Upchurch Parish Council - Burial Ground Proposal Update

In March 2015 we invited comments on a proposal for a “lawned burial ground”, allowing 1 foot of earth for planting in front of the headstone. This is due to the increasing numbers of plots that are non-compliant with the current burial ground rules and regulations, which raise issues associated with grass cutting, increased maintenance costs and safety.

Thank you to those plot holders who made comments and gave us feedback relating to this proposal, this has been useful and much appreciated. We welcome your continued input into this project and hope that you will be willing to work with us to come up with a solution to these issues. 

As a result of this feedback, it has become apparent that some people would welcome having their plot turfed, as they are having difficulty maintaining it. We are therefore planning a phased approach to our proposal, starting with these plots and those that are unkempt and clearly not being looked after.

The most common plot non-compliance issues are:
· Kerbstones, hedges, edgings and boundary markers

· Loose stones, chippings, bark & other dressings

· Planting of shrubs/trees

· Memorial items & vases (including glass) not approved by the Parish Council

All of the above are against the rules and regulations. If the plot you are responsible for is non-compliant, please address this urgently by removing the above items. If you have difficulty with this, please contact the Clerk: clerk@upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk or Tel: 01634 363906.

If you would like a copy of the burial ground rules and regulations or have difficulty maintaining a plot you are currently responsible for (and would like it to be turfed), please contact the Clerk who would be happy to help you.

Thank you

Upchurch Parish Council
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Upchurch Cricket Club - New Associate Membership

As you may already know this year Upchurch Cricket Club successfully introduced a new Colts Football Club, consisting of teams for 5, 6 and 7 years and to date the response has been very successful. The dream is to one day have an Academy ranging from age 5 right up to senior teams.

To help these things happen it has been decided to form an Upchurch Cricket Club Associate Members Club.

The idea is to have a membership who could hold functions, events, parties, and meetings at the Club. The venue could be hired at a special reduced rate. The incentives are a great venue, friendly atmosphere and club price drinks at one of the nicest spots in the village.

To become an Associate Member costs just £20 per year 
and runs from May to May.

To apply for membership please contact Terry Lewis on Mobile: 07740 676703 or by

Email: terrylewis44@yahoo.co.uk and a membership form will be made available to you.

Terry Lewis

On behalf of Upchurch Cricket Club

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Swale Community Advice Forum

Come along if you wish to discuss local issues affecting your area or need advice on anything else.

Swale PCSO Daniel Rudden is looking forward to meeting you so please come and have a cuppa with him at the CAF in Phoenix House Community Centre, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4BX.

The next Meeting is on: Thursday 23rd April from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.

Email: Daniel.rudden@kent.pnn.police.uk for more information.

All welcome.

Refreshments provided.

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch
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Upchurch Best Kept Garden 2015

Judging for the Best Kept Garden will take place during July.

Judges will assess what can be seen at the front of each house in the following categories. Firstly a garden which is predominately growing flowers, secondly a garden which is mixture of flowers, trees and or shrubs, and finally for those with only a small or no front garden the judges will assess any hanging baskets or flower troughs. 

The prizes, last year sponsored by the Parish Council and The Brown Jug, will be presented at the Upchurch Horticultural Society Show during September in the Village Hall and the overall winner will hold the Barbara Webb Rose Bowl for a year.   

Contact me if you would consider sponsoring a prize [cash or in kind] 

Gerry Lewin on 01634 366113 or lewing135@btinternet.com

On behalf of the Upchurch Horticultural Society and the Parish Council.

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Upchurch Colts under 8's - Kit Sponsorship

Upchurch Colts under 8's are looking for a local company to sponsor our football kit.

Until now there has been no children's football club for Upchurch and the surrounding area and as you may or may not know we have started the club with nothing, so we are now asking local companies to help us.

I do hope you can join us in helping local children and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you. 

Rob Croome
Chairman - Manager

Upchurch Colts under 8's
Tel: 01634 379792 - 07909 688456

Email: robcroome@sky.com

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Upchurch Parish Council - Extraordinary Meeting

An Extraordinary Meeting of Upchurch Parish Council will be held in Upchurch Village Hall on Wednesday the 15th of April 2015 at 7:30pm for the purpose of considering two planning applications affecting the village (one now amended).

AGENDA

1.              Apologies for absence

2.              Declarations of Interest

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Public Time – half an hour allowed for the public to speak if they wish.

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3.              Finance – Cheque – St John’s College

4.              Planning –

i) 15/501944/FULL – Land adjoining and rear of Jubilee Fields, Upchurch – Mixed residential development of 41 No. 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom houses together with all associated garaging, parking and infrastructure. The paper copies for this application will be brought to the meeting.

ii) 14/505230/FULL – Jack Russell Place Halstow Lane – Amended application submitted for only one additional caravan and security lighting.

The agenda for the meeting is available to download in PDF format from the Parish Council Website at the link here ☞ http://tinyurl.com/l2xcvm2

Upchurch Matters

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