Following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second, a proclamation of the new King Charles III will be read across the country over the weekend of 10 and 11 September.
The proclamation of the new Sovereign is a very old tradition which can be traced back over many centuries. The ceremony does not create a new King. It is simply an announcement of the accession which took place immediately on the death of the reigning monarch.
In Sandgate, the Proclamation will be read by the Chairman of Sandgate Parish Council at 4pm on Sunday 11th September at the War Memorial on Sandgate High Street. All residents are more than welcome to join this simple and short reading to announce the new King.
*** Sadly this event has been postponed by the Rainbow Centre. A new date will be announced soon. ***
The Rainbow Centre Big Sleep Out event is again able to take place outdoors: and our new venue for 2022 is at Saga Enbrook Park grounds on Friday 16 September from 7 pm until 7 am.
Sleeping rough is the daily reality for many disadvantaged people in Folkestone & Hythe District. Most of us are fortunate to have a warm bed and a place we call home. On Friday, 16 September, let us take some action on behalf of those less fortunate and raise funds to help homeless people in our community.
In 2020 we held the event at home and raised a whooping £7600; in 2021 we raised £3600 so this year we want to smash the 2020 target!
We therefore invite you to participate, get sponsorship and support the work of the Rainbow Centre. Consider joining us as a family or part of a small group for some fun but serious fundraising.
As an outdoor event, you will need to bring your own cardboard and materials to build your shelter in an allocated space. A simple supper will be served, and there will also be opportunities during the evening to upload photos and join in fun competitions for the best shelter for yourself – and your cuddly toy!
The Rainbow Centre Big Sleep Out event sponsorship pack is below and for more information, please get in touch with our local fundraising co-ordinator, Linda Wilsher:
A paper copy of the updated application can be viewed by appointment at the Civic Centre in Folkestone. Please call customer services on 01303 853000 for details.
The Otterpool Park application reference number is Y19/0257/FH.
Sandgate Library will be temporarily closing for refurbishment work. The library will be closed from Monday 5 September 2022 for 3 weeks, re-opening on Monday 26 September.
Alternative local libraries include Hythe Library, Cheriton Library and Folkestone Library. We also have a number of mobile library stops in the local area including Golden Valley (Digby Road) and Seabrook (Seabrook Court).
Mobile library services can be found at www.kent.gov.uk/libs via a postcode search.
Back in FULL for the first time in THREE years!On the evening of Saturday 27th August, we’ll be welcoming back the Sea and Food Festival FREE fireworks display, sponsored by the Roger de Haan Charitable Trust, from Granville Parade.
On Sunday there will be the Sandgate Sea and Food Festival, featuring live music, entertainment, stalls and great food on Sandgate’s Granville Parade, Castle Road Car Park and at businesses along Sandgate High Street.
Watch the Fireworks from the Sea Festival Pop-Up Seafront Restaurant!
In the evening of 27th August, what better way to watch the fireworks display than from our pop-up restaurant in Castle Road Car Park, eating a delicious buffet meal supplied by local favourite the Gurkha Palace, and live music from Jeff Bonner and members of the Shepway Swing Band?
Dinner includes poppadums, choice of curry lamb curry or chicken tikka masala, aloo cauli, yellow lentils, spicy curry sauce, plain boiled rice and naan. Bring you own drinks, or buy from the nearby drink stall in the car park.
Tickets are £25 per head, and strictly limited to 80. First come, first served. To book please email clerk@sandgatepc.org.uk with your name, address and number of tickets. Payment by bank transfer or cheque to Sandgate Library (full payment in advance).
Can You Help Fill Our Barrow of Booze?
A key part of the Sea and Food Festival each year is the draw to win a “barrow of booze”. That’s an eclectic collection of bottles, cans and more donated from across the village and conveniently served in a wheelbarrow to one lucky ticket buyer!
If you have a bottle or two you could donate to fill our barrow this year (unopened bottles only please!) then please drop them to Sandgate Library during opening hours or contact clerk@sandgatepc.org.uk to arrange delivery. Thank you!
Last Call for Sea and Food Festival Stalls!
Any local business or organisation that wants to be part of the Granville Parade Seafront market on Sunday 28th is more than welcome to do so, subject to space and booking in the next couple of days.
If you would like a stall, please don’t hesitate but contact Nina Bliss NOW on Nina Bliss at blissnina@live.co.uk to discuss options and cost (varies between business and charity).
Parking Suspension Advance Notice
Parking on Granville Parade, Granville Road East & West and The Parade is suspended from 8am on Saturday 27th until 7pm on Sunday 28th to allow for the Sea Festival and stalls including drop off, set up and break down.
