Gill Gay Will Be Collecting For Swale Foodbank Again

Hi everyone,

I would like to thank you all for the wonderful support we have received on behalf of Swale Foodbank so far.

My husband Ron and I will be collecting again in the bus stop lay-by opposite the Church in Horsham Lane on Wednesday 28th October between 10:30am and 11.30am.

Please come along with your donations (in carrier bags would be helpful) and put them into our open car boot while we remain at a safe distance.

We will then deliver your donations to the Swale Foodbank Warehouse, part of the Trussell Trust.

The warehouse is better stocked than most months because Churches have been donating their Harvest Festival gifts. But there are tough times ahead - a cold winter and Christmas.

Sadly for a lot of people this year, even more than in previous years, Christmas will not be full of sparkle and joy. For them, Christmas will be something to endure and just get through.

All gifts of food and toiletries are welcome but they are really, really short of:

Rice Pudding

Custard

Bars of Chocolate

Shaving Gel

Deodorant

It would be nice if we could include some Christmas treats next month as well.

Thank you for your generosity and care. You really are a blessing for those struggling daily.

Please tell your friends and family.

Thank you

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Appeal Lodged for New Homes and Public Spaces at Pump Lane, Rainham

Appeal

AC Goatham & Son is challenging Medway Council's refusal to grant outline planning permission for significant redevelopment on land they own at Pump Lane, Rainham and has now lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate.

Medway Council's refusal

In June 2020, Medway Council refused outline planning application MC/19/1566 for the redevelopment of land off Pump Lane, Rainham to include residential development comprising of approximately 1,250 residential units, a local centre, a village green, a two-form entry primary school, a 60 bed extra care facility, an 80 bed care home and associated access.

Outline planning application MC/19/1566 including Medway Council's letter of refusal and new appeal documents can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/2Yu27QN

The plans

The site is located south of Lower Rainham Road, centred upon Pump Lane and extending, in part to Lower Bloors Lane to the east and Lower Twydall Lane to the west. The southern most boundary is formed of the railway. The site is currently used as commercial fruit orchards.

The proposals are for a residential development of up to 1,250 homes with landscaped areas, open spaces and other community benefits.

It is proposed that at the heart of the development there will be a village green that will integrate with existing pedestrian routes.

A new primary school with playing fields is planned for space at the rear of the existing houses on Lower Rainham Road.

Access to the development will be from Lower Rainham Road and Pump Lane.

Representations to the appeal

Representations to the appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, to be submitted by Monday 16th November 2020 can be made online at: https://appeals.planninginspectorate.gov.uk using the case reference number: APP/A2280/W/20/3259868.

Upchurch Matters

Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Business Crime Survey 2020

Bosses invited to tell PCC about business crime.

For the first time, Kent’s elected Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has created a survey specifically to understand the impact of business crime in the county.

Questions include:

How safe do you feel the area is where your business is based?

Has your business experienced crime in the past year?

What, if anything, has dissuaded you from reporting business crime in the past?

The responses received will help Mr Scott understand attitudes towards policing and other crime prevention initiatives across Kent.

At first glance, it may appear this isn’t relevant to the rural community but 40% of the responses so far have been from people working in farming. The survey covers rural, coastal and urban businesses and is an opportunity for you to have your say.

You can complete the survey at: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/R0ZGIV

Upchurch Matters

AMENDMENT: Speed Limit Reduction - High Street, Newington

It will be necessary to put a temporary speed limit of 10MPH on the High Street, Newington from Friday 23rd October 2020 for up to 3 nights.

The restriction will be in place from the junction of Callaways Lane to Boyces Hill.

This is to allow the safe use of convoy working with two way traffic lights.

It is planned that the speed restriction will be in place between 20:00hrs and 05:00hrs each night.

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

The restriction will be lifted as soon as works are completed, and it is safe to do so.

Kent County Council 24hr Contact Centre:

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

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

For details of roadworks see: www.kenttraffic.info

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Enjoy Fireworks Responsibly - Stay Safe This Autumn

Fireworks can hurt and frighten people and animals - always follow the firework code.

For everything you need to know about firework safety, visit ROSPA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) at: www.rospa.com/home-safety/Advice/Fireworks-Safety

Kent Community Messaging

Sorry, No Trick or Treat Poster

Click the A4 poster to download it and print it out.

If you are worried about people coming to your door during Halloween - particularly after dark or late in the evening remember, you don’t have to answer the door.

You can make this clear by displaying this poster on your front window or door.

If you have young children:

• Never let young children go trick or treating on their own.

• Make sure they only visit people known to your family.

If you have teenagers:

• Make sure they are not going to be using alcohol, flour or eggs.

• Make it clear that if a ‘no trick or treat’ sign is displayed, they should leave straight away.

• Make sure they do not travel alone and never go into the home of someone they do not know.

• Make sure they understand they must not frighten people.

If anyone calls at your door and their behaviour worries you, let a neighbour know. Alternatively, you can contact Kent Police.

In an emergency, if a crime is in progress or life is in danger call 999

Report a non-urgent crime online at: www.kent.police.uk/report

Kent Community Messaging