Community and Living

Ashford has a wide range of community facilities in and around the town. These include primary and secondary schools, health and social care facilities, community halls and buildings for the voluntary and community sector.

In Ashford town centre, existing suburbs, and new housing developments community facilities may need substantial investment to meet the needs of our growing population.

The Community Infrastructure Work Group (CIWG) is responsible for ensuring Ashford continues to have sustainable and vibrant communities with high quality and integrated cultural and community services, alongside the new schools and health provision.

It is composed of partners representing all community services: schools, health, libraries, youth and community, culture, voluntary, faith, social care and the police.