Swale Weekly Planning List - Produced 22nd December 2017

The latest list of applications received by the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts.

You may inspect a copy of any application on our online planning database:

http://pa.midkent.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=weeklyList

You can make your comments online or by Email to: planningcomments@midkent.gov.uk or in writing to Mid Kent Planning Support Service, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ. Please be aware that any comments, and your name and address will be placed on file, which will be available for public inspection and published in full on the Internet. We will not publish your signature, email address or phone number on our website. If an application is a householder application, in the event that an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of the expedited procedure under the written representations procedure, any representations will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representation.

We will not make a decision on any application referred to in this list before 21 days from the date when the application was registered as valid, with the exception of those with the following types of suffix: ADJ, AGRIC, COUNTY, CPD, DEMO, SUB, TELNOT, TCA, TWORK, NMAND, EIASCR or EIASCO which are on this list for information only.

Application: 17/506364/FULL	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 601515/161053	Ward: Abbey Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 5 Limes Place Preston Street Faversham Kent ME13 8PQ Proposal: Proposed rear balcony at first floor level.
Applicant: Mrs Evelyn Malcolm Contact Address: 5 Limes Place Preston Street Faversham Kent ME13 8PQ

Application: 17/506467/FULL	Officer: Natalie Barrett
Grid: 601916/161069	Ward: Abbey Parish: Faversham Town
Address: Pavilion Faversham Recreation Ground Park Road Faversham Kent Proposal: Remodelling of sports pavilion and provision of new access ramp and steps.
Applicant: Swale Borough Council Contact Address: C/O Wynne-Williams Associates Ltd F.A.O Mrs Gill Wynne-Williams 2 Threshelfords Business Park Inworth Road Feering Colchester

Application: 17/506496/FULL	Officer: Miss Alice Reeves
Grid: 607724/162789	Ward: Boughton And Courtenay Parish: Hernhill
Address: Waterham Business Park Highstreet Road Hernhill Faversham Kent Proposal: Proposed office building and associated parking and landscaping.
Applicant: Waterham Industrial Park Ltd Contact Address: C/O Blink Architecture Mr Neil Railton Blink Architecture Clover House John Wilson Business Park Whitstable

Application: 17/506524/FULL	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 603584/161176	Ward: Boughton And Courtenay Parish: Graveney With Goodnestone
Address: School Farm Oast Graveney Road Faversham Kent ME13 8UP Proposal: Demolition of existing domestic shed and replace with a new outbuilding consisting of garage/garden store with hobby room/games room above.
Applicant: Dr & Mrs Wilkinson Contact Address: C/O Alpha Design Studio Limited F.A.O Mr Tony Day 43 Park Road Sittingbourne ME10 1DY

Application: 17/506531/SUB	Officer: Germaine Asabere
Grid: 605824/159384	Ward: Boughton And Courtenay Parish: Boughton Under Blean
Address: 129 The Street Boughton Under Blean ME13 9BH Proposal: Submission of Details to Discharge Condition 4 (Joinery Details) Subject to 17/504683/LBC

Applicant: Mrs Baker

Contact Address: C/O Mrs Tracy Perry-Stere Anthony Swaine Architecture Ltd The Bastion Tower 16 Pound Lane Canterbury CT1 2BZ

Application: 17/506375/SUB	Officer: Emma Eisinger
Grid: 590401/163996	Ward: Chalkwell Parish:
Address: Morrisons Mill Way Sittingbourne ME10 3ET Proposal: Submission of details pursuant to Condition 24(C): Site investigation & detailed risk assessment (original application ref: SW/11/0159).
Applicant: Mr Reda Iskandar Contact Address: C/O Andrew Wakefield 23 High Street Wroughton Swindon SN4 9JX

Application: 17/506429/LAWPRO	Officer: Megan Harris
Grid: 590107/164388	Ward: Chalkwell Parish:
Address: 22 Chalkwell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2LG Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for The alteration and containment of existing loft space room to form compliant means of escape.
Applicant: Mr Tilbury Contact Address: C/O Nigel Sands & Associates FAO: Mr Nigel Sands Wises Oast Business Centre Wises Lane Borden Sittingbourne

