Van Stolen - Newington

Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward

Crime Number: 46/253832/21

Between Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th of December, a white Ford Transit, reg number: BK63 OHT, was stolen from Bramley Close, 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

Kent Community Messaging

Commemorative Oak Tree Planted for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

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Upchurch Parish Council has planted an English Oak tree at the Recreation Ground to commemorate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.

The well established Oak from grower Majestic Trees was planted on the Oak Lane side of the Recreation Ground on Thursday 9th December, close to where one of the two Lime trees by the beacon stood previously. Both Lime trees became diseased unfortunately, and had to be removed recently.

A commemorative plaque will be added later, in time for next year's jubilee celebrations.

The Parish Council is liaising with a local arboriculturist and Lawrence Merton at Westmoor Nurseries regarding a planting scheme to replace the Poplar trees along the Chaffes Lane side of the Recreation Ground. The row of Poplar trees also became diseased and had to be removed recently for safety.

In June 1977, Upchurch Parish Council planted an Oak tree for The Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations with an accompanying commemorative plaque on the green known locally as Grannies Green near Bishop Lane. A second tree was later planted when the original appeared to die, but it recovered and became one of the two large Oaks that stand there today.

Upchurch Matters

Upchurch Poppy Appeal 2021 - Thank You

The Royal British Legion will benefit from your generosity of donations and gift aid totalling £3,388.76 to the Upchurch Poppy Appeal in 2021.

My Royal British Legion thanks to the eleven house-to-house collectors who raised £1,608.13 of the total. Thanks also to the businesses, retail outlets and others who provided static collection points raising £1,420.63.

The work of The Royal British Legion continues and it stands shoulder to shoulder with all who serve in our Armed Forces. It provides financial, social and emotional support to those who have served or are currently serving including their dependents.

“WE WILL REMEMBER THEM”

Hon. Alderman Gerry Lewin - Poppy Appeal Organiser 

Telephone: 01634 366113 - 07946 996789

Email: lewing135@btinternet.com

Upchurch Matters Community Champion Award 2021

Congratulations to Gill Gay, recipient of our first ever Upchurch Matters Community Champion Award.

It was a delight and a privilege to surprise Gill this morning with her unique framed certificate and a bouquet of flowers at St Mary's Church, as a well deserved and huge thank you on behalf of everyone.

Thanks also to Swale Ward Councillor and Cabinet Member for Community Richard Palmer and Parish Council Chairman Tyrone Ripley for joining us to help make the presentation so special.

Gill's certificate reads:

AWARDED FOR

“Continued and selfless voluntary work with Swale Foodbank and St Mary's Church, Upchurch.”

“For being a helping hand and a voice to those finding life difficult, in communities at home and abroad, both during the pandemic and in today's challenging times, with husband Ron by her side.”

Thank you for everything you do, and continue to do, Gill 👏🏼

Upchurch Matters

Swale Borough Council - Community Grant Schemes

The following Swale Borough Council grants are now live on the website:

• Community Health and Wellbeing
• Heritage and Culture
• Environment Grant Schemes

These use the new online grant application forms, and information on all grants can be found at: www.swale.gov.uk/grants

Swale Borough Council

Temporary Road Closure - Dane Lane, Hartlip

It will be necessary to close part of Dane Lane, Hartlip from Thursday 6th January 2022, between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00, with estimated completion by 10th January 2022.

Dane Lane, Hartlip will be closed between the junctions with Place Lane and Mill Lane, to the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route is Munns Lane, The Street, Mount Lane, Place Lane and vice versa.

The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while tree surgery works are undertaken by Openreach.

For information regarding this closure please contact Openreach on: 0800 0232023, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

KCC 24hr Contact Centre: 03000 418181

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

Kent County Council - Highways, Transportation & Waste