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Welcome to Sutton Valence Parish Council

Sutton Valence Parish Council is dedicated to supporting, enhancing, and enriching village life. This website serves as your central resource for essential information, timely local updates, and opportunities to actively participate in village initiatives. Here you'll find information on planning matters, road closures, council meetings, and community feedback opportunities.

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Council Agendas & Minutes: View agendas and minutes from this year's parish council meetings to keep informed about local governance.

Planning Tracker: Stay updated on the latest planning applications, decisions, and developments within Sutton Valence.

Road Closures: Get current and forthcoming road closure information to plan your journeys effectively.

Report a road or pavement fault: Inform Kent County Council of non-urgent issues including potholes, street light faults, drainage and overgrown vegetation on our roads and pavements.

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A coffee morning is to be held on Saturday 12th July 2025 at St. Mary's Church, Sutton Valence, where there will also be a Local History Exhibition for those who have a keen interest in our parish's past. Details below.

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As per a tradition held since 1957, the Sutton Valence Parish Council participated in the annual Rose Ceremony. This ceremony, held on Midsummer Day each year, illustrates the ongoing strong partnership and connection between Sutton Valence School and Sutton Valence Parish Council.

Representing the parish council, Cllr Mel Flint performed the duty of presenting Sutton Valence School Headmaster, James Thomas, with a single red rose as symbolic rent for the 99-year lease of the village green.

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On Tuesday 3rd June 2025, Sutton Valence Parish Council welcomed parishioners and organisations to the Annual Parish Assembly.

The format was different to previous years where SVPC opted for a "tabletop exhibition" style to encourage dialogue and engagement, as opposed to the speech-led assemblies of previous years.

SVPC were delighted at the turnout for this new style of assembly and the feedback we have received has been excellent. It is anticipated that this will be the preferred format for future events.

We would like to give our sincerest thanks to the following organisations for their participation in making the event a success;

Barchester Healthcare

Kent County Council

Patient Participation Group (Sutton Valence Group Practice)

Queens Head Oddfellows Fund (QHOF)

Royal British Legion

St Mary's Church

Sutton Valence School

The Sutton Valence Gardeners Association

The Sutton Valence Music Society

The Sutton Valence Women's Institute

The Sutton Valence Village Hall Committee