Kent Police: ANPR Consultation

It is proposed that an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera will be installed near one of the main routes into Hythe in order to increase coverage within the area.

This is something that police forces intend to do countywide. ANPRs are used to help to detect, deter and disrupt criminality including tackling travelling criminals, organised crime groups and terrorists and they are used to assist with evidence in the investigation of crime.

Community engagement regarding the roll out of cameras is necessary prior to installation being approved.  If you would like offer any views on the proposed installation of a camera in Hythe, please send your comments (support/objections/general views etc) to Sandgate Parish Council at sandgateparish@tiscali.co.uk. The parish clerk will then forward your comments to the local PCSO.

Please note that the exact location cannot be disclosed as this may compromise and undermine the objective in preventing and detecting crime by being a benefit to offenders and could reduce the value of ANPR to policing.

Sandgate Parish Grounds Maintenance Specification – April 2016 To March 2020  

Sandgate Parish Council is inviting quotations for the grounds maintenance works to Sandgate (Military Road) Recreation Ground, the Village Green and Wilberforce Road green for the period April 2016 to March 2020.

Recreation ground:

• To carry out grass cutting of all main areas on a fortnightly basis
• To carry out strimming as required to maintain a tidy appearance around obstacles and edges
• To cut grass to roadside bank to maintain a tidy appearance
• To keep the bank below the dog walking area tidy, and to cut all once a season
• To carry out maintenance of the car park
• To cut grass in dog walking area on a fortnightly basis including edges
• To keep ditches clear at all times so as not to restrict flowing water
• To carry out cutting of all hedges twice per season
• To carry out annual maintenance of the bank containing the trees, shrubs etc, which runs parallel with Military Road
• To treat as required all paths, hardstandings and car park with weed killer to maintain weed free
• To keep courts clear of debris
• To carry out an inspection of play equipment once a month, submitting a report to the clerk (proof of certification is required)

All debris to be removed from site (proof of a waste carrier’s certificate will be required).

Village Green, High Street, Sandgate:

• To carry out grass cutting including edges on a fortnightly basis
• To maintain borders on a four-weekly cycle, to include pruning of shrubs and dead-heading as required
• Keep hardstandings weed free
• To apply weed and feed to grass

All debris including grass cuttings to be removed from site.

Wilberforce Road Green

• To carry out grass cutting including edges on a fortnightly basis
• To maintain borders on a four-weekly cycle, to include pruning of shrubs and dead-heading as required
• Keep hardstanding weed free
• To apply weed and feed to grass

All debris including grass cuttings to be removed from site.

The contract period will be for four years, subject to the normal break clauses.

Please send your quotation to: Parish Clerk at sandgateparish@tiscali.co.uk or post to the address below.  

Please include:

• Proof of £5 million Public Liability Insurance
• Method statement  

We will be assessing quotations according to the following criteria:

• Quality (please supply references)
• Capacity (vehicles, equipment, manpower, storage yard/unit)
• Price   

Deadline for submissions: 12 noon on Thursday 25th February 2016

Sandgate Parish Handyman Services – April 2016 To March 2020  

Sandgate Parish Council is inviting quotations for carrying out general maintenance and ad hoc repair works around the parish, as per the specification below.

Please state the hourly rate for the small maintenance and repairs works. It is expected that large jobs may need to be separately quoted for, as and when required.  

The contract period will be for four years, subject to the normal break clauses.

• To carry out general maintenance and ‘handyman’ jobs as required;
• To carry out maintenance of litter bins around the parish, including greasing of hinges and locks, rubbing down and re-painting, as required;
• To carry out repairs and maintenance of village signposts and notice boards, including re-staining, as required;
• To overhaul and repaint planters, as required;
• To connect Christmas decorations to lampposts; purchase and erect 2 x 20ft Christmas trees;
• To inform the parish clerk of any works that should be reported to Shepway District Council or Kent County Council;
• To assist with community events: erecting/dismantling gazebos; installing and removing event banners and notices; supplying/hiring barriers, generators and other miscellaneous equipment;
• To top up the parish council’s sand/grit bins (total of 3; the others belong to KCC)
• To provide storage facilities for: spare litter bins (cast iron and polycarbonate), Santa & sleigh and 5 small decorative Christmas trees; 26+ Christmas lamppost light garlands and electric packs, various signs and banners, gazebos, the annual free one-tonne bags of sand/grit provided by KCC and any other equipment, as required.  

All works will be subject to agreement by the parish clerk prior to carrying out the works.   

Please send your quotation to: Parish Clerk at sandgateparish@tiscali.co.uk or post to the address below.  

Please provide:

• Proof of £5 million Public Liability Insurance
• Proof of G39 Certification
• Method statement

We will be assessing quotations according to the following criteria:

• Quality (please supply references)
• Capacity (vehicles, equipment, manpower, storage yard/unit)
• Price  

Deadline for submissions: 12 noon on Thursday 25th February 2016