Upchurch Parish Council Report - May 2019

Report of the Parish Council May 2019

Cllr Tyrone Ripley (Chairman), Cllr John Arnold (Vice Chairman), Cllr Pam Denny, Cllr Alan Horton, Cllr Gerry Lewin, Cllr Peter Masson, Cllr Janet Marshall, Cllr Gary Rosewell and Cllr Neil Sheppard. Clerk Mrs Wendy Licence.

Councillors

Cllr Tyrone Ripley was elected Chairman of the Parish Council for another year and Cllr John Arnold has been appointed Vice Chairman.

Neil Sheppard was co-opted onto the Parish Council.

Paddock and Recreation Ground

A new bin has been installed at the Recreation Ground.

The Parish Council has agreed that all dogs must be kept on short leads in the Paddock and only four dogs per dog walker. Owners must clean up after their dogs as dog fouling can lead to an increased risk in and toxocara canis can pass from dog poo to humans as Toxocariasis through contaminated sand or soil, and children are at particular risk.

Planning

i. Ref: 19/501302/FULL

Address: Antolin Interiors Sittingbourne Distribution Centre Spade Lane Upchurch ME9 7TT

Proposal: Upgrade of gatehouse, extension to existing hardstanding and addition of 3 no. disabled parking spaces, 4 no. electrical vehicles charging points and 1 no. substation.

Councillors considered the application and had no objections to the proposal.

ACTION: Clerk to inform Hartlip Parish Council of the application.

ii. Ref: Ref: 19/501773/OUT

Address: Land off Jubilee Fields Upchurch Kent ME9 7AQ 

Proposal: Outline application for residential development of 41no. two, three and four bedroom houses. (All matters reserved except for access).

Councillors AGREED UNANIMOUSLY to object to the proposal.

ACTION: Cllr Rosewell to draft response.

iii. Ref: 19/501816/FULL

Address: Whitegate Stables Wallbridge Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME8 7XH

Proposal: Change of use of the land for the stationing of a mobile home for a temporary period (Retrospective).

Councillors considered the application. Concern was raised that people should put structures on land and then apply for retrospective planning permission.  

Councillors AGREED UNANIMOUSLY to object to the proposal.

iv. Ref: 19/501819/FULL 

Address: 16 Oak Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AT

Proposal: Construction of front porch and rear/side first floor extension. Conversion of extended loft into habitable space to include the installation of a rear dormer window and 2no. roof lights to front elevation. Internal alterations and changes to fenestration (Resubmission to 18/505524/FULL).

Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ comments be taken into consideration.

Allotments

There are still a few plots available in Upchurch and anyone interested in having an allotment garden should contact the Clerk. There is a preferential rate for residents.

Parking issues at Holywell School

The Swale Parking Enforcement Team are continuing to monitor the area. Drivers are requested to park in a safe and considerate manner, failure to do so may result in a fine.

Date of next meetings:

Full Council - Thursday 6^th June 2019 at 7:30pm in Upchurch Village Hall.

The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 19^th June at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of 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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New administration for Swale Borough Council

Cllr Roger Truelove has been elected as leader of a new coalition administration at Swale Borough Council.

The leader was elected by fellow councillors at Annual Council last night following elections earlier this month.

The meeting also saw a new cabinet and deputies appointed to make decisions on resources and priorities to deliver and implement the budget and policies decided by the council.

The new cabinet is made up of:

• Cllr Roger Truelove - leader of the council and lead member for finance

• Cllr Mike Baldock - deputy leader and planning

• Cllr Richard Palmer - community

• Cllr Monique Bonney - economy and property

• Cllr Tim Valentine - environment

• Cllr Angela Harrison - health and wellbeing

• Cllr Ben J Martin – housing

The new deputy cabinet members are:

• Cllr Derek Carnell - finance

• Cllr Alastair Gould - planning

• Cllr Julian Saunders - community

• Cllr Sarah Stephen - economy and property

• Cllr Eddie Thomas - environment

• Cllr Hannah Perkin - health and wellbeing

• Cllr Ghlin Whelan - housing

The meeting also agreed new chairs for council committees and appointments to outside bodies.

For more information, including more details about what the cabinet portfolios cover, you can read the reports on the meeting agenda page

Swale Borough Council

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Newington History Group - Watling Place Open Day

See an excavated small Roman town …

One of the most significant sites in Kent

Newington’s Iron Age and Roman site open for public viewing for only one day at a free event on Thursday, May 23rd, 10:00am - 4:00pm, at Watling Place (Persimmon Homes site), 99 High Street, Newington ME9 7JJ.

The excavations can be made public now that all the artefacts have been removed and the site’s features recorded. This is your only opportunity to see what’s been revealed before a new housing estate covers the area.

You’ll be able to see a Romano-Celtic temple - such temples are so rare that they are considered to be of national importance. Also, rare Iron Age bloomer furnaces and Roman pottery kilns in situ, and a main Roman road.

There are three access points. Via the marketing suite for adults only, with entry every 30 minutes from 10:00am (last entry 3:00pm), or for adults and children from the public footpaths at Iwade Road (opp. the church) and A2 (opp. Eden Meadow) to a viewing terrace at any time during open hours. Only adults in hi-vis jackets can go from the terrace to the excavation area.

