Council Responsibilities
Allotments
There are 9 allotment plots backing on to St. Margaret’s Court opposite the cricket pitch.
The allotments are presently being worked but we can place your name on a waiting list if you are interested.
If you are interested in working an allotment please contact Linda Atkinson on 07825 619 353.
Finance
The Parish Council has a Finance Committee which to review and monitor the budget. The majority of its finance arrives from the Parish Precept which is levied on all residents within the Parish. Although it puts forward a budget the approval for the detail of any major expenditure is still carried out by the full Parish Council.
Footpaths
The village of High Halstow is host to a very scenic section of the Saxon Shore Way. Walkers will delight in the deciduous woodlands and the panoramic views of The Thames acting as a backdrop to the Halstow Marshes Although fiercely protected by by-laws and statutes, the footpaths that meander through the parish are now […] Read more
Forge Common
The Management Plan for Forge Common relates to 1 Promoting the growing of natural wild flowers. 2 Maintaining the boundary fences and access. 3 Providing some form of fire break to the adjacent properties. 4 Promoting […] Read more
Grass Cutting
Historically, Medway Council has appeared to concentrate on those highly visible areas of Medway, such as Rochester Castle and Gillingham Park, and rural villages such as ours did not always receive the levels of care and attention demanded by local residents. Therefore, in April 2007, the Parish Council took on the devolved function of maintaining […] Read more
Parish Council Surgery
The Parish Council hold a surgery at the Heron cafe in the Memorial Hall. This is your opportunity to come along with any questions or queries that you may have and the Councillors present will try to assist. Alternatively you can continue to contact any of your councillors with details here.
Planning
When a resident applies for planning permission to Medway Council (the Planning Authority), on receipt they will send a copy of the application to the Parish Clerk. The Parish Council is a statutory consultee and has to be advised of all planning applications within the parish. The Clerk in turn will forward the application to a Parish […] Read more
Project 90
High Halstow Project Day was started in June 2003 after the acquisition of a new trailer from Trident Trailers. The initial idea was to clear the three main dumping sites on the extremities of our village. The entrance to field half way up Dux Court The dip between High Halstow and Cooling The bottom of […] Read more
Recreation Ground/Play Park
This falls upon the Parish Council and any issues please email the clerk at clerk@highhalstow-pc.gov.uk