Mel Dawkins Councillor 4 St Stephens & KCC Councillor Canterbury City South

Find out what fun activities are taking place for children and young people at Family Hubs, Kent Libraries and Country Parks throughout the summer holidays https://loom.ly/qiTYoGs

Fun activities for children and young people this summer Kent County Council (KCC) will launch its Holiday Activities and Food Programme for the Summer holidays on Monday 29 July.

Hop on your bikes this summer and discover the beautiful green and blue spaces of Kent's countryside and coast with the Summer of Cycling campaign. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Intrigued? Explore Kent has all the cycle trails and cycle parks in the county to get you started.

Full story 👉 https://loom.ly/7WXLWSs

UPDATE on A257 LITTLEBOURNE ROAD CLOSURE

Update on the A257 Littlebourne Road closure: The permit for the thirteen-week closure has been revoked due to non-compliance of the conditions of the permit. Further discussions are taking place to establish a revised start date and duration of works. Until this has been resolved we will not be able to provide a start date."

UPDATE from Kent County Council regarding A257 Road Closures.

I have organised along with Cllr Mike Sole meetings mid August and First half of September for updates and feedback.

Waiting to hear if it is possible to have the Kent Karrier available during this time for residents.

Information on the A257 Littlebourne Road works

The A257 Littlebourne Road will be closed at St Martin’s Hill for approximately thirteen weeks from Wednesday 24 July to facilitate developer works designed and delivered by Taylor Wimpey for the development at Howe Barracks.
The road will be closed to traffic between the western entrance to St Martin’s Hospital and Chaucer House Care home to Windmill Road for the entirety of the works.

KCC is legally required to facilitate these works, which were lawfully granted planning permission by the Local Planning Authority, Canterbury City Council.

The works will include:
• a full reconstruction of the carriageway from Windmill Road to the bus stop past Warwick Road
• the installation of new drainage and kerbs
• the diversion of gas, electric and telecom utilities
• and adding a new traffic light signal on the junction of Littlebourne Road and Buffs Road

The existing gas main to be diverted runs through the middle of Littlebourne Road and there are multiple drainage connections running across the carriageway. It is not possible to maintain appropriate safety and running lane widths to undertaken the works under temporary signals.
KCC is working closely with the developer, and relevant stakeholders, to ensure adequate signage and traffic and bus diversions are in place.
This will be checked when in place.
Taylor Wimpey remains fully responsible for all aspects of the design and delivery of the scheme until the works are complete. KCC will continue to encourage the developer to explore ways to lessen the network impact of their work during the construction period.

Any questions or concerns should go to Taylor Wimpey’s appointed contractor, O’Halloran & O’Brien, who will be constructing the works. They can be contacted at [email protected]


Traffic Management Plan
The works will be carried out between 7.30am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, and between 8am and 1pm on a Saturday.


Diversion route

The diversion route in place will be via the A257 St Martin’s Hill, to Longport, Lower Chantry Lane, A2050 New Dover Road, Dover Road, Dover Road (slip eastbound on) A2 Dover Road, Barham (slip eastbound off), B2046 Box Iron Road, Adisham Road, High Street, A257 Canterbury Road, Wingham Road, High Street, The Hill, Canterbury Road, and finally, the A257 Littlebourne Road (and vice versa). Details of the diversion route can be found on the one.network website on the link below –
https://one.network/?tmi=GB32682223

Bus changes
Stagecoach have finalised their diversions for local bus services and full details can be found on the Stagecoach website.

KCC continues to work with Stagecoach and Taylor Wimpey regarding arrangements for school services from September.

Littlebourne Road closure update !!!
Taylor Wimpey.

I will be getting a press release from KCC this week that I will share, hencewith which will give explanation. .

The closure is going ahead

Any issues should be sent to Taylor Wimpey at
[email protected]
Another email address may be issued in the KCC press release. Please note.

I asked if the Kent Karrier service could be offered to residents during the road closure - this is being investigated by KCC officers.

Children with free school transport due to special needs will have alternative arrangements made for them.

The 43 bus will follow the official diversion route so not serve anywhere between Wingham and Canterbury.

The 11 bus will go to Littlebourne and then down Bekesbourne Lane.

I have made sure that we have meetings arranged over the summer and then the first week of September to keep updated and feedback on the impact of the diversions with officers.

Local transport plan 5. Consultation.

KCC would like to hear your views on our draft Local Transport Plan - Striking the Balance.

The document sets out a clear plan for transport in Kent which is ambitious but achievable in its aims to improve all types of journeys. This plan will replace our fourth Local Transport Plan 'Delivering Growth without Gridlock' which was adopted in 2017.

KCC want to hear your views on the updated ambition and policy outcomes and objectives, as well as the proposals they have set out for the county and each district.

KCC are hosting a number of consultation drop in events across the county for you to find out more about the draft plan and ask your questions.

