Resources-Minutes-10-November-2020
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Tim Prater
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Environment Agenda 01-12-2020
Sandgate Parish Council will broadcast this meeting as a video on Facebook live at the time of the meeting itself on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/sandgatepc/ Comments made on the Facebook video during the meeting will not be monitored and are not a way of feeding back to the Council.
Env-Agenda-12-01-12-20
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Nov
2020
Scammer claiming to be Age UK
We have received reports of a resident in Ashford being targeted by a Scammer claiming to be Age UK.
WHAT HAPPENS
You get a telephone call from someone saying they are Age UK – They ask you questions including the name of your Doctors Surgery and any medication you take.
WHAT TO DO
This is a scam – Age UK would not call and ask for personal information.
End the telephone call and make sure the line has cleared.
If you are unsure if a call is from AGE UK, contact your local Age UK.
For advice and to report contact Citizens Advice 0808 223 1133 or visit their website.
Please warn vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours.
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Nov
2020
Planning Agenda 01-12-2020
Sandgate Parish Council will broadcast this meeting as a video on Facebook live at the time of the meeting itself on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/sandgatepc/ Comments made on the Facebook video during the meeting will not be monitored and are not a way of feeding back to the Council.
Members of the public can ask representations regarding an application. Any comments sent to clerk@sandgatepc.org.uk will be sent to all Councillors prior to the meeting and acknowledged by the meeting. If a member of the public would prefer to speak to the application (for up to three minutes) themselves, they can do so by emailing clerk@sandgatepc.org.uk at least 2 working days before the meeting asking to speak to Planning committee, specifying on which application. Members of the public joining a Council meeting to make a representation will be asked to follow the protocol at https://sandgatepc.org.uk/public-speaking-at-online-meetings-of-sandgate-parish-council-protocol/
Planning-Agenda-01-12-20-doc
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2020
Sandgate Community Garden: Update 22 November 2020
The last sowings of Broad beans have now been planted and are already starting to romp away, a little disconcerting for the end of November. It is still not too late to sow or plant broad beans, or garlic if you fancy giving it a go. The autumn peas were planted too. Some of them will be for pea pods, the others for early pea shoots. Never good to sow peas direct as they often attract rodents and get dug up and eaten before they get the chance to sprout. We have not tried autumn peas before now so it will be interesting to see if it is worth the effort compared to spring sown peas. We have noticed that the pigeons have turned their attention to the cabbages and purple sprouting, so plants had to be covered with netting once more. We had hoped to get away with them uncovered.
One of the Oca or New Zealand yam plants was lifted to see if they are ready, but they still seem a little small, and will be left alone for a few more weeks to get bigger with any luck! However the leeks and celeriac are ready and we should all be able to have just one or two, enough to make a soup or a welcome addition to a meal. The winter purslane or claytonia is ready for picking, that is if you have the patience as it is quite tiny and very fiddly to collect.
Following a couple of birthdays, we had carrot muffins and beetroot brownies to share – so many excellent recipes out there, and always grateful to be eating cake on a cold morning to help make the work that much easier.
The assumption was that our new fleece covering would arrive this week, but it has now been delayed again, so our fingers are remaining crossed for the continuation of this milder weather for the time of year.
At very short notice we were offered a free delivery of wood chips from a tree surgeon working locally. Rather than have to take the chips back to his yard, he was looking to find homes for a few deliveries. Although wood chips are a waste product, a load can cost in the region of £100 by the time you consider the transport costs and time for a driver to load up and deliver. We gratefully accepted a load, and have started to lay down more paths as well as add a layer to the current compost bin as it could do with some drier, ‘brown’ content as it is too ‘green’ or moist. This should help to make the balance.
On Monday some of us attended the virtual summit – Kent’s Plan Bee, to find out about the plight of insects throughout the UK, and how Kent ‘s council is able to respond and help wildlife in the county by making a few changes to how the parkland and grass verges are managed. We were surprised to learn that Kent has over 130 miles of bee and insect friendly planting along the coastline, which is linked to a network of wildlife zones throughout the county. We also heard from a local farmer concerned about farming methods having such an impact on wildlife numbers and how he is putting in place some steps to change the way he farms. Some of the plans are still at early stages, and it has made us think about things we can add to the garden to help out. We already have wildlife areas, but one thing that did strike us was that it was important to have something in flower in the garden all year round. We have more ideas to work on, and are going to work towards a ‘neighbourhood with the best buzz’ award.
What’s next?
