Edenbridge Town CouncilWe have installed two brand-new life buoys at Stangrove Park to keep everyone safe by the water. Following a recent health and safety audit, our Open Spaces Committee approved an £800 investment to ensure aid is available in case of an emergency.
Next time you’re out enjoying the park, feel free to take a look and know that your safety is our priority.
Edenbridge Town Council has once again demonstrated its dedication to creating and maintaining beautiful open spaces, bringing home a trio of prestigious awards from the 2024 South & South East in Bloom ceremony.
These awards celebrate the ongoing efforts to enhance and preserve Edenbridge’s green spaces. Special thanks go out to all the volunteers, local groups, and council staff – especially our Grounds Team – who have worked tirelessly to make these areas a source of pride and joy.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Open Spaces and Administration Officer to join our dedicated team.
Position: Full-time (37 hours/week, Monday to Friday)
Do you want to be part of a team that serves the community by maintaining our beautiful open spaces and providing essential services? We are looking for an organised, switched-on, and enthusiastic individual with great attention to detail to join our small, friendly team!
This is a varied role, responsible for:
Good organisational, administrative and IT/Microsoft skills required, and previous experience in a customer focused role is desirable but not essential as full training is provided. Education to at least A-level or equivalent.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role that offers variation and the opportunity to build a long term career.
We offer on the job training, as well as access to a range of webinars and training as well as the opportunity to gain sector professional qualifications, and opportunity to develop and gain wider responsibility.
Starting salary in the region of £29,000 (including outer London fringe allowance); NJC pay scales applied, with annual performance increments, Local Government sector qualification and experience will be recognised in the pay scales. We also offer the Local Government Pension Scheme; and private medical insurance after 1 April two-years’ continuous service.
For an application form and job description email townclerk@edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk or if you want a chat first call 01732 865368.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 26 September 2024. Interviews will be held on 10 October and 16 October.
Thank you to everyone that completed our recent survey about dog fouling and possible dog-walking restrictions in Edenbridge. Your feedback has been really valuable and is going to help councillors with any future decisions they need to make to tackle irresponsible dog ownership and improve our open spaces.
At the Open Spaces Committee in November, councillors discussed the results and comments at length, which had produced 256 survey responses revealing that opinions were divided for and against the possibility of introducing dog-walking restrictions on the Council’s open spaces. Though there was a clear majority who agreed there was a problem with dog fouling at Town Council open spaces, there was no evidence that a dogs-on-leads policy was overwhelmingly supported or would solve the problem.
Your comments have provided many constructive ideas and suggestions, which councillors will continue to explore alongside other considerations. For now, the Council will be looking at making improvements to signage as well as continuing to remind people that Council litter bins are now dual-use and can take bagged dog waste.
Congratulations to everyone that took part in this year’s Edenbridge gardening competition – Ready, Steady, Grow.
Councillors enjoyed visiting the gardens and meeting residents back in July to help them decide the winners. As ever, they were really impressed with the level of skill and enthusiasm for gardening that was shown.
Chairman Cllr Bob Todd said: “From allotments, to small containers and giant sunflowers, it was great to see everyone’s efforts this year. It was especially nice to see young people getting involved and showing enthusiasm for gardening – hopefully it has sparked an interest that will continue throughout their life.”
A presentation evening was held on 5 September at Rickards Hall to announce the winners and present the prizes that were generously given by Hever Castle & Gardens.
The Council’s Open Spaces Committee has agreed to run the competition again next year, so if you didn’t take part this time, there will be another opportunity! Gardening has many benefits – physical, mental and social, and taking care of our outdoor spaces can also instil a sense of pride, as well as being good for the environment and wildlife.
Scroll down to see some photos from the presentation evening and the full list of winners.
Front/Back Garden
Winner: Auralucia Brook
Runner-up: Carol Connor
Highly Commended: Michael and Rosemary Hill
Allotment
Winner: Min Reynolds
Runner-up: Michael and Rosemary Hill
Nature-Friendly Garden
Winner: Jane Moore
Runner-up: Ms J Burton
Highly Commended: Auralucia Brook
Local Schools/Groups
Winner: Hever CofE School
Runner-up: Marsh Green Pre-School
Highly Commended: Edenbridge Beavers
Container
Winner: Pat Rayner
Runner-up: Min Reynolds
Highly Commended: Sue Butcher
Highly Commended: Tracy Jeal
Young Gardener
Victoria Jepp
Griggs family
Tallest Sunflower
Winner: Evelyn Luck
Runner up: Darcey Wilks
A new seat has been installed at the Recreation Ground by the playground area. The shady location under the trees will provide a welcome rest-stop for users. There is also existing seating in the playground.
The installation marks one year since we officially opened the new play area. Children of all ages, including toddlers and teens, have been enjoying its different features including the sensory path, slides and zip wire.
Thank you for all the positive feedback we’ve received about it – one person even told us they moved to Edenbridge because of the playground and the investment it showed in the community.
Edenbridge Town Council is delighted to show you a first look at the new all-inclusive outdoor gym and activity area at Stangrove Park.
Edenbridge Town Council is delighted to show you a first look at the new all-inclusive outdoor gym and activity area at Stangrove Park.
