Thursday, 5 October 2023
Sunday, 1 October 2023
Swale Foodbank Collection - October
Thank you, Upchurch, for your wonderful generosity to Swale Foodbank in September.
We were able to fill 3 trolleys and give £50 in donations.
This month is a special time when the church celebrates and gives thanks for the Harvest and for those who work so hard to provide us with our food.
It's a time to remember how blessed we are, and out of those blessings, we give to those who have little.
You do that month after month, and I thank God for your kindness and generosity.
I will be collecting your foodbank donations at the bus stop opposite the church again on Wednesday the 4th of October, between 10:30am and 11:30am.
Please bring your items in carrier bags.
We will then deliver them to the Swale Foodbank Warehouse, part of the Trussell Trust.
All donations are helpful, providing the food is long life and well within date.
Thank you, and may God bless you ❤️
Gill Gay - Foodbank Co-ordinator
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk
Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk
Poolside Bar Music Night with Annie Love at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course
Jenny Giles - Upchurch River Valley Golf Course
Telephone: 01634 360626
Email: bar@rivervalleygolf.co.uk
Website: www.rivervalleygolf.co.uk
Saturday, 30 September 2023
Medway Council - Changes to Free Parking in Medway
Medway’s free parking Monday scheme is set to come to an end after Monday, 9th October 2023.
The scheme was put in place following Medway’s budget meeting in February, but unfortunately, it is no longer feasible to continue offering free parking on a Monday.
The last Monday motorists will be able to park for free in the 10 specified car parks will be on 9th October 2023. After this date, normal parking charges apply.
The 10 car parks are:
Chatham - The Brook and St. John’s
Rochester - Blue Boar Lane and The Cathedral
Gillingham - Littlewoods and Balmoral Gardens
Rainham - Longley Road and The Cricketers
Strood - Temple Street and Commercial Road
Cllr Tris Osborne, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder covering Parking Enforcement, said:
“Unfortunately, due to the challenging financial situation we have found the council in, we are no longer able to continue the free parking Monday scheme that was introduced in April.
“We recently announced that we would have to make some difficult decisions which least impact our most critical services.”
For more about parking in Medway, visit: www.medway.gov.uk/info/200136/parking_roads_travel
Medway Council
Medway Council - Local Plan Consultation - Your Medway: Your Future: Your Say
Your Medway: Your Future: Your Say
Everyone with an interest in Medway’s future is being encouraged to have their say on a document which will help guide how Medway develops up to 2040.
This is the public’s opportunity to have their say on Medway’s future by commenting on the emerging Local Plan.
Medway Council’s vision is to establish Medway as a significant place for high quality urban regeneration with strong connections to its surrounding coast and countryside; with a thriving economy, where residents enjoy a good quality of life and health, and there is a clear strategy for addressing climate change and strengthening natural assets.
The government has set mandatory house building targets for all councils in the country to meet national housing demand. Medway is currently required to deliver 1,667 new homes each year between now and 2040 - a total of nearly 28,500 homes.
Through the Local Plan, Medway Council will be ensuring that it delivers sustainable communities for the future.
Local authorities are required, by law, to have a Local Plan in place. Without one, it is difficult for councils to challenge planning applications that may not be in the best interests for their area, or residents, and result in unsustainable, unsuitable piecemeal development without supporting facilities or infrastructure.
But Medway’s Local Plan is about much more than just building houses. It also ensures the council has a plan which focuses on ensuring appropriate infrastructure is in place and protecting the environment. The plan, when adopted, will identify areas where development could take place and where it should be restricted. It also includes employment and considers better access to green spaces, including parks and play areas.
Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Vince Maple, said:
This is the public’s opportunity to have their say on Medway’s future by commenting on the emerging Local Plan.
Medway Council’s vision is to establish Medway as a significant place for high quality urban regeneration with strong connections to its surrounding coast and countryside; with a thriving economy, where residents enjoy a good quality of life and health, and there is a clear strategy for addressing climate change and strengthening natural assets.
The government has set mandatory house building targets for all councils in the country to meet national housing demand. Medway is currently required to deliver 1,667 new homes each year between now and 2040 - a total of nearly 28,500 homes.
Through the Local Plan, Medway Council will be ensuring that it delivers sustainable communities for the future.
Local authorities are required, by law, to have a Local Plan in place. Without one, it is difficult for councils to challenge planning applications that may not be in the best interests for their area, or residents, and result in unsustainable, unsuitable piecemeal development without supporting facilities or infrastructure.
But Medway’s Local Plan is about much more than just building houses. It also ensures the council has a plan which focuses on ensuring appropriate infrastructure is in place and protecting the environment. The plan, when adopted, will identify areas where development could take place and where it should be restricted. It also includes employment and considers better access to green spaces, including parks and play areas.
Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Vince Maple, said:
“We are encouraging Medway’s residents, businesses, people who work in the area, young people, voluntary sector organisations and anyone with an interest in Medway’s future to have their say on our emerging Local Plan. We want Medway’s residents to help shape this important blueprint which will ensure Medway grows sustainably.
“The Local Plan covers a wide range of topics including employment, the environment, communities, infrastructure and homes and this is your opportunity to have your say on the blueprint for Medway’s future up to 2040.
“I would encourage residents to find out more about the emerging Local Plan and have their say by visiting our website, attending one of the consultation events in October or by visiting your local library.”
Medway Council is committed to getting a new Local Plan in place for autumn 2025.
Have Your Say
Everyone is invited to come along and find out more about the emerging Local Plan at a series of consultation events which will be held throughout October, details will be announced soon.
Members of the public can have their say until 11:59pm on Tuesday, 31st October. The consultation document is available on the council’s website and printed copies are available to view at Medway libraries.
To find out more, and have your say, visit: www.medway.gov.uk/FutureMedway
“The Local Plan covers a wide range of topics including employment, the environment, communities, infrastructure and homes and this is your opportunity to have your say on the blueprint for Medway’s future up to 2040.
“I would encourage residents to find out more about the emerging Local Plan and have their say by visiting our website, attending one of the consultation events in October or by visiting your local library.”
Medway Council is committed to getting a new Local Plan in place for autumn 2025.
Have Your Say
Everyone is invited to come along and find out more about the emerging Local Plan at a series of consultation events which will be held throughout October, details will be announced soon.
Members of the public can have their say until 11:59pm on Tuesday, 31st October. The consultation document is available on the council’s website and printed copies are available to view at Medway libraries.
To find out more, and have your say, visit: www.medway.gov.uk/FutureMedway
Medway Council
Holywell Kids Club - October Half Term 2023
Click poster to enlarge.
23rd to 27th October 2023
Booking is essential and is taken on a first come first served basis, please use Arbor to book if your child attends Holywell.
Children from other schools are very welcome, please message: 07706 002060 or Email: kclub@holywell.kent.sch.uk
Holywell Primary School
Website: www.holywell.kent.sch.uk
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