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BIRCHINGTON REPRESENTATIVES

 

Chairman

Brian White, 26, Alpha Road, Birchington, CT7 9EQ  (Tel: 843334)

 

Vice Chairman

 John Garland, 1, Daryngton Avenue, Birchington CT7 9PS (Tel: 845576)

 

Members

Iris Bedwell, 1, College Farm Cottages, Crispe Road, Birchington CT7 0JH (Tel:841906)

Jack Cohen, 2, Leslie Road, Birchington CT7 9HG (Tel: 847421)

Dennis Cooper, Chesapeake, Cliff Road, Birchington CT7 9LS (Tel: 845933)

Jean Fleming, 3, Edward Drive, Birchington CT7 9BY (Tel: 842267)

Julie Francis, 7, Kent Gardens, Birchington CT7 9RS (Tel: 841796)

Roger Latchford, 10, Seaview Road, Birchington CT7 9LB (Tel : 846458)

Margaret Sheldrick, Walnut Tree Cottage, 16A, Grenham Road, Birchington CT7 9JH (Tel: 841545)

John Worrow, 16, Ingoldsby Road, Birchington CT7 9PL (Tel: 07847303256)

 

Clerk to Parish Council

Colette Coleman - All enquiries/correspondence to Council Office, r/o 34 The Square, Birchington, Kent CT7 9AA

 

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THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

Alasdair Bruce, 39, Foreland Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3NH (Tel:07952736609)

Simon Day, 35 Berkeley RoadBirchington,KentCT7 9JR (07966 456403)

Roger Latchford, 10 Seaview Road, Birchington CT7 9LB (Tel : 846458)

Jo Roberts, 10, Earlsmead Crescent, Cliffsend, Ramsgate CT12 5LQ (Tel: 851726)

Margaret Sheldrick, Walnut Tree Cottage, 16A Grenham Road, Birchington CT7 9JH (Tel: 841545)

 

 

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Charles Hibberd, Sea Towers, Spencer Road, Birchington CT7 9EY (Tel : 842538)

 

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Roger Gale MP, c/o The Old Forge, 215A Canterbury Road, Birchington

CT7 9AH Tel (for Surgery) : 01843 848588

 

 

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Last minutes

 

 

BIRCHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held 22nd February 2010

(not yet approved)

 

Present: Cllr B White, Cllr’s J Francis, J Garland, M Sheldrick, J Fleming, R Latchford, J Cohen, D Cooper and J Worrow.

Apologies for absence:  Cllr I Bedwell.  District Cllr A Bruce.           

Also in attendance: Mrs C Coleman (Clerk).  District Cllr J Roberts.  KCC Cllr C Hibberd.

 

93.0     MINUTES

Minutes of the meeting held 25th January 2010 were agreed and signed by the Chairman.

94.0     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:  None.

 

95.0     CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Chairman’s Information Training Day has been re-scheduled for March 4th.

 

Adjournment for Public Participation

Meeting reconvened

 

96.0     REPORT OF DISTRICT COUNCILLORS

Cllr M Sheldrick

Cllr Sheldrick attended 5 civic functions as Chairman of TDC.  Cllr Sheldrick gave praise to the work of the Emergency Services and Refuse Collectors during the bad weather, and the effort made by the employees to get to work.  68 Station Road is currently operating as a cobblers and key cutters, and is wished every success.  Cllr Sheldrick continues to help with a complicated housing issue.

Cllr J Roberts

Cllr Roberts echoed Cllr Sheldricks praise for the emergency services and the traders of 68 Station Road.  Cllr Roberts has been dealing wioth items passed from Roger Gale MP and received numerous complaints about an increase in dog fouling, particularly in the Park Lane area.  Cllr Sheldrick attended a meeting of the Patients Panel and other visits as the Chairman’s Escort.

Cllr R Latchford

Cllr Latchford reported that the Thanet Windfarm project is proceeding on schedule and bringing vital business to Ramsgate Port.  Transeuropa Ferries are to introduce a Ramsgate to Ostend super Ferry service and Manston Airport has introduced a daily passenger service to Edinburgh.

