Upchurch Players Present Beauty and the Beast

Dave Candy - Upchurch Players

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Upchurch Parish Council Report - October 2017

Report of the Parish Council meeting 5^th October 2017

Paddock and Recreation Ground

A quote has been obtained to increase security for the Recreation Ground and further quotes will be obtained.  Parking arrangements for the Recreation Ground will also be considered as part of making the area more secure. The Guides have planted a mixture of seventy daffodils and tulip bulbs along the Chaffes Lane side of the rec under the trees.

Residents have complained about the amount of dog fouling in the Paddock which is a health hazard especially for young children. Dog owners are request to clean up after their dogs.

Allotments

There have been a few issues with people clearing plots and putting the debris on other plots, this is being investigated. The water pipe has been installed.

Planning

Ref: 17/503901/FULL

Address: 101 Wallbridge Lane Upchurch Gillingham Kent ME8 7XD

Proposal: Retrospective planning permission for a boundary wall higher than 1m adjacent to a highway. Planning permission to complete a partially completed single storey front extension at variance from the permission already granted (15/509416/Full).

Councillors considered the proposed extension and had no objections to it as long as it did not encroach on any parking spaces. Councillors were concerned about the height of the wall and the impact it might have on sight lines and whether it was in the right place.

Councillors agreed there were no comments to make save that neighbour’s concerns be taken into account and the position of the wall needs to be checked to ensure it is in the correct place.

16/506986/FULL 116 Oak Lane

The application will be considered by Swale Borough Council Planning Committee on 12th October.

17/503787/FULL 37 Homefield Drive 

The application will be considered by Swale Borough Council Planning Committee on 12th October.

Highways

KCC Highways have been jet spraying some roads in the parish. The gullies have been cleared in Chaffes Lane and Holywell Lane was closed for drainage issues.

Environment

Gas cylinders had been dumped by the recycling bins opposite the golf course and some have been removed. Swale Borough Council will ask Berrymans, who own the bins, to remove them as the bins attract fly tipping in the layby.

Date of next meetings:

The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee will meet on Wednesday 18th October at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.

Full Council will meet on Thursday 2nd November at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.

All residents are welcome to attend the meetings and there is a time for members of the public to comment, raise concerns or ask questions.

Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council

Tel: 01634 363906

Email: clerkupc@outlook.com
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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Christmas Carols Aboard Edith May - CANCELLED

CANCELLED

Tel: 07875 503926
Email: info@edithmaybargecharter.co.uk
Website: www.edithmaybargecharter.co.uk
Edith May Trading Company
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BeWell Pilates Classes at Upchurch Village Hall

Using a blend of fitness and rehabilitation Pilates, I can modify the classes to suit all levels and abilities. So whether you want to improve your fitness or help reduce joint pain, the classes can meet your needs. 

Friday mornings - £6 per class  

9:15am to 10:15am

10:30am to 11:30am

11:45am to 12:45pm

John Chambers - BeWell Pilates

Phone or Text: 07828 804344

Email: bewell_fitnesstherapy@yahoo.com

More info at the BeWell Pilates public Facebook group here ☞ http://bit.ly/2y8Nsgq

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Upchurch Horticultural Society - October Show

Sponsored by Upchurch River Valley Golf Club - www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk

OCTOBER SHOW

Saturday 21^st October 2017

97 Chaffes Lane

Open to the Public 2:00pm

UHS will be holding its October Show in the Barn to the rear of 97 Chaffes Lane

Refreshments and Raffle

Plant Sale

Ample Parking

Sean Barry - Upchurch Horticultural Society

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KCC Report from County Councillor Mike Whiting - October 2017

I have been dealing with a number of residents’ concerns this month, which I treat in confidence, of course, however, those of a more general interest include the following:

Oak Lane:

Further to a request by residents, I arranged for Alun Millard from Kent Highways to meet with them on Wednesday 3 October at Oak Lane to discuss the latest traffic calming proposals relating to the development of 116 Oak Lane. As soon as I had confirmation of a date and time from Highways I extended an invitation to the local ward members and the Parish Council.

The main issue is one of safety on the pavement from cars mounting it to pass at the narrow point on the road. Oak Lane residents' other concern was the proposed build out, part of a traffic calming scheme associated with the development of 116 Oak Lane, because they felt it could hamper getting in and out of the drives on that stretch of road.

Cllr Wright suggested moving the buildout to the other side of the road, which was well-received by the majority of those present. KCC Highways said, subject to a technical report, they saw no reason why it could not be effective and one resident pointed out that it would create a chicane arrangement which, with the correct signage, could both slow down traffic and help prevent cars and lorries mounting the pavement.

It is a matter for Swale planning committee members at their meeting next Thursday (12 October) as to whether the application is approved, and if it is approved whether they require traffic calming or not. If they do approve and they do require calming, then they can delegate the final design to KCC Highways and Swale Planning Officers. My hope is that they approve the application with calming, and that the calming be as shown in the drawing with the build out moved to the other side of the road. This would meet the main requirements of the residents I met with; that traffic be slowed down in Oak Lane and that it be prevented from driving up on the pavement where the road narrows.

Road works in Holywell Lane:
There had been a report of intimidation of highways staff working at Holywell Lane. I did investigate this and spoke with Highways managers who said they had found no evidence of intimidation in their records. Also, there was a suggestion Holywell is a “no go” area for Highways staff. This is denied by Highways who say there are no “no go” areas in Kent as far as they are concerned.

Members’ Community Grants:
I have agreed a grant to the village hall for repairs to the guttering and facias. If other groups in the village require financial assistance with a project then please email me at mike.whiting@kent.gov.uk

Parking at Holywell School:
I have continued to raise this with the PCSO and parking enforcement officers at Swale. It is, as we all know, a problem at many schools across Kent. I raised this issue with the Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott during his visit to Swale West earlier in the year and was delighted to hear he is now planning to grant PCSOs additional powers to allow them to issue tickets to people parked illegally outside schools - a power they do not have at the moment.

I hope this is helpful. If you have an issue and require my help then please email me at mike.whiting@kent.gov.uk. Regular updates on what I am up to can be found at my Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CllrMikeWhiting

Councillor Mike Whiting

KCC Member serving Swale West

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