Important Public Consultation - Have Your Say on the Upchurch Highways Improvement Plan

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Dear Upchurch Residents,

We are writing to invite you to participate in a crucial decision-making process that will directly impact our community - the improvement of our local highways.

The Parish Council would like to invite you to participate in a public consultation and help the council to make informed decisions that align with the needs and preferences of the community.

Background:

KCC Highways has committed to look at one project for improvement from each parish per year.

We have a number of options UPC are considering.

The Parish Council has narrowed the options to just 3:

Option 1

Progressing the already approved plan for the narrowing of Oak Lane and giving priority to vehicles coming out of the village, north of the junction with Wallbridge Lane.

Option 2

Horsham Lane junction with The Street.

Option 3

Forge Lane junction with Holywell Lane.

Objectives of the Consultation:

To gather input from residents on what you feel in the most important highways issue that needs addressing.

This allows residents to have your say in the areas we request KCC to prioritise on your behalf.

Please let us know your top 2 priorities of the 3 options.

How You Can Participate

We value your input and encourage you to participate in this consultation.

There are several ways you can get involved:

• Using the Upchurch Parish Council website, contact the council, with your choice.

• Send your decision via email to: clerk@upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk

• Write to the clerk at: 2 Alfriston Grove, West Malling ME19 4SR

• Attend our next Parish Council meeting on Thursday, November 2nd, held at Upchurch Village

   Hall at 19:30pm

Timeline:

Consultation Period: 11-10-23 - 05-11-23

Next Steps:

Once the Parish Council has analysed all the feedback, we will work closely with KCC Highways to develop a plan for the future of our roads. We will ensure transparency throughout the process and keep you informed about any developments or decisions.

Thank you for your participation.

Nina Henley
Clerk and Proper Officer to Upchurch Parish Council

Upchurch Horticultural Society - October Show

October Show

Saturday 14th October 2023

In the Barn at the rear of 97 Chaffes Lane

Open to the public from 2:00pm

A showcase of adult and junior plants, vegetables, flowers and arts and crafts

Plants for sale

Fun auction of homegrown showcase items

Refreshments and homemade cakes for sale

Great benefits and discounts for all members

Over 70 years of village horticultural history!

Toilets

Ample free parking

New members always welcome

Membership - £10 per year

For membership enquiries, email: upchurchsociety@gmail.com

For more information, visit: https://linktr.ee/upchurchhorticulturalsociety

Upchurch Matters

St Mary's Church Fundraising Sale

Saturday 14th October 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

The Rainbow Café at St Mary's Church

On the 2nd Thursday of each month.

We enjoyed a fantastic and really busy Rainbow Café in September.

So many of you came and supported us. And the children loved their special snack deals, crafts and stories.

We will be doing it all again on Thursday the 12th of October.

Please join us when we open our doors between 2:00pm and 4:30pm. 

You will receive a very warm welcome, and as you eat our delicious cakes and savouries, you will be helping us support four Ugandan children through school. 

Everybody welcome!

Gill Gay and the Rainbow Café Team

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

A Coffee and A Chat

To all who would like a chat.

Since I lost my husband in February, I have realised the importance of getting together to have a chat.

So, I will be at Upchurch River Valley Golf Course again at 2:00pm on Monday the 9th of October.

Do join me. Just turn up - buy a coffee, and come and have a chat in the conservatory.

We will meet once a month at first, and who knows, we may make it more regular.

If you know someone who needs a lift, please let me know, and I will see what I can do. If you drive, why not offer a lift to a friend or a neighbour?

So you know who I am - you may already know me from the foodbank collections, the Rainbow Café or Uplift church.

I look forward to chatting with you all.

Gill Gay

Email: gilliangay99@yahoo.co.uk

Upchurch WI - Quiz Night

Wendy Pitts - Upchurch Women's Institute

Tel: 07751 013298

Email: marwen.pitts@btinternet.com