Proposed Development of 41 Homes at Jubilee Fields

Following representation to Swale Borough Council they have extended the consultation time by 21 days on this proposed large development within the village giving residents until the 11th May to lodge comments.

Whilst many Upchurch residents have already lodged objections to this development within the village, it does give further opportunity to others who may not be aware of this proposal, to make their feelings known.

The main objections to this development have been:

Jubilee Fields is a Greenfield Site.

The site forms part of the character of Upchurch as a village rather than an urban area.

Planning was refused in 2008 by S.B.C. and 2009 by the Secretary of State.

The infrastructure of the village would be under tremendous strain, sewage, water, doctors, school, electricity, parking, additional traffic and light pollution to name a few.

Upchurch has already a substantial number of planning proposals either passed or under consideration such as:-

50+ homes at Four Gun Field
15 homes at Canterbury Lane
300 + homes at Otterham Quay Lane

All of which will erode the rural gap.

If Upchurch is to remain a village it is important as residents that we express our feelings to Swale Planning Department. Contact details are:-

Postal: Mid Kent Planning Support, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ

Email: planningsupport@midkent.gov.uk

Online planning services: www.swale.gov.uk

In each case it is essential to quote Ref Number 15/501944/FULL and include both your name and address.

Please remember your comments count in trying to keep Upchurch a village.

Regards

Mike Denny 106 Oak Lane

Email: miked@chathamclearance.com

Please note:

The above has been published purely for information only and is in no way the view of Upchurch Matters.

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Roofing Work Cold Callers in the Area

Rainham area.

We have been informed that persons have been calling on homes in the Rainham area looking for work and in particular roofing.

Please do not deal with callers at the door but contact Medway Council and ask for a Fair Trader list of tradesmen for the trade you require.

If you do not have a No caller sticker then they can be sent to you or to Rainham Contact point.

If you have any information that could help investigators please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant crime number above.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch

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800 Posts

We've reached another milestone today on Upchurch Matters. We've just posted our 800th news item to our popular 'Notice Board Page', in support of local groups, organisations, events & businesses.

If you're planning a village event then don't forget to tell us about it first so we can tell everybody else!

Thank you

Upchurch Matters

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Team Leader Vacancies - The co-operative food store Upchurch

The co-operative food store Upchurch currently have 3 Team Leader vacancies in store, each of 20 hours a week at £7.78 an hour.

To apply please Email your CV to Nik Clements at: nikclements170813@yahoo.com
Or Telephone: 01634 232702.

Thank you.

Nik Clements

Manageress co-operative food store Upchurch

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Greggstival 2015

Fiona Shoults

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Goats Stolen - Oak Lane

Hartlip Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: XY/014155/15

Between the 24th and 25th of April two very young female Goats were stolen from a paddock at The BarnYard Oak Lane, Upchurch.

If you have any information that could help investigators please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant crime number above.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

Kent Police Neighbourhood Watch
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