Report of the Parish Council May 2023
Planning
I. 23/501726/FULL 130 Horsham Lane single storey rear extension.
UPC has no objections.
II. 23/501751/FULL Court Lodge, Breach Lane detached garage.
UPC has no objections.
III. 23/501110/FULL 19 Woods Edge garage door.
UPC has no objections.
IV. 23/501613/FULL land to East of Orchard House defer to next meeting.
Clerk to get an extension.
Upchurch Parish Council reporting
I. General Purpose & Planning Committee - No updates
II. Paddock and Recreational Ground
Bat boxes - Cllr Ripley to arrange with Les Oxley to start the work when Cllr Denny returns.
III. Burial Ground & Churchyard
(a) Consider request from resident for ashes interment in burial plot.
I. General Purpose & Planning Committee - No updates
II. Paddock and Recreational Ground
Bat boxes - Cllr Ripley to arrange with Les Oxley to start the work when Cllr Denny returns.
III. Burial Ground & Churchyard
(a) Consider request from resident for ashes interment in burial plot.
It was resolved to allow ashes interment as long as all rules regarding interments are met.
IV. Highways & Street Lighting
(a) EDF - it was proposed by Cllr Bernsten and seconded by Cllr Horton and resolved to speak to EDF and hold all payments until issue on estimated annual consumption are resolved with EDF.
IV. Highways & Street Lighting
(a) EDF - it was proposed by Cllr Bernsten and seconded by Cllr Horton and resolved to speak to EDF and hold all payments until issue on estimated annual consumption are resolved with EDF.
Clerk to report next meeting.
(b) Highways - Cllr Horton reported that residents have commented about Upchurch Village following other local areas and introducing 20 miles an hour zone.
(b) Highways - Cllr Horton reported that residents have commented about Upchurch Village following other local areas and introducing 20 miles an hour zone.
UPC has already had a consultation with the public regarding this and UPC has no plans to consider this at the present time.
(c) Clerk to chase KCC regarding the warning signs for horse riders in the village.
(d) Loose kerbs reported on Oak Lane.
(e) Clerk to chase planning officer for any updates on the traffic calming in Oak Lane.
V. Footpaths - No updates
VI. Environment
(c) Clerk to chase KCC regarding the warning signs for horse riders in the village.
(d) Loose kerbs reported on Oak Lane.
(e) Clerk to chase planning officer for any updates on the traffic calming in Oak Lane.
V. Footpaths - No updates
VI. Environment
Clerk to chase date for planters. Cllr Bernsten to chase Co-op for sponsorship.
VII. Village Hall
VII. Village Hall
Cllr Lewin reported new planting outside UVH.
Cllr Horton reported the use of the village litter pickers for village litter picks.
VIII. KALC
Cllr Horton reported the use of the village litter pickers for village litter picks.
VIII. KALC
Cllr Lewin reported the lack of local plan causing issues. Cllr Ripley reported any councillor can attend the KALC meetings if needed.
Clerk to speak to KALC about adding comments to agenda for meetings.
IX. Allotments - To receive update
(a) Clerk has visited site and confirmed plots available.
IX. Allotments - To receive update
(a) Clerk has visited site and confirmed plots available.
Clerk to investigate a new numbering display.
(b) Repairs to fence, one quote received.
(b) Repairs to fence, one quote received.
clerk to ask for 2 more quotes.
X. Village Defibrillators
(a) Cllr Sheppard to report to next meeting with options to consider updating the units.
X. Village Defibrillators
(a) Cllr Sheppard to report to next meeting with options to consider updating the units.
It was proposed by Cllr Rosewell seconded by Cllr Ripley and resolved to arrange a schedule for the upgrades.
(b) Clerk to investigate grant options for the upgrades.
Insurance
It was proposed by Cllr Horton, seconded by Cllr Ripley and resolved to renew the insurance.
(b) Clerk to investigate grant options for the upgrades.
Insurance
It was proposed by Cllr Horton, seconded by Cllr Ripley and resolved to renew the insurance.
Grant Application
Clerk reported this was still ongoing with no updates.
Noted.
Adoption of policies and documents for the ensuing year
It was proposed by Cllr Horton, seconded by Cllr Ripley and resolved to approve and re-adopt all policies.
It was proposed by Cllr Horton, seconded by Cllr Ripley and resolved to approve and re-adopt all policies.
Annual Return
I. To approve the Annual Governance Statement for 2022/23 Section 1 of the Agar for the year ending 31st March 2023.
The council considered and approved section 1 of the AGAR the Chair and Clerk signed and dated on behalf of the Council.
II. To approve the Accounting Statements for 2022/23 Section 2 of the AGAR for the year ending 2022/23 with the supporting Bank reconciliation to 31st March 2023 and the explanation of variances.
The council considered and approved section 2 of the AGAR.
The Chair and the Clerk signed and dated on behalf of the council.
Clerk Updates
I. Clerk noted UPC is no longer eligible for General Power of Competence.
I. Clerk noted UPC is no longer eligible for General Power of Competence.
Items to be considered for inclusion on the next Full Council agenda
Planning 113 Chaffes Lane 23/501613/FULL.
Quotes for the Scout Road resurfacing.
Access issues to the Scout Hut / Gates.
Upchurch Parish Council Meeting Schedule 2023/24
Full Council
Thursday 6th July 2023
Thursday 7th Sept 2023
Thursday 5th Oct 2023
Thursday 2nd Nov 2023
Thursday 7th Dec 2023
Thursday 4th Jan 2024
Thursday 1st Feb 2024
Thursday 7th March 2024
Thursday 4th April 2024
GPC & Planning Committee
Wednesday 19th July 2023
Wednesday 20th Sept 2023
Wednesday 18th Oct 2023
Wednesday 15th Nov 2023
Wednesday 20th Dec 2023
Wednesday 17th Jan 2024
Wednesday 14th Feb 2024
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Wednesday 17th April 2024
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
