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Stoke Parish Council and Stoke Community School's joint Newsletter

Welcome to Stoke Parish Council Christmas Newsletter

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow councillors for their support over the past year, also thanks to our clerk Rod Morrad, who does his best to keep us in order. On behalf of the whole council my Best Wishes for a very Happy Christmas and New Year to all in Upper, Middle and Lower Stoke.
Cllr Brian Stone.

ITEMS RAISED AT THE LAST PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
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A presentation by David Highley; Medway Council; Emily Graven, consultant with Scott Wilson (URS) was given outlining the new legislation, roles and responsibilities with regard to flooding, and flood incident reporting.  They have asked for  historic flood data including photos illustrating surface water flooding, details of flood depths, flood duration, date and time of events. The clerk is to supply Mr Highley with information that is held on its records and a further meeting is to take place with the Chairman - Cllr Stone and Cllr Blackman.

Cllr G Blackman gave a Police Liaison report. A new police Superintendent, Inspector, and Sergeant have been detailed to our area. It is understood that dog micro chipping is to be available Free of Charge soon. Concerns were raised regarding a car which is parked on the A228 at High Halstow advertising car sales

CLERKES COACHES.

Incidents of stone-throwing at Clarkes coaches have been reported, resulting in the temporary suspension of drop-offs in Stoke in the evenings.
The police have investigated. Clarkes coaches are now fitted with cameras inside and outside to monitor such situations. The coaches have now resumed drop-offs in Stoke in the evenings.
The Parish Council were concerned that they had not been notified of this problem by the police, as this could have been publicised in an earlier newsletter.

REPAIRS TO CAR PARK.

Cllr Mrs M Elmes proposed a sum of £222.99 plus VAT be spent on urgent damage to the car park surface. This was seconded by Cllr Mrs J Cherry. This was resolved.

PRECEPT/BUDGET 2012/13.

Following a discussion on the budget predicted expenditures a copy of which had previously been given to all members for the next financial year, a precept of £19,000 was proposed by Cllr G Blackman and seconded by Cllr Mrs M Elmes. This was resolved by members. This figure has been maintained for the last 6 years and in real terms when inflation is taken into account with careful management of funds it means a year on year reduction of expenditure. It has still been able to carry out everything that the Parish Council wished to do for the village within its financial restraints.

HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION.

Fly tipping in Cuckolds Green Road is to be reported to Medway Council.

Medway Council is to be asked to inspect a tree in the High Street that is overhanging the road.

CHURCH CAROLS – St Peter and St Pauls Upper Stoke will be holding its annual service Carols by Candlelight commencing at 3pm 18th December followed by Mince Pies and Refreshments. All welcome to come along.

MEDWAY COUNCIL CONTACTS: - General Customer Service’s phone number is 01634. 333333. or Web site www.medway.gov.uk The General switchboard number is 01634. 306000.

GENERAL ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: - should also be reported to Medway Council’s Community Safety Officers. 01634 333333. Or email communitysafetyteam@medway.gov.uk  The designated officer is Michael O’Sullivan.

POLICE CONTACTS: PCSO Tabs McGowan 01634 792346 Email: tabitha.mcgowan@kent.pnn.police.uk Non-urgent crime reports and enquiries call 01622 690690. Note the Non emergency number is now 101. Still use 999 for all emergencies.

MEDWAY COUNCIL CONTACTS - General Customer Service’s phone number is 01634. 333333. or Web site www.medway.gov.uk The General switchboard number is 01634. 306000.
General anti-social behaviour should be also reported to Medway

Council’s Community Safety Officers. 01634 333333. Or email communitysafetyteam@medway.gov.uk The designated officer is Michael O’Sullivan.  Medway Police Station and can be contacted on 01634 792346 or email peninsula@kent.pnn.police.uk. Also non emergency calls use 101

YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS ARE:

Cllr B Stone Chairman,
Cllr Mrs M Elmes Vice-Chairman,
Cllr Mrs J Cherry,
Cllr G Barron,
Cllr G Blackman,
Cllr J Luck,
Cllr Mrs P Wade,
Mr R Morrad, Clerk & RFO.

 

 

Quick information:
Your Parish Councillors are: Cllr BStone - Chairman, Cllr Mrs M Elmes - Vice-Chairman, Cllr G Barron, Cllr G Blackman, Cllr J Luck, Cllr Mrs P Wade, Cllr Mrs Julia Cherry.
Police Contacts: Peninsula fulltime officer is PC Mick Omeara 01634 792346 or Police HQ 01634 827055. Police Community Support Officer is PCSO McGowan. Messages can be left on 01634 792346. Crimestoppers calls are with the promise of anonymity on 0800 555111.