Temporary Road Closure - Warren Lane, Hartlip

It will be necessary to close part of Warren Lane, Hartlip from Thursday 30th March 2023, with estimated completion by 3rd April 2023.

Warren Lane, Hartlip will be closed in the vicinity of the M2 bridge, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is via Warren Lane, Place Lane, Meresborough Lane, Yaugher Lane, Matts Hill Lane and vice versa.

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

Kent County Council - Community Services Consultation

Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a public consultation on its Community Services which runs until 26th March 2023.

The consultation proposes changes to the way we use our buildings to deliver some of our community services. We invite your feedback on our proposals as part of this consultation.

Why are we proposing changes?

The Council has experienced big increases in costs and has less money to spend. So we need to look ahead and do things differently to make sure we can still help residents in the years to come. Whilst ensuring effective support for residents who need our services, we need to:

• Tackle the rising costs of maintaining our many buildings.
• Find savings, so we can balance the budget.
• Reduce our carbon footprint to meet our Net-Zero ambitions.

What services are included in the proposals?

Children’s Centres and Youth Hubs, Public Health Services for Children and Families, Community Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Community Learning and Skills, and Gateways.

What are we proposing?

• Having fewer permanent buildings, meaning that some of our buildings would close - we want to keep buildings in areas where they are needed the most.
• Co-locating more of our services, meaning more than one service would be available from some of the buildings you might visit.
• Continuing to deliver some services by outreach, which means they do not take place in a dedicated or permanent space, but move around to when and where they are needed.
• Ensuring residents can continue to access services and information online.

Our proposals have been designed by considering where there is greatest need for our services.

Find out more and share your views

Please visit: www.kent.gov.uk/communityservicesconsultation to view the consultation document, design handbooks, a video summarising the proposals, and the Equality Impact Assessments. You can respond via the online questionnaire (or download the Word version). You can also join us at a drop-in event where you can ask any questions you may have.

Details of the drop-in sessions can be found on our website. If you have any queries, please contact: communityservicesfeedback@kent.gov.uk

Kent County Council

Temporary Road Closure - Raspberry Hill Lane, Iwade

It will be necessary to close part of Raspberry Hill Lane, Iwade from Monday 27th March 2023, with estimated completion by 28th May 2023.

Raspberry Hill Lane, Iwade will be closed at the junction with Basser Hill, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via Raspberry Hill Lane, The Street, Forge Lane, The Street, Horsham Lane, Otterham Quay Lane, Moor Street, London Road, Hartlip Hill, London Road, High Street, Keycol Hill, Sheppey Way, A249, Old Ferry Road and Raspberry Hill Lane.

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

Latest POLICE.UK Crime Data for Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward - December 2022

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

53 crimes are shown on the map in December 2022 including:

5 Anti-social Behaviour

1 Burglary

5 Criminal Damage and Arson

7 Other Theft

3 Public Order

1 Shoplifting

3 Vehicle Crime

25 Violence and Sexual Offences

3 Other Crime

28 crimes were shown on the map in November 2022.

Not all crime that occurs is shown on the map.

Please visit: www.police.uk for more information including outcomes for these crimes and contact information for your local policing team.

Upchurch Matters

EXTENDED: Emergency Road Closure - Chaffes Lane, Upchurch

Please note: This closure has been extended until Friday 17th February 2023.

It will be necessary to close Chaffes Lane, Upchurch from Monday 30th January 2023 for up to 19 days.

The road will be closed outside number 79.

The alternative route is via Bishop Lane, Oak Lane and back to closure.

This is to enable emergency gas escape works to be carried out by SGN.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste

Nominate Someone for the Mayor of Swale's Civic Awards

People can now nominate someone for a new Civic Award that recognises people who work hard to help others.

Anyone who works quietly behind the scenes and lives in Swale can be nominated, there are no age limits and people from all walks of life are welcomed.

The nominations can be made up to 31st March and will be judged by the Mayor of Swale, Cllr Simon Clark and a panel of councillors, with awards being presented at a ceremony in May.

Winners will be invited to an afternoon tea with the Mayor following the presentation of their award. 

The Mayor of Swale, Cllr Simon Clark, said:

“We’ve met many amazing people over the years who do so much to help others and we want to celebrate them.

“If you know of anyone who is doing wonderful things in your local community, then get in touch and nominate them for a civic award.

“We’re hoping for a huge response and some tough decisions when it comes down to the judging, so pass the message on.”

Cllr Richard Palmer, chair of the community committee, said:

“Nominations are open now and we want to hear from you.

“Do you know someone that works tirelessly, rain or shine, to care for the people in your community? Now is the time to recognise all their hard work.”

For more information, including how to make a nomination, visit: swale.gov.uk/msca

Swale Borough Council