Application: 17/506538/NMAMD	Officer: James Wilson
Grid: 601267/162757	Ward: Davington Priory Parish: Faversham Town
Address: Land At Oare Gravel Works, Ham Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7TS Proposal: Non-material amendment for planning permission SW/14/0257 - Revision to the wording of Condition 35 to be consistent with Paragraph 9.1 of the Second Schedule of the Section 106 Legal Agreement
Applicant: Constable Homes Ltd, An Subsidiary Of The Anderson Group Contact Address: FAO Mr Tom Pike Springfield Lodge Colchester Road Springfield Chelmsford

Application: 17/506246/FULL	Officer: Heather Murton
Grid: 598910/159639	Ward: East Downs Parish: Ospringe
Address: Equestrian Centre Willow Farm Hansletts Lane Ospringe Faversham Proposal: Variation of condition 8 of planning permission 16/504755/FULL - erection of three agricultural buildings comprising of hay store, machinery and tractor, tool and workshop. To allow the use of part of barn 1 and 2 for storage of goods for the onsite farm shop.
Applicant: Mr K Childs Contact Address: C/O Urban And Rural Limited 5 Castle Street Canterbury CT1 2FG

Application: 17/506423/FULL	Officer: Heather Murton
Grid: 598615/157759	Ward: East Downs Parish: Ospringe
Address: 2 Little Kennaways Stalisfield Road Ospringe Faversham Kent Proposal: Part retrospective application for the construction of an agricultural barn.
Applicant: Mr Patrick Murphy Contact Address: C/O Woodstock Associates FAO: Mr Keith Plumb 53 Woodstock Road Sittingbourne ME10 4HJ

Application: 17/506453/FULL	Officer: Miss Alice Reeves
Grid: 594576/158204	Ward: East Downs Parish: Doddington
Address: Keepers Cottage Sharsted Wood Doddington Kent ME9 0JU Proposal: Part demolition of existing building, including existing loft conversion, new loft conversion to create first floor level, creation of balcony to South-West elevation, installation of Velux rooflights and internal/external alterations
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Holmes Contact Address: C/O Miriam Layton Architectural Design Ms Miriam Layton 1 Manor Cottages Hernhill Faversham Kent

Application: 17/505291/FULL	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 591331/173628	Ward: Sheerness Parish:
Address: 8 Hawthorn Avenue Sheerness Kent ME12 1JY Proposal: Demolition of existing workshop and garage and erection of a semi-detached dwelling with parking and amenity space
Applicant: Mr G Sidhu Contact Address: C/O ADS Mr S Saxon Suite 462 5 Sour Road Isleworth TW7 6BD

Application: 17/506470/FULL	Officer: Angela Arnold
Grid: 592195/174473	Ward: Sheerness Parish:
Address: 26 St Georges Avenue Sheerness Kent ME12 1QX Proposal: Roof alterations and loft conversion with rear dormer and minor internal alterations.
Applicant: Miss C Martin Contact Address: C/O Oakwell Design Ltd FAO:Mr Glen Oakwell Marlena Sexburga Drive Minster Sheerness

Application: 17/506133/FULL	Officer: Emily Clark
Grid: 585496/164874	Ward: Hartlip, Newington And Upchurch Parish: Newington

Address: 37 London Road Newington Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7NS Proposal: Revision to detached garage with study/office above and side extension on previously approved application 17/503011/FULL. Alteration of ground floor rear fenestration to existing house.

