BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL

JUNE 2010 NEWSLETTER

Not much new to report this month. As you are aware, the Parish Council had to cancel April’s meeting. Both myself and the Chairman were caught up in the Icelandic Volcanic ash problem and experienced delays returning from our holiday destinations (Note: we were in different holidays destinations before tongues start wagging!!!!).

Valley of Visions Community Trail: Most activities are booked for June/July. Keep an eye on the notice-boards for further information/details. Some of the new benches have now been installed. I understand that recently, there was a small queue of people waiting to use the new benches installed on the by way by the Windmill Public House. This is quite a steep hill and I’m sure the benches gave a welcome rest area. Once again many thanks to Wendy Neath who has taken the lead on this project.

Dog fouling: Once again, the Parish Council would like to remind all dog owners that it is an offence to allow dogs to foul in public places including on the pavement without clearing up the mess. Whilst most of you carry and use dog poo bags, a few residents are still ignoring the law. On the spot fines of £80 can and will be issued.

Recycling: Just to advise that in the last financial year (April 2009 – March 2010), the residents raised just under £1500 through recycling cardboard and paper at the Village Hall recycling site. Well done and keep recycling!!!!

Barrier outside the school: The second barrier has now been installed by Kent Highway Services and looks good. Hopefully it will improve safety in the area at dropping off and collection times.

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 28 June 2010, 7.30 pm in the Old School Community Centre, Corner of Rochester Road/Bell Lane.

Pam Saunders - Clerk