Kent International Gateway Joint Parish Group
Kent
International Gateway Public Inquiry
The Public Enquiry is now over and we await the recommendation of the inspector and the The Secretary of State's decision. Let us all hope that common sense prevails and this application is refused.
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UPDATE - Boxley/Beechen Bank Road Speed Reduction.
The residents request for a reduction in the speed limit and for a crossing point failed to obtain enough points to receive funding.
Without a change in the law or a change to the PIPKIN system it is unlikely that this project will receive funding in the near future. The Parish Council wishes to thank all residents who took the time to respond to the public consultation.
The Parish Council does not have any power to force the Highway Authority, which is the only authority that can legally impose a reduction in the speed limit, to do so.
The Parish Council will continue to monitor the situation so that any changes that might support a resubmission are identified.
UPDATE - Fixed crossing point outside St John’s School, Grove Green.
T
he request for a pedestrian crossing also failed under the PIPKIN scheme.The Parish Council is reviewing the project and will continue to monitor the situation so that any changes that might support a resubmission are identified.
Impton Lane Footway.
This project also failed to attract KCC funding but the Parish Council had allocated some of its reserves to undertake partnership working with KCC. The project is to link the 2 existing footways so that residents and school children do not have to walk in the road.
The Parish Council is currently waiting for the footway design that is being supplied by Kent Highway Services. It will then review the situation
The Council is monitoring the situation and will update this section when the KHS decides whether there is funding available to undertake some work.
A
resident from Grove Green has requested the Parish Council’s support for a
pedestrian crossing on
At
its meeting on the 18th May the Parish Council’s Environment
Committee agreed that there was an urgent need for some consultation with
residents.
Boxley
Parish Council wants local residents to clearly identify their views and
experiences on crossing
Views can be sent via the Parish Council website or parish office. Click here bowdery@boxleyparishcouncil.co.uk type your message and send.
Go to the Parish Council minutes, the planning page and Boxley Parish Mail pages for more information.
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Rules
for Community Champions Competition.
All nominated candidates must
live with the boundaries of Boxley Parish (the boundaries can be checked with
the parish office) and if necessary proof will be requested.
Judges will consist of members
of the Parish Council and their decision will be final.
Winners will be given the choice
of one of the following, a £50 gardening voucher, a meal at a local pub or
restaurant (up the value of £50) or a £50 donation towards a charity of their
choice. Winners will be selected in each of the following areas.
 | Lordswood,
|
| Walderslade,
|
| Boxley, |
| Sandling,
|
| Grove
Green |
| Weavering/Woodlands/Vinters Park. |
Nominators
will be required to submit a written explanation (no longer then 2 sides of A4)
on why they are nominating the candidate. The nomination must include
| name
and address of nominator |
| name
and address of candidate, |
| explanation
of what the person does (description, frequency etc) and |
| how
this makes them a community champion, |
| a minimum of one additional referee etc. |
Nominations
must be with the Parish Council by
Boxley
Parish Council
Beechen
Hall
Wildfell
Close
E-mail
– Bowdery@boxleyparishcouncil.co.uk
Ref. Bud/comm. Champ rules 23.02.10