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  Road Closure Poot Lane 7 November 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Urgent Road Closure - Poot Lane, Upchurch - 7th November 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Poot Lane, Upchurch from 7th November 2...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Oct 25
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  Road Closure Holywell lane 05.11.25

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Urgent Road Closure - Holywell Lane, Upchurch - 5th November 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Holywell Lane, Upchurch from 5th No...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 28 Oct 25
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  Resilience workshops for Swale Residents

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  A new pilot project has been launched in Swale encouraging residents to think about becoming better prepared for emergencies. The Strength...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 21 Oct 25
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  Road Closure Oak Lane 19.11.25

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd - Temporary Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch - 19th November 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Oct 25
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  Road closure Shoregate Lane 03.10.25

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  This has been extended until 8 October 2025 Southern Water - Emergency Road Closure - Shoregate Lane, Upchurch - 3rd October 2025 (Swale) ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 Oct 25
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  Road Closure Breach Lane 30 Oct 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  CityFibre - Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch - 30th October 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Ci...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Oct 25
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  Road Closure Oak Lane 25.09.25

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  SOUTHERN WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch - 25th September 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Oak Lan...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Sep 25
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  Annual Policing Survey

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Annual Policing Survey Do you feel safe where you live? Do you think Kent Police are doing a good job? Do you think there are areas where t...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 Sep 25
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  Pot Hole Reporting link

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Kent County Council have issued a new reporting portal for pot holes. Please use the link below to set up an account to report direct to KCC...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 Sep 25
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  Road Closure Breach Lane 13 November 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch - 13th November 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by O...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 17 Sep 25
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  Talk by Richard Emmett Thursday 25 September 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Friends of St Mary's the Virgin Church invite you all to attend the talk by Richard Emmett "The Train that Jumped the Gap" T...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 5 Sep 25
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  Road Closure Holywell Lane

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  SOUTHERN WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Holywell Lane, Upchurch - 28th August 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Holywell La...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Aug 25
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  Road Closure Poot Lane 13.08.25

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  South East Water - Emergency Road Closure - Poot Lane, Upchurch - 13th August 2025 (Swale) NOTE THIS HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 18 AUGUST It ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Aug 25
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  KCC Highways Survey

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  This year, for the eighth year running, Kent County Council is taking part in the NHT Public Satisfaction Survey on highways and transport s...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Jul 25
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  Road Closure Halstow Lane 4 August 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Urgent Road Closure - Halstow Lane, Upchurch - 4th August 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Halstow Lane, Upchurch from 4th Aug...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 22 Jul 25
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  NHS Kent and Medway Survey

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  NHS Kent & Medway and NHS Sussex are working together to improve the NHS 111 service, and we would really value your support in helping ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Jul 25
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  Media release - Community Infrastructure Grant reopens

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Swale Borough Council Grants – Local Groups The grant is only open to not-for-profit organisations that provide community facilities ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 1 Jul 25
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  Road Closure Spade Lane 23 July 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Spade Lane, Upchurch - 23rd July 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openre...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Jun 25
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  KCC Summer Food Voucher Scheme

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  KCC Summer Food Voucher Scheme Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the UK government, the Household Support Fund...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Jun 25
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  Swale Borough Council Access Strategy

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  NOTICE FROM SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL We are reviewing Swale Borough Council’s current Customer Access Strategy. As such, the council wa...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Jun 25
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  Road Closure Poot Lane 10.06.25

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  OPENREACH WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Poot Lane, Upchurch - 10th June 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Poot Lane, Upchurch fr...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Jun 25
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  Notice to residents Drone Traffic Survey Upchurch 11 June 7am-7pm

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council – Notice to Residents Drone-Based Traffic Survey – Wednesday 11th June 2025 Upchurch Parish Council wis...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Jun 25
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  Road Closure Wallbridge Lane 30 June 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Southern Water - Temporary Road Closure - Wallbridge Lane, Upchurch - 30th June 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Jun 25
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  VE Day 80 Event Thursday 8 May 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  The VE Day 80 event is Thursday 8 May from 7.30pm at The Recreation Ground, Oak Lane, Upchurch. Beacon lighting is 9.15pm in line with natio...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 May 25
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  VE Day Concert Sunday 11 May 7.30pm St Mary's Upchurch

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  There will be a special VE Day 80 concert from the Upchurch Choral Society at the church Sunday 11 May at 7.30pm. All welcome, tickets avail...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 7 May 25
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  Resident Notice CCTV cameras update

