The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort

The Coronation Weekend

Their Majesties King Charles III and Camilla The Queen Consort.

Photograph: Hugo Burnand.

The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will be marked with events across the country and a concert at Windsor Castle.

Their Majesties want to encourage people to spend the Coronation Weekend celebrating with friends, families and their communities.

The Coronation Procession

On the morning of Saturday the 6th of May, Their Majesties will travel from Buckingham Palace in The King’s Procession to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Created for Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Her late Majesty’s reign in 2012, the coach has only ever conveyed the Sovereign, occasionally accompanied by the consort or a visiting Head of State.

For more information about The Coronation Procession, visit: www.royal.uk/coronation-procession

The Coronation Service

The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday the 6th of May 2023.

The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.

Their Majesties will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.

After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other Members of the Royal Family.

At Buckingham Palace, The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.

The Coronation Concert

On Sunday the 7th of May 2023, a special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle by the BBC.

The Coronation Big Lunch

The Coronation Big Lunch, at which neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country on Sunday the 7th of May 2023.

Visit The Big Lunch website for information about getting involved.

The Big Help Out

On Monday the 8th of May 2023, members of the public will be invited to take part in The Big Help Out, which will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas.

Visit The Big Help Out website for information about getting involved. 

The Coronation Emblem

The Coronation Emblem, which will feature throughout May's historic celebrations, pays tribute to The King’s love of the natural world, depicting the flora of the four nations in the shape of St Edward’s Crown.

Created by the internationally revered designer Sir Jony Ive KBE and his creative collective, LoveFrom, the emblem symbolises and celebrates the historic beginning of the new Reign.

For more information about the Coronation, visit: www.royal.uk

Upchurch Matters

Temporary Road Closure - Station Road, Rainham

Station Road, Rainham, will be closed from Monday the 17th of April, with estimated completion by Sunday the 7th of May 2023.

Station Road, Rainham, will be closed between the junctions with Ellison Way and Lower Rainham Road while broadband network works are undertaken by CityFibre.

Access will be maintained at all times whenever possible.

Lower Rainham Road will remain open to through traffic.

For information regarding this closure, contact Medway Council: 01634 333 333

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

Upchurch Matters

Annual Parish Meeting - Agenda

Upchurch Parish Council invites you to attend the Annual Parish Meeting at 7:30pm on Thursday the 27th of April 2023, in Upchurch Village Hall.

If any local Upchurch organisations would like to attend and give a verbal report, then please let the Clerk know in advance.

If you are unable to attend and would like to send a report to be read out during the meeting, please send it to the Clerk as soon as possible - Thank you.

We hope to see many of you at this year's meeting.

Nina Henley

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

Latest POLICE.UK Crime Data for Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward - February 2023

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

34 crimes are shown on the map in February 2023 including:

2 Anti-social Behaviour

1 Burglary

3 Criminal Damage and Arson

3 Other Theft

2 Public Order

4 Vehicle Crime

21 Violence and Sexual Offences

2 Other Crime

25 crimes were shown on the map in January 2023.

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

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

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