Thank You from Foodbank Co-ordinator Gill Gay and Swale Foodbank

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to all who gave so generously to Swale Foodbank on Wednesday 30th September.

While you all give so generously, we will gratefully keep taking it to the Foodbank warehouse.

Thank you ♥️

Bless you all - Gill & Ron

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Poolside Bar Music - Tina Turner Tribute at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

From 7:30pm

Free Entry - Non-Members Welcome

Food Available Until 8:00pm

Jenny Giles - Upchurch River Valley Golf Course

Telephone: 01634 360626

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

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