Medway Council - Bringing the North Kent Marshes into Residents' Homes

While we’re currently unable to explore Medway’s riverside and rural areas, a team dedicated to protecting the wildlife in the Thames, Medway and Swale estuaries has been bringing residents the sights and sounds across north Kent.

Bird Wise, a partnership of local authorities - including Medway Council - as well as environmental organisations, is helping residents stay in touch with Medway’s magnificent settings.

Using its social media channels, Bird Wise has been posting photos and videos of spectacular scenes across Medway during their one piece of daily exercise.

Cllr Howard Doe, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Services, said:

“Although residents and visitors are currently unable to visit the North Kent marshes I am pleased that Bird Wise are sharing the sights and sounds of spring. I would encourage residents to visit their social media pages and find out more about their valuable work.”

For more information visit: www.birdwise.org.uk or follow the team on social media,

Facebook Bird Wise North Kent, Twitter @Birdwisenk and Instagram @birdwisenk

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Jeffrey Williams 1934 - 2020

Jeffrey Frederick Raymond Williams passed away peacefully on Friday 10th April 2020 aged 85.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Janet, family and friends.

There will be a private funeral service for immediate family only, during this current climate.

If you wish to remember Jeffrey from the comfort of your own home, we will be celebrating his life on Monday 11th May at 3:00pm.

I don't want to encourage a mass gathering but the motorbike and side hearse will be leaving Bishop Lane at 2:30pm.

I would like to thank the many people that have shown my mum Janet what support they can at this sad time.

Thank you

Terry Williams

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Temporary Road Closure - Horsham Lane, Upchurch

Urgent - Horsham Lane, Upchurch - 27th April 2020

It will be necessary to close Horsham Lane, Upchurch from Monday 27th April 2020 for up to 1 day.

The road will be closed between the junctions of The Street and Otterham Quay Lane.

The alternative route is via The Street, Oak Lane, A2 London Road, Moor Street and Otterham Quay Lane.

Marshalls will be stationed at either end of the works to allow access for emergency services local deliveries and residential access.

Buses and HGV’s will be escorted through.

It is planned that the road will be closed between 07:00 hrs. and 17:00 hrs.

This is to enable urgent carriageway repairs to be carried out by Kent County Council.

The KCC Highways 24hr Contact Centre helpline is: 03000 418181

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

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Swale Borough Council - Frontline Workers Across Kent Remind People to Stay at Home

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Frontline staff from across Kent and Medway are leading this weekend’s stay-at-home appeal to residents during the ongoing lockdown, as part of potentially life-saving measures against the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).

A short video of key workers from across the county is aiming to flood social media channels today as emergency services, local councils, health partners and essential service providers from across the Kent Resilience Forum are again uniting to remind everyone to follow the Government’s advice by staying safe at home and only going out for essentials trips.

Those taking part in the #KentTogether campaign include a Kent Police officer, an NHS nurse, a doctor, a KCC community warden, local council workers, search and rescue and coastguard volunteers, water and power company employees, and many staff who are contributing to keeping vital services running during the Covid-19 lockdown.

A spokesman at Swale Borough Council said:

“We have our teams out every day working hard to keep beaches, country parks, play areas and all of your favourite places maintained ready for when the social distancing restrictions are gradually reduced.

We want to thank everyone who has been following the rules carefully and staying home.

Unfortunately, there’s a small minority who think these rules don’t apply to them. We would all love to get back to some form of normality and enjoy going out to these public places, but unless everyone stays at home now, it will be longer until we can all enjoy them again.

We want to remind everyone that heading to the beach, parks or play areas to relax this weekend is not an essential journey.

Help keep key workers safe and stay at home this weekend.”

Everyone must stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

You must only leave your home:

• To shop for basic essentials – only when you really need to.

• To do one form of exercise a day - such as a run, walk or cycle, alone or with other people you live with.

• For any medical need – for example, to visit a pharmacy or deliver essential supplies to a vulnerable person.

• To travel to and from work – but only where this is absolutely necessary.

• When out to stay two metres (six feet) away from other people.

#KentTogether

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Some Help With Collecting Prescriptions

Are you experiencing any problems with collecting your prescription(s) then I may be able to help you.

My name is Jan Bunting and I am the Clerk to the PPG (Patient Participation Group) at the Doctors Surgery in Oak Lane, Upchurch.

For the past 4 years I have been a driver with Hands & Gillingham Volunteer Centre and assist with transport and on the help desk. I also have a current enhanced DBS certificate through Medway Council. I have been registered with Medway Council for food parcel delivery to homes and also to collect prescriptions from Pharmacies in the Rainham and Gillingham areas.

If you are a patient of either Upchurch or Rainham and would like me to deliver your medication to your home address (with the Doctors permission) then please contact me on the telephone number below.

Wishing you all well and bye for now.

Jan Bunting - telephone: 01634 375109

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Urgent Width Restriction - Keycol Hill, Bobbing

Urgent Width Restriction - Keycol Hill, Bobbing - 23rd April 2020 (Swale)

It will be necessary to impose a 6ft 6” width restriction on Keycol Hill, Bobbing from 23rd April 2020 for up to 10 days.

Vehicles wider than 6ft 6” will be prohibited from the junction with Keycol Hill Roundabout for its entire length.

Diversion routes for HGVs and vehicles wider than 6ft 6” will be in place.

This is to enable gas mains replacement works on the A2, Newington to be undertaken by SGN.

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

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