   

97.0     KCC COUNCILLOR REPORT

Permission to film in public spaces in Kent has now been passed to KCC from Westminster, and it is hoped the simplified system will result in more requests to use Kent sites.

The 2010/11 Budget has now been presented and shows an increase of 2.1% on the County rate.

The Highways crisis is not yet over due to the prolonged bad weather and a full report on Winter travel interruptions will be presented to KCC at the end of March.  The report will include interruptions to road, sea, rail and air travel and it is hoped that improvements can be made as a result of the report in future years.  Operation Stack and school closures as a result of road conditions will also be included in the report.

The Marine Act is in its final stages and includes a proposal to create a marine conservation area from Reculver to Westgate.  This will prohibit development along the seafront and protect the coastline and fish stocks.

Cllr White reported that the pedestrian crossings in Station Road were all in need of re-painting and not just the central crossing.  Cllr Hibberd agreed to raise the matter at the next Joint Transportation Board meeting.  Cllr Latchford agreed to raise the matter at District level.

 

98.0     CLERKS REPORT

The Clerk reported on items of correspondence including a thank you from a resident of Acol for the BPC response to a previous query.

 

99.0     MEMBERS REPORTS

Cllr J Cohen

Cllr Cohen had noticed an increase in dog fouling and hoped it was a result of the poor weather and not a general trend.  The Albion Road car park was in a poor state around the recycling bins, but had now been cleared.

Cllr M Sheldrick

Cllr Sheldrick has been dealing with numerous reports of potholes and also dog fouling.

Cllr J Fleming

Cllr Fleming wished to express her disgust and regret over the behaviour of the ex Mayor of Margate with regard to an animal cruelty incident.

Cllr J Francis

Cllr Francis has received complaints regarding the inconvenience caused from the closure of the Kent Gardens/Canterbury Road junction.

Cllr J Worrow

Immigration Officers had been visiting premises in Station Road recently and speeding along the Minnis Bay seafront continues to be a problem.  The Birchington Village Partnership AGM will take place on February 25th.

Cllr R Latchford

Cllr Latchford had taken part in ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ which involved TDC Officers, Wardens, Police, Fire Brigade and Immigration Officers visiting businesses in Birchington to discuss issues the owners may have and to check the properties fire safety and workforce legality.

Signs to the Alpha Road car park and toilets are at last to be installed in Station Road.

The need for parking restrictions at Bierce Court has been placed back on the JTB agenda.

The Summer Event is to go ahead as a three day event over the August Bank Holiday.

Cllr Latchford attended the Speedcheck initiative with Cllr Sheldrick following a PACT meeting.

Cllr J Garland

It was reported at the recent PACT meeting that the interactive speed sign is now working again.   

Cllr D Cooper

Cllr Cooper commented that the poor weather resulted in some ‘blue’ bins not being collected for 8 weeks.  There has been a report of some anti social behaviour in the Bierce Court area.

Cllr B White

Cllr White reported that the fence to Crispe Park in Neame Road has fallen down and is being used as a shortcut – Clerk to report. 

Cllr White had dealt with a parking issue in St James Terrace.

Cllr White asked Cllr Sheldrick if there had been any progress on the Pavilion.  Cllr Sheldrick replied that a meeting to assess its condition is still awaited.

  

100.0   COMMITTEE REPORTS

            Finance Committee

The list of payments was circulated and agreed.  There were 5 payments totalling £1,167.11.   

PPP Committee

Parks:  There were no matters to report

Projects:  One CCTV camera is still a concern and there has been no progress on possible premises for a future office.

Publicity:  There were no matters to report.  Cllr Fleming and Cllr Francis agreed to attend the surgery on March 6th.

            Planning Committee

Cllr Francis stated that a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday but some Members had not received an agenda.  It was proposed and agreed that the meeting be held.  The Clerk reported that new plans and correspondence was now being sent to the Office – Clerk to report.

 

101.0   REPORTS FROM VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS

BRA – Cllr B White

Coffee meetings continue to be held.