To find out more and have your say, visit

www.kent.gov.uk/ltp5.

The consultation closes on 8 October.

You may also be interested in this years National Highways and Transport Survey.
To find out more and take part visit

https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/nht-survey-2024-25

[email protected]

National Highways and Transport Survey 2024-25 Councils across the UK are asking residents to tell them what they think of transport and highways services in their area, and we're one of those councils. There are six independent surveys in total - feel free to take one or all of them. Each survey will only take a

👍Please share and pass on to those you think maybe interested. 👍

NHS Kent and Medway want to improve community health services, which help adults and children get well and stay well, either in their own home or at out-of-hospital settings near their home.
They are a critical part of health and care, working closely with general practice and alongside hospitals.

We would like to hear people’s views and experiences of community health services to help shape our plans to improve services across Kent and Medway.

We want to hear from as many people as possible and would appreciate it if you could help by sharing our surveys and information with your members, through your partnerships and channels.

All of the information about community health services can be found on our NHS Kent and Medway community health services web page, where you will find two surveys, one for adult community health services and one for children’s community health services.

https://www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/hub-page/community-health-services


We are planning to hold events in person across Kent and Medway and online. We would like to invite you to the event being held in east Kent on:

Wednesday 17 July 1.30pm – 4pm Old Sessions House, Canterbury Christ Church University, Longport, Canterbury CT1 1PH

You can register online using our free ticket platform. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nhskentandmedway/1289781

We are holding an online event in case people are unable to make the face to face events, which will take place on Monday 15 July from 6pm to 8pm And you can register by using our free ticket platform. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nhskentandmedway/1289767


At this event, we will be focusing the discussions on community health services for adults. We are holding a separate event to talk about community health services for children on Tuesday, 23 July, you can book at our online free ticket platform,

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nhskentandmedway/1289794


If you are unable to attend, you can register for other face-to-face events or our online events by going to NHS Kent and Medway community health services.

https://www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/hub-page/community-health-services

If you need any further information, please contact us at

[email protected]

Select tickets – Kent and Medway community health services listening event (adults) – Zoom Community health services help adults and children get well and stay well, either in their own home or other out-of-hospital se...

The Latest on Littlebourne Road closure diversion.
More updates to come.
Keep you posted.


The developer, Taylor Wimpey, has been contacted and the challenge put to them to review their traffic management arrangements to see if there is anything that can be done to reduce the length of the closure through alternative TM arrangements.

To date, they have advised the 13 week closure is due to the amount of utilities that need to be lowered and diverted. A key driving factor is that there are significant areas of reconstruction of Littlebourne Road which their design necessitates.

We have, therefore, suggested they review their design to see if they can reduce the extent of the areas needing reconstruction and/or consider the use of alternative materials that will reduce the amount of excavation required.

The s278 agreement indemnify KCC against all third-party claims relating to the works, any claim made would be against the Developer.

We are awaiting a response from Taylor Wimpey, prior to commencement of works, with a proposed way forward

Baby Beavers !!🦫

Canterbury: Baby beavers born in city river delight residents The babies are thought to be the first to be born in a wild urban setting in England for centuries.

Fantastic to be finally delivering on a manifesto pledge to deliver more affordable / social housing in the district. Homes are also built to high standard , well insulated , saving on heating bills in colder months.

Building on the success of last year , really looking forward to this.

Really good news. This is now a model to get more affordable and social
Homes on our books

Visit to the Oaze Mud and Sand flats to meet with marine habitat experts Ian Titley The Seaside Museum, Herne Bayand Thea Cox from
The Zoological Society of London to find out more about the seagrass restoration project on our coastline.

There are 7 spots in Kent so far where it is growing.
They are Blue carbon and Carbon sinks. Good for biodiversity, clean the surrounding water and help take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Because of these benefits, seagrasses are believed to be the third most valuable ecosystem in the world (only preceded by estuaries and wetlands).

There is in the worst effected areas around 90% loss of our seagrass beds in Britain.

We are in a Critical stage of marine history. And currently there is not enough funds for monitoring of our coastline.

We need more monitoring , recording and mapping as this issues is of global importance.

Please get in touch if you would like to get involved with volunteering.

There are events coming up over the summer to learn more about the project. Please go to the The Seaside Museum Herne Bay to find out more.

www.theseasidemuseumhernebay.org

https://www.zsl.org/news-and-events/news/planting-healthier-ocean

We also found out more about the non- native species Pacific oysters that because of their commercial viability have taken over our coastlines. Native oysters are subtidal and pacific are intertidal which makes them easier to harvest. They also grow twice as big and twice as fast , hence why they are so popular with business.

Pacific Oysters are causing massive ecological changes. And the Shells are really sharp and can cut skin. More signs are being put on beaches to warn people and also dog owners as can cause cuts on paws.

