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  Parish Council Elections

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Please see information about the Parish Council Elections on 4th May 2023. PLEASE NOTE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED BY LAW NOW TO VOTE...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 20 Mar 23
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  Active Kent / Kent Trust for Youth Sport Grants

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Active Kent and Medway in partnership with Kent Trust for Youth Sport is able to provide funding for any club or organisation, looking to en...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Mar 23
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  Kent County Council Community Services Consultation

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Kent Council Council has launched a public consultation please see attached flyers for all information.

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Mar 23
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  Road Closure

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  PUBLIC NOTICE road closure Chaffes Lane

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Feb 23
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  Centre for Women and Girls Innovation and Empowerment

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  See Poster for the launch of the Centre for Women and Girls Innovation and Empowerment. 8th March 2023 9am-3pm Diversity House, Old ISP S...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Jan 23
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  Community Awards Scheme

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  The Kent Association of Local Council Community Awards Scheme 2023 Calling all Upchurch Parish residents The Community Awards is to acknow...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Jan 23
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  Road Closure

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch residents please be aware of the Public Notice of Road Closure in Horsham Lane on the 18th January 2023

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Dec 22
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  Upchurch Speed Survey results

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Dear Residents, On 14 October speed survey work was commenced in Horsham Lane, The Street and Forge Lane. Here are the results from the sur...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Nov 22
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  Road Closure

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  OTTERHAM QUAY LANE, RAINHAM TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Kent County Council gives notice that Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham will be clos...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 6 Oct 22
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  Rogue Trader Warning

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch residents please be aware of disreputable traders operating in the area

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Sep 22
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  Upchurch, Wetham Green street closure

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Note to all residents re closure of Wetham Grren 12th-16th September 2022

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 31 Aug 22
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  South East Water announces Temporary Use (Hosepipe) Ban from Friday 12 August

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  I am sure you are only too aware, this has been a time of extreme weather throughout the UK. According to the Met Office, July was the drie...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 3 Aug 22
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  Help with Food, Gas, Electricity and Water Available for Swale Residents

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  People struggling to feed their families and pay their bills could be eligible for support from Swale Borough Council. The council has...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 4 Jul 22
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  Temporary Road Closure - High Street, Sittingbourne - 13th July 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of High Street, Sittingbourne from 13th July 2022 at 19:00, with estimated completion by 14th July 2022 a...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 17 Jun 22
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  Dog Fouling

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Dog fouling continues to be a problem in the village. Dog fouling can lead to an increased risk in and toxocara canis can pass from dog wast...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Jun 22
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  QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE JUNE 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  The Parish Council will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022 in the village, and all residents are invited! The Queen is ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 May 22
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  Temporary Road Closure – Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch – 19th April 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch from 19th April 2022 for up to 4 days. The road will be closed in the general vi...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Apr 22
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  Swale Borough Council - Use of Electric Scooters is Illegal on Public Roads, Cycle Lanes and Pavements

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Swale Borough Council urges electric scooter users to comply with the law by only using them on private land where they have permission to r...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Apr 22
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  Emergency Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch - 24th March 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close Oak Lane, Upchurch from 24th March 2022 for up to 7 days. The road will be closed outside 79. The alte...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Mar 22
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  Emergency Road Closure - Bobbing Interchange, Sittingbourne - 30th March 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close Bobbing Interchange, Sittingbourne from 30th March 2022 for up to 2 days. The road will be closed from Nor...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Mar 22
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  Great British Spring Clean for the Platinum Jubilee

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Upchurch Parish Council will be taking part in the national Spring Clean for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and is inviting groups and res...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Mar 22
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  Youths with catapults

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  There have been a number of reports across the Swale area involving youths firing catapults at birds and other wildlife. On Wednesday 9th M...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Mar 22
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  Think WIDE(N) burglary prevention campaign launched

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Our research shows two thirds (67%) of people are worried about their home being broken into, yet there are simple, proven measures we can a...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Mar 22
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  Church Clock

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  As many residents are aware, Storm Eunice knocked out the village power supply, including to the Church Clock. The clock is on a battery sys...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Mar 22
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  Temporary Road Closure - Halstow Lane, Upchurch - 14th February 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of Halstow Lane, Upchurch from 14th February 2022, with estimated completion by 18th February 2022. Hals...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Feb 22
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  Temporary Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch - 1st March 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of Oak Lane, Upchurch from 1st March 2022, with estimated completion by 4th March 2022. Oak Lane, Upchur...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Feb 22
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  Temporary 30 mph Speed Limit – Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch – 14th February 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to impose a temporary mandatory 30 mph speed limit on Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch from 14th February 2022 for up to 12...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Feb 22
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  Update A249

