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20
Jun
2021
News
19
Jun
2021
Sandgate Parish Council Annual Return 2020-21
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 2021 Full Annual Return of Sandgate Parish Council. The declared period for the exercise of Public Rights is 21 June – 6 August 2021, but in practice it was published on the Sandgate Parish Council website on 19 June 2021.
Sandgate-PC-Notice-of-Public-Rights-Publication-of-Unaudited-Annual-Governance-Accountability-Return-YE-31-March-2021Scanned 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.
There is a National Audit Office guide Local Authority Accounts: A guide to your rights.
21
May
2021
Urgent Road Closure – Military Road, Sandgate – 21st May 2021
It will be necessary to close Military Road, Sandgate from 21st May 2021 for up to 1 day.
The road will be closed at the junctions of Sandgate High Street and Enbrook Road.
The alternative route is via B2063 Military Road, B2063 North Road, B2063 West Road, Hospital Hill, A259 Seabrook Road, A259 Sandgate Esplanade and A259 Sandgate High Street.
This is to enable emergency jetting works to be carried out by Southern Water.
14
May
2021
Sandgate Beach Gets Seaside Award for NINTH Year Running
Sandgate beach has been named as one of country’s best beaches by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy – for the NINTH year running!
Sandgate’s award places it amongst the country’s very best beaches, from popular holiday spots to quiet, more hidden-away spots. What unites them all is knowing that they are clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards, as well as the tough international bathing water quality standards.
Tim Prater, Chairman of Sandgate Parish Council, said:
“Just 132 beaches in England have won the Seaside Award this year, no other beaches in Folkestone & Hythe, and Sandgate is the only Parish Council in the country on the winners list. We have so many reasons to be proud that Sandgate Beach has won the Seaside Award for the NINTH year running.
“It’s totally a team effort. Fom the residents and businesses that play their part in keeping the beach tidy, the facilities provided by and signposted by the Parish Council and others, Councillors like Nabin Siwa and non-Councillors working as a team to apply year after year, and the support of F&HDC and Veolia for their work in collecting waste and emptying bins. it just wouldn’t happen without all of them, and it is something we should celebrate together.”
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced the winners of prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for 2021. 132 beaches in England have received a Seaside Award, and 76 have acheived Blue Flag status.
The international Blue Flag and the UK Seaside Awards are the quality marks for our beaches and mean those visiting them can be sure that they are clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards, as well as the tough international bathing water quality standards.
Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “This year, more than ever, we are going to be relying on our country’s beautiful beaches to escape for a much-needed break after all the stresses and strains of the past year.
“Whether it’s camping in Cornwall, renting a cottage in North Yorkshire or simply having a day out at the seaside in Sussex, a fantastic beach is an essential part of a holiday for so many of us.
“Last year, due to the pandemic, we did not have the opportunity to celebrate all the great award-winning beaches around the coast so this year we are delighted to have even more winners than we did in 2019, thanks to the incredible work of the teams around the country that make our beaches clean and safe for us all to enjoy.
“From environmental education for the local community and ensuring responsible beach use, to cleaning regimes and an increasing number of recycling facilities, it is a full-time commitment to create beaches worthy of these awards.
“As we all plan our 2021 holidays much closer to home, thanks to the Blue Flag and Seaside Award those choosing to holiday at a destination with an award-winning beach can be assured it will be clean and safe and meet the highest standards for water quality and management.”
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14
May
2021
Virtual Meeting to Question Home Office on Continued Use of Napier Barracks
Another virtual community engagement meeting is being held to answer residents’ questions regarding the Home Office’s use of Napier Barracks to house temporarily those seeking asylum in the UK.
The Home Office continues to use Napier Barracks as an asylum centre despite opposition from Folkestone & Hythe District Council, local residents and asylum support groups.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) is organising the online event, which will be streamed live on YouTube on Thursday 27 May at 3.30pm.
The meeting will be chaired by F&HDC Leader, Cllr David Monk. Folkestone & Hythe MP Damian Collins will be on the panel for the meeting and the leader of Kent County Council, Cllr Roger Gough. Representatives from the Home Office, Kent Police, Migrant Help and KCC Public Health have also been invited to attend.
Questions are requested ahead of the meeting and should be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 20 May via the council website folkestonehythe.gov.uk/napierbarracks/home-office or can be sent in writing to Committee Services, Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QY.
A council spokesperson said:
“We understand that our residents may still have questions about the continued use of the barracks in Folkestone and we want to bring together the Home Office and those involved in providing support services to provide the answers to those questions.
“It may not be possible to answer every question individually so our intention is that themes raised by residents will be discussed by the panel.
“We hope that the event will reassure our residents that despite not being involved in the decision to use Napier Barracks we are prepared to organise and lead this virtual meeting to ensure that our communities are provided with the answers they are seeking.”
Enquiries may be rejected – as is standard council practice – if they are considered to be defamatory, frivolous or offensive.
Members of the public will be able to watch the meeting by visiting bit.ly/YouTubeMeetings
13
May
2021
Sandgate Parish Council Signs The Armed Forces Covenant
At the 2021 Annual Parish Council Meeting it was unanimously agreed that Sandgate Parish Council should sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation to those who serve. It says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. This includes offering injured servicemen and women and bereaved families extra support where appropriate.
Sandgate Parish Council Chairman Tim Prater was delighted to sign the Covenant on behalf of the Parish on 15th May 2021.
Armed-Forces-Covenant-2021For more about the Covenant and what it means, visit www.gov.uk/government/policies/armed-forces-covenant
Have you been disadvantaged because of your service? Contact your Service Families Federation or email the Ministry of Defence Covenant Team at covenant-mailbox@mod.uk
Need help buying your first home? Visit www.gov.uk/forces-help-to-buy
08
May
2021
Cheriton, Sandgate & Hythe East Division of Kent County Council: Declaration of Results
Election of councillors to Kent County Council for the Cheriton, Sandgate & Hythe East division on Thursday 6 May 2021
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| BINGHAM Paul Richard | Labour Party | 792 |
| LOVE Rory Cassian | The Conservative Party Candidate | 2143 |
| PRATER Tim | Liberal Democrats | 2122 |
| SEGAL Eric | Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts | 91 |
Turnout: 34.95%
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08
May
2021
Sandgate Village ward of Sandgate Parish Council: Declaration of Results
Election of councillors to Sandgate Parish Council for the Sandgate Village ward on Thursday 6 May 2021
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| BINGHAM Paul Richard | Independent | 206 |
| GURUNG Dhan | The Conservative Party Candidate | 398 |
| PARSONS Vicki | Independent | 442 |
Turnout: 41.62%
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30
Apr
2021
Dog Owners Reminded of Responsibilities Ahead of Summer
From Saturday 1 May the annual seasonal dog restrictions will come into force and dogs will be banned from certain beaches across the district until 30 September. Ahead of this, Folkestone & Hythe District Council is urging dog owners to be responsible this summer and enjoy beaches considerately.
Nine stretches of beach have a summer beach ban however, with 26 miles of coastline there are plenty of other areas available for dogs and owners to enjoy. Dog-free signs are in place along the promenade to remind dog owners of the restrictions.
The beaches where a dog beach ban is in place are:
- Folkestone – Sunny Sands.
- Folkestone – Mermaids Beach (in front of Lower Leas Coastal Park).
- ·Sandgate/Seabrook – Sandgate Castle to BP Garage.
- Hythe – Twiss Road to St Leonard’s Road.
- St Mary’s Bay – The Fairway to river outfall.
- Littlestone – Water tower at Madeira Road to Clark Road.
- Greatstone – Jolly Fisherman carpark through to17 the Parade.
Unfortunately, Dog mess becomes a greater issue over the summer. The majority of dog owners clean up after their pets, but there is a minority who ignore the rules causing problems to other people and animals.
Dog mess can transmit the disease Toxocara Canis to humans and although the disease is rare, it can cause disability including blindness with children being particularly vulnerable.
Bins and dog bins are available along our promenades so please don’t hang dog waste bags on trees or bushes. This encourages others to do the same and is still considered littering. So remember – bag it, tie it, bin it. Failure to clean up after your dog will result in a fine upwards of £100.
A council spokesperson said, “These seasonal restrictions mean that we can keep these popular beach areas dog free for the busy summer months. We ask owners to respect these seasonal measures by enjoying other parts of the district.
“Any bin will do for dog poo so there’s really no excuse. In addition to posing a health risk, dog mess just isn’t very nice for other residents or visitors to have to experience.
“Dog mess can also affect our sea water quality too – something we all want to avoid as our family or friends enjoy the beach during the summer.”
You can find a detailed map of dog banned beaches and report dog mess by following the link – https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/environmental-protection/dogs-on-beaches
30
Apr
2021
Check Your Waste Calendar for Changes
Some residents may experience a change to their bin day and/or week from Monday 10 May – while all residents could have their waste collected at a different time of day.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Veolia are working together to make collections more streamlined and reliable. This includes adjusting some of the routes that the waste vehicles use to make them more efficient.
These new route amendments – the first significant change to the service in a decade – will mean the service is smarter and greener.
Residents will be able to check how the changes will affect them in the waste calendar that will arrive in the post by Friday 7 May. There will be no changes to containers, or the materials that can be collected in each container.
For a reminder of what materials can be put in your recycling, waste and food bins please visit folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/recycling
Bins can be collected any time between 7am and 5pm on your collection day. So please make sure you’ve got your waste out for collection before 7am.
A Folkestone & Hythe District Council spokesperson said: “A more efficient and sustainable service is what we’re aiming for and these route changes will help us get there.
“We want to try and make this switch as smooth as possible, that’s why we’ve sent out both a letter and a calendar to remind people about the changes.
“We appreciate that for some people potentially changing their bin collection time, day or week is a significant change and we want to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.”
You can also use the council’s MyAccount service to check your bin collection days. This system will show the amended collection days from 12pm on Friday 7 May. MyAccount is a free and easy-to-use service that shows council information tailored to you in one place. Find out more and sign up at www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/myaccountinfo
All costs associated with the change and the communications are being funded by Veolia. The collection changes will take affect from Monday 10 May.
More information is available online at folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/wastechanges