NW – Cllr D Cooper

The latest meeting was cancelled due to poor weather.

Twinning – Cllr B White

The trip to France took place on February 6th and the French Court selected.

KIACC – Cllr J Garland

The next meeting is to be held in March

TRRG – Cllr B White

The next meeting is March 2nd.

CPRE – Cllr J Cohen

The winner of the photography competition has been chosen.

 

102.0   OTHER MATTERS ARISING

Cllr Hibberd stated that PACT has applied to the KCC Community Grant Fund for funding for bike lamps for youngsters in the Village.  However, the application cannot be considered from PACT but could if it came through the Parish Council.  It was agreed that Cllr Cooper liaise with PACT and be given the authority to apply for the grant on behalf of BPC.

 

 

Meeting closed 8.45pm

 

 

Archives of Parish Meetings

 

 

 

BIRCHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

    

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

 

                                                                                                                                                                                DATE                         MEETING

 

                                                                                                                                                    January                         06.01.10                        Planning Committee

                                                                                                                                                      20.01.10                        Committee meetings

                                                                                                                                                      25.01.10                        Full Council

                                                                                                                                                      27.01.10                        Planning Committee

 

                                                                                                                                                    February                       10.02.10                        Committee meetings

                                                                                                                                                                                          22.02.10                        Full Council

                                                                                                                                                                                          24.02.10                        Planning Committee

 

                                                                                                                                                      March                          10.03.10                        Committee meetings

                                                                                                                                                                                          17.03.10                        Planning Committee

                                                                                                                                                                                           29.03.10                        Full Council

                                   

                                                                                                                                                      April                             07.04.10                        Planning Committee

                                                                                                                                                                                          14.04.10                        Committee meetings

                                                                                                                                                                                          26.04.10                        Full Council

                                                                                                                                                                                          28.04.10                        Planning Committee

 

                                                                                                                                                      May                             12.05.10                        Committee meetings

                                                                                                                                                      17.05.10                        Annual Meeting

                                                                                                                                                                                          19.05.10                        Planning Committee

                                                                                                                                                                                          31.05.10                        Assembly Meeting

 

                                                                                                                                                      June                             09.06.10                        Planning Committee

                                                                                                                                                                                          16.06.10                        Committee meetings

                                                                                                                                                                                          28.06.10                        Full Council

                                                                                                                                                                                          30.06.10                        Planning Committee

 

                                                                                                                                                      July                              14.07.10                        Committee meetings

                                                                                                                                                                                          21.07.10                        Planning Committee

                                                                                                                                                                                          26.07.10                        Full Council

                                   

                                                                                                                                                     August                          11.08.10                        Planning Committee

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                DATES FOR LIBRARY SURGERY

                                                                                                                                                                           January             02.01.10

                                                                                                                                                                            March               06.03.10

                                                                                                                                                                            May                   01.05.10

                                                                                                                                                                            July                    03.07.10

 

 

 

DATES FOR CEMETERY BUS

Last Sunday of each month.

  

                               

 

 All meetings are held at the Council Offices r/o 34 The Square @ 7.30 pm

 

The general public is invited to attend and will have the opportunity to raise questions at approx 7.45 pm


 

  

 

PARISH COUNCIL SURGERIES

 

A Parish Council surgery is held every other month at the Public Library, Alpha Road from 10.30 am to Noon, when members of the public will have the opportunity to ask questions or seek advice from a Parish Councillor. Dates for these surgeries are posted on the Parish Council notice boards and at the Council Office.  Surgeries will be held on the following dates.

 

DATES FOR LIBRARY SURGERY

 

July                              04.07.09

September                    05.09.09

November                    07.11.09

January                         02.01.10

 

 

 

 

DATES FOR CEMETERY BUS

 

Last Sunday of each month except December

 

 

 

BIRCHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

CONSULTATIONS WITH COUNCILLORS

 

Parish Councillors are available by appointment for individual or group consultation to discuss problems and/or render assistance. To make an appointment telephone any Parish Councillor direct.

 

 

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Last amended 21/12/09