Applicant: Mr Ross Webb Contact Address: C/O C Studio FAO. Mr Nelson Cruz 25 Elgin Gardens Rochester ME2 2PU

Application: 17/506345/FULL	Officer: Tracy Day
Grid: 587102/164582	Ward: Hartlip, Newington And Upchurch Parish: Newington
Address: Building At Keycol Farm Keycol Hill Bobbing Sittingbourne Kent Proposal: Demolition of pole barn attached to northern elevation and conversion of a former agricultural building into two dwellings with associated access and parking
Applicant: Mr J Smith Contact Address: C/O White & Sons F.A.O Mr Alex Moseley 3 Massetts Road Horley RH6 7PR

Application: 17/506401/SUB	Officer: Tracy Day
Grid: 585428/168233	Ward: Hartlip, Newington And Upchurch Parish: Upchurch
Address: Twinney Wharf Susans Lane Upchurch ME9 7HA Proposal: Submission of Details to Discharge Condition 3 (Archaeology) Subject to 14/505052/FULL
Applicant: Mr Paul Holland Contact Address: Twinney Wharf Susans Lane Upchurch me9 7ha Kent

Application: 17/506494/NMAMD	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 586388/164619	Ward: Hartlip, Newington And Upchurch Parish: Newington
Address: Land West To Ellens Place Boyces Hill Newington Kent ME9 7JH Proposal: Non-material amendment for planning permission 17/503155/REM - Amendments to the fenestration and elevational treatments of House Types A, B, C and D
Applicant: Esquire Developments Contact Address: FAO. Mr Ben Kilgore Studio 3, The Old Laundry Green Street Green Road Longfield Kent

Application: 17/506410/FULL	Officer: Emily Clark
Grid: 589449/167749	Ward: Bobbing, Iwade And Lower Halstow Parish: Iwade
Address: 26 Sharfleet Crescent Iwade Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8UQ Proposal: Erection of a single storey side extension.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs T Singh Contact Address: C/O J S Alford RIBA FAO: Mr John Alford Three Elms Pip's View Cooling Rochester

Application: 17/506378/FULL	Officer: Megan Harris
Grid: 595434/173516	Ward: Minster Cliffs Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: 29 Seathorpe Avenue Minster-on-sea Sheerness Kent ME12 2HU Proposal: Erection of a two storey side extension.
Applicant: John Barker Contact Address: 29 Seathorpe Avenue Minster-on-sea Sheerness Kent ME12 2HU

Application: 17/506507/NMAMD	Officer: Aaron Wilkinson
Grid: 595006/173607	Ward: Minster Cliffs Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: Cornish Mount Sexburga Drive Minster-On-Sea ME12 2LF Proposal: Non Material Amendment under ref 17/501073/FULL.
Applicant: Mr Scott Curtis Contact Address: Cornish Mount Sexburga Drive Minster On Sea Kent ME12 2LF

Application: 17/506411/LAWPRO	Officer: Emily Clark
Grid: 590016/164601	Ward: Milton Regis Parish:
Address: 5 Chappell Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2DN Proposal: Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) for construction of single storey rear extension
Applicant: Mr D Martin Contact Address: C/O Richard Baker Partnership FAO Mr R Baker 31 Highsted Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PS

Application: 17/506488/FULL	Officer: Megan Harris
Grid: 592437/163886	Ward: Murston Parish:
Address: 12 Easton Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3FE Proposal: Roof extension with alterations to create new self-contained apartment, with off-street parking provision.
Applicant: Mr James Ainsworth Contact Address: 12 Easton Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3FE

Application: 17/506523/COUNTY	Officer: Tracy Day
Grid: 591773/164096	Ward: Murston Parish:
Address: Unit 11D-11E Dolphin Park Cremers Road Eurolink Sittingbourne Proposal: County Matter - Waste transfer station for the consolidation and onward shipment of end of life lead acid batteries.

Applicant: Mr Andrew Milner

Contact Address: C/O Kent County Council FAO: Mrs Andrea Hopkins Planning Applications Group First Floor Invicta House County Hall

Application: 17/506321/FULL	Officer: Heather Murton
Grid: 601494/161077	Ward: St. Ann's Parish: Faversham Town
Address: Limes Place Warehouse Rear Of 1-2 Limes Place Preston Street Faversham Kent Proposal: First floor extension including alterations to fenestration.
Applicant: Ms Sonia McNally Contact Address: C/O Dudly Marsh Architects FAO Mr Roger Lewis White Oasts Mill Road Wingham Canterbury

