Upchurch Parish Council - October 2020 Monthly Meeting Agenda

Upchurch Parish Council will be holding the above meeting via Zoom on Thursday 1st October 2020 at 7:30pm.

Virtual meetings are open to members of the public.

Anyone wishing to join will need to contact the Clerk for the login details, they will also be allowed to raise questions or comments to Councillors during public time.

Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council
Tel: 01622 739324

Email: clerkupc@outlook.com

Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Upchurch Parish Council Report - September 2020

Report of the Parish Council September 2020

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.

Paddock and Recreation Ground

Following the public consultation, the Parish Council will install the adult exercise equipment as a trail at the Recreation Ground. The Council is obtaining quotations for the fencing around the Recreation Ground.

There has been anti-social behaviour in The Paddock during August. A bench was damaged by vandals and this has been repaired by Steve Merton and Councillors are extremely grateful for his help. A few days later a tree stump was set on fire. This has been reported to the Police and anyone who has information regarding these incidents should report it to PCSO John Cork on: 07772 226217.

Sreet Lighting

The upgrade of the street lights to LEDs is progressing well, however, there may be delays before UKPN can reconnect the lights due to the current pandemic.

Footpaths

The Council has met with County Councillor Whiting regarding issues with footpath ZR10. If the footpath is to go through the orchard and rather than through the gardens there needs to be new signage.

Environment

The Paddock hedges affecting sightlines in Chaffes Lane and opposite the Co-op will be cut back.

Planning

i. Ref: 20/503315/FULL Address: 32 Chaffes Lane Upchurch Kent ME9 7BN

Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension and creation of part first floor rear extension.

Councillors considered the application and had no objections to the proposal save that the views of neighbours be taken into consideration.

ii. Ref: 20/503568/FULL Address: Starborne Oak Lane Upchurch ME9 7BB

Proposal: Section 73 - Application for Variation of condition 3 (rainwater goods), 4 (window and door materials) and 12 (emission rates) pursuant to application 19/506127/FULL for - Demolition of the existing bungalow and 2no. outbuildings, and erection of a replacement four bedroom family home with attached garage.

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

iii. Ref: 20/502850/FULL Address: 119 Oak Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AY

Proposal: Erection of single storey side and rear extension.

Councillors considered the application and noted the neighbour objections as the proposal will create a terracing effect for the semi-detached houses. Councillors had no objections to an extension in principle but supported the concerns of the neighbour and would request that officers do not allow a terracing of the buildings.

iv. Ref: 20/503637/FULL Address: Medway Autos, Christine And Muriel London Road Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7PD

Proposal: Change of use of auto showroom and workshop (Sui generis) to a banqueting hall, with food processing and distribution (Class D2 and B2), including the creation of a mezzanine floor and alterations to fenestration. Change of use of 2no. residential bungalows (C3) to guest accommodation (C1) associated with the banqueting hall, including the erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion, including 2no. rear dormers and installation of 4no. rooflights to front. Erection of a wedding gazebo to rear of bungalows.

The application will be considered by Full Council at the meeting on 1^st October.

This is a precis of Council business, full minutes of all meetings can be found on the website when ratified.

Date of next meetings:

Full Council - Thursday 1^st October 2020 at 7:30pm

The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 14^th October at 7:30pm

The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority Meetings) Regulations 2020 now gives Local Councils the power to meet remotely during this COVID-19 pandemic and Upchurch Parish Council is now holding meetings virtually. Please check the website for details of the meetings.

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

Please contact the Clerk, clerkupc@outlook.com to obtain login details for the meeting.

Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council

Tel: 01622 739324

Email: clerkupc@outlook.com

Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Upchurch’s Co-op - Win a Roast Dinner with all the Trimmings Raffle - Raising Money for MIND

Upchurch’s Co-op is again raising money for their chosen charity partner this year, MIND - the mental health and support charity.

Win a roast dinner with all the trimmings

Enter in store for £1 per raffle strip.

Please ask a member of staff at the till to enter.

Good luck 🤞🏼

Read more about MIND at: www.mind.org.uk

Thank you 

Sally Butcher - Upchurch’s Co-op

Temporary Road Closure - Mount Lane, Hartlip

Kent County Council has made an order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on Mount Lane, Hartlip from Tuesday 20th October 2020 for up to 7 days.

The road will be closed at the junction with Warren Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Place Lane, Meresborough Lane, Yaugher Lane, Matts Hill, Warren Lane, Lower Hartlip Road, Mount Lane and vice versa.

Access for emergency service vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained at all times during the closure.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while works on apparatus are undertaken by Southern Water.

For information regarding this closure please contact Southern Water on: 0330 303 0368, who will be able to assist with the scope of the works.

Kent County Council 24hr Contact Centre:

03000 418181 (9:00am - 5:00pm)

03000 419191 (5:00pm - 9:00am)

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

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Holywell School, New Entrant 2021 - Virtual Tour and Online Meet and Greet

Tracey Snellings
School Business Manager
Holywell Primary School
Tel: 01634 388416
Email: office@holywell.kent.sch.uk
Website: www.holywell.kent.sch.uk