Helping Out in Knole

As promised (if that’s the word), a picture from today’s litter pick in Knole Park as part of the Big Help Out. All very organised (hence the radio ear piece) and a tour of the park to accompany it.

The Coronation and the Big Help Out

I wish everyone an enjoyable and celebratory Coronation weekend. In addition to tomorrow’s Coronation itself, and the range of celebrations (street parties, Big Lunches and more) taking place over the weekend, Monday is the day of the Big Help Out, an opportunity to volunteer and make a difference locally.

For this, Kent County Council is working in partnership with Kent Volunteers to promote local volunteering activity. I’ll be taking part by joining the big help out litter pick at Knole Park (pictures promised. The aim of the campaign, in keeping with the Kings promotion of community life and voluntary action, is to leave a legacy of volunteering commitments.

You can find KCC’s media release about the Big Help Out here.

Three days left for street party road closures applications

As at the time of last year’s Platinum Jubilee, KCC has waived fees on road closures for people seeking to celebrate His Majesty the King’s Coronation with a street party. However, there are now just three days left in which to submit an application - they must be presented by this Friday, 3 March.

You can find our media release about waiving fees here. We will be posting more about the Coronation weekend in the near future.