It will be necessary to close Horn Street, Hythe from 23 October 2018 for up to 1 Day.
The road will be closed between the junctions of Cheriton High Street and Church Road.
The alternative route is via Church Road, Risborough Lane onto Cheriton High Street.
This is to enable carriageway patching repair works to be carried out by Kent County Council.
Kent Police are promoting an anti-terrorism scheme for businesses. Over 1500 companies across the UK have signed up to an innovative 45-minute training scheme that could help prevent terror attacks.
In just six months since the product was first made available, organisations as varied as John Lewis & Partners, the English National Opera and Manchester Cathedral have enrolled their staff.
Called ACT Awareness e-Learning, the training was developed in a ground-breaking partnership between Counter Terrorism Policing and retail giant Marks & Spencer. It covers how to spot the signs of suspicious behaviour and what to do if an attack should take place.
Free to use, the package can be divided into short sections to suit business needs. However it takes just three quarters of an hour to complete – 45 vital minutes that could save lives.
John Frost, Head of Business Continuity from Marks and Spencer, helped lead the project. He says:
“The feedback from colleagues at M&S and the other organisations taking part has been extremely positive. They found the content informative and engaging and a second version of the product is now being planned to keep the training up to date with any emerging threats.”
The digital format is proving popular with shopping, entertainment and sports venues with more companies applying to take part every day.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lucy D’Orsi, national police lead for Protective Security, says:
“All staff working in crowded places – not just those who have a security role – can follow the course and be in a stronger position to help protect themselves, colleagues and the public.
“We are grateful to Marks and Spencer who entered into this collaboration with us. This is the type of joint working we want to see more of in the future across all sectors.
“Our officers will still be available to deal with companies on a one-to-one level but this will lead to many more ‘eyes and ears’ available to help us that could potentially save lives.”
Organisations wanting more information, or to apply for registration, should visit the National Counter Terrorism Security Office website.
The minutes and agreed report of Sandgate Parish Council’s Extraordinary Council Meeting, considering the position of the Council following the withdrawal of the vendor from the sale of the Sandgate Escarpment and Martello Towers 6 & 7, of Thursday 4th October are now available online at http://sandgatepc.org.uk/extraordinary-parish-council-minutes-04-10-18/
Sandgate Parish Council are delighted to support the work of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre by hosting a Food Bin at Sandgate Library.
Any items that the Sandgate community collect will be received by the Rainbow Centre team at their warehouse prior to being sent out to their Distribution Centres, Foodstop and the Winter Shelter.
Help feed local people in crisis. Items we would especially appreciate this month are:
Please ensure all food is well within date and unopened as we are not allowed to distribute out of date food. Thank you!
Oct 18 collection bin poster A4-1Sandgate Parish Council are delighted to support the work of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre by hosting a Food Bin at Sandgate Library.
Any items that the Sandgate community collect will be received by the Rainbow Centre team at their warehouse prior to being sent out to their Distribution Centres, Foodstop and the Winter Shelter.
Help feed local people in crisis. Items we would especially appreciate this month are:
Please ensure all food is well within date and unopened as we are not allowed to distribute out of date food. Thank you!
End Sept 18 collection bin poster A4-2 Sandgate Parish Council was advised yesterday (4th September) that the vendor of this site had sold the property to another buyer at a significantly higher price and was therefore withdrawing from the sale to the Parish Council. This is despite written commitments to cease marketing the site after the sale to the Parish Council had been confirmed.
The vendor (Mr John Forge of Westenhanger Castle) advised that the new owner intended to implement the planning permission in full, starting with the renovation of the Martello Towers (Martello Tower 6 to become a holiday home and Martello Tower 7 to become a permanent residence). The new owner will also build the five new houses on the site adjacent to Military Road.
This is very disappointing news to the Parish Council as extensive consultation was undertaken, including a referendum on 9 May 2018 where residents voted by 6:1 to support the purchase. The Council had been committed to preserving the woodlands and making minor and gradual improvements to the Martello towers so as to prevent further deterioration. Mr Forge had been kept fully apprised of all developments throughout the process and at no time indicated that there was other interest.
The Parish Council will be seeking reasonable compensation from the vendor for the costs incurred as these costs have been as a direct result of his approach to the Parish Council.
The Parish Council will endeavour to ensure that the new owner meets their obligations in respect of public access to the woods and improvement and maintenance of paths.
Councillor Robert Bliss, Chairman of the Parish Council, said:
“The whole Parish Council is very disappointed in this decision by the vendor to withdraw at this late stage. The project would have saved the woods and Martello towers for the residents of Sandgate and beyond in perpetuity. The Parish Council has, on behalf of residents, opposed the planning application to develop the woods in this way and this position still stands.”
To allow various telecoms cabling and ducting works to be safely carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit parking on part of A259 Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, near Folkestone.
Waiting and loading will be prohibited at all times on both sides of Sandgate Esplanade between the junctions with Castle Bay and Brewers Hill, to the extent indicated by No Waiting signs and cones placed on site.
This comes into force from Tuesday 11 September 2018 and applies during works with an anticipated duration of 2 days.
Due to the nature of the works, the restrictions will need to remain in force outside the working hours.
The restrictions are in conjunction with temporary traffic lights, and the use of the nearby zebra crossing will be suspended during the works.
This Order suspends any existing parking entitlements and restrictions that apply to the sections of Sandgate Esplanade identified above.
The winning ticket for the Sandgate Sea Festival “Barrow of Booze” sponsored by Alpaca Annie is…
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We’re delighted the winning owner has already been to see us and the barrow will shortly be wheeled away!
As part of our twinning activity with Sangatte France, Sandgate Parish Council have proposed and supported exchange activities between the Folkestone School for Girls and College Louis Bleriot, Sangatte which have been deemed a success by pupils and staff alike at the respective schools.
Further activities such as music and drama exchanges are being planned for the coming school year.
SUNDAY 5th AUGUST 2018
SANDGATE PARK on Military Road
Mums and Dads bring a picnic and relax to the fabulous live sounds of Electric Tortoise plus DJ music all day whilst the kids enjoy the Bouncy Castles, Folkestone Owls, Circus Skills Demo and free Circus Skills sessions, Party Mascots, Vintage Marsh Amusements, Bouncy Assault Course, Pillow Bash, Fun Dog Competition, Refreshments, Sweets and Candy Floss, Tug o War, Dance Demos, Bungy Run, Clown Slide and lots lots more…
Event times from 11am to 5pm
As part of the Family Fun Day we are holding our annual Fun Doggie Competition – if your Doggie is feeling chipper, bring him/her along and enter into one of the fun categories (its free). Starts at 12.00 Midday.