Report of the Parish Council June 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.
At the meeting held on 6th June 2019, the Council recorded its thanks to the men who took part in the D-Day invasion and the Battle of Normandy on 6th June 1944 and who gave so much for their countries.
Planning
Ref: 19/501302/FULL Address: Antolin Interiors Sittingbourne Distribution Centre Spade Lane Upchurch ME9 7TT
Proposal: Upgrade of gatehouse, extension to existing hardstanding and addition of 3 no. disabled parking spaces, 4 no. electrical vehicles charging points and 1 no. substation
As a result of informing Hartlip Parish Council about the application for Antolin Interiors and being given their comments, Upchurch Parish Council’s response was amended to request no more exterior lighting.
Ref: 19/502119/PIP Address: Ebenezer Chapel Halstow Lane Upchurch ME9 7AA
Proposal: Permission in principle for the conversion of existing building to 5no. two bedroom flats over three floors
Councillors were concerned as to whether the proposal was sustainable as there are no shops nearby so residents would be reliant on having a car. There is no footpath and the site is at the narrowest point of the road. There is only one parking space for each two bedroomed flat with no visitor parking.
The Parish Council raised concerns regarding insufficient parking and the sustainability of the site.
Burial Ground
The steps down to the Burial Ground will have safety markings painted on the edge of the steps. The Burial Ground will be monitored to ensure compliance with the rules.
VE Day 75th Anniversary 8th May 2020
There will be a national recognition of the seventy-fifth anniversary of Victory in Europe and will be the same format as the Battle’s Over commemorations. It will be held over the weekend of the 8th May 2020 and will be a combination of celebration of commemoration and celebration. Councillors are considering a “street” party at the Recreation Ground and the beacon could be lit. The Parish Council had a budget for the Peace Party celebrations in 2019 but as it has been unable to hold this event, the budget will be used for the VE Day 75th Anniversary. A working party has been set up to hold the event.
Parking issues at Holywell School
The Swale Parking Enforcement Team are continuing to monitor the area. Drivers are requested to park in a safe and considerate manner, failure to do so may result in a fine.
Date of next meetings:
Full Council - Thursday 4th July 2019 at 7:30pm in Upchurch Village Hall.
The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 17th July 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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