Application: 17/506294/FULL	Officer: Ross McCardle
Grid: 594974/171920	Ward: Sheppey Central Parish: Minster-On-Sea
Address: Scocles Farm Scocles Road Minster-On-Sea ME12 3RU Proposal: Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of 8no. three and four bedroom detached and semi-detached dwellings with associated garages, parking, landscaping and improvement of existing vehicular access.
Applicant: Honeyhill Housing Contact Address: C/O Penshurst Planning Ltd F.A.O Mr Peter Cooper 163 Brompton Farm Road Rochester, Kent ME2 3RH

Application: 17/505119/FULL	Officer: Megan Harris
Grid: 599365/172040	Ward: Sheppey East Parish: Eastchurch
Address: Shurland Dale Holiday Park Warden Road Eastchurch ME12 4EN Proposal: Creation of a splash pad water play area with new path and splash pad plant
Applicant: Parkdean Resorts UK Ltd Contact Address: C/O Mr Paul Makwiramiti FAO. Mr Paul Makwiramiti 40 Cambridge Road Hastings TN34 1DT

Application: 17/506514/FULL	Officer: Emily Clark
Grid: 601890/170475	Ward: Sheppey East Parish: Leysdown
Address: Marlbro Cliff View Gardens Leysdown Sheerness Kent Proposal: Demolition of existing garage, single storey front/side extension, single storey rear extension, erection of detached garage, increase in driveway access and dropped kerb
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Rawlings Contact Address: C/O Oakwell Design Ltd Mr Glen Oakwell Marlena Sexburga Drive Minster Sheerness

Application: 17/504413/FULL	Officer: Andrew Spiers
Grid: 596784/160817	Ward: Teynham And Lynsted Parish: Norton, Buckland And Stone
Address: First Floor The Tractor Shed Provender Lane Norton Faversham Kent Proposal: Conversion of first floor office space to provide a one bedroom live work unit.
Applicant: Mr A Connor Contact Address: C/O DHA Planning FAO: Mr John Collins Eclipse House Eclipse Park Sittingbourne Road Maidstone

Application: 17/506486/FULL	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 601770/160500	Ward: Watling Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 3 Cherry Tree Cottages Canterbury Road Faversham Kent ME13 8LR Proposal: Convert the existing lean to garage into a living room. Construct a new ground floor window on the front elevation of the listed garage.
Applicant: Mr Benjamin Charles Saul Contact Address: C/O Saul Consulting Engineers Mr Ed Saul 9 Dingle Road Leesswood Mold CH7 4SN

Application: 17/506487/LBC	Officer: Mandi Pilcher
Grid: 601770/160500	Ward: Watling Parish: Faversham Town
Address: 3 Cherry Tree Cottages Canterbury Road Faversham Kent ME13 8LR Proposal: Listed Building Consent to convert the existing lean to garage into a living room. Construct a new ground floor window on the front elevation of the listed garage.
Applicant: Mr Benjamin Charles Saul Contact Address: C/O Saul Consulting Engineers Mr Ed Saul 9 Dingle Road Leesswood Mold CH7 4SN

Application: 17/506492/ENVSCR	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 590360/161171	Ward: West Downs Parish: Tunstall
Address: Land South And East Of Sittingbourne Kent Proposal: EIA Screening Opinion for a mixed-use development including up to 11,250 residential dwellings, commercial space (circa 120,000 sqm), new infrastructure to create new junctions onto the M2 and A2 joined by a new relief road, new retail and health facilities, leisure facilities, educational facilities and community facilities at land to the south and east of Sittingbourne.
Applicant: Quinn Estates Ltd Contact Address: C/O Entran Ltd FAO Nick Davey 7 Greenway Farm Bath Road Wick Bristol

Application: 17/506551/EIASCO	Officer: Andrew Byrne
Grid: 590360/161171	Ward: West Downs Parish: Tunstall

Address: Land South And East Of Sittingbourne Kent Proposal: EIA Scoping Opinion for a mixed-use development including up to 11,250 residential dwellings, commercial space (circa 120,000 sqm), new infrastructure to create new junctions onto the M2 and A2 joined by a new relief road, new retail and health facilities, leisure facilities, educational facilities and community facilities at land to the south and east of Sittingbourne.

