Swale Borough Council - Fly-tippers Targeted in Joint Operation

A multi-agency operation on Monday saw suspected fly-tippers targeted as part of a day of action to crackdown against those suspected of the crime.

Swale Borough Council had teamed up with Kent Police’s Rural Task Force to carry out enquiries, arrest people suspected of fly-tipping, seize vehicles and collate evidence. Whilst the council will be interviewing suspects and building cases in effort to prosecute, the initial outcomes of the day of action are: -

• 3 vehicles stopped and searched;
• 1 Producer Notice issued

A further 2 vehicles were seized for police offences.

Councillor Tim Valentine, the cabinet member for environment at the council, said:

“Having the chance to work with our colleagues in the police gives us the chance to send a strong signal to those who illegally dump waste.

We have the power to issue on the spot fines to carriers who don’t have the right waste transfer papers, and the police can and will seize vehicles if necessary.

We would ask anyone having work done at their home to make sure that they check the person taking away their waste has a license to do so, or it could end up fly-tipped, and you could face prosecution.”

More and more of these days of actions are taking place across the County. A tremendous amount of preparation takes place ahead of these days, including the gathering of vital intelligence to support the Council’s Enforcement team with their duties.

What can you do to dispose of your waste responsibly?

Fly tippers often target households via social media or local advertising, luring customers in with cheap rates to dispose of unwanted furniture, building rubble or garden waste. However, these unlicensed waste carriers often simply dump the waste where ever they can get away with it, including in Kent’s country lanes. Householders or small businesses found to be using criminals to dispose of their waste can and are being prosecuted by local authorities in Kent with fixed penalty notices that go up to £400 per offence.

To prevent this, householders should check whether someone is licenced to carry waste by visiting the Environment Agency website or alternatively call: 03708 506506. It also helps if householders receive a written receipt or transfer note, including contact details, description of waste removed and details of where the waste is being taken to.

The 13 Kent councils, along with Kent Police, are working in partnership to Keep Kent Clean. To keep updated with the councils’ efforts to tackle fly-tipping and littering, follow #KeepKentClean

Swale Borough Council

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Newington History Group

A schoolgirl's view of life during the Second World War will be presented by Mary Smith, an author and former headteacher, at Newington History Group’s next meeting on Thursday, October 10th (7:30pm).

Her talk, which coincides with the 80th anniversary of the start of the war, brings first-hand recollections of pupils who experienced disrupted schooling, air raids and attending their lessons in shelters.

The group meets monthly on the second Thursday, excluding January and August, in the Methodist Hall, Church Lane ME9 7JT.

It seeks to unearth, preserve and promote the history of the village and neighbouring areas. Annual subscription is £15; guests (£3) are welcome.

For more details, contact the group through: www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk
or call: 01795 842711. Follow on: Twitter and Facebook

Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
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Quad Bike Stolen - Breach Lane, Upchurch

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/186704/19

Between Tuesday the 24th and Wednesday the 25th of September, a Quad Bike was stolen from a farmhouse in Breach 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 Community Messaging

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Upchurch Short Mat Bowls Club - London Trip to The Magic of Christmas

I am currently arranging a coach trip to Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, London on Thursday 5th December 2019 for the 7:30pm performance of The Magic of Christmas - performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra featuring the City of London Choir.

The 2-hour performance features music by Finzi, Delius, Vaughan Williams and more, as well as much-loved carols by Rutter, Willcocks and Gardner, including In the Bleak Midwinter, Three Carols, The Little Road to Bethlehem and more seasonal favourites.

The trip costs £46.50 per person for stalls seating.

To book, please contact Malcolm Groves on: 01634 388425. Limited availability.

More info at: http://bit.ly/2mXAocM

Thank you

Malcolm Groves - Upchurch Short Mat Bowls Club

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Medway Council - Medway Housing Week

Residents are invited to find out more about the support and advice available from Medway’s housing services during Medway Housing Week.

To acknowledge World Homelessness Day on Thursday, 10th October, Medway Council has organised a week where residents can learn more about the council’s housing teams and partner agencies, and how they all work together to support Medway’s residents.

Medway Housing Week will take place between Monday, 7th October and Thursday, 10th October. During this time, residents will be able to visit an information stand in the Pentagon Shopping Centre in Chatham, from 9:15am to 4:00pm, to find out more about the services available. Each day will focus on a different area:

On Monday, 7th October, residents can find out more about welfare and finance. There will be representatives from the Department of Work and Pensions as well as housing benefits staff available to answer questions.

On Tuesday, 8th October, a variety of Medway Council’s partner agencies including housing support providers, community safety organisations, voluntary agencies which work with vulnerable people and services commissioned by the council’s public health team will showcase the support currently available to residents.

On Wednesday, 9th October, residents can find out more information about the private rented access scheme, Homechoice and disabled facilities grants.

Medway Housing Week concludes on World Homelessness Day, which is on Thursday, 10th October. Residents can find out more about the range of support the council and its partners provide all year round to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visitors will also be able to speak to people from the council’s Housing Options and Rough Sleeper Initiative teams to find out more about their work to support Medway’s most vulnerable residents.

Cllr Howard Doe, Portfolio Holder for Housing at Medway Council, said:

“Medway Housing Week is a good opportunity for residents to find out more about the support and advice our housing team provides. It is also a chance for residents to ask questions and meet some of the partner agencies we work closely with. We are committed to helping Medway’s most vulnerable residents and I would encourage people to come along and find out more about the support that is available to them all year round.”

To find out more about Medway Council’s housing team, visit: www.medway.gov.uk/housing

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Urgent Traffic Notice - Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch

One-way system - Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch - Monday 30th September 2019

It will be necessary to implement a one-way system on Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch from Monday 30th September 2019 for up to 21 days.

 

The one-way system will be from the junction with Oak Lane.

No entry signs will be in place at the junction with Windmill Hill.

 

This is necessary to manage traffic during SGN works to replace a gas main.

 

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

For details of roadworks, see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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