From 7:30pm
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Jenny Giles - Upchurch River Valley Golf Course
Telephone: 01634 360626
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
RSPCA Awards Swale Council with Two Gold Pawprint Awards
Swale Borough Council’s stray dog service has been highlighted as one of the best in the country by the RSPCA for the eleventh year in a row.
The service has been awarded the Gold Pawprint Award, which recognises good practice in animal welfare by local authorities in England and Wales.
Alongside this award, the council has also been awarded the Gold Pawprint Award for Contingency Planning for the fourth year in a row.
The award for contingency planning is given to council’s that can demonstrate a comprehensive set of processes and procedures that protect animal welfare in the event of an emergency.
The council also provides information to help animal-based businesses be prepared to look after their animals in the event of an emergency.
Cllr Roger Truelove, leader of the council, said:
“We’re delighted to be recognised for all the hard work we do in caring for stray dogs and the welfare of animals during an emergency.
“This is the fourth year in a row we’ve received the Gold Pawprints Award for contingency planning, which is well deserved for our resilience team who’ve been working hard to make sure we have procedures and processes in place to ensure the welfare of animals during an emergency.”
Cllr Tim Valentine, cabinet member for environment at the council, said:
“The Gold Pawprints Award recognises us for going above and beyond to ensure the high welfare standards for the animals across the borough.
“Our stray dog team really does put their heart and soul into caring for the stray animals they find, as well as actively promoting the schemes and services we offer such as micro-chipping.
“We’ve received this award for 12 years in a row and we will continue to work hard to keep up the high level of service we’ve been recognised for.”
For news on stray dogs found in Swale, follow the council’s twitter account or the service’s Facebook page
To find out more about how you can prepare to look after your animals during an emergency visit www.swale.gov.uk/emergency-pet-welfare
To report a stray dog during normal office hours, the public should call 01795 417850 where arrangements will be made for the dog to be collected.
If a dog is found between 5:00pm and 9:00pm on weekday evenings, and between 9:00am and 9:00pm at weekends and on bank holidays, the public should ring the found stray dog line on 07795 237479.
Swale Borough Council
Monday, 28 September 2020
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
Tel: 01622 739324
Email: clerkupc@outlook.com
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk
Sunday, 27 September 2020
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 1st 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 1st October 2020 at 7:30pm
The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - Wednesday 14th 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
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
Saturday, 26 September 2020
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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