insideKENT Magazine Issue 75 - June 2018 | Page 158

NEWS
ALKHAM COURT HAS BEEN NAMED THE BEST BED AND BREAKFAST IN ENGLAND!
“We are thrilled to announce that we have
won the Bed & Breakfast of the year category
at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for
Excellence 2018 ceremony,” says Wendy
Burrow, owner. “Celebrating excellence
across the industry, we were presented with
a ‘Gold’ award by Kirstie Allsopp during the
ceremony at the Bath Assembly Rooms on
23rd April 2018.”
Commenting on the award, Sally Balcombe,
CEO of VisitBritain and VisitEngland said:
“The standard of the hundreds of applications
we received this year was extremely high
and that’s why Alkham Court’s accolade is a
testament to their excellent work. These
awards shine a spotlight on our fantastic
tourism industry, with the winners
showcasing the quality, innovation and
excellence on offer throughout England and
MAKING EVERY
DROP COUNT –
WATER METERS COME
TO TENTERDEN
The company will be fitting meters
for customers in the town and
surrounding villages, if one is not
already installed. Oluseyi Onifade,
South East Water’s metering
manager said: “By moving to a
water meter, customers will have control over their water use.
Once we introduce the metered charge, like gas and electricity
bills, customers only pay for what they use. It’s a fairer way to
pay and if they use water wisely and don’t waste it, they could
also see their water bills reduce.”
The programme began six years ago and has been progressing
through South East Water regions on a street-by-street basis. By
2020, the company will have installed 375,000 water meters in
total, which means almost 90 per cent of customers in its region
will pay only for the water they use.
The installation of meters in Tenterden is expected to be
completed by the end of the summer. More information,
including a water bill calculator which will help customers to
estimate the difference between their old rateable value and new
metered bills can be found at www.southeastwater.co.uk.
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I warmly congratulate them on their impressive
contribution to the tourism industry.”
“We are absolutely delighted to be recognised
by VisitEngland among so many other
phenomenal and well-established businesses
across the country,” added Burrow. “We want
people to have a smile put on their faces when
they walk into one of our rooms – and I think
we have achieved that.”
FURLEY PAGE APPOINTS
NEW PARTNER TO LEAD AGRICULTURE
AND RURAL BUSINESS TEAM
A first-class lawyer who joined
South East law firm, Furley Page
as a senior solicitor two years ago
has been promoted to partner.
Ethan Desai will take a leading
role in the firm's highly respected
Agriculture and Rural Business
team. The team, which is an
integral part of the agricultural
scene in Kent, is expert in helping
clients to meet the challenges of
running their businesses in an
ever-changing economic
climate.
Ethan, 40, qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and specialised in rural and
agricultural property matters at top 100 firms in the Midlands before
joining Furley Page in 2016. He has acted for landowners in relation to
renewable energy projects, residential and commercial development
schemes and provides general estate management and tenancy advice.
Since joining Furley Page's Agriculture and Rural Business team, Ethan
has been recognised by Chambers UK and the Legal 500, both top
independent national guides to excellence in the legal sector.