Notice Board

Thursday, 13 October 2022

Appeal Lodged to build up to 74 New Homes on Land off Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch

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Gladman Developments Limited is challenging Swale Borough Council's refusal in May 2022 to grant permission for outline planning application: 21/501839/OUT for up to 74 dwellings at land off Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch, with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system and vehicular access point - all matters reserved except for means of access, and has now lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate and requested a public inquiry.

The Swale Borough Council planning decision notice, and Medway Council consultee comment, letters of objection along with appeal documents can be viewed at >> https://bit.ly/3wJ9Ahx

Upchurch Matters' post regarding the original planning application can be viewed at >> https://bit.ly/32CKIrU and the developer's pre-application consultation at >> https://bit.ly/3v7X4oL

Upchurch Matters

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

Dear Upchurch,

Amazing - just amazing. It's only 2 weeks since our Harvest Festival foodbank collection, and Upchurch, you are still making my heart tingle with pride. Your kindness - well, what can I say. Let the pictures speak for themselves.

This is Warehouse Coordinator Richard Divers' car. You filled his 7-seater both with the back seats folded and his boot.

Bless you all for your kindness ❤️

And I'm throwing in a photo of our jolly group at 'A Cuppa and a Chat' - there were others, but they left before I took the photo.

Don't forget we have Warmer Place this Friday in Upchurch Village Hall from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Anyone and everyone is welcome. All hot drinks and snacks are free. Come and enjoy a warm place with some company. Come and play a game. Have a chat. A warm welcome is waiting for you. Hosted by St Mary's and Uplift.

Next month I will be gratefully collecting your Swale Foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 2nd of November, between 10:30am and 11:30am - Thank you.

This will now be on the first Wednesday of the month. Along with 'A Cuppa and a Chat' in the Lady Chapel from 10:00am until 12:00pm. Followed by a time of prayer for the village until 12:30pm.

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

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Temporary Road Closure - Hollow Lane, Hartlip

It will be necessary to close part of Hollow Lane, Hartlip from Thursday 20th October 2022, with estimated completion by 22nd October 2022.

Hollow Lane, Hartlip will be closed between the junctions with The Street and Lower Hartlip Road, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is The Street, Mount Lane, Lower Hartlip Road and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while sewer 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 these works.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

For details of roadworks see: https://one.network

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Tuesday, 11 October 2022

Warmer Place at Upchurch Village Hall

Warmer Place at Upchurch Village Hall

Friday 14th October 11:00am - 1:00pm.

This is for anyone and everyone who would welcome a warm place to go to and enjoy some company.

Come and be warm without worrying about the cost!

There will be hot drinks and refreshments - all totally free.

We are really grateful to the Village Hall Committee for donating the hall to us for free - our church is a bit nippy in the Winter. We are also very grateful to Upchurch's Co-op for donating some of our refreshments.

Bless you all for your kindness ❤️

Gill Gay