Whitstable used to export 80 million oysters a year to London in Dickens time. It was the poor man’s food at time and used in all cooking from pies to soups easily available to everyone! Funny how things have changed.
Through industrialisation and lack of skills they went into decline.

Fantastic visit to the the entrance of the tunnel of the Crab and Winkle way this morning. Thank you to those who organised it.

The railway opened in 1830 and was the first in world to operate steam power passenger trains. It was all built by hand , brick by brick. In candlelight with small trowels to dig out the earth. It’s truly an amazing feat of engineering and has stood the test of time.
The Crab And Winkle Way Canterbury Labour Councillors Hales Place Community Group St Stephen's Residents Association Ashford, Canterbury & Swale Co-operative Party Canterbury City Council

FYI:

Emergency Road Closure – A290 Whitstable Road, Canterbury – 22nd May 2024 (Canterbury)

It will be necessary to close A290 Whitstable Road, Canterbury from 22nd May 2024 for up to 3 days.

The road will be closed from outside number 60.

The alternative route is via A290 Whitstable Road, St Thomas Hill, Whitstable Road, Rough Common Road, Palmars Cross Hill, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, London Road And Vice Versa

This is to enable water pipe repairs to be carried out by South East Water.

Job alert !!‼️🔔 🌲 🌳 🍃
Tree and Woodland Officer

So pleased to see this here, after a
Motion I put in at city council many moons ago- we are finally getting a tree officer !!! 🌳


Wild Canterbury Wild About Whitstable Canterbury Climate Action Partnership (CCAP) Canterbury Trees Whitstable Tree Wardens. Ashford, Canterbury & Swale Co-operative Party

Canterbury Labour Councillors

https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/see-job-vacancies

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It’s kind of a no brainer- but glad someone has written a report to prove it !🙂

More nature in dense urban sprawl improves our mental health! 🌹🌺🌷🍃🌲🐸✨

Prof Andrea Mechelli: ‘People who live near green space are less likely to struggle with mental health issues’ The scientist leading a study into how the urban environment affects our wellbeing on the surprising and lasting psychological benefits of even just a small dose of nature

Visit to the Shelford Site today with local councillors and residents to ask questions about the retrospective planning application for a MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) on site.
Talked about the environmental implications of the site and the impacts of the facility.

They reassured us that there will not be an increase in waste coming and have asked them to post a press release to clarify this , as it is ambiguous.

The application will go to KCC planning committee soon.

They will also be setting up a community liaison group and looking for residents , representatives who may be interested in being part of this. So please get in touch !

Communication will and must be kept up , so that issues and concerns can be properly dealt.

EV Charging Points suggestions, please put here.
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https://www.canterbury.gov.uk/parking-and-roads/electric-vehicles/suggest-location-electric-vehicle-charging-point

🪫🪫⚡Also did you know it's £100 a year for Electric vehicle overnight parking in an off-street pay and display car park while charging an electric vehicle. go to council websites -residents parking permits🚘👌

Parking and roads | Canterbury City Council Automatic car park payments See how to manage your ANPR registered vehicles, change your payment details, and view your transaction history. Apply for a residents rate permit Sign up for a residents rate permit and pay less in certain car parks. Park and Ride See where our Park and Ride sites are, t...

Wishing you a peaceful & joyful Christmas- from your St Stephens, Canterbury councillors. It’s been a fantastic year. We can’t wait to meet & hear from more of you , in the next. 🎄🌟

It’s on!!🎶 🌲 🎉

The Open Air Carols are now back on the agenda for Christmas Eve 2023. See you in Rose Square Canterbury at 6.15pm on December 24th.

Today at Canterbury Climate Action Partnership Festival. had a stall and we also led a talk on nature recovery to combat climate change. Lots of information and things to find out how we can al make little changes to combat climate change.

Canterbury Climate Action Partnership Festival today.

Fantastic visit to “Allington Energy For Waste” site EfW today. Lots to learn about how some of our waste is turned in to energy to create enough electricity for 70,000 homes. .Talked a lot about contamination and how this effects recycling. Also - must spread the message not to put batteries in black bags. These cause fires in the waste site. Interesting to see that Some waste just does not get incinerated even at 1000 Celsius, such as a brass horse and an old artillery shell. Gas emissions from the site are constantly monitored and are very low within regulations. .

This Saturday. Come say hello.

🌏 Are you coming to the Climate Action Festival and Awards this weekend?

The free event is being held by the Canterbury Climate Action Partnership (CCAP) and aims to raise awareness about climate change, promote sustainable living and recognise achievement on environmental sustainability.

Stop by to learn about what we're doing as a council to reduce our carbon emissions, find out about the latest climate initiatives and discover practical ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

Activities include family fun workshops, expert-led talks, a sustainable marketplace and interactive climate action games.

🗓 Saturday 9 December, 10.30am to 6pm
📍 St Peter's Methodist Church, Canterbury
ℹ️ Find out more: https://rb.gy/w4t08k