Upchurch Parish Council Report - September 2017

Report of the Parish Council meeting 14^th September 2017

Paddock and Recreation Ground

The large pot hole in the Recreation Ground car park has been repaired and the contractor has done a good job. The bench which has been damaged by the illegal incursion has been repaired.

The safety surfacing under the swing has been replaced. The other safety surfacing needs to be monitored over the coming years and this was flagged up in the annual safety inspection report. There will be an ongoing budget for the maintenance of the play equipment in the Paddock and this will need to be considered when planning the budget for next year.

Councillors have given Upchurch Guides permission to plant bulbs under the trees either side of the Recreation Ground especially the Chaffes Lane side.

Allotments

A notice board has been installed at the allotments and it is anticipated that a new water tap will be installed soon.

Planning

The Parish Council had received a petition from residents requesting the Council withdraw its support to the proposed traffic calming scheme at 116 Oak Lane. 

Councillors noted residents’ comments and acknowledged they had met with County Councillor Mike Whiting, the application will go to Swale Planning Committee for a decision.  Councillors have agreed to only support a scheme endorsed by KCC Highways.

Highways and Street Lighting

The Wallbridge Lane sign at the junction of Oak Lane has been knocked over and this has been reported to Swale Borough Council.

A meeting is to be arranged with KCC to discuss upgrading the street lights to energy efficient LED lights.

Administration

The Council has reviewed and amended the Standing Orders and it has also adopted a complaints procedure and Freedom of Information Policy. Copies of these documents can be found on the Parish Council website.

Date of next meetings:

Full Council will meet on Thursday 5th October at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.

The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee will meet on Wednesday 18th October at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.

All residents are welcome to attend the meetings and there is a time for members of the public to comment, raise concerns or ask questions.

Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council

Tel: 01634 363906

Email: clerkupc@outlook.com
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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