Vacancy for two Councillors

At the Local Elections held on 5^th May, seven persons were nominated for the election of nine Councillors, therefore they were duly elected. Contact details of the Parish Councillors can be found on the notice board and website. The Parish Council would like to co-opt any persons to fill the vacancies remaining unfilled.


Anyone interested in coming on to the Council should apply in writing to the Clerk as soon as possible. The qualifications are that you should be a European national, at least 18 years old, an elector and living within three miles of the parish for 12 months or someone with land or a primary place of business in the parish.


Please include the following in your written application:


• Contact details
• Length of residence in Upchurch
• Profession or trade
• Other relevant interests outside work including other Upchurch organisations
• Brief statement as to how you feel you can contribute to the work of the Parish Council

If you would like to find out more about the roles and responsibilities of a Parish Councillor, please contact the Chairman or the Clerk.

Mr John Catford
Chairman
2b Crosier Court
Tel: 01634 231326
chair@upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk


Mrs Claire Attaway
Clerk
33 Church Farm Road
Tel: 01634 363906
clerk@upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Parish Council Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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Medway Flower Fair

Cozenton Park 10am – 5pm on Saturday, 14 May and Sunday, 15 May.

Celebrate all that is good about your garden with this free two-day event. Visitors will benefit from a range of specialist nurseries, garden suppliers, the horticultural expertise of  Hadlow College and have the chance to win a planted border worth £100.

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Message from Kent Fire & Rescue

You could help save a life.


The most vulnerable members of our community are most at risk of being injured, or even dying, in a house fire - and worst of all it’s nearly always preventable.
This is why Kent Fire and Rescue Service are asking Neighbourhood Watch members who have vulnerable friends, neighbours or relatives to pass on our freephone number 0800 923 7000 and encourage them to contact us to book a free home safety visit. By helping us reach out to people in your community you will be playing an important part in helping someone you know stay safe and independent in their own home.


A combination of factors can put someone at higher risk, so please look out for anyone you know who would tick more than one of these boxes:


• Elderly or in poor health
• Has mobility problems
• Lives alone
• Uses an old or unstable heater
• Is a smoker or likes a drink
• Is on medication that makes them sleepy


Once the person rings us, friendly staff from Kent Fire and Rescue Service will take down some information and if needed arrange a time to visit them in their home to offer safety advice and fit a smoke alarm. We even have a range of fire safety devices for the visually and hearing impaired people, as well as other special gadgets eg if someone is getting forgetful about turning off the cooker. It all takes about 30 minutes and the visit and any equipment we fit is all free.


Thank you,


Kent Fire & Rescue
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Planning for Traveller Sites Consultation by Government

The Department for Communities and Local Government is currently consulting on its draft Planning Guidance on 'Planning for Traveller Sites'.

This will eventually lead to new National Planning Policy when this part of the Localism Bill is passed.

The consultation will end on 6th July 2011.

The document can be found at:

www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/travellersitesconsultation 

Cllr Gerry Lewin

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Key Link

In partnership with Kent Police, Kent KeyLink provides a vital service to help keep homes throughout the county of Kent safe.


· Peace of mind as Kent Police has 24-hour access to your keyholders’ details, 365 days a year.


· Kent Police will contact your nominated keyholders in the event of an incident and contact your nominated trade services should emergency repairs be needed.


· Kent KeyLink are a partner of Kent Police, based at Force HQ Maidstone, managing the Kent Police keyholders’ database.


· As a not for profit company, any profit made from membership fees is reinvested into crime prevention initiatives within Kent.


As a partner of Kent Police, Kent KeyLink would like to offer all Neighbourhood Watch members one year’s residential membership to the Kent Keylink keyholder scheme for only £10 for one year, half the standard price (usually £20). For more details and to register visit Kent KeyLink at:

http://www.kentkeylink.co.uk/neighbourhood-watch/

Jonathan Styance

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Borough Council election results

Results now in for Swale including Upchurch can be viewed here on The Swale Borough Council Website:


http://www.Swale.gov.uk/election-results-2011/#Hartlip-B


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