BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL

APRIL 2010 NEWSLETTER

Once again the Parish Council would like to reiterate that all crimes must be reported. We have been advised that recently some incidents have taken place and have not been reported. The Police cannot identify “hot spot” areas if by their records, nothing has happened. (Telephone number to report a crime is 01622 690690.)

Also the Police have advised that a local suspect found in possession of a controlled drug (Class B) has now been referred to the Magistrates Court and that increase in Police patrols in and around St Mary’s Walk due to an increase in anti social behaviour by local youth – who are known to police have all been referred to the Police Family liaison Officer, TMBC, the anti social behaviour officer and Russet homes.

Unfortunately, there is no further news on the moving of the “children’s crossing” stencil in Rochester Road to the newly installed crossing point. Nor is there any further news on the installation on the 2^nd phase barriers outside the school. KHS are chased very month regarding these two matters.

KHS have now completed the extensive repair works in Margetts Lane.

Doctors Option Agreement: The Surgery have now advised that the partners so not wish to take up the option of purchasing the land next to the surgery. They have also advised that they do not wish to extend the option agreement. In light of this, a feasibility study will take place to ascertain the maximum benefit in financial terms for the village. Obviously the area in question is a sensitive site with the surgery, old peoples homes and the school in the immediate vicinity. These factors will obviously need to be taken into consideration before any final decision is made on the land.

TMBC have organized a “Dog fouling bag and flag “ event for 26 May 2010 7.00am – 100 am in St Mary’s Walk and Brisley Row.

Valley of Visions Community Trail: This project is coming along in leaps and bounds, thanks to Councillor Neath. In the not to distance future, some of the new benches should be installed and possibly planters installed in the green verge in Rochester Road/Whitehouse Crescent.

Bash the Trash took place in early March. A good amount of rubbish collected, thanks must go to three Parish Councillors, one Borough Councillor and four members of public.

A fun day is being organized for Sunday 27 June 2010 in the recreation ground. More details to follow.

If you have any items that you would like the Parish Council to discuss, just give me a call on 01622 609324, e-mail me on pam@burhampc.co.uk or come along to the monthly meetings, normally held the last Monday of the month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday 26 April 2010 – Annual Meeting of Electors, 7.30 pm in the Old School Community Centre, Corner of Rochester Road/Bell Lane

Pam Saunders - Clerk