Applicant: Quinn Estates Ltd Contact Address: C/O Entran Ltd FAO Nick Davey 7 Greenway Farm Bath Road Wick Bristol

Application: 17/506566/NMAMD	Officer: Tracy Day
Grid: 591014/161190	Ward: West Downs Parish: Rodmersham
Address: The Paddock Highsted Valley Rodmersham Kent ME9 0AB Proposal: Non Material Amendment Being Alteration to Side Lean to Extension and Minor Window Alterations at Ground Floor Subject to 17/500965/FULL
Applicant: Mr Craig Provan Contact Address: C/O Mr Tony Day Alpha Design Studio Limited 43 Park Road Sittingbourne ME10 1DY

Application: 17/506549/FULL	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 588305/160175	Ward: West Downs Parish: Bredgar
Address: Spurvyns Bexon Lane Bredgar Sittingbourne Kent Proposal: Loft conversion and insertion of roof light and rear dormer with French doors and a balcony.
Applicant: Mr Peter Pope Contact Address: C/O Alpha Design Studio Limited FAO: Mr Tony Day 43 Park Road Sittingbourne ME10 1DY

Application: 17/506438/SUB	Officer: Rob Bailey
Grid: 588885/164681	Ward: The Meads Parish: Bobbing
Address: Archers Park Staplehurst Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5BH Proposal: Submission of details pursuant to condition 29 (Lighting) for planning permission SW/11/0637.
Applicant: Redrow Homes Ltd Contact Address: C/O Miss Emily Hadden DHA Planning Eclipse House Eclipse Park Sittingbourne Road Maidstone

Application: 17/506532/FULL	Officer: Angela Arnold
Grid: 589653/164783	Ward: The Meads Parish:
Address: 20 Amethyst Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5JR Proposal: Erection of conservatory to the rear of dwelling.

Applicant: Mrs Samantha Ogilivie

Contact Address: C/O Everest Limited F.A.O Miss Karina Papianaite Everest House Sopers Road Potter Bars EN6 4SG

Application: 17/506282/FULL	Officer: Megan Harris
Grid: 590527/162568	Ward: Woodstock Parish:
Address: 2 The Roundel Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4QP Proposal: Change of flat roof on left hand side of property to pitched roof.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Apps Contact Address: 2 The Roundel Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4QP

Application: 17/506317/FULL	Officer: Claire Attaway
Grid: 600405/162153	Ward: Priory Parish: Faversham Town
Address: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Bysing Wood Road Faversham Kent ME13 7UD Proposal: Variation of condition 3 (ancillary units) to application SW/10/0680 with amendment to allow for an Argos concession retail unit within the store.
Applicant: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd Contact Address: C/O WYG 90 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6DP

Mid Kent Planning Services

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Co-op Christmas Doorstep Challenge

Upchurch Co-op manager, Nick Miles presented Richard Hart with Christmas goody bags today as part of the Co-op #doorstepchallenge

Co-op customers across the UK have taken to the streets to partake in the Doorstep Challenge by gifting full shopping bags to neighbours in their community and bringing the store's TV adverts to life.

Merry Christmas Richard!

Upchurch Matters

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Latest POLICE.UK Crime Data for the Area - November 2017

Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch

Here is a brief summary of the crime information for the past 2 months:

	October 2017	November 2017
All crime	48	40
Anti-social behaviour	8	1
Bicycle theft	1	0
Burglary	2	5
Criminal damage and arson	7	6
Drugs	1	0
Other crime	3	0
Other theft	2	8
Possession of weapons	1	0
Public order	3	2
Robbery	0	0
Shoplifting	3	0
Theft from the person	0	0
Vehicle crime	5	2
Violence and sexual offences	12	16

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

Lower Halstow and Iwade

Here is a brief summary of the crime information for the past 2 months:

