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  VE Day 80 Event Thursday 8 May 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  The VE Day 80 event is Thursday 8 May from 7.30pm at The Recreation Ground, Oak Lane, Upchurch. Beacon lighting is 9.15pm in line with natio...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 May 25
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  VE Day Concert Sunday 11 May 7.30pm St Mary's Upchurch

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  There will be a special VE Day 80 concert from the Upchurch Choral Society at the church Sunday 11 May at 7.30pm. All welcome, tickets avail...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 May 25
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  Notice to Residents

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF UPCHURCH Upchurch Parish Council is aware of the recent installation of CCTV cameras around the village. We understa...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Apr 25
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  Resident Notice CCTV cameras update

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council Resident Notice – CCTV Camera Update Date: 30 April 2025 Upchurch Parish Council would like to update residen...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Apr 25
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  Notice from Kent Police

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Over the last couple of days Kent police have received various calls from Swale residents reporting that they have received phone calls from...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Apr 25
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  UPC Annual Meeting 1 May 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Link to full agenda https://www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk/shared/attachments.asp?f=35ad1e24%2D102b%2D4160%2Da328%2D44834e8e6a0a%2Epdf&a...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Apr 25
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  UPC Annual Meeting 1 May 2025 Venue change

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council change of venue for May meeting The next Full Council Meeting is the Annual Meeting of the Council this meeting is ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Apr 25
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  Upchurch Players Open Auditions

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Please see poster from Upchurch Players regarding open auditions on Sunday 27 April 2025 3-6pm at Upchurch Village Hall

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Apr 25
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  Parish Meeting tonight 10 April 7.30pm

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  All residents welcome to attend the Upchurch Parish Meeting tonight at Upchurch Village Hall. Local groups and organisations will give an up...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Apr 25
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  Upchurch Choral Society VE Day event Sunday 11 May

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  On behalf of Upchurch Choral Society I would like to advise residents about a Concert on Sunday May 11th commemorating the 80th anniversary ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Apr 25
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  Road Closure High St Newington 26 April 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Aile Homes - Temporary Road Closure - A2 High Street, Newington - 26th April 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Mar 25
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  Upchurch Parish Council Meetings update

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council meetings This is to inform you of the schedule of meetings for Upchurch Parish Council 2025. The next Full Council...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Mar 25
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  UPC Annual Parish Meeting 10.04.2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Meeting 19.30 Upchurch Village Hall Agenda Welcome to the meeting by the Chair of the Parish Council, Cllr Tyrone Riple...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Mar 25
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  Road Closure Oak Lane 17 March 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Urgent Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch - 17th March 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Oak Lane, Upchurch from 17th March 2025 fo...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Mar 25
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  VE Day 80 Thursday 8 May 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Save the Date: Thursday, 8th May 2025 Upchurch Parish Council warmly invites all residents to come together and share in the celebration of...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Feb 25
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  Road Closure Otterham Quay Lane 2 April 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch - 2nd April 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken b...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Feb 25
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  Road Closure Poot Lane 30 January 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Emergency Road Closure - Poot Lane, Upchurch - 30th January 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Poot Lane, Upchurch from 30th Jan...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 31 Jan 25
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  Road Closure Breach Lane 15 January

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  SOUTHERN WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch - 15th January 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Breach Lane,...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Jan 25
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  Change of meeting date February 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  The next meeting of Upchurch Parish Council has been moved to Thursday 13 February 2025. Meeting will take place at Upchurch Village H...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Jan 25
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  Newsletter PC Chittim

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Newsletter from PC Chittim Please note next police surgery will be on Saturday 25th January 2025 between 15:00 hours and 17:00 hours at Ho...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Jan 25
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  Road Closure Breach Lane 5-7 February 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Southern Water - Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch - 5th February 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 6 Jan 25
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  The Paddock Play Area enhancements OPEN!

