Upchurch Parish Council Report - March 2023

Report of the Parish Council March 2023

Planning

Cllr Rosewell written report - no updates on Gladman Homes development.

I. Cllr Rosewell written report on 116 Oak Lane external lighting and traffic calming - still being progressed. Cllr Lewin suggests we contact the planning office for comments.

II. 19 Woods Edge - deferred to GPC 15th March meeting.

Upchurch Parish Council Reporting

I. General Purpose & Planning Committee

Next meeting confirmed 15th March 2023

II. Paddock and Recreation Ground

(a) New Play Ground equipment - new designs Cllr Denny to review. Look at guarantees 10 years plus.

(b) Woodland Trail - bird boxes fitted.

Bat Boxes ready for fitting - Cllrs to arrange a working party to fit to the desired height.

III. Burial Ground & Churchyard

Clerk reported that initial approach has been made to Swale to ask for transfer of responsibility for the Churchyard maintenance to Swale.

New contract received for the landscape maintenance - Clerk to investigate discount if sign 2 year contract.

IV. Highways and street lighting

(a) EDF Clerk reported no updates from chasing EDF.

V. Footpaths

(a) Report block drains at The Street. Cllr Denny reported that KCC have advised they are sending representative to advise.

(b) Street Farm path redirected. Clerk to investigate if the redirection is temporary or permanent. Clerk to investigate with KCC.

VI. Environment

(a) New biodiversity funding options. No updates.

(b) Village clock reported working.

VII. Village Hall

(a) Village Hall committee request UPC to nominate Cllr for the Village Hall Committee. UPC thank Cllr Lewin for his previous commitment to the UVH committee. Currently no Cllrs available.

VIII. KALC

(a) Community Awards scheme sent to KALC by the deadline 28th February.

IX. Allotments

(a) Clerk reported that most of the allotment’s holders have responded to the emails and letters sent out and that tenancy agreements ready to be issued for next year. Clerk has updated waiting list.

(b) Tenancy agreement approved for issue.

(c) Replacement fence to go to tender. Stock fencing / chestnut posts. Cllr Ripley to meet contractor to discuss options.

X. Village Defibrillators

Cllr Sheppard reported that all defibs are working.

Nina Henley

Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council
Tel: 07798 600696
Email: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk
Website: www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

Happy Easter

Happy Easter 🐣🥚🐇

From Upchurch Matters

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Upchurch Matters

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

Dear Upchurch,

Thank you so much.

You filled mine and Georgina's cars with your donations for the Foodbank.

One of the helpers at the warehouse said that Upchurch's donations always make their shelves so much healthier, and they are very grateful. There were lots of Easter treats too!

What a wonderful way to show we care.

God bless you all ❤️

I will be collecting your donations for Swale Foodbank again next month at the bus stop opposite the church on Wednesday the 3rd of May, between 10:30am and 11:30am.

Thank you

Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Date and Time Set for National Emergency Alerts Test

Emergency Alerts

A national test of public Emergency Alerts will take place at 3:00pm on Sunday the 23rd of April 2023, bringing the UK in line with other countries such as the US and Canada who already use the system.

Emergency Alerts enable urgent messages to be broadcast to a defined area when there is an imminent risk to life, such as fires, severe flooding or extreme weather.

The alerts system will see people receive a message on the home screen of their mobile phone, along with a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent and vibration for up to 10 seconds. Your phone may even read out the alert. If you have a vision or hearing impairment, audio and vibration attention signals should let you know you have an emergency alert.

Emergency Alerts will only be sent by the emergency services, government departments, agencies and public bodies that deal with emergencies. The government does not need to know your phone number or location to send you an alert.

Emergency Alerts will not replace local news, radio, television or social media. If you do not have a compatible device, you’ll still be informed about an emergency. The emergency services have other ways to warn you when there is a threat to life.

The system will be used very rarely - only being sent where there is an immediate risk to people’s lives - so people may not receive an alert for months or years.

The Test

For the test, the public does not need to take any action.

The sound and vibration will stop automatically after ten seconds.

All people need to do is swipe away the message or click ‘OK’ on their phone’s home screen - just like for a ‘low battery’ warning or notification - and continue to use their phone as normal.

You can find out further information on Emergency Alerts, including what they look and sound like at: www.gov.uk/alerts

Upchurch Matters

St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale

Saturday 8th April between 10:00am - 11:30am

Homemade Cakes, Jams, Pickles, Scones and Savouries

Also Puzzles, Books, Bric-à-brac and sometimes Plants

Something for everyone!

Refreshments

Please help support this ancient building - Thank you

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Upchurch Matters

Scooter Battery Stolen - Newington

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/59442/23

Between 00:01 and 23:59 on Friday the 17th of March, somebody stole a scooter battery from High Street, Newington.

If you have any information that could help investigators, please contact Kent Police on telephone number 101 and quote the relevant crime number above.

For more information on crime prevention visit: www.kent.police.uk

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