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  The A249 Sittingbourne Road, Detling, Detling Hill, Detling, Sittingbourne Road, Thurnham, Sittingbourne Road, Stockbury will be closed from...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 9 Feb 22
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  Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Lower Halstow & Upchurch - 28th February 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of Breach Lane, Lower Halstow & Upchurch from 28th February 2022 at 09:30, with estimated completion ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 Feb 22
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  Neighbourhood Watch newsletter

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  February OUR NEWS newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters is out now, please click on link below: Our News

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 Feb 22
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  Upchurch Awards 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  The Parish Council will be making awards to people who have made a difference to the village. There will be two categories one for adults an...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Jan 22
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  New Year, New Challenge?

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Volunteer befrienders needed in your local community! Our wonderful team of volunteer befrienders already make a huge difference in the...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Jan 22
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  New PCSO for Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch ward

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Lorraine Holmes has taken ownership of Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch ward from PCSO John Cork as of the 1st of January 2022. If you hav...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 4 Jan 22
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  Temporary Road Closure – Breach Lane, Upchurch - 19 January 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of Breach Lane, Upchurch from 19 January 2022, with estimated completion by 25 January 2022. Breach Lane...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Dec 21
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  Temporary Road Closure - High Street, Sittingbourne - 11 January 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of High Street, Sittingbourne from 11 January 2022 at 19:00, with estimated completion by 12 January 2022...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Dec 21
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  Current Scams

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Here are a few of the current scams in circulation nationally and internationally: Door-to-door scam where a visitor claims to be from...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Dec 21
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  Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013-30 Full Review 2021

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Regulation 18 Public Consultation The Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2013-30 (KMWLP) was adopted in July 2016 with some limited chan...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 20 Dec 21
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  Santa's visit cancelled

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  The Parish Council has reluctantly decided to cancel Santa's visit to Upchurch on 19th December due to the current situation with the pa...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 17 Dec 21
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  Notice of Vacancy

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  NOTICE is hereby given that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of Upchurch Parish Council. Under the Local Government Act 1972, t...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 17 Dec 21
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  CANCELLED- Santa is coming to Upchurch!

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  The Parish Council has reluctantly decided to cancel this event due to the current situation with the pandemic. Children can be assured tha...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Dec 21
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  Temporary Road Closure - Wardwell Lane, Lower Halstow - 10th January 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of Wardwell Lane, Lower Halstow from 10th January 2022, with estimated completion by 14th January 2022. ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Dec 21
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  Neighbourhood Watch

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Hartlip, Newington & Upchurch Ward Crime Number: 46/251611/21 Between 4:00pm on Sunday the 5th of December and 7:45am on Monday th...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Dec 21
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  Emergency Road Closure - Wallbridge Lane, Rainham - 29th November 2021

  Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close Wallbridge Lane, Rainham from 29th November 2021 for up to 5 days. Wallbridge Lane will be closed between ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Nov 21
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  Temporary Road Closure - Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch - 22nd November 2021

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch from 22nd November 2021, with estimated completion by 26th November 2021....

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Nov 21
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  Emergency Road Closure - Wetham Green, Upchurch - 5th November 2021

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close Wetham Green, Upchurch from 5th November 2021 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed Red Brick Cottages....

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Nov 21
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  QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE JUNE 2022

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  The Parish Council is making plans to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022 in the village, and all residents are invited! The ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Oct 21
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  Preparation Works for M2 junction 5 improvement works October 2021 – January 2022.

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  Preparation work to start the M2 junction 5 improvements begin this month, with site clearance taking place before the main construction wor...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Oct 21
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  Kent PCC Matthew Scott's Police and Crime Plan Survey 2021

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  This consultation is really important because it will help determine the priorities for Kent Police. The Kent Police & Crime Commissione...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Oct 21
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  Temporary Road Closure - Horsham Lane, Upchurch - 11th October 2021

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  It will be necessary to close part of Horsham Lane, Upchurch from 11th October 2021, with estimated completion by 15th October 2021. Horsha...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Sep 21
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  Notice of Vacancy

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence

  UPCHURCH PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF VACANCY NOTICE is hereby given that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the above Parish Council...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Sep 21