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council Announcement Dear Residents of Upchurch, We are excited to announce that the new equipment at the Upchurch Play Ar...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 3 Jan 25
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  Road Closure Poot Lane 15 January 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Poot Lane, Upchurch - 15th January 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Open...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Dec 24
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  Merry Christmas from Upchurch Parish Council

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council wish all residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Dec 24
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  UPC Community Awards 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  The UPC Community Awards is to acknowledge and give recognition to a resident/group of Upchurch Parish who has/have made a significant cont...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Dec 24
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  Road Closure Oak Lane 13 Jan 2025 - 3 Feb 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  T. Body Jnr Plant Hire Ltd - Temporary Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch - 13th January 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be un...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 9 Dec 24
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  The Paddock Play Area enhancements

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Exciting Improvements Coming to The Paddock Play Area! We are thrilled to announce that work to improve The Paddock play area will begin th...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Nov 24
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  Changes to UPC meeting dates

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Due the the seasons festivities the dates have been amended for the next two Parish Council meetings. The meetings will held at Upchurch Vil...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Nov 24
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  Message from PC Chittim

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Dear Upchurch Residents, Halloween is often a day that many young families enjoy as they get to dress up in scary costumes and children go ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 31 Oct 24
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  Road Closure Breach Lane 8 November

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Breach Lane, Upchurch The road will be closed from the junction with Hartlip Hill to the junction with The Street/Forge Lane, to the extent...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Oct 24
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  Road Closure Wallbridge Lane 6 November 2024

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Urgent Road Closure - Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch - 6th November 2024 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch from 6t...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Oct 24
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  Announcement grant funding Upchurch Parish Council

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council Secures Grant Funding for New Play Equipment at The Paddock Upchurch Parish Council is thrilled to announce that it...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Oct 24
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  Public Bins polite request to residents

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  18 September 2024 Upchurch Parish Council – [email protected] Upchurch Parish Council would like to remind all re...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 18 Sep 24
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  Neighbourhood Watch Sept newsletter

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  The September edition of OUR NEWS is here Dear Upchurch Parish Council, We are pleased to bring you the latest edition o...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 9 Sep 24
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  Swale Borough Council Survey

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Swale Borough Council wants local people to share their views about the rollout of the new waste and street cleansing contract. The cuncil ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 3 Sep 24
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  Road Closures

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Swale Borough Council - Temporary Road Closures - Various Roads, Lower Halstow, Bobbing, Upchurch, Hartlip, Iwade & Newington - 23rd Sep...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Aug 24
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  Road Closures

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Swale Borough Council - Temporary Road Closures - Various Roads, Lower Halstow, Bobbing, Upchurch, Hartlip, Iwade & Newington - 23rd Sep...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Aug 24
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  Police Surgery Upchurch

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  PC Jez Chittim will be holding a surgery at Holywell Primary School on Saturday 24th August between 16:00 hours and 20:00 hours - all welco...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Aug 24
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  Police Surgery Upchurch

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  PC Jez Chittim will be holding a surgery at Holywell Primary School on Saturday 24th August between 16:00 hours and 20:00 hours - all welco...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Aug 24
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  Road Closure Breach Lane 2 Oct 2024

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch - 2nd October 2024 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be underta...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 6 Aug 24
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  Road Closure Horsham Lane 30 September

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Horsham Lane, Upchurch - 30th September 2024 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Aug 24
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  Road Closure Poot Lane

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  SOUTHERN WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Poot Lane, Upchurch - 27th July 2024 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Poot Lane, ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Jul 24
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  Police Surgery Upchurch

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Police Surgery Please come along to my next police surgery on Sunday 14th July at Holywell Primary School between 10:00 hours and 14:00 hour...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Jul 24
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  D-day 80 event Thursday 6 June

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Come and join the residents of Upchurch for a commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The event will be at Upchurch Recreatio...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 May 24
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  Road Closure Holywell Lane 13 May 2024

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Urgent Road Closure - Holywell Lane, Upchurch - 13th May 2024 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Holywell Lane, Upchurch from 13th May 2...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 May 24
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  Road Closure Breach Lane

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Lower Halstow - 28th May 2024 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by O...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Apr 24
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  Upchurch D-Day 80 Event

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Please come and join in with Upchurch Village to commemorate D-day 80 with an event at the Recreation Ground Thursday 6 June 2024. The bea...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Apr 24
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  Report of dirt bikes from PC Chittim

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Dear Upchurch We have had an increase in reports of dirt bikes being ridden along public roads, pavements and through woodlands and open...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Apr 24
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  Kent Police Cold Caller warning

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Dear Upchurch There has been an increase in people knocking on doors and trying to sell property maintenance services such as roof/patio cl...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Apr 24
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  Response from Swale BC on waste collections

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  UPC has asked Swale Borough Council for an update on behalf of residents regarding the Waste Collection service. Please see response : Good...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Apr 24