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“Mindless vandalism” – that’s the reaction from local residents this morning after one of the planters by Sandgate’s War Memorial was ruined overnight.

The Parish Council arranges planting of troughs, hanging baskets and even boats throughout the area over the summer, with some displays sponsored by local businesses and organisations keen to ensure Sandgate is looking at its best. The planters by the War Memorial are sponsored this year by the Sandgate Society.

Sometime on the evening of 24th August / morning of 25th August one of the three planters at the War Memorial had its display pulled apart and thrown across the area.

Sandgate Councillor Tim Prater commented:

“It takes lots of people working together to make Sandgate a great place to live, work and stay, and apparently just one idiot to ruin things. What a waste of time and money, and what a way to show exactly how much respect that person has for the area, and the people represented on the War Memorial.

“The planter will be replanted, and the Council and almost all local residents will continue to work to make Sandgate a brilliant place to live.”

SATURDAY 26th AUGUST Granville Parade 19:00 – 22:00

A spectacular firework display sponsored by the ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST at approximately 9pm. Live music, food outlets, Folkestone Party Mascots and flashing wands will be on offer throughout the evening.

SUNDAY 27th AUGUST Granville Parade 11:00 – 17:00

Entertainment for all ages including numerous stalls, workshops, Punch & Judy, Gurkha Dancers, “Marsh Vintage Amusements.” live music provided by KL Music, “Days Gone By,” Saltdash Ukulele Group, Mr Zenn, and “The U3a Shepway Swing Band.”

DO NOT FORGET TO VISIT SANDGATE HIGH STREET where shops and restaurants will be ready to welcome visitors. An “Arts & Craft Fair” will be held in the Chichester Hall and members of the Sandgate Society located in The Old Fire Station will be on hand to answer questions on their archives. They will also be running a tombola and a pop-up tea room in the Reading Room.

The Sandgate Mens Club will be having a plant stall, live TV sports including the top premiership match, followed by live music with the acclaimed Diane Dunn

The SHIP INN will be holding their ever popular beer festival throughout the weekend accompanied by live music provided by a steel band.

MONIES RAISED WILL BE DONATED TO THE RNLI

FREE PARKING AT SAGA IN ENBROOK PARK

To: Alistair Stewart, Chief Executive, Shepway District Council

Dear Alistair,

Sandgate Parish Council considered the above report at its meeting last night and agreed the following comments unanimously, which the Parish Council would appreciate if it was made available to the Cabinet before its meeting:

1. The Parish Council was not consulted or even informed prior to the publication of the Cabinet document even though the Parish is in the middle of consultation on extending the controlled parking zone (CPZ).  Many residents have conflated the two issues and it is therefore affecting their attitudes towards the village proposals and may even compromise them.
2. Sandgate Parish Council has opposed pay and display parking on the Esplanade for many years and would like to understand what the rationale is of Shepway District Council in bringing these proposals forward.
3. If Shepway District Council insist on imposing these proposals against the wishes of Sandgate Parish Council, then protection would be necessary for residents in all of the side streets at the same time through the introduction of residents’ parking in a CPZ.  The streets affected are:
   1. Encombe
   2. Prospect Road
   3. Wellington Place
   4. Sunnyside Road
   5. Castle Bay
4. The availability of free parking on the Esplanade has been necessary for businesses and their employees.  Introducing charges will jeopardise the viability of some of these businesses.
5. The data in this report is outdated, being based on a survey of 2009.  It is inaccurate and has not been updated and takes no account of the current CPZ proposals or of the changes to the highway as part of the Cinque Ports Cycleway.

These comments are copied to our two ward councillors.  In the case of Councillor Rory Love the Parish Council expects him to represent the views of the Parish Council at tonight’s Cabinet meeting and to report back in detail on the outcome.  The email is also copied to our Member of Parliament, Damian Collins, and to the Town Clerk of Hythe because of the impact on Princes Parade.

Peter Savage

Deputy Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer for Sandgate Parish Council

Shepway District Council have recently started a free business advice service through a company called  “Let’s Do Business”.

Twice monthly, people interested in starting or expanding an existing business can have a free consultation with one of the Let’s Do Business advisors, to discuss matters such as setting up, business planning, finance, and marketing.

They will also be holding 4 one–day workshops over the coming year.

To start with the advice sessions are being held at the Shepway Civic Centre in Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, but are planning to hold these around the district later on.

Dates for the next sessions are:

• July 12
• July 26
• August 9
• August 23
• September 6
• September 27

More information is available at http://folkestone.works/funding-and-support/need-business-support/

Sunday 6th August 2017 at Sandgate Park, 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, Bouncy Assault Course, Pillow Bash, Fun Dog Competition, Refreshments, Sweets and Candy Floss, Tug o War, Dance Demos, Bungy Run, Clown Slide and lots more….

ITINERARY

• 11.00 Open 12.00
• Official opening – announcements
• 12.05 Dog Competition
• 12.45 Nepalese Dancing
• 1.30 Band – Set 1
• 2.30 Circus Skills Demonstration
• 3.10 Band – Set 2
• 4.10 Tug o War

Interested in photography?

Not quite sure how your camera works?

Would love a portrait of the family? Or your best friend. Or your pet?

Then Folkestone Camera Club has the photographic event for you this Summer.

Over the weekend of June 24/25 at the Chichester Hall on Sandgate High Street between 09.30 and 18.00 each day you are invited to enjoy a photographic exhibition and free entry event comprising:-

• Members of the Club showing beautiful images available to buy.
• A Camera and Photographic Help-desk.
• A Sales Table.
• A People and Pet Portrait Studio.
• Refreshments available through the day.
• See their Website www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk

The Parish Council want to bring local residents up to speed about the processes for consultation on the extension of controlled parking in the village.

The process adopted by Shepway District Council combines informal and formal/statutory elements in order to try to maximise residents’ involvement.  It is important to remember that it is the District Council that has the decision making role.  So whilst the Parish Council have an obvious interest and a degree of influence, it is most important that if residents have comments, support or concerns they must direct them to Shepway and abide by Shepway’s processes.

Shepway are just about to start informal consultations in Sandgate.  They do not, therefore, feel further meetings with separate resident groups will be beneficial at this stage. The informal consultations will seek the views of all residents and businesses in the roads that will be affected.  Shepway will analyse the individual responses and make recommendations to their Cabinet Member, Councillor Mrs Ann Berry, who will decide whether or not to proceed with the scheme.  Shepway have indicated that they will, of course, be happy to meet and discuss the outcome of the consultation at that stage.

It should also be noted that a formal statutory consultation will follow, if it is decided to proceed with the scheme. Residents and businesses will have another opportunity to comment or make representations on the detailed design of the scheme. People from outside the affected area will also be able to comment or object to the proposals during this formal consultation.

Shepway contact : Frederick Miller – Transportation Manager –frederick.miller@shepway.gov.uk

Shepway District Council have  reviewed the Sandgate CPZ scheme installed in Castle Road and Granville Parade areas last year, and and have published a report at http://www.shepway.gov.uk/moderngov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=14029&Opt=0 on which they plan to go to consultation on extending the scheme.

The proposed changes will now go out to informal consultation for residents and businesses within the extended CPZ area on the revised restrictions.