Temporary Road Closure - Holywell Lane, Upchurch

Kent County Council has made an order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on Holywell Lane, Upchurch from Thursday 25th February 2021, with estimated completion by 10th March 2021.

The road will be closed between the junctions with The Street and Oast Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Breach Lane, The Street, Halstow Lane and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while ducting 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

Temporary Road Closure - The Street, Upchurch

Kent County Council has made an order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on The Street, Upchurch from Monday 22nd February 2021 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed in the general vicinity of number 8, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Oak Lane, A2 London Road, Moor Street, Otterham Quay Lane, Lower Rainham Road, Horsham Lane and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while water main connection works 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

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

Well done Upchurch 👏🏼

The snow, the cold and the slippery conditions, didn't stop you from supporting those who are struggling - you are amazing!

You even answered our appeal for strong bags - the Foodbank were very happy with both the food and the bags you donated.

They have been a bit low on stock since the bad weather and were pleasantly surprised you still came out to support them.

The weather certainly didn't stop Upchurch!

Keep safe and God willing, we will back in the lay-by opposite the Church in Horsham Lane on Wednesday the 10th of March.

God bless you for your kindness and loving hearts ❤️ 

Gill and Ron

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

Involving Medway and Swale Small Grant Applications Open

Medway and Swale Community apply for a small grant now!

The Involving Medway small grants pot is now open for applications - and this time the invitation is extended to communities in Swale as well.

Community organisations and volunteers have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to connect communities and keep people safe and well. Grants of up to £2,500 are available to community groups and individuals for initiatives which help beat social isolation and encourage people in Medway and Swale to participate in community activities. This year we are particularly interested in ideas which manage to connect isolated people virtually.

Involving Medway is funded by NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group aiming to support healthier communities in Medway and to make sure local people have more of a say in health and care. Since 2017 more than 70 organisations have received grants for running choirs, holding woodwork classes, taking local people on special outings and setting up community gardens. Activities have benefited over 4,000 local people.

Obtain an application form here

For more information please contact Kent Community Foundation bruce@kentcf.org.uk or phone 01303 815151.

Applications will be open until Friday 5th March 2021.

NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group

COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments for People Aged 70 and Over

People who are aged 70 and over who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccination, and would like to, can contact the NHS to arrange their appointment.

For all the latest on booking a COVID-19 vaccine visit the NHS website.

➡️ www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/how-you-will-be-contacted

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Upchurch Matters

Medway Council - Medway Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Financial Support

Medway Council is encouraging businesses affected by the national lockdown to apply for further financial support.

Medway has more than 14,000 businesses, ranging from those who are self-employed, to small businesses with just a few employees and larger companies with hundreds of staff.

The council has helped distribute more than £82 million of government funding to Medway businesses during the pandemic.

Medway Council has now received millions in additional government funding to support businesses during the current national lockdown which began on 5th January 2021.

Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed): 5th January onwards

Medway Council has received £5.289 million government funding to support rate-paying businesses which have been forced to close during the third national lockdown. Eligible Medway businesses could receive up to £4,500.

Businesses which received a Local Restrictions Support Grant following the national lockdown in November 2020 will automatically receive funding from the latest Local Restrictions Support Grant.

Medway businesses which have not previously applied for a Local Restrictions Support Grant, and wish to apply, are encouraged to Email rates@medway.gov.uk with the subject ‘Local Restrictions Support Grant for closed businesses (from 5th January)’. The Email should include their business rates account numbers and property addresses. Businesses must also confirm that they meet the qualifying criteria, which is set out on the council’s website. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 31st March.

Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment

Medway Council has also received £10.575 million government funding to provide one-off grants of up to £9,000 to Medway businesses forced to close during the current national lockdown.

Businesses which received a Local Restrictions Support Grant following the national lockdown in November 2020 will automatically receive the Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment and do not need to apply.

Medway businesses which have not previously applied for a Local Restrictions Support Grant, and wish to apply, are encouraged to Email rates@medway.gov.uk with the subject ‘Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment’. The Email should include their business rates account numbers and property addresses. Businesses must also confirm that the meet the qualifying criteria, which is set out on the council’s website. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 31st March.

Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG)

Last year Medway Council received £5.571 million Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) funding from government to support businesses between December 2020 and March 2022.

This is a discretionary scheme and the funding has been split into two elements; a scheme which will provide grants to businesses impacted by national lockdown restrictions and a programme of business support interventions which will be developed over the coming months.

The council has now received a further £2.474 million ARG funding from government to support Medway businesses which have been forced to close, or are significantly affected, by the current national lockdown (which began on Tuesday, 5th January 2021) and are not eligible to apply for a Local Restrictions Grant.

Businesses can apply for the grant on Medway Council’s website. If businesses are unable to apply online they are encouraged to Email businessandskills@medway.gov.uk.

Christmas Support Payment

Medway Council has also received £76,800 government funding for the Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs. Medway pubs which earn less than 50 per cent of their income from food sales are eligible for a one-off £1,000 payment. The council directly contacted pubs which received a Local Restrictions Support Grant to find out if they were eligible and has distributed the payment to 64 pubs. Businesses which have not been contacted, but meet the criteria, are encouraged to Email rates@medway.gov.uk with the subject ‘Christmas Support Payment’. The Email should include their business rates account numbers and property addresses. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 28th February.

Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, said:

“We understand the ongoing difficulties that businesses across Medway are facing due to the pandemic. We are committed to doing all we can to support Medway’s businesses during these challenging times and I would like to thank business owners for their patience whilst our finance team works tirelessly to process thousands of funding applications. The team will be in touch with individual businesses regarding their applications as soon as possible.

When applying for financial support businesses are required to include evidence of the impact COVID-19 has had on their trading performance, for example, bank statements and trading accounts with details of fixed costs compared to previous periods. Medway businesses are encouraged to provide as much information as possible to help speed up the application process.”

Further advice and guidance is available on our website and I would encourage Medway business owners to access the support available.”

For more information about the support available to businesses, visit medway.gov.uk/coronavirusbusinesses

Medway Council