Cllr Rosewell written report - no updates on Gladman Homes development.
I. Cllr Rosewell written report on 116 Oak Lane external lighting and traffic calming - still being progressed. Cllr Lewin suggests we contact the planning office for comments.
II. 19 Woods Edge - deferred to GPC 15th March meeting.
Upchurch Parish Council Reporting
I. General Purpose & Planning Committee
Next meeting confirmed 15th March 2023
II. Paddock and Recreation Ground
(a) New Play Ground equipment - new designs Cllr Denny to review. Look at guarantees 10 years plus.
(b) Woodland Trail - bird boxes fitted.
Bat Boxes ready for fitting - Cllrs to arrange a working party to fit to the desired height.
III. Burial Ground & Churchyard
Clerk reported that initial approach has been made to Swale to ask for transfer of responsibility for the Churchyard maintenance to Swale.
New contract received for the landscape maintenance - Clerk to investigate discount if sign 2 year contract.
IV. Highways and street lighting
(a) EDF Clerk reported no updates from chasing EDF.
V. Footpaths
(a) Report block drains at The Street. Cllr Denny reported that KCC have advised they are sending representative to advise.
(b) Street Farm path redirected. Clerk to investigate if the redirection is temporary or permanent. Clerk to investigate with KCC.
VI. Environment
(a) New biodiversity funding options. No updates.
(b) Village clock reported working.
VII. Village Hall
(a) Village Hall committee request UPC to nominate Cllr for the Village Hall Committee. UPC thank Cllr Lewin for his previous commitment to the UVH committee. Currently no Cllrs available.
VIII. KALC
(a) Community Awards scheme sent to KALC by the deadline 28th February.
IX. Allotments
(a) Clerk reported that most of the allotment’s holders have responded to the emails and letters sent out and that tenancy agreements ready to be issued for next year. Clerk has updated waiting list.
(b) Tenancy agreement approved for issue.
(c) Replacement fence to go to tender. Stock fencing / chestnut posts. Cllr Ripley to meet contractor to discuss options.
X. Village Defibrillators
Cllr Sheppard reported that all defibs are working.
I. General Purpose & Planning Committee
Next meeting confirmed 15th March 2023
II. Paddock and Recreation Ground
(a) New Play Ground equipment - new designs Cllr Denny to review. Look at guarantees 10 years plus.
(b) Woodland Trail - bird boxes fitted.
Bat Boxes ready for fitting - Cllrs to arrange a working party to fit to the desired height.
III. Burial Ground & Churchyard
Clerk reported that initial approach has been made to Swale to ask for transfer of responsibility for the Churchyard maintenance to Swale.
New contract received for the landscape maintenance - Clerk to investigate discount if sign 2 year contract.
IV. Highways and street lighting
(a) EDF Clerk reported no updates from chasing EDF.
V. Footpaths
(a) Report block drains at The Street. Cllr Denny reported that KCC have advised they are sending representative to advise.
(b) Street Farm path redirected. Clerk to investigate if the redirection is temporary or permanent. Clerk to investigate with KCC.
VI. Environment
(a) New biodiversity funding options. No updates.
(b) Village clock reported working.
VII. Village Hall
(a) Village Hall committee request UPC to nominate Cllr for the Village Hall Committee. UPC thank Cllr Lewin for his previous commitment to the UVH committee. Currently no Cllrs available.
VIII. KALC
(a) Community Awards scheme sent to KALC by the deadline 28th February.
IX. Allotments
(a) Clerk reported that most of the allotment’s holders have responded to the emails and letters sent out and that tenancy agreements ready to be issued for next year. Clerk has updated waiting list.
(b) Tenancy agreement approved for issue.
(c) Replacement fence to go to tender. Stock fencing / chestnut posts. Cllr Ripley to meet contractor to discuss options.
X. Village Defibrillators
Cllr Sheppard reported that all defibs are working.
Nina Henley
Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council
Tel: 07798 600696
Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk
Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 07798 600696
Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk
Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk