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council Resident Notice – CCTV Camera Update Date: 30 April 2025 Upchurch Parish Council would like to update residen...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Apr 25
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  Notice to Residents

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF UPCHURCH Upchurch Parish Council is aware of the recent installation of CCTV cameras around the village. We understa...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 30 Apr 25
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  Notice from Kent Police

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Over the last couple of days Kent police have received various calls from Swale residents reporting that they have received phone calls from...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 29 Apr 25
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  UPC Annual Meeting 1 May 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Link to full agenda https://www.upchurchparishcouncil.gov.uk/shared/attachments.asp?f=35ad1e24%2D102b%2D4160%2Da328%2D44834e8e6a0a%2Epdf&a...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 24 Apr 25
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  UPC Annual Meeting 1 May 2025 Venue change

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council change of venue for May meeting The next Full Council Meeting is the Annual Meeting of the Council this meeting is ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Apr 25
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  Upchurch Players Open Auditions

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Please see poster from Upchurch Players regarding open auditions on Sunday 27 April 2025 3-6pm at Upchurch Village Hall

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Apr 25
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  Parish Meeting tonight 10 April 7.30pm

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  All residents welcome to attend the Upchurch Parish Meeting tonight at Upchurch Village Hall. Local groups and organisations will give an up...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Apr 25
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  Upchurch Choral Society VE Day event Sunday 11 May

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  On behalf of Upchurch Choral Society I would like to advise residents about a Concert on Sunday May 11th commemorating the 80th anniversary ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Apr 25
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  Road Closure High St Newington 26 April 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Aile Homes - Temporary Road Closure - A2 High Street, Newington - 26th April 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Mar 25
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  Upchurch Parish Council Meetings update

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council meetings This is to inform you of the schedule of meetings for Upchurch Parish Council 2025. The next Full Council...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Mar 25
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  UPC Annual Parish Meeting 10.04.2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Meeting 19.30 Upchurch Village Hall Agenda Welcome to the meeting by the Chair of the Parish Council, Cllr Tyrone Riple...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 13 Mar 25
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  Road Closure Oak Lane 17 March 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Urgent Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch - 17th March 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Oak Lane, Upchurch from 17th March 2025 fo...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 Mar 25
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  VE Day 80 Thursday 8 May 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Save the Date: Thursday, 8th May 2025 Upchurch Parish Council warmly invites all residents to come together and share in the celebration of...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Feb 25
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  Road Closure Otterham Quay Lane 2 April 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Otterham Quay Lane, Upchurch - 2nd April 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken b...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Feb 25
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  Road Closure Poot Lane 30 January 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Emergency Road Closure - Poot Lane, Upchurch - 30th January 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Poot Lane, Upchurch from 30th Jan...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 31 Jan 25
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  Road Closure Breach Lane 15 January

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  SOUTHERN WATER WORKS Emergency Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch - 15th January 2025 (Swale) It will be necessary to close Breach Lane,...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 16 Jan 25
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  Change of meeting date February 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  The next meeting of Upchurch Parish Council has been moved to Thursday 13 February 2025. Meeting will take place at Upchurch Village H...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Jan 25
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  Newsletter PC Chittim

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Newsletter from PC Chittim Please note next police surgery will be on Saturday 25th January 2025 between 15:00 hours and 17:00 hours at Ho...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 10 Jan 25
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  Road Closure Breach Lane 5-7 February 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Southern Water - Temporary Road Closure - Breach Lane, Upchurch - 5th February 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken ...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 6 Jan 25
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  The Paddock Play Area enhancements OPEN!

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council Announcement Dear Residents of Upchurch, We are excited to announce that the new equipment at the Upchurch Play Ar...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 3 Jan 25
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  Road Closure Poot Lane 15 January 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Poot Lane, Upchurch - 15th January 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Open...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Dec 24
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  Merry Christmas from Upchurch Parish Council

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Upchurch Parish Council wish all residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Dec 24
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  UPC Community Awards 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  The UPC Community Awards is to acknowledge and give recognition to a resident/group of Upchurch Parish who has/have made a significant cont...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Dec 24
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  Road Closure Oak Lane 13 Jan 2025 - 3 Feb 2025

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  T. Body Jnr Plant Hire Ltd - Temporary Road Closure - Oak Lane, Upchurch - 13th January 2025 (Swale District) Due to works planned to be un...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 9 Dec 24
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  The Paddock Play Area enhancements

  Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Exciting Improvements Coming to The Paddock Play Area! We are thrilled to announce that work to improve The Paddock play area will begin th...

  Upchurch Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Nov 24