Parish Contact
The Clerk
3, Church Farm Mews, The Street,
East Langdon, Dover
Tel: 07714582130
Current Parish Councillors
Mrs Tracey Creed – Chair
Mr. Keith Gowland – Vice Chair
Mr. Matthew Sweetman
Mrs Claire Gurraj
Mrs Angela Surendorff
What is a Parish Council?
A Parish Council is the tier of local government closest to the people. It is not linked to the church in any way. The Council can respond to the needs of the community – delivering the services or representation it most needs. To do this well we need to hear from the community about local issues, so please keep in touch.
What does a Parish Council do?
The responsibilities of a Parish Council can include the provision and management of allotments, looking after open spaces and maintaining bus shelters and community buildings. A Parish Council can provide them itself, or by helping others (such as a charity) financially to do so.
Councils are also the focal point for various local consultations. The Parish Councillors know the village and can represent its views to other local authorities.
What does Guston Parish Council (GPC) do?
GPC is responsible for the following:
- The running and maintenance of Guston Green and Mini-Meadow
- Overseeing replenishment of salt bins in residential areas
- The provision and maintenance of a bus shelter
- Community Notice Boards in Guston Village and Burgoyne Heights
- Consulted on all planning applications in the parish
- Consulted on both KCC and Government led initiatives
- Acting as a liaison between the community and other local organizations and Councils
- Nominates representatives to serve on local voluntary, public and community organisations
- Routine maintenance of some Village areas and verges
- Liaison with PCSO
Our Parish Council
How can I become a Parish Councillor?
Guston Parish Council has an allowed quota of seven Parish Councillors.
When a vacancy occurs it is advertised on the village notice boards.
When a vacancy occurs any resident is welcome to apply.
Anyone interested in applying to become a Councillor should contact either the Chair (Mrs Tracey Creed) or the Clerk (Mrs Glynis Farthing) for further details and information.
How often do Guston Parish Councillors meet?
Currently, Guston Parish Councillors meet every six weeks, usually on a Tuesday evening.
There is no meeting during the month of August.
Where do Guston Parish Councillors hold their meetings?
Guston Parish Councillors hold their meetings in the Village Hall – The Street, Guston.
Who can attend Guston Parish Council meetings?
Anyone is welcome to attend.
However public participation is limited to a specific agenda item. Please see the agenda and noticeboards for full details on public participation.
When is the next meeting of Guston Parish Council?
The next meetings are on Tuesday 14th July 2026 .
Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 6.30pm
How do I report pot-holes in the roads or pavement?
Any problems with pot-holes in either roads or pavements should be reported via the KCC website using the interactive map service which is available.
http://www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/report-a-problem
Dog fouling should be reported to Dover District Council.
http://www.dover.gov.uk/Environment/Environmental-Crime/Dog-Fouling.aspx