Report of the Parish Council meeting 5th April 2018
Councillor Vacancy
No election had been called and Mrs Janet Marshall has been co-opted on to the Parish Council.
Planning
i. Ref: 16/508709/FULL
Address: Former Oil Depot Abbey Wharf Standard Quay Faversham
Proposal:Erection of 10no. dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.
Councillors considered the application and had no comments to make.
ii. Ref: 18/501012/FULL
Address: 1 Callows Cottages Poot Lane Ham Green Upchurch
Proposal: Erection of a single storey side extension to existing kitchen.
Councillors considered the application and had no comments to make save neighbours’ comments should be taken into account if they arise.
iii. Ref: 18/500971/FULL
Address: 138 Chaffes Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7BD
Proposal: Creation of a rear dormer window, front and side velux roof windows, and vehicle crossover.
Councillors considered the application and had no comments to make save neighbours’ comments should be taken into account if they arise.
Allotments
There are still a few plots available at the allotments and anyone interested in having a plot should contact the Clerk. There is a preferential rate for residents of the parish.
Burial Ground and Churchyard
The new system of rubbish removal is working well and visitors to the Burial Ground are separating the waste.
Mrs Walters has terminated her contract for Burial Ground gardening forthwith, the Council thanked her for her sterling work at the Burial Ground and loyal service over the past twenty five years.
Environment
The Parish Council is organising the Best Kept Garden Competition and gardens will be judged in July.
The phone box has been removed.
Finance
Councillors agreed to make a grant of £250 towards the cost of the insurance for the Village Fete.
Battle’s Over 2018 Commemorations
The Council has approached several companies for a quotation and EAPL have offered to make the beacon for £400.00 being the cost of materials with no charge for labour. Quotations for an oak post for the beacon will be obtained.
The beacon could be installed approximately 5m from the benches on the Oak Lane side of the Recreation Ground. A musician has been found to play the Last Post on 11 November 2018.
Councillors considered whether to purchase a Tommy silhouette, which costs £750.00, as part of the Battle’s Over Commemoration but felt that as the Council is installing a beacon for the commemorations and will support Borough-wide street parties.
Date of next meetings:
Full Council - Thursday 3rd May 2018 at 7:30pm in Upchurch Village Hall.
Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 16th May 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
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
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