Ashford Port Health – Ashford

Agenda

Ashford Port Health Briefing

17 November 2026

The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber at Ashford Borough Council from 13:00 – 15:30 at:

International House
Dover Place
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1HU

During the session, we will provide an overview of the work undertaken by Port Health. The final agenda is still being confirmed, but topics are expected to include:

• Introduction to Port Health
• Products of Animal Origin (POAO)
• High-Risk Products Not of Animal Origin (HRPNAO)
• Sampling
• Plastics
• IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing)
• Organic Products
• Students and Education
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Association of Port Health Authorities (APHA)
• General Questions and Discussion

Parking

There are several public car parks within walking distance of International House. Payment can be made at the machines via card on-site or via the RingGo app.
• Dover Place Car Park, TN23 1HU
• Ashford International Train Station Car Park, TN24 0PS
• Civic & Stour Centre Car Park, TN23 1PL

I have attached a Google Maps screenshot for reference. Most of these car parks are within a 10-minute walk of the venue.

Upon Arrival

Please report to the main reception at International House, where a member of staff will meet you and escort you to the Council Chamber.
There is no specific dress code for the event. Access to certain areas of the building requires a fob, which will be provided at reception.

Refreshments

Tea, coffee, and water will be available in the Council Chamber. In support of our environmental commitments, we encourage visitors to bring a reusable or thermal cup if they wish to refill throughout the meeting, rather than using disposable cups.

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