	October 2017	November 2017
All crime	30	29
Anti-social behaviour	4	5
Bicycle theft	1	0
Burglary	2	0
Criminal damage and arson	4	5
Drugs	0	0
Other crime	0	0
Other theft	1	6
Possession of weapons	0	0
Public order	4	1
Robbery	0	0
Shoplifting	0	0
Theft from the person	0	0
Vehicle crime	1	2
Violence and sexual offences	13	10

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

Upchurch Matters

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Upchurch Parish Council Report - December 2017

Report of the Parish Council meeting 7^th December 2017

Bus services

Following the announcement by KCC that the 326/7 bus services could be cut Chalkwell has said that the subsidy they receive from KCC only pays toward the evening services and the Saturday services. The daytime services Monday to Friday and the school services would NOT be affected if KCC does decide to remove the subsidy. KCC is preparing its final proposals which will go to consultation on 18th January and residents are urged to respond to the consultation. KCC will make its final decision in May and if there are changes then they will take effect from September 2018.

Dog fouling issues

The Parish Council has been contacted by residents concerned about the issue of dog fouling in the parish. Dog walkers are asked to clean up after their dog and to dispose of the waste responsibly, the waste can be put in litter bins and domestic waste bins. It is an offence not to clean up after your dog and a person who is guilty of an offence will be issued with a fixed penalty notice. The amount of the penalty is £100. Failure to pay the fixed penalty will result in prosecution and a fine of £1,000.

Environment

Councillors proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Bob Friend for his generous donation of a Christmas tree for the village. The tree was installed and decorated by Parish Councillors.

Paddock and Recreation Ground

The Recreation Ground car park will be locked outside of surgery hours and only permit holders will be allowed to park there at other times.

Extra bollards will be installed around the perimeter fence of the Recreation Ground to make the area more secure.

The Council agreed to purchase two litter bins for the Paddock.

Planning

i. Application Ref: 17/503860/FULL

Address: St Thomas Yard,  Holywell Lane Upchurch ME9 7HP

Proposal: Change of use of land for the stationing of 3no. Mobile Homes and 3no. Touring Caravans for residential occupation with associated utility building, hard standing, steps to mobile homes, fencing, cesspools and new access (Retrospective).

Councillors considered the application and agreed that previous objections stood.  Concerns were also raised about the multiple entrances which have been created; the damage caused to the hedgerow; drainage and sewerage issues; and the telecommunications caused by the applicant removing the telegraph pole. Councillors AGREED UNANIMOUSLY to object to the application

ii. Application Ref: 17/505765/FULL

Address: 10 Horsham Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AN

Proposal: Creation of a first floor extension and alterations to fenestration (Resubmission of 17/503948/FULL)

Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ views should be taken into consideration.

iii. 17/505797/FULL

1 Callows Cottages Poot Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7HE

Demolition of existing detached single garage and erection of a new detached double garage with a workshop.

Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ comments be taken into account.

iv. Application  No:17/503464/FULL

Location:  Land Adj to  18 Wallbridge Lane Upchurch

Proposal:  Amended  levels to site and frontage walling.

Councillors considered the application and had no comment to make save that neighbours’ views should be taken into consideration. There were drainage and environmental impact concerns but this would be dealt with by the planning officer.

Battle’s Over 2018 Commemorations

Battle’s Over 2018 is a national event with churches ringing out bells for peace. Some villages are lighting beacons and there has been a lot of interest in Upchurch. A working party will be formed to consider ideas for Upchurch.

KALC Community Award 2018

The KALC Community Award is to acknowledge a resident who has made a significant difference to the village. The award will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting. Nominations for the KALC Community Award should be sent to the Clerk by 31st December 2017.

Date of next meetings:

Full Council - 4^th January at 7:30pm in the Village Hall.

The Planning Committee and General Purposes Committee - 17^th January at 7:30pm in the Committee Room of the Village Hall.

All residents are welcome to attend the meetings and there is a time for members of the public to comment, raise concerns or ask questions.

