst-pc.gov.uk

16/09/2026

🚗 KGV CAR PARK CLOSURE

Please be advised that the KGV car park will be closed at 7:30pm. From today 16/09/2026

Please ensure that all vehicles are removed before this time.

Thank you for your cooperation.

15/09/2026

📢 TEMPORARY PARISH OFFICE HOURS 📢

WEEK COMMENCING 21ST SEPTEMBER 2026

Due to staff sickness and annual leave, the Parish Office will operate the following temporary hours:

Monday: 12pm–6pm
Tuesday: 9am–1pm
Wednesday: 9am–1pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

For urgent enquiries, please contact:

Cheryl: [email protected]
Ros: [email protected]

Normal office hours will resume on Monday 28 September.

Monday 12pm – 6pm
Tuesday 9am – 3pm
Wednesday 11am – 5pm
Thursday 9.30am – 3.30pm
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday closed

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

14/09/2026

Hawkhurst Parish Declaration of Result

Following the election of a Parish Councillor for Hawkhurst on Thursday 10 September 2026, Jacqueline Mary Schalburg has been duly elected.

The results were:

Jacqueline Mary Schalburg – 440 votes
Monica Margaret Blake – 249 votes

A total of 696 ballot papers were issued, with seven rejected. The turnout was 17.8%.

Please see the official Declaration of Result for full details.

09/09/2026

We have received reports from local horse riders about vehicles travelling too fast and passing too closely on some of our rural roads.

Please take a moment to read the guidance below and help keep everyone safe. A little patience and consideration can make a big difference when passing horses and other vulnerable road users.

Address

High Street, Hawkhurst
Cranbrook
TN184ER

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441580752058

Website

https://hawkhurst-pc.gov.uk/

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