Report of the Parish Council February 2019
Cllr Tyrone Ripley (Chairman), Cllr John Arnold (Vice Chairman), Cllr Pam Denny, Cllr Alan Horton, Cllr Gerry Lewin, Cllr Peter Masson, Cllr Janet Marshall, Cllr Gary Rosewell and Cllr Neil Sheppard. Clerk Mrs Wendy Licence
Allotments
There are still plots available in the Allotment Garden and anyone interested in having one should contact the Clerk. There are preferential rates for residents.
Paddock and Recreation Ground
The new litter bin will be installed in the Paddock when the weather is better.
The Council has awarded the grounds maintenance contract to Vincent James Landscapes for the forthcoming year.
Church Clock
The clock needed a software upgrade because of the change in the National Radio Signal and this has been has carried out. A stone mason had been contacted for the centenary memorial plaque for the other side of the church door, but was unable to give a quotation as he does not work in limestone. Another stone mason has been found who will be able to replicate the original plaque.
Street Lighting
Tenders are being invited for upgrading the streetlights and permission is being sought to take out a loan for the project.
Highways
There has been a change in the nature of traffic going through the village, many drivers cut through to the Lower Rainham Road especially when the A2 is blocked. A speed survey will be carried out in Horsham Lane.
Environment
The Upchurch Great British Spring Clean will be held on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April 2019.The event was cancelled last year due to inclement weather. The initiative has been extremely successful in previous years.
The Parish Council has applied for a grant from the Swale Environment Fund towards the cost of a planter and is waiting to hear if it has been successful.
Date of next meetings:
Full Council - Thursday 7th March 2019 at 7:30pm in Upchurch Village Hall.
The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 20th March 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
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