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Warwickshire Road Safety have extended an invitation to any parents of a young driver who has recently passed their test.

As a parent or guardian, your influence on your young person’s driving journey and beyond is more powerful than you might think. This free webinar explores how you can play a vital role in shaping safe driving habits and reducing risks for young drivers long after they pass their test.

If you would like to participate to this free online event please register with the link below. This is taking place on Wed 01 Oct at 18:00

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/21564b97-0133-41ec-ad3c-66e2657298f1@88b0aa06-5927-4bbb-a893-89cc2713ac82

This will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, however you do not need an account to access this event.

Please note that the Car Park located on Church Street, Tovil will be closed on Monday 6th October.

This is so that maintenance work can be carried out within the Car Park.

Thank you for your understanding.

CAR PARK CLOSED Monday 6th October

Kent County Council – Temporary Road Closure – Farleigh Bridge, East Farleigh – 13th October 2025 (Maidstone District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Farleigh Bridge, East Farleigh, from 13th October 2025 with estimated completion by 15th October 2025.

Farleigh Bridge, East Farleigh, will be closed from the junction with Gatland Lane to East Farleigh Railway Bridge, between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any Northbound through traffic is via Farleigh Bridge, Station Hill, B2010 Lower Road, B2010 Dean Street, B2010 Farleigh Hill, B2010 Tovil Hill, B2010 Tovil Road, Old Tovil Road, A229 Hayle Road, A229 College Road, A229 Mill Street, A229 Bishops Way, A229 The Broadway, A20 Tonbridge Road, A26 Tonbridge Road and Farleigh Lane.

The alternative route for any Southbound through traffic is via  A26 Tonbridge Road, A20 Terrace Road, A20 London Road, A20 The Broadway, A229 St Peters Bridge, A229 Fairmeadow, A229 Bishops Way, A229 Palace Avenue, A229 Lower Stone Street, A229 Upper Stone Street, A229 Sheals Crescent, Old Tovil Road, B2010 Tovil Road, B2010 Tovil Hill, B2010 Farleigh Hill, B2010 Dean Street, B2010 Lower Road, Station Hill and Farleigh Bridge.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow drainage works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Kent County Council.

Kent County Council – Temporary Road Closure – Station Hill & Farleigh Bridge, East Farleigh – 6th October 2025 (Maidstone District)

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Station Hill & Farleigh Bridge, East Farleigh, from 6th October 2025 with estimated completion by 6th October 2025.

Station Hill and Farleigh Bridge, East Farleigh, will be closed in the vicinity of East Farleigh Bridge, between the hours of 09:30 and 15:00 only. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any Northbound through traffic is via Station Hill, B2010 Lower Road, B2010 Dean Street, B2010 Farleigh Hill, B2010 Tovil Hill, B2010 Tovil Road, B2010 College Road, A229 College Road, A229 Mill Street, A229 Bishops Way, A20 The Broadway, A20 Tonbridge Road, A26 Tonbridge Road, Farleigh Lane and Farleigh Bridge.

The alternative route for any Southbound through traffic is via Farleigh Bridge, Farleigh Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road, A20 Terrace Road, A20 London Road, A20 The Broadway, A229 The Broadway, A229 St Peters Bridge, A229 Fairmeadow, A229 Bishops Way, A229 Palace Avenue, A229 Lower Stone Street, A229 Upper Stone Street, A229 Sheals Crescent, A229 Hayle Road, B2010 College Road, B2010 Tovil Road, B2010 Tovil Hill, B2010 Farleigh Hill, B2010 Dean Street, B2010 Lower Road and Station Hill.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow vegetation clearance and bridge inspection works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Kent County Council.