Election of councillors to Kent County Council for the Cheriton, Sandgate & Hythe East division on Thursday 6 May 2021
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| BINGHAM Paul Richard | Labour Party | 792 |
| LOVE Rory Cassian | The Conservative Party Candidate | 2143 |
| PRATER Tim | Liberal Democrats | 2122 |
| SEGAL Eric | Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts | 91 |
Turnout: 34.95%
Declaration_of_results_-_Cheriton_Sandgate_and_Hythe_EastElection of councillors to Sandgate Parish Council for the Sandgate Village ward on Thursday 6 May 2021
| Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| BINGHAM Paul Richard | Independent | 206 |
| GURUNG Dhan | The Conservative Party Candidate | 398 |
| PARSONS Vicki | Independent | 442 |
Turnout: 41.62%
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From Saturday 1 May the annual seasonal dog restrictions will come into force and dogs will be banned from certain beaches across the district until 30 September. Ahead of this, Folkestone & Hythe District Council is urging dog owners to be responsible this summer and enjoy beaches considerately.
Nine stretches of beach have a summer beach ban however, with 26 miles of coastline there are plenty of other areas available for dogs and owners to enjoy. Dog-free signs are in place along the promenade to remind dog owners of the restrictions.
The beaches where a dog beach ban is in place are:
Unfortunately, Dog mess becomes a greater issue over the summer. The majority of dog owners clean up after their pets, but there is a minority who ignore the rules causing problems to other people and animals.
Dog mess can transmit the disease Toxocara Canis to humans and although the disease is rare, it can cause disability including blindness with children being particularly vulnerable.
Bins and dog bins are available along our promenades so please don’t hang dog waste bags on trees or bushes. This encourages others to do the same and is still considered littering. So remember – bag it, tie it, bin it. Failure to clean up after your dog will result in a fine upwards of £100.
A council spokesperson said, “These seasonal restrictions mean that we can keep these popular beach areas dog free for the busy summer months. We ask owners to respect these seasonal measures by enjoying other parts of the district.
“Any bin will do for dog poo so there’s really no excuse. In addition to posing a health risk, dog mess just isn’t very nice for other residents or visitors to have to experience.
“Dog mess can also affect our sea water quality too – something we all want to avoid as our family or friends enjoy the beach during the summer.”
You can find a detailed map of dog banned beaches and report dog mess by following the link – https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/environmental-protection/dogs-on-beaches
Some residents may experience a change to their bin day and/or week from Monday 10 May – while all residents could have their waste collected at a different time of day.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Veolia are working together to make collections more streamlined and reliable. This includes adjusting some of the routes that the waste vehicles use to make them more efficient.
These new route amendments – the first significant change to the service in a decade – will mean the service is smarter and greener.
Residents will be able to check how the changes will affect them in the waste calendar that will arrive in the post by Friday 7 May. There will be no changes to containers, or the materials that can be collected in each container.
For a reminder of what materials can be put in your recycling, waste and food bins please visit folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/recycling
Bins can be collected any time between 7am and 5pm on your collection day. So please make sure you’ve got your waste out for collection before 7am.
A Folkestone & Hythe District Council spokesperson said: “A more efficient and sustainable service is what we’re aiming for and these route changes will help us get there.
“We want to try and make this switch as smooth as possible, that’s why we’ve sent out both a letter and a calendar to remind people about the changes.
“We appreciate that for some people potentially changing their bin collection time, day or week is a significant change and we want to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.”
You can also use the council’s MyAccount service to check your bin collection days. This system will show the amended collection days from 12pm on Friday 7 May. MyAccount is a free and easy-to-use service that shows council information tailored to you in one place. Find out more and sign up at www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/myaccountinfo
All costs associated with the change and the communications are being funded by Veolia. The collection changes will take affect from Monday 10 May.
More information is available online at folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/wastechanges
It is with great sadness that I write to tell you that Zoe Varian passed away on Sunday 25th April. It was her wish to be in her own bedroom and surrounded by her family and for her it was a peaceful end with Nick at her side after a short but courageous fight. After her diagnosis and treatment we were all hopeful she would beat it, she had some good months through the summer and was able to enjoy special times with her family and close friends. She remained so positive throughout.
Zoe will be so missed by the Sandgate Community, she had such a bright, and vibrant personality, she was always so welcoming and a kind and generous person.