Upchurch Parish Council would like to wish all residents a 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Wendy Licence - Clerk to the Parish Council

Tel: 01634 363906

Email: clerkupc@outlook.com
Website: www.upchurchpc.kentparishes.gov.uk

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The Angel Messenger Centre at Upchurch Village Hall

Evening of clairvoyance with Matt & Kirsty Grogan

Thursday 21st December in the Main Hall at Upchurch Village Hall

Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start

The Angel Messenger Centre on Facebook

Becky Smith

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Extra GP Appointments Available over Christmas and New Year in Swale

Last week, NHS England approved funding for the NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group to provide extra GP appointments over the Christmas and New Year period, including on the bank holidays.

The extra GP appointments will be available in the evenings, at weekends and on the bank holidays and are designed to increase capacity and relieve pressure on the system from 22nd December to 8th January.

NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group have been liaising with a number of GP practices to provide this extra capacity at short notice and the additional appointments will be available for all patients from the CCG area, rather than just those registered at that surgery.

GPs in Swale will provide extra appointments in the evenings, at weekends and on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and over New Year in a bid to relieve the pressure on A&E and out of hours services over the festive period.

As part of the budget announcement, NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group, which plans and buys health services in the area, has been able to work with GPs locally to ensure appointments are available throughout Christmas and New Year.

Not all GPs will be open in the evenings, on the Bank Holidays and at weekends - but those which are, will be able to see patients who are currently registered at any of the GP practices within the Swale CCG area.

The NHS is under unprecedented pressure locally and nationally with many people going to A&E when they could get care elsewhere. The move by NHS Swale CCG is expected to help to relieve this pressure.

Other steps are also being taken including more beds in hospitals, more GP capacity in walk-in-centres, and more community support.

Local GP Dr Fiona Armstrong, Chair of NHS Swale CCG, said: “The additional GP appointments are a big step for patients and a huge commitment from GPs in Swale. We’ve worked very quickly to put this in place and we’re indebted to those GPs and practices who have committed to open their doors over Christmas and New Year.

“Many people are still using A&E inappropriately and we urge everyone to consider self-care where appropriate and ensure they are stocked up on over the counter remedies such as painkillers and medicines for coughs, colds and flu, and vomiting and diarrhoea.

“If people do need medical advice, we’re asking them to choose wisely and call 111. NHS 111 will be able to signpost people to the most appropriate GP surgery.

The additional GP capacity will run from 22nd December to 8th January and the CCG is also looking at increasing the number of GP appointments available into the New Year as well.

Dr Armstrong added: “People who are unwell in Swale can access a wealth of services including pharmacies, GPs, practice nurses and other practice staff such as health care assistants, walk-in centres and minor injury units at both Sittingbourne and Sheppey.

“If you’re unwell this Christmas or New Year, think carefully about where to go for advice and treatment. NHS 111 is just a call away and can advise you if you’re unsure, and can also help you find access to GPs out of hours, in the evenings, at weekends and on bank holidays.”

Find out more about local health services over Christmas and New year:

• MIU, Walk-in centre and other urgent care services

• Swale CCG Christmas and New Year pharmacy opening times

Victoria Mason

Deputy Chief Operating Officer

NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group

Email: swale.communications@nhs.net

Website: www.swaleccg.nhs.uk

Upchurch Cricket Club Vs Upchurch Football Club - Charity Football Match in aid of the Air Ambulance

Saturday 30th December

This year will be the 4th annual Upchurch Cricket Club Vs Upchurch Football Club Charity Football Match in aid of the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance.

The Club started by raising £150 in the first year, £350 the second year and £600 last year.

This year, they hope to raise £1000 by selling tickets for spectators at £5 per adult and with help from this year's match sponsors:

R.H. Parker Ltd Plumbing & Heating

The format this year will be slightly different when Upchurch Colts FC kick off at the home ground in Holywell Lane at 10:00am in a match against their parents.

This will be £3 per person for players.

The Cricket Club Vs Football Club - seniors match kicks off at 11:00am.

This will be £10 per person for players.

