BURHAM PARISH COUNCIL

MAY 2010 NEWSLETTER

Police Activities: Whilst the crime figures for March, were relatively high, (13 crimes reported in total), the Parish Council hope that this is due to the fact that residents are now reporting ALL crimes. Please continue to do so. For your information, four of March’s crimes were drug related. Also, warning letters have been issued by the Police to some local youths for anti social behaviour.

A community engagement day was held in March and proved to be very successful. Mobile Police units will be around the village on Sat 29 May 2010, so if you have any concerns, this is the time to express them to advise the Police.

Highways: As you are aware, due to the recent bad weather, pot holes are causing drivers problems. If you spot one, please let me know and I will report it to Kent Highway Services. (They have already been advised about the condition of Court Road and Whitehouse Crescent).

Hopefully, by the now the new trees supplied by the Kent Messenger and the Kent Men of Trees have been planted along the pathway from the Village Hall Car Park to the recreation ground to make an “avenue” effect.

Valley of Visions Community Trail: new sleeper benches should now have been installed around different areas of the village. There are many activities being arranged for this project, including photographic workshops & morning bird song (with breakfast) so keep an eye on the notice boards for full details. If you would like further information on this, Wendy Neath is the contact on 01634 861339 or 07802 676896.

Other Matters: The KCC members grant from Peter Homewood for the war memorial has now been received and refurbishment work should commence shortly.

As a reminder, the “cardboard” recycling bank at the village hall can take paper as well as cardboard.

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

Pam Saunders - Clerk