"Halling, in Saxon, Haling, that is to say, the holsome lowe place or medowe."
W Lambard

[Quoted in Across the Low Meadow by Edward S Gowers & Derek Church, pub. 1979]

The view in 2007 across the River Medway to Ferry Road, Halling.

Halling Parish Council hope you will enjoy your visit to our continually updated web site.   Please feel free to browse the site which provides information about the Community and Parish Council within Halling.

Latest Updates:

Halling Cubs have vacancies
	Halling Community Centre committe needs a new Treasurer.  If you are keen to help our local Centre run its funds smoothly on a voluntary basis, then please call Janet on 07871 928902 or contact the Parish Office.
	The Halling Youth Club is seeking two or three more Adults willing to help on club nights and events. Selected dates or a rota can be arranged. Contact Leslie on 01634 240955 if you feel you can help us.
	The Halling Association (in conjunction with the Parish Council and others) is supporting the provision of a multi use games activity (MUGA) area on the Lower Recreation Ground, Halling. More information and planning drawings here. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Foot Care Advice The Halling Association sponsored this information.
Valley of Visions Landscape Partnership Scheme Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund	¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Valley of Visions is an exciting three year, £2.5 million scheme, funded primarily by theHeritage Lottery project working towards positive change in the Medway Gap. Led by the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Unit (AONB), Valley of Visions is working with a host of partners, landowners and the local community to conserve and enhance the landscape, wildlife, heritage and access of the Medway Gap whilst encouraging local people to learn about, conserve and celebrate their local area.  Local people are a fundamental part of Valley of Visions and we are keen to work with local people and communities to help deliver our projects. There are plenty of opportunities for local people to get involved including community archaeology, free events and training courses and many volunteering opportunities. A Halling-specific project that Valley of Visions is undertaking involves the Bishop’s Palace where we are working to conserve and enhance the grounds and rich industrial heritage of this Scheduled Ancient Monument whilst creating a welcoming and desirable open space for local people. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with this project including hands-on community archaeology. Regular project updates will be featured on the Valley of Visions website . Click here for the latest update (PDF file & needs Adobe Acrobat.)  If you would like to receive these updates directly, please contact us to be added to the Bishop’s Palace mailing list. If you would like to find out more about Valley of Visions, specific projects, opportunities to get involved and our partners, please visit our website www.valleyofvisions.org.uk or contact us at mail@vov.kentdowns.org.uk or Valley of Visions, The Cedars, Holborough Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5PW.
Halling On-Line Has Australian Visitors	¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Don Howe of Dubbo, NSW, Australia contacted us recently to share some research on the marriage of William and Mary Baker recorded in the Halling register. William and Mary were married on June 12th 1831 and would both have been approximately 25 years old.  William Baker was a wheelwright and they lived at.... to read more, click here.  File in PDF format   [May 2008] ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬

Kent Police warn about dangers of mini-motorbikes on public roads.  More information here.

The Police Surgery for all Halling residents now runs between 6.30-7.30pm before the Parish Council meetings. It alternates between Halling Community Centre and the Jubilee Hall. The Surgery gives you a chance to raise any concerns you may have about local policing issues. Neighbourhood PCSOs Sai Hui and Quentin Moss will be there to see people individually on a first-come, first-served basis. PCSO Hui and PCSO Moss are based at Halling Fire Station and can be contacted on 01634 792346.

  Halling Neighbourhood Watch information page click here.  Kent Police neighbourhood information webpage, click here.

PCSO Quentin Moss can now be visited or contacted at Halling Fire Station.

So, what more can you expect to find on your Halling Parish Council web site?

  Home - Selecting this button will return you to this page. Remember, you will find all available pages from the Quick-Links box above.

   Councillor Information - Everything you would want to know about your local representative, local Issues and Achievments for the Parish.  (For Agendas, Dates and Minutes of Parish Council meetings, please go to Quick-Link Council Forms and Minutes or click here.)

   Services - Here you will find details of the services which are provided by the Parish Council and those by other agencies.  Click here for a list of useful telephone contact numbers. Statistics about the Parish Wards are located on this webpage.

   Local Community Organisations -  A Community directory is here to help you find a local club, society or organisation to suit your interests.  Where known, contact details are included.  (CLICK HERE for the WHAT'S ON DIARY list of events.)

  Local Developments - With proposals emerging for major development in the area, we will endeavour to keep you informed on all the proposals and how you can find out more.

Panorama view of Halling taken from Wouldham village