- We still have strawberry compost bags to open
- We have beds waiting for a layer of compost mulch
- Continue to barrow wood chips up to the garden
- If the fleece arrives, start to put it over the plants
- Continue to keep the weeds down
- Collect last few leaves blowing about
Loads of wood chippings 
Paths being laid View from the water bowser Celeriac and leek soup Claytonia or winter purslane
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Nov
2020
Could You Help Sandgate as a Volunteer Flood Warden?
Flood Wardens are volunteers trained to help and prepare people in local communities that are at risk of flooding. They play an important role in the preparing a community flood plan and putting it in to practice. In Sandgate we would also ask you to meet the Parish Council annually to update us on the flood plan.
The commitment
- Training takes just 2 hours to complete (training is currently online, with the next FREE course on 24th November from 7-9pm).
- Flood Wardens meet a few times a year to test their flood plan.
The Role
- Help local people prepare for flooding.
- Provide a vital link between your community and the emergency responders.
What you’ll get
- Comprehensive handbook.
- Access to a whole host of resources.
- Support from fellow Flood Wardens.
It’s been a while since we’ve had a substantial flood in Sandgate, but that’s no reason not to be prepared.
You would be making a real difference to your community, helping the ensure the safety of neighbours, for a few hours a year. From https://www.kentprepared.org.uk/flood-wardens the responsibilities of being a Flood Warden include:
Helping the community before, during and after a flood
…before
- Identify problem areas within your community;
- Identify vulnerable people and properties;
- Write a community flood plan;
- Monitor watercourses within the community;
- Encourage sign up to free Flood Warnings.
…during
- Communicate the risk of flooding within the community;
- Help co-ordinate the community flood plan;
- Heed emergency services advice at all times;
- Share information from the Environment Agency and emergency services with residents;
- Encourage residents to take action;
- Collect flood event information.
…after
- Assist in the post-flood clear up if required;
- Continue to act as a communication channel;
- Collect post-flood data and photos;
- Assist in the review of the community flood plan.
If you are interested in becoming a Flood Warden, please contact the Kent Resilience Team to organise a training session at krf@kent.fire-uk.org or call 01622 212409.
Book to attend the November Flood Warden course at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kent-flood-warden-training-tickets-126057303789
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2020
Parish Council Minutes 17-11-2020
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2020
Planning Minutes 17-11-2020
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Nov
2020
New Local COVID Business Grant and Support Schemes Launched
The application process for two Folkestone & Hythe COVID grants schemes to support businesses during the current national lockdown period have been launched on Friday 13th November: one for businesses in business rated premises forced to close by the current lockdown rules, and a second for those outside those criteria but still being harmed.
Folkestone & Hythe Local Restrictions Support Grants (LSRSGs) – grants are available to businesses located in business rated premises that are legally required to close during the lockdown period. Eligible businesses should receive a letter or email from the Business Rates team in the next few days. Please click on the following link to find more information about this scheme and the application process.
https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/local-restrictions-support
Folkestone & Hythe Additional Restrictions Grant (ARGs) – grants are available to businesses that have been significantly affected by the current national lockdown period and have incurred fixed business costs. Please click on the following link for more information on the eligibility criteria for the scheme and the application process
https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/additional-restrictions-grant
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Nov
2020
Light Up Sandgate for Christmas
For many years, businesses in Sandgate have made an amazing Festive effort for Christmas. After a pretty drab 2020, let’s bring some sparkle and festive cheer to the whole community and light up our windows and outside our homes and businesses this December.
Follow the “Light Up Sandgate” Facebook Page for more information, news and to see the photos sent in and to make this a huge Sandgate community event!
Get your neighbours involved, and light up your street!
Light up and decorate your home or business to bring some added sparkle to the area this Christmas – AND you can win a prize from Sandgate Parish Council! Small Prizes for BEST OVERALL, BEST WINDOW & BEST BUSINESS, donated by Sandgate Parish Council, will be awarded.
Our secret judging team will go out on the weekend 18th -20th December. Decorations don’t need to be expensive, in fact, additional credit will be given for upcycling, imagination, and creativity!
Sandgate Primary School is also organizing a separate prize competition and Christmas Lights Trail. You can learn more and sign up at https://school.plansocial.app/events/61525
Also, this Christmas let’s help those having a hard time coping. If you can do so, please make a food or cash donation to the Shepway Foodbank or Porchlight: see below.
Porchlight helps the homeless and vulnerable. You can donate to Porchlight at porchlight.org.uk/donate
Shepway Foodbank supports those who are struggling to feed themselves and their families. Donations to the Foodbank will be gratefully received and passed to them by Christmas.
The Providence & The Golden Arrow have also kindly agreed to take in Foodbank donations from December 3rd until 21st December. Learn more at shepway.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/ about ways to help, and also the things that the Foodbank currently most urgently needs.