Bacon rolls, teas and coffees will be on sale and the bar will be open throughout the day.

Anybody wishing to donate to this very worthy cause, please contact Upchurch Cricket Club or you can make a donation on the day.

Please come along and support the matches!

Thank you

Steve Parker - Upchurch Cricket Club

Tel: 07879 883153

Email: Sparker57@icloud.com

Website: www.rhparkerltd.co.uk

Coastal Guardians - Could You Be One?

Help protect, monitor and understand Kent's outstanding marine environment through a programme of practical learning opportunities. Guardians of the Deep is a three year HLF project, being delivered in partnership by Kent Wildlife Trust, Medway Swale Estuary Partnership, Thanet Coast Project, Natural England and Kent County Council.

Part of the project is to establish a network of volunteer Coastal Guardians, trained to be the eyes and ears of Kent's coast. Whether your interest lies in bird watching, angling, walking the dog or simply enjoying the view, you can plan an important role by:

• Recording/reporting wildlife sightings

• Reporting strandings, pollution incidents and illegal activities

• Promoting your favourite stretch of coast

• Taking part in (or organising your own) beach cleans

Further information - Medway and Swale 
Email: msep@medway.gov.uk

Telephone: 07803 625496

Website: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/guardians-of-the-deep/coastal-guardians

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“A Dockyard Matey Makes Good” by Rob Smith - Book Signing Aboard Edith May

Author Rob Smith will be signing copies of his book “A Dockyard Matey Makes Good - The life and times of Robert Smith ('Nige')” aboard Edith May on Saturday the 20th of January between 10:00am and 3:00pm.

As a local (Lower Halstow) author, Rob's aim is to make the book available to anyone with past connections to Chatham Dockyard and/or Shipyard apprentices. The book is also a humorous reflection of society in the 1960s.

Since the book's publication in 2015, Rob has held local book signings where contributions were made to the charities - Teenage Cancer Trust and The Royal British Legion.

In his first book, “A Dockyard Apprentice's Story”, Robert Smith ('Nige' to his mates) told of his formative years as a young trainee in Chatham Dockyard, where he trained as an engine fitter and turner. The Technical Progressman was set in the 1960s, taking up the story from the point where Rob transferred to the Weapons Section as a Technical Progressman. Now Rob has added a third and final part, about his post-Dockyard adventures working with the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE), and in posts with the MoD and Government agencies, and published the whole story in one volume. The full story of his career is packed with interesting stories, and Rob's sense of humour shines through.

Thames Sailing Barge - Edith May is berthed at Lower Halstow Creek, Lapwing Drive, ME9 7DZ - Parking available.

The Tea Room will be open from 10:30am until 4:00pm, serving the usual selection of fine quality, homemade fare, tea, coffee, cakes and light lunches.

The fire will be blazing to keep out the winter chill.

They look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Telephone: 07875 503926

Email: info@edithmaybargecharter.co.uk

Website: www.edithmaybargecharter.co.uk

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Upchurch Surgery - Christmas Opening Hours

Upchurch Surgery

The Upchurch Surgery will ONLY be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Otherwise normal opening hours will apply.

Monday 10:00am - 1:00pm

Tuesday closed

Wednesday 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursday 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday closed

Saturday closed

Sunday closed

Telephone: 01634 231423

www.patient.co.uk/access

Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham

If you have any questions or suggestions on the local practice, then please Email

Jan Bunting (Secretary) janannbunting@outlook.com or 

Ray Kemsley (Chair) raykemsley@btinternet.com

Ray Kemsley

Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham

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Attempted Theft of Lead Flashing and Van Broken Into - Upchurch

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: XY/065469/17

Between Thursday the 7th and Friday the 8th of December, attempts were made to remove lead flashing from the roof of a property being renovated in Oak Lane, Upchurch.

Crime Number: XY/065677/17

Between 5:10pm and 7:40pm on Wednesday the 13th of December, a van was broken into while it was parked in Forge Lane, Upchurch. Business paperwork and a small amount of cash was stolen, along with the gear stick knob.

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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