Newington History Group (NHG) is publicising the Open Day on behalf of SWAT Archaeology, who are responsible for co-ordinating the event and ensuring public safety on the construction site. Hi-vis jackets and hard hats are available from the marketing suite, but bringing your own would assist us.

Access to the site is entirely at the discretion of Persimmon Homes.
We regret there is no access for people with mobility issues or who are visually impaired.

An on-site cafe will be selling lunches and refreshments.

To confirm your attendance and for more information,
contact: newingtonhistorygroup@outlook.com

Website: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk

Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
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Daytime Road Closures - Callaways Lane, Newington

Daytime closures of part of Callaways Lane, Newington are planned from Monday 10th June 2019 for an estimated period of up to 5 days, starting from 9:30am each day.

Callaways Lane will be closed in the general vicinity of ‘Cranbrook Farm’, with no through access.

The alternative route for traffic west of the closure is via A2 High Street, Bull Lane and Callaways Lane, and vice versa.

Traffic north and east of the closure can continue to access Callaways Lane from A2 High Street, but to exit will need to follow the above diversion, as there is No Entry from Callaways Lane into A2 High Street.

Closures have been timed to start from 9:30am onwards to allow most commuters to exit Callaways Lane via Bull Lane before works start each day.

After 09:30 hours traffic will be able to exit via Bull Lane, but subject to delays to allow temporary ramps to be placed to allow vehicles through.

The road will be re-opened each night after works have been completed.

The closures are to enable works to provide a new water connection to be carried out by Clancy Docwra, working with Southern Water.

This Notice applies when the relevant signs and barriers are on site and is valid for a period of no more than 21 days.

There is a slight chance that the works may over-run for such reasons as adverse weather conditions or unforeseen engineering difficulties.

The Southern Water Customer Services Team phone number is: 0845 278 0845

Website: www.southernwater.co.uk

The Kent County Council Highways helpline is: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks, see: www.roadworks.org

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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Try Angle Awards 2019 - Recognising the Efforts & Achievements of Young People in Our Community

Do you know a young person who really does try to do their best?

If you do, perhaps their efforts should be rewarded by recognition at the annual Try Angle Awards organised by KCC.

The awards, which are in their 25th anniversary year, raise the profile of young people aged between 11-18 years (up to 25 years with additional needs) in their community who try really hard, often with little recognition.

All nominations receive a recognition certificate and are entered into district finals. Three nominees in each category and their guests are invited to the Spirit of Try Angle County Final where the overall winner is announced.

The efforts and achievements of young people are divided into these 8 categories:

Arts - for personal achievement in arts, in any form.

Music - for personal achievement in music, in any form.

Sport or outdoor activities - recognising achievement in any sport or outdoor activity, demonstrating fair play and commitment. 

Community action - marking a contribution made to a community e.g. school councils, youth forums, charity work, environmental project and campaigns.

Good friends and young carers - recognising those who spend time being a good friend, mentor or carer to another in their family or community.

Personal development - for special achievement in education, training or other activities, making changes to improve.

Courage - recognising acts of courage displayed with coping bravely with illness or other adversity.

Positive intervention - where an individual or group has prevented harm, bullying, discrimination or damage.

Nominations for 2019 are now open until Sunday 30th June 2019. Anyone can nominate a young person for an award. 

Make your nomination online at: www.kent.gov.uk/tryangle

For further information, contact the team at 03000 421406 or
Email: ICSBSCentral@kent.gov.uk

Kent County Council

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Applications Are Now Open for the Co-op Membership Local Community Fund - Apply To Be A Local Cause

Co-op Membership - supporting local causes

Applications for the next round of funding beginning 27th October 2019 are now open. Local causes have until Sunday 16th June 2019 to complete their applications.

The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects that make a difference to local communities close to their stores and funeral homes. Thanks to their members, together we've helped raise an amazing £19 million for local causes across the UK since November 2017. The Co-op website estimates there will be around £12,500.00 to share between the 3 causes chosen in our community.

The Co-op will let you know if you're successful by October 2019. If you are you’ll be part of the Local Community Fund for 12 months - from 27th October 2019 to 24th October 2020. You'll receive your share of the funding in 2 payments - one in April 2020 and one in November 2020. New causes are chosen every 12 months.

Apply to be a local cause now at: www.coop.co.uk/causes

Our current 3 local causes are:

Upchurch Scout Group
Demelza Hospice Care for Children
Upchurch Village Hall Management Committee

How the fund works

The Co-op gives 1% of what members spend on Co-op branded food products in their stores and selected services, as well as money raised from sales of carrier bags and Co-op scratch cards, to local projects - from improving community spaces or helping young people learn life skills, to simply connecting people.

You can choose which cause your own 1% goes to. Any money raised by members who don’t select a cause is shared equally between the causes in their local area. Members can sign in to see the causes their local Co-op is supporting and choose which one they want their own money to go to.

Member benefits - 5% for you

When you buy selected products and services from the Co-op, including their food stores, they will put 5% of what you spend into your Co-op Membership account. You can spend it on most things you buy from them - not just Co-op products. Spend the money you've earned in rewards by showing your card or giving your membership number when you pay.

Choose a cause or become a member at: www.coop.co.uk/membership

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