Kent Association of Local Councils Community Awards Scheme 2024

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Terry Lewis is this year's very worthy winner of the Kent Association of Local Councils Community Awards Scheme 2024 in the community of Upchurch.

Parish Council Chairman Tyrone Ripley presented Terry's award to his wife Jill at this year's Upchurch Annual Parish Meeting held in the village hall on Thursday the 11th of April 2024.

The Lewis family moved to Crosier Court, Upchurch, in 1976, and the couple were together there until Terry sadly passed away in January of this year. They have a son, Garry, and a daughter, Anita.

The Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC) Community Award acknowledges and recognises a resident or group that has made a significant contribution to their local community over a period of years.

This year is the first time the award has been presented posthumously.

Jill was joined for the presentation by grandson Owen and granddaughter-in-law Megan.

Terry's certificate reads:

This certificate is presented to

Terry Lewis

In the Community of: Upchurch

For his dedication to helping the people of Upchurch's numerous village groups and activities with enthusiasm and a smile. Terry was part of village life and will be greatly missed.

Thank you, Terry, for everything you did for our village 👏🏼

Upchurch Matters

St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale

Saturday 13th April between 10:00am - 11:30am

Homemade Cakes, Jams, Pickles, Scones and Savouries

Also Puzzles, Books, Bric-à-brac and sometimes Plants

Something for everyone!

Refreshments

Please help support this ancient building - Thank you

🍰 🍓 🧩 📚 🎨 🪴 ☕️ ➕

Upchurch Matters

Update from Swale Borough Council Regarding Household Waste and Recycling Collections

Upchurch Parish Council has been in contact with Swale Borough Council, asking why their household waste and recycling collection service has not been adequate since the new contractor took over.

Upchurch residents are understandably frustrated and would like an update and an explanation of how Swale will remedy the situation.

Please see their response below:

“Good afternoon,

We have had an uncertain start to the contract however feeling a little more positive this week.

Suez has 4 new drivers starting Thursday and 6 crews working over this weekend to catch up with outstanding bins.

Please help us to spread the message to all the residents affected by missed collections in your ward to continue to leave their wheelie bins and/or food waste caddies out for collection.

We apologise for the inconvenience with the delay in collections. We understand how frustrating this has been. We continue to work hard daily with Suez to resolve the issues.

Kind Regards

Contracts and Resources

Swale Borough Council”

For more information about issues with the new waste contract, visit: www.swale.gov.uk/news-and-your-council/news-and-campaigns/latest-news/waste-service-issues

Nina Henley

Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council

Tel: 07798 600696

Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Vehicle Damaged - Upchurch

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/54702/24

Between 21:00 on Wednesday the 3rd of April and 10:30 on Thursday the 4th of April, somebody damaged a vehicle parked in Drakes Close, Upchurch.

If you have any information that could help investigators, please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant crime number above.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

Kent Community Messaging

Upchurch WI - Quiz Night

Wendy Pitts - Upchurch Women's Institute

Tel: 07751 013298

Email: marwen.pitts@btinternet.com

Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch

It will be necessary to close part of Breach Lane, Upchurch from Monday 13th May 2024, with estimated completion by 17th May 2024.

The road will be closed in the vicinity of Oast Cottages, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is via A2 Hartlip Hill, London Road, Oak Lane, The Street, Forge Lane, Halstow Lane (Forge Lane), The Street (Forge Lane), Breach Lane and vice versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while utility works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

For information regarding this closure, please contact UK Power Networks on: 0800 029 4285, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste