Public Meeting – Installation of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure and works

/in /by
CCC Cllr Rachel Carnac will be hosting a public meeting in Hoath Village Hall on May 6 from 5.30pm to discuss the proposed Installation of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure and works, at Land South of Marley Lane, Hoath, CT3 4JY
This will be an opportunity to raise issues that can then be discussed with CCC’s Planning Officer ahead of their report being written.
She has invited the project sponsor Enso Energy, and has pointed out that their last public meeting in August 2021, was at a time when many people still didn’t feel comfortable being in a public space, plus their plans are now different to those proposed previously.
There really needs to be more public engagement before the planning consultation deadline on 9 May 2025.
The solar plant, if built, would transform Hoath forever.

Planning Application CA/25/00570 – Installation of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure and works.

/in /by

CA/25/00570 – Installation of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure and works.

Land South Of Marley Lane, Hoath, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4JY

CA/25/00570 | Installation of a Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System with associated infrastructure and works. | Land South Of Marley Lane Hoath Canterbury Kent CT3 4JY

Date of the next Parish Council Meeting – Tuesday 1st April 2025

/in /by

The date of the next Parish Council meeting is Tuesday 1st April 2025, the agenda will be published in due course.

Any questions should be directed to: clerk@hoathparishcouncil.gov.uk

Hoath Parish Council Meeting – 10th March 2025 – POSTPONED

/in /by

Please be advised that due to the unavailability of Parish Councillors, the meeting scheduled for 10th March 2025 has been postponed. A revised date will be published in due course.

Any questions can be directed to: clerk@hoathparishcouncil.gov.uk

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on land at Woodlands Farm, Calcott – Have your say!

/in /by
Are you aware of the development proposals for the construction and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on land at Woodlands Farm, Calcott, Sturry, Kent CT3 4NB.
Further details can be found at: Woodlands Battery Energy Storage Site – Calcott

 which is inviting local residents and organisations to:

· Learn about the plans, view timelines and explore the site map
· Share feedback on the asset that GridSource can consider in its plans and also share ideas on local needs and priorities to support the design of potential benefit measures

How Hoath Parish Council is funded:

/in /by

The Parish Council has two main income streams – firstly, funding from Canterbury City Council for concurrent function expenditure and secondly, the precept.

Concurrent Funding: A concurrent function is something that can be undertaken either by Canterbury City Council or the Parish Council on its behalf. Items such as the maintenance of the open spaces and grass cutting are examples. The Parish Council submits an application every year for the amount that it needs for concurrent expenditure. Over the last few years Canterbury City Council has been reducing the available budget available to Parish Councils for concurrent reimbursement.

Precept: The precept is determined by the Parish Council at its December meeting. The main budget items are staff costs, administration, and grounds maintenance. The precept is collected through council tax bills by Canterbury City Council and paid to the Parish Council in April, at the start of each financial year.

The Precept requested for FY 2025/26 is £11,000 – The Tax Base figure for FY 2025/26 is £224.64 this equates to an increase of 8.7% on the precept element, represented by a £3.94 increase per annum for a Band D property.

Any questions should be sent to: clerk@hoathparishcouncil.gov.uk

Village Green Status at Hoath

/in /by

I am delighted to announce that Hoath village green has officially been awarded Village Green Status by Kent County Council (KCC)! This recognition is a huge milestone for our community, as it ensures the protection of this cherished space for generations to come. The village green is now officially safeguarded as a place for relaxation, recreation, and community events.

Any questions can be sent to: clerk@hoathparishcouncil.gov.uk