Report of the Parish Council meeting 7th December 2017
Bus
services
Following
the announcement by KCC that the 326/7 bus services could be cut Chalkwell has
said that the subsidy they receive from KCC only pays toward the evening
services and the Saturday services. The daytime services Monday to Friday and
the school services would NOT be affected if KCC does decide to remove the
subsidy. KCC is preparing its final proposals which will go to consultation on
18th January and residents are urged to respond to the consultation. KCC will
make its final decision in May and if there are changes then they will take
effect from September 2018.
Dog
fouling issues
The
Parish Council has been contacted by residents concerned about the issue of dog
fouling in the parish. Dog walkers are
asked to clean up after their dog and to dispose of the waste responsibly, the
waste can be put in litter bins and domestic waste bins. It is an offence not
to clean up after your dog and a person who is guilty of an offence will be
issued with a fixed penalty notice. The amount of the penalty is £100. Failure
to pay the fixed penalty will result in prosecution and a fine of £1,000.
Environment
Councillors
proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Bob Friend for his generous donation of a
Christmas tree for the village. The tree was installed and decorated by Parish
Councillors.
Paddock
and Recreation Ground
The
Recreation Ground car park will be locked outside of surgery hours and only
permit holders will be allowed to park there at other times.
Extra
bollards will be installed around the perimeter fence of the Recreation Ground
to make the area more secure.
The
Council agreed to purchase two litter bins for the Paddock.
Planning
i. Application Ref:
17/503860/FULL
Address: St Thomas
Yard, Holywell Lane Upchurch ME9 7HP
Proposal: Change of use of land for the stationing of 3no.
Mobile Homes and 3no. Touring Caravans for residential occupation with
associated utility building, hard standing, steps to mobile homes, fencing,
cesspools and new access (Retrospective).
Councillors
considered the application and agreed that previous objections stood. Concerns were also raised about the multiple
entrances which have been created; the damage caused to the hedgerow; drainage
and sewerage issues; and the telecommunications caused by the applicant
removing the telegraph pole. Councillors
AGREED UNANIMOUSLY to object to the
application
ii. Application Ref:
17/505765/FULL
Address: 10 Horsham
Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AN
Proposal: Creation of a first floor extension and
alterations to fenestration (Resubmission of 17/503948/FULL)
Councillors
considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’
views should be taken into consideration.
iii. 17/505797/FULL
1 Callows Cottages Poot
Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7HE
Demolition of existing detached single garage and erection
of a new detached double garage with a workshop.
Councillors considered
the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ comments be
taken into account.
iv. Application No:17/503464/FULL
Location: Land Adj to
18 Wallbridge Lane Upchurch
Proposal: Amended
levels to site and frontage walling.
Councillors
considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ views
should be taken into consideration. There were drainage and environmental
impact concerns but this would be dealt with by the planning officer.
Battle’s Over 2018 Commemorations
Battle’s Over 2018 is a national event with churches ringing out bells for peace. Some villages are
lighting beacons and there has been a lot of interest in Upchurch. A working
party will be formed to consider ideas for Upchurch.
KALC
Community Award 2018
The
KALC Community Award is to acknowledge a resident who has made a significant
difference to the village. The award will be presented at the Annual Parish
Meeting. Nominations for the KALC Community Award should be sent to the Clerk by
31st December 2017.
Date of next meetings:
Full Council - 4th January at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.
The Planning
Committee and General Purposes Committee - 17th January 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.
Upchurch Parish Council would like to wish all residents a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council
Tel: 01634 363906
Email: clerkupc@outlook.com
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
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