Parish Council update
18th November 2019
Minor works and other issues have been addressed in the last few months:
| Recreation Ground | The project to repair and refurbish the Playground – partly funded by existing s.106 money as well as a donation, has been completed with a new swing set, safety groundworks, new stepping stilts on the Adventure Trail, replaced scramble net and other small repairs. |
| Matfield Green | The pond overflow has been reinstated. Volunteers completed a clear-up of the north bank of the pond, the limes in the Avenue have been pollarded, the south bank has been fully cleared and the Sassoon Memorial Oak has been replanted, in a new location, with protective fencing. Stickers have been requested from TWBC to outline the responsibility of dog owners regarding fouling on the Green. |
| Allotments | All of the internal hedges at the allotment site have been cut back, increasing access around the perimeter. Six new allotment plots have been created, two of which have 4 raised beds – contact the Clerk if you are interested in a plot. Unused plots are being covered over. |
| Trees | The survey of the Council’s trees last year identified those needing attention and a first wave was completed earlier this year. Attention is now being given to the remaining mature trees in various areas including Porters Wood and Cooksfield. |
| Communications | The new website is serving to provide updates for residents on a variety of issues, including the Councils response to the Draft Local Plan. The PC pages are updated by the Clerk and a link placed on social media. The website is a community facility (though financed by the Parish Council) and residents may advertise businesses, clubs and events. |
| Highways Improvement Plan | The Parish Council has submitted a Highways Improvement Plan to Kent County Council detailing numerous concerns regarding speeding, parking and other traffic problems. |
| Christmas | Christmas lights are being erected and the annual events being planned by the volunteer group. |
| Elections 2020 | Information regarding elections to the Parish Council in May 2020 will be available on the website shortly, contact the Clerk for further information. |
| Council Staff | A new separate post of Responsible Financial Officer is currently being recruited, this will be a significant addition to the Council’s staffing and will, amongst other things, provide for funding opportunities to be sought to underpin the Council’s precept income. |
| If you have any queries on the above please contact the Clerk: clerk@brenchleypc.org.uk | |