Southeastern - December 2019 Timetable Consultation

Southeastern has launched a public consultation for their proposed timetable changes due in December 2019.

You can complete the December 2019 timetable proposals feedback form at: http://bit.ly/2McyCiR

And download the December 2019 timetable consultation PDF document at: http://bit.ly/2KFDIRw

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Kent Police and Crime Commissioner - Annual Policing Survey 2019

The PCC’s Annual Policing Survey 2019 is your opportunity to have your say about how safe you feel, what matters to you in your local community and your view of how Kent Police is performing, amongst other matters.

Your feedback is vital to assist Matthew Scott in making decisions about policing priorities and spending.

Click the link to start the survey >> www.kent-pcc.gov.uk/haveyoursay

Elliott Fitzsimmons

Office of the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner

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Overnight Road Closures - Oak Lane and Otterham Quay Lane

Overnight road closure - Otterham Quay Lane - Tuesday 27th August 2019.

Overnight road closure - Oak Lane - Monday 30th September 2019.

Overnight road closures are planned from 10:00pm through until approximately 6:00am, to enable Network Rail to carry out detailed bridge inspections.

The roads will be closed in the general vicinity of the railway bridges, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

Diversion signs will be in place for the alternative route for through traffic.

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

The Network Rail 24 Hour National helpline is: 03457 114141

Website: www.networkrail.co.uk 

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

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UpARA Make Large Donation to Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex

Congratulations to UpARA who have raised £1,010.20 for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex, their chosen charity for 2018 - 2019.

John Tutt and UpARA Chairman, John Wishart presented Nick Turrell, Community Fundraising Manager with a cheque during the association's monthly meeting held on Friday 9th August at Upchurch Village Hall.

For more information about Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex, visit: www.aakss.org.uk

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Kent Police and Crime Commissioner - Annual Policing Survey 2019

Matthew Scott.

Kent Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC), Matthew Scott, has launched his Annual Policing Survey for Summer 2019.

The survey is your chance to influence Kent Police’s priorities by telling Matthew how safe you feel where you live, and what matters to you.  

Mr Scott said:

“PCCs are here to be a voice for the people they serve. I meet with local people and community groups all year round but my Annual Policing Survey provides me with a broader understanding of what matters most to the people of Kent. There are questions in there asking people how safe they feel where they live, and about their experiences as victims of crime.

I’m particularly interested to hear about the areas of work people would like to see police officers and staff to be focused on in future, and whether they would be willing to a little pay more for these extra resources through council tax.”

Mr Scott added:

“The feedback I receive from the survey each year helps me to hold the Chief Constable to account and informs my decision-making around the council tax precept. I encourage everyone living in Kent to get involved by completing the survey. This is your chance to have your say about policing in your community.”

Click the link to start the survey >> www.kent-pcc.gov.uk/haveyoursay

The survey is anonymous, and takes only a couple of minutes to complete online. Hard copies are also available by calling the PCC’s office on: 01622 677055.

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Dog Fouling on St. Mary's Church Path

Many people are in the habit of walking with their dogs through our village churchyard.

Sadly dog waste is being deposited and not cleared up. This an awful thing to witness in what is a holy place, and where our loved ones are laid to rest.

Much effort is devoted by many people in caring and maintaining our beautiful churchyard, so please, to those who are guilty, please show respect.

Thank you

Bryan Veale

It is an offence not to clean up after your dog

You can be given an on-the-spot fine (FPN) of £80 if you do not clean up after your dog. 

If you refuse to pay the fine, you can be taken to court and fined up to £1,000.

Registered blind dog owners can’t be fined.

Dog mess is a health hazard!

Apart from being an unpleasant nuisance if you step in it, fall in it, cycle through it, or wheel your wheelchair through it, dog waste is a health hazard.

Both dog and cat faeces can contain the eggs of the roundworm 'Toxocara'. These eggs can survive in the soil for several years. If they are ingested or inhaled by humans, they may cause eye, liver, brain and respiratory problems such as asthma, hepatitis and epilepsy.

Please bag your dog waste and put it in any public litter bin or take it home to your household green bin

If you see anyone not cleaning up after their dog, please report it to either: PCSO John Cork on: 07772 226217, a member of the Parochial Church Council, the Parish Clerk on: 01634 363906 or to Swale Borough Council on: 01795 417850 or report it online at: http://bit.ly/2ZxA5Dd

Thank you for your support

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