News

This is the latest and archived news from Sandgate Parish council.

Sandgate Escarpment Referendum: Result

The Sandgate Escarpment referendum took place on Wednesday 9th May 2018. Polling has now closed. The question on the ballot ...
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Sandgate Escarpment Referendum Information Leaflet

There will be a referendum held on the proposal to buy Martello Towers 6 & 7 and the surrounding Sandgate ...
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Proposal from Sandgate Parish Council to Buy Martello Towers 6 and 7 and Surrounding Woodland: FAQs

There will of course be many questions raised over the coming weeks and during the consultation with local residents on ...
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Sandgate Parish Council to Consult Residents Over Plans To Buy Martello Towers 6 and 7 and Surrounding Woodland

Sandgate Parish Council has decided to consult residents on an exciting opportunity to purchase woodland on the escarpment, including two ...
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Extended Opening Hours for Sandgate Library – Now Open to 5pm Tuesday and Thursday

Since taking over the day-to-day running of Sandgate Library from Kent County Council in 2016, the Parish Council has aimed ...
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Sandgate Parish Council Action Plan

The Sandgate Parish Council Action Plan 2015-2018 has been reviewed and updated to check on progress. You can find a ...
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New books in Sandgate Library

Sandgate Library has lots of new books courtesy of Sandgate Parish Council! A financial contribution from the Parish Council has ...
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Shepway Council Notification: Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012

I write to advise you of the publication of the Places and Policies Local Plan Submission Draft for public consultation ...
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Margaret Turnill

Graham Turnill would like to welcome local resident who wishes to attend his mother’s funeral to be held on Thursday ...
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Storms, Power Cuts and What To Do: an Update from UK Power Networks

You may have seen that bad weather is on the way and we are likely to see high winds in ...
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In Memory of Peter Heselden

Many of us were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of well known and respected resident, and driving ...
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Annual Commemoration for Sir John Moore

The Chairman and Trustees of the Shorncliffe Trust cordially invite you to the annual commemoration for Sir John Moore taking ...
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Chairman’s award for the most festive shop front in Sandgate High Street 2017

Sandgate Parish Council have been greatly impressed by the efforts of the shop owners in the parish in decorating their ...
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Kent County Council Notice: English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) Bulk Renewals March 2018

The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS – also known as the older persons bus pass) is a statutory national ...
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New Television Programme hoping to speak to Grandparents

A television company called Shiver Productions are developing a new television programme for a major broadcaster. They are looking for ...
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Kiss me Goodnight, Sergeant Major!

On Saturday 25th November all are welcome at St Paul’s Church, Sandgate from 10am till Noon to be entertained by ...
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Sandgate Christmas Lights

sandgate xmas lights 17 Sandgate Christmas “switch On” Saturday 25th November At 6pm (Prompt) at the Saga Pavilion Free Entry ...
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Sandgate Parish News – November 2017 edition

Sandgate Parish News is a newsletter from Sandgate Parish Council, and our November 2017 edition is being distributed to all ...
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Sandgate Parish Council: Invitation to Tender for Planting of Planters and Hanging Baskets

Companies and individuals are invited to tender for the supply of the following services. A colour scheme will be provided ...
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Sandgate Parish Council and Library Christmas Closures 2017

Sandgate Library will be closed on 25th and 26th December and re-open on 28th,  closing again on 1st January. The ...
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Kent Highways Notice of Roadworks on A259 Sandgate Esplanade: installing a new Zebra Crossing and other works

Kent County Council are planning to install a new Zebra crossing point on the A259 Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, located at ...
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Fireworks Advice from Kent Public Protection

Autumn has arrived and with it the glorious changing colours of the leaves and falling temperatures and it also means ...
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Road Closure – Horn Street, Folkestone / Hythe: 23-28 October 2017

Kent County Council has advised that Horn Street, will be closed to through traffic, from Monday 23 October 2017 for ...
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The Kent County Council (The District Of Shepway) Sandgate East Parking Zone (Amendment 1) Order 2017

Below is the Proposal Notice for the Phase 2 extension of the Sandgate CPZ. The Notice is scheduled to appear ...
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Door-to-Door Harvest Collection Questioned

A Sandgate resident has reported a possible scam involving a young woman with buggy going door to door to collect ...
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Report of the External Auditor 2017

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Supporting Older Military Veterans in the Community: Information & Advice Day

Wednesday 15th November 10:30am–2pm Visitors Centre, Dungeness B Power Station, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 9PX [gview file=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2017/09/Aged-Veterans-November-2017-ONLINE.pdf”] ...
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Winner of the Sandgate Sea Festival’s Alpaca Annie’s Barrow of Booze

Joe & Karen were the lucky winners with ticket number 31. They have been Sandgate Residents for 17 years. “My ...
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Sandgate Planter Sponsors: Acula Creations Ltd

Sandgate Parish Council would like to thank the sponsors of our planters throughout Sandgate which make a big contribution the ...
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