Bobbing Parish Council

Bobbing Parish Council Bobbing Parish Council has 9 Councillors and 1 Parish Clerk

03/08/2026

Locals have been appointed to the new neighbourhood board that will lead the £20 million Pride in Place programme for Sheppey East!

The board, chaired by Garry Ratcliffe, brings together residents, business owners, community volunteers and professionals from across Sheppey East, with backgrounds spanning education, healthcare, governance, the voluntary sector, business and the arts.

This government funding is deliberately community-led: local people decide the priorities, shape the plans and guide the funding, supported by the council and central government.

Kevin McKenna MP and a local ward councillor are also on the board - find out more about each of the members, or get involved, by following the link in our comment below. 🔗👇

The board will now work together with the community to create an investment plan.

🌸🌿 BOBBING IN BLOOM 2026 🌿🌸Our judging team were out and about across Bobbing this evening, travelling every road and si...
03/08/2026

🌸🌿 BOBBING IN BLOOM 2026 🌿🌸

Our judging team were out and about across Bobbing this evening, travelling every road and side street to admire the wonderful gardens, hanging baskets and floral displays throughout the parish.

This is now the third year that Cllr Karen Watson has been part of the judging team, and once again she was joined by Cllr Natalia Twardochleb, along with the youngest member of the Bobbing Repair Café team, who thoroughly enjoyed helping with the judging. Safely driving the team around the parish was our Clerk, Sarah Poole.

We visited around 100 gardens, and despite the recent hot weather, the standard was absolutely incredible. The judges were amazed by the effort residents have put into making Bobbing such a colourful and welcoming village. It certainly wasn’t an easy task choosing the winners!

🏆 We have selected this year’s trophy winners, but you’ll have to wait a little longer to find out who they are! The winners will be announced at our Garden Awards Presentation, so keep an eye on our page for the date.

🌼 Around 100 households will also receive a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of their wonderful displays.

📸 We’ve included just a few photographs from this evening’s judging to give you a taste of the beautiful gardens we had the pleasure of visiting.

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to brighten up our parish. Your hard work, creativity and community spirit make Bobbing a wonderful place to live, and we look forward to celebrating with all of our winners very soon! 🌺🌷🌻

This has just been reported to the Parish Council that a Tree has fallen onto Keycol Hill and is not passable!
27/07/2026

This has just been reported to the Parish Council that a Tree has fallen onto Keycol Hill and is not passable!

☕🍰 Today at the Friendship Café! 🍰☕We’ve had a lovely morning at Bobbing Friendship Café, with plenty of friendly faces,...
25/07/2026

☕🍰 Today at the Friendship Café! 🍰☕

We’ve had a lovely morning at Bobbing Friendship Café, with plenty of friendly faces, lots of chatting, laughter and, of course, a fantastic selection of homemade cakes! ❤️

If you’re looking for a warm welcome, a cuppa and some good company, there’s still plenty of time to pop along!

📍 Bobbing Village Hall
🕥 Open today until 2.30pm

Whether you come on your own or with a friend, everyone is welcome. Why not join us for a chat, a slice of cake and a relaxing afternoon?

We’d love to see you! 💙

📢 Don’t Forget – Friendship Café Tomorrow! ☕🍰Just a reminder that our Friendship Café is taking place tomorrow at Bobbin...
24/07/2026

📢 Don’t Forget – Friendship Café Tomorrow! ☕🍰

Just a reminder that our Friendship Café is taking place tomorrow at Bobbing Village Hall.

📍 Please note: We will be meeting in the Small Hall.

🕥 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
💙 FREE to attend
☕ Tea, coffee and homemade cakes
😊 A friendly atmosphere with plenty of people to chat to

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, enjoy a cuppa, or simply get out of the house for a few hours, everyone is welcome.

No need to book – just come along!

Hosted by Bobbing Parish Council. We look forward to seeing you! 💙

☕️ Don’t Forget – Friendship Café Tomorrow! ☕️Looking for a friendly place to enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Why not come alo...
24/07/2026

☕️ Don’t Forget – Friendship Café Tomorrow! ☕️

Looking for a friendly place to enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Why not come along to our Friendship Café at Bobbing Village Hall tomorrow?

🗓️ Tomorrow
🕥 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
📍 Bobbing Village Hall

💙 FREE to attend
☕ Tea, coffee and refreshments
🍰 Delicious homemade cakes
😊 Lots of friendly faces and plenty of company to talk to
👥 Meet new people or catch up with old friends

Whether you’re coming on your own or with family or friends, you’ll receive a warm welcome. There’s no need to book – just pop in whenever you like.

Everyone is welcome!

Hosted by Bobbing Parish Council. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌸☕

23/07/2026

It was agreed at last night's Council meeting that The Meads will get a Parish Council from May 2027.

Following the two stage consultation process the majority of responses pointed towards a wish for the area to be parished and for the Bobbing Parish Council boundary to be extended to include the area.

With upcoming changes to the Borough and County Councils, having a Parish Council across the Meads will be an advantage to ensure there is some local decision making and interaction with the new unitary authority ensuring residents views are known.

Below is the area of the new Bobbing Parish to be created

10/07/2026

🌱🔧 Join Us Tomorrow at Bobbing Village Hall! 🔧🌱

Why not come along and see what’s happening at our fantastic community projects?

🗓 Tomorrow
⏰ 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
📍 Bobbing Village Hall, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, ME9 8PL

🌿 Community Allotment Project
Come along, meet the volunteers, see how the allotment is growing, and find out how you can get involved.

🔧 Repair Café
Don’t throw it away—repair it! Bring along your broken household items, small electricals, clothing, toys, bikes and more. Our friendly volunteer repairers will do their best to help give them a new lease of life, helping to reduce waste and save money.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re bringing something to repair, interested in the allotment, or just fancy a chat and seeing what we do.

We look forward to seeing you there!

🌱🔧 Join Us Tomorrow at Bobbing Village Hall! 🔧🌱Why not come along and see what’s happening at our fantastic community pr...
10/07/2026

🌱🔧 Join Us Tomorrow at Bobbing Village Hall! 🔧🌱

Why not come along and see what’s happening at our fantastic community projects?

🗓 Tomorrow
⏰ 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
📍 Bobbing Village Hall, Sheppey Way, Bobbing, ME9 8PL

🌿 Community Allotment Project
Come along, meet the volunteers, see how the allotment is growing, and find out how you can get involved.

🔧 Repair Café
Don’t throw it away—repair it! Bring along your broken household items, small electricals, clothing, toys, bikes and more. Our friendly volunteer repairers will do their best to help give them a new lease of life, helping to reduce waste and save money.

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re bringing something to repair, interested in the allotment, or just fancy a chat and seeing what we do.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Address

89 Essex Road
Rochester
ME21AX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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