There is also a parking suspension in Castle Road Car Park for both Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August, to allow for deliveries and set-up on the Saturday.
Please do NOT park in those areas during suspended hours. There are a lot of deliveries, stalls setting up and people visiting: leaving your car there while that is going on makes it much harder to do (and you may get a ticket!).
As an alternative, Saga have offered to allow local residents to park free in their car park in Enbrook Park FREE on both Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th.
Sandgate Parish Council is defined as a “smaller authority” for the purposes of publication of its annual accounts and statements.
The Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 require that:
1. The accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating to those records must be made available for inspection by any person interested, during a period of 30 working days set by the smaller authority and including the first 10 working days of July.
2. The period referred to in paragraph (1) starts with the day on which the period for the exercise of public rights is treated as having been commenced i.e. the day following the day on which all of the obligations in paragraph (3) below have been fulfilled.
3. The responsible financial officer for a relevant authority must, on behalf of that authority, publish (which must include publication on the authority’s website):
(a) the Accounting Statements (i.e. Section 2 of the Annual Return), accompanied by:
(i) a declaration, signed by that officer to the effect that the status of the Accounting Statements are unaudited and that the Accounting Statements as published may be subject to change;
(ii) the Annual Governance Statement (i.e. Section 1 of the Annual Return); and
(b) a statement that sets out—
(i) the period for the exercise of public rights;
(ii) details of the manner in which notice should be given of an intention to inspect the accounting records and other documents;
(iii) the name and address of the local auditor;
(iv) the provisions contained in section 26 (inspection of documents etc.) and section 27 (right to make objections at audit) of the Act, as they have effect in relation to the authority in question.
All the required accounting statements, declarations, annual governance statement and additional statements are available in this Full Annual Return 2021-2022 of Sandgate Parish Council. The declared period for the exercise of Public Rights is 24 June – 11 August 2022, but in practice it was published on the Sandgate Parish Council website on 23 June 2022.
Scanned pdf documents do not comply with the Accessibility Regulations but the above documents can be provided in an alternative format or on alternative media, on request.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the amazing part you played in celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 2nd June, whether you were a Town Crier, Piper, Bugler/Cornet Player, Choir or a private or community Beacon Organiser, for without your involvement The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons and its associated events would not have been the enormous success they were.
TOGETHER, as a worldwide team, we ensured this unique tribute to our unique Queen Elizabeth, showed the world that the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories and the Commonwealth, along with those who took part from other countries, came together as one, and undertook a celebration party “fit for a Queen,” an occasion that will be fondly remembered by millions upon millions of people for many generations to come.
I don’t mind admitting, when standing next to Her Majesty The Queen at Windsor Castle, London, as she lit her Principal Beacon at 9.45 GMT, a number of tears of joy filled my eyes knowing that you had all played the part you promised, making huge efforts to do so, and I am extremely proud of you all, so again, THANK YOU.
Witnesses are being sought following two incidents involving alleged racism in Folkestone.
It was reported that at around 5.30pm on Monday 20 June 2022, a man and a woman intervened after witnessing three men being racially abusive towards other people walking along The Leas. When challenged, the man was assaulted and his dog was kicked.
Around a similar time it was also reported that a family sitting nearby on the beach at Sandgate Esplanade near to the Earls Avenue area, was approached and racially abused. Stones were thrown at the victims and one of them was then kicked and punched, sustaining an injury that required hospital treatment.
A 21-year-old man from Deal was arrested the following morning on suspicion of assault and a public order offence and taken into custody.
Detectives investigating the two reports believe they are linked and want to hear from any witnesses who might have information regarding either incident. Anyone who has dash cam footage taken in either area is also urged to come forward.
Witnesses should call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/118824/22.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or using the online form on their website https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
In the Folkestone & Hythe area we have had a number of people Cuckooed and are asking people to let us know if they suspect anyone in their area is falling victim to Cuckooing.
· Vulnerable Person (Elderly, Disabled, Mental Health)
· Regular Visitors To The Property
· Unexplained Increase of Money, Clothes or Mobile Phones
· Late Night/All Day Parties
· Evidence of Drug Use
· Significant Changes In Emotional Well-being
· Increase in ASB Around The Property
· Unexplained Injuries To The Vulnerable Person
· Cars & Bikes Visiting
How to Report it? If you suspect cuckooing, report it to Kent Police online or by calling 101. You can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111. Supported by all community safety partners across Kent.
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