She had been a Parish Councillor in the past, was pioneer behind the Sandgate Farmers Market, and a stallholder, we will all remember her beautiful displays of flowers and plants displayed in vintage china. She was Chairman of the Sandgate Heritage Trust, until very recently, working tirelessly to maintain this important Heritage Building.
Zoe was a member of the Sandgate Society for many years, always very active and filled the hall to capacity when she gave the ‘Greenwall Lecture’ in 2019. As a very keen historian and member of the Folkestone History Research Group, her lecture was entitled ‘The History of Romney Marsh Churches’
Zoe has so many friends not only here but from all around the world, and there will be a time, in the near future, for all who knew her to remember her at a service, a Celebration of her Life. Hopefully in the summer, Nick says, “when the sun will be on the seaside here to remind us of our beautiful missing light”
Our thoughts are with Nick, Ben, Abbi & Harry and her sister Miranda and her husband Wayne.
At peace now. Remembering you Zoe.
Melanie Chalk: Friend, Neighbour and fellow Trustee of the Sandgate Heritage Trust
An emergency scheme run by Folkestone & Hythe District Council to help those on their own and those who are vulnerable has again been recognised for providing the highest standards of customer service.
Lifeline365, which provides a range of services for use in the home and also for those working outdoors or enjoying sporting activities alone, has retained its Telecare Services Association (TSA) accreditation for the 12th year running.
The sought-after designation is only awarded to services that meet strict standards around reliability, including swift response times and 24-hour coverage.
Lifeline365 is operated for residents across the Folkestone & Hythe district as well those living in other areas of Kent and offers the service every day and night of the year. During the last 12 months, the Lifeline365 emergency team has dealt with 77,786 calls for help or assistance.
A Folkestone & Hythe District Council spokesperson said: “The team has worked hard to achieve this accreditation. The TSA process is very thorough and looks at all areas of the Lifeline365 service.
“Those using this service and their families can feel reassured that the Lifeline365 team is standing by to offer urgent help and support when it is needed.”
Lifeline365 has a range of alarms and detectors connecting users to a live chat service with the control room in case of emergency. The most popular is the emergency button worn as a pendant or on a wrist band which gives peace of mind for the user and their family. If the button is pressed, for example following a fall, a control room operator is able to talk to the person and then alert emergency services, a GP or a family member depending on the circumstances.
Other products include Footprint, a device that works anywhere with a mobile phone signal. It pinpoints a user’s location and is aimed at lone workers and sports people such as walkers, horse riders or runners. But it can also be linked to a geographical boundary and will alert the monitoring centre if the wearer moves outside that area.
For more information, visit folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/lifeline
In normal times, Sandgate Parish Council would have joined with local authorities across the country in opening a formal book of condelence for people to sign to pay their respects to Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday.
However Government guidance issued today (11 April) makes it clear that we should not do so at this time, but instead ask people who wish to do so to use the online book of condolence at the Royal Website.
A formal letter of regret and condolence will be sent on behalf of Sandgate Parish Council on Monday, and a minutes silence will be held at the start of the only formal Parish Council meeting this week of the Resources Committee on Tuesday.
The Union Flag will continue to fly at half mast until 8am on the morning of 18th April, in line with the national protocol.
With the sad news on the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Sandgate Parish Council lowered the Union Flag on Sandgate Village Green to half mast at midday today.
Reverend Bob Weldon has announced that St Paul’s Church will be open for between 10 and 12 noon on Saturday for Private Prayer, and the Church of England have opened an online Book of Remembrance.
A national book of condolence is available on the website of The Royal Household. The Royal Household has requested that members of the public do not leave floral tributes or gather in public places to offer their respects. The Palace has suggested that people could donate to charity instead, if they wish to do so.
Chairman of Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Cllr Ann Berry said:
“On behalf of the councillors and staff of Folkestone & Hythe District Council I would like to express our great sadness on hearing of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
“Prince Philip influenced the lives of so many through his Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme. We extend our deepest sympathies to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family at this time.
“According to protocol all flags on our civic buildings will fly at half-mast. The flags will only be returned to the mast head after the funeral has taken place. We urge other institutions and individuals to also fly their flags at half-mast.”
“From today, a period of national mourning began and will continue for eight days until the morning of the funeral. Staff and councillors will be asked to observe all official periods of silence so they can reflect on the great service HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has offered this country and the Commonwealth nations over many decades.”