Chair's comments
All the members and I congratulate the clerk Mr Morrad on achieving the Certificate in Local Council Administration awarded by the University of Gloucestershire .
The village of Stoke is made up of Upper, Middle and Lower Stoke and stands beside the busy and notorious A228. It is surrounded by farmland and has views of the River Medway, Stoke Marshes and Saltings. These are a haven for wildfowl particularly wading birds during the winter months.
Upper Stoke is somewhat removed from Middle and Lower Stoke, but the church which is situated on the main street is a local landmark.
Middle Stoke is now a quiet hamlet thanks to the recent bypass which now separates it from Lower Stoke.
Lower Stoke is much the largest of the three with a considerable amount of houses being built in the 60's to accommodate workers at the Isle of Grain. The Methodist Chapel and Primary School are situated here, together with the Village Hall, which is where the Parish Council meetings are held, normally on the first Wednesday of the month.
The Parish Council would like to welcome you to this venture and look forward to receiving your ideas and contributions.
Quick information:
Your Parish Councillors are: Cllr BStone - Chairman, Cllr J Peters - Vice-Chairman, Cllr G Barron, Cllr G Blackman, Cllr Mrs M Elms, Cllr J Luck, Cllr Mrs P Wade.
Police Contacts: Peninsula fulltime officer is Ann Jeffery 01634 792346 or Police HQ 01634 827055. Police Community Support Officer is Julie Burrows messages can be left on 01634 792346. Crimestoppers calls are with the promise of anonymity on 0800 555111.