I was back to emails and correspondence in the morning, which included more badgering of people over several matters. The Neighbourhood Plan grant must be paid - that was urgent. That required various emails, phone calls and responses.
I then had to prepare for a Scrutiny meeting (OSC/CEH) Community, Environment & Housing that evening. This particular meeting was taking evidence from various parties about the state of Loneliness and Social Isolation in our communities. A great set of witnesses included the Community Warden service Area leader, Age UK and KCC specialists where they informed us about policy and their experiences. I was pleased to Janet from the Wardens as she represents the great work of our own Warden, without whom we would be less fortunate. We would miss him greatly if the service was cut back as the current consultation envisages. So any effort to promote their good work is worthwhile.
Sadly I had to leave after an hour to attend a Parish Council meeting at Boughton Malherbe/Grafty Green. This was a meeting that allowed debate to continue and thus gave all present opportunities to contribute.
The debate included the frequent and high usage of the local roads by large lorries up/down the hill to/from Lenham and issues concerning the traveller population, speeding and fly tipping, plus economic factors such as housing, employment, transport and community matters. As a result it was resolved that I would work with the PC to present a petition to the Joint Transport Board to highlight the road and traffic problems, especially in view of the possible increase in local traffic.
I also sensed the concern over road deterioration that needed to be fed to the County Councillor and local ground water issues.
On my way home I noted movements at the Gypsy site - there were too many vans/mobiles all lit up on one site - I made a note to contact our Enforcement team the next day.
The next morning I got onto Enforcement Officers requesting an update on Gypsy sites and asking what actions are being taken. ( On the 21st Nov I met a new officer delegated to my special concerns).
More correspondence during that day took me to Headcorn Parish Council in the evening and another late finish.
I then had to prepare for a Scrutiny meeting (OSC/CEH) Community, Environment & Housing that evening. This particular meeting was taking evidence from various parties about the state of Loneliness and Social Isolation in our communities. A great set of witnesses included the Community Warden service Area leader, Age UK and KCC specialists where they informed us about policy and their experiences. I was pleased to Janet from the Wardens as she represents the great work of our own Warden, without whom we would be less fortunate. We would miss him greatly if the service was cut back as the current consultation envisages. So any effort to promote their good work is worthwhile.
Sadly I had to leave after an hour to attend a Parish Council meeting at Boughton Malherbe/Grafty Green. This was a meeting that allowed debate to continue and thus gave all present opportunities to contribute.
The debate included the frequent and high usage of the local roads by large lorries up/down the hill to/from Lenham and issues concerning the traveller population, speeding and fly tipping, plus economic factors such as housing, employment, transport and community matters. As a result it was resolved that I would work with the PC to present a petition to the Joint Transport Board to highlight the road and traffic problems, especially in view of the possible increase in local traffic.
I also sensed the concern over road deterioration that needed to be fed to the County Councillor and local ground water issues.
On my way home I noted movements at the Gypsy site - there were too many vans/mobiles all lit up on one site - I made a note to contact our Enforcement team the next day.
The next morning I got onto Enforcement Officers requesting an update on Gypsy sites and asking what actions are being taken. ( On the 21st Nov I met a new officer delegated to my special concerns).
More correspondence during that day took me to Headcorn Parish Council in the evening and another late finish.
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