Temporary Road Closure - Horsham Lane, Upchurch

Kent County Council has made an order to temporarily prohibit through traffic travelling on Horsham Lane, Upchurch from Wednesday 13th January 2021 for up to 1 day between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30.

The road will be closed from outside number 97 to the junction with Woodruff Close, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Horsham Lane, The Street, Oak Lane, Wallbridge Lane and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while pole testing works are undertaken by BT.

For information regarding this closure please contact BT on: 0800 800150, 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

Upchurch Surgery - Christmas Opening Hours

Dr Supriya Das & Dr Lakshmi Subbiah

Upchurch Surgery will be open as usual over the Christmas period except on Monday the 28th of December 2020 when it will be CLOSED.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Ray Kemsley

Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham

Swale Borough Council Leader Statement on Covid-19 Cases

 Councillor Roger Truelove.

In response to the number of cases in the borough, leader of the council, Cllr Roger Truelove, said:

“It is very disappointing to see that Swale is again being reported as having the highest infection rate in the country, an unwanted position that Swale and Medway appear to alternate around daily.

“We have seen fluctuations up and down over recent weeks and whilst we have not returned to the position of 648/100K that we had a few weeks ago, it is still of great concern.

“There have been very significant rises elsewhere in Kent and the decision to put the whole of Kent into Tier 3, because of the county-wide impact on the NHS, has now proven to be sound.

“Whilst not unique to Swale, and without wanting to condemn anyone which can be unhelpful, we do still have problems with compliance in our community.

“People are worried about the loss of income if they have Covid-19, so can be reluctant to get a test. Some are finding it difficult to maintain social distancing in their workplaces. People are also tired of seeing others’ non-compliance and unwillingness to abide by rules, and fatigue around how long this has gone on means not everyone is observing the rules about not mixing households in their own home.

“The situation facing the NHS over the next few months is going to be very critical - and could impact on other, non-Covid services in the busy winter period.

“To prevent this, we need to have greater willingness to comply with the public health guidance, not just in Swale, but across Kent.”

Swale Borough Council

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 16th December 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 items they are most in need of are:

PRIORITY ITEMS - FOOD

Tinned Potatoes

Instant Mash

Tinned Carrots

Tinned Meats

Jam

Tinned Fruit

Coffee

PRIORITY ITEMS - NON-FOOD

Cat Food

Toilet Rolls

Nappies sizes 3, 4 and 6

Wet Wipes

NEEDED FOOD ITEMS

Cereals

Jar Sauces

Tinned Fish

Pot Noodles

Rice Pudding

Custard

Biscuits

Crisps

Squash

NEEDED NON-FOOD ITEMS

Hand-wash

Toothpaste

Laundry Detergent

Shaving Gel/foam

Mens Deodorant

Kitchen/Bathroom Cleaners

Thanks so much for every single donation we receive - we are deeply grateful!

Thank you

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Roy Pullen 1950 - 2020

Roy Pullen.

I would like to advise on behalf of Mark Pullen and his brother Simon (deceased), sons of Roy Pullen of Drakes Close, Upchurch of Roys sad passing.

Mark 48 is devastated by the loss of his father.

Roy will be cremated at Medway Crematorium, Robin Hood Lane on Thursday the 10th of December 2020.

He is currently resting at John Weir Funeral Directors, Rainham.

Rest in peace Dad, you will be flying with Simon soon.

Roy has a son Stephen from his second marriage.

Thank you

Wendy Botting

FREE Christmas Parking Dates in Medway Council Run Public Car Parks

🅿️ Medway Council has announced FREE Christmas parking dates in Medway Council run public car parks from Thursday 17th December to Sunday 20th December 2020 inclusive.

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More info at: www.medway.gov.uk/parking

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