Cricket Meadow Consultation
- by Kirsty Lane
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- 23 Jun, 2020
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Cricket Meadow Consultation
As many will know, after the Cricket Club chose not to renew their lease a few years ago, and following the subsequent demolition of the pavilion, we have not had any sport officially played on the Cricket Meadow. However, we have now received an approach from a local youth football team who would like to hire the Cricket Meadow for training and matches, whilst using the parking and toilet facilities at neighbouring Green Court Sports Club.
Members of the
team came along to our March Parish Council meeting to outline their proposal
and Councillors had an opportunity to ask them questions around some of their
initial concerns, including how they would police parking to ensure that this
does not impact on residents and how we can ensure that the grass is not damaged
during wet weather. A copy of the March minutes can be found on the Minutes and Meetings
page. You can also find a copy of the club's traffic management proposal below.
The intention of the club is to use the land every Saturday for a few hours of training and Sundays for matches. There is currently no provision for youth football training in the village, and the club are keen to offer football to younger age groups so they do not have to travel outside of the village as they currently do. With many of the coaches and managers residents in Crockenhill, they are community-focused in their approach.
The Parish Council intends to discuss this in full at its full Parish Council meeting to be held on Thursday 9th July 2020, commencing at 7.30pm. This is a public meeting and everyone is welcome to attend. This meeting will be held online via Zoom. If you would like to join, please email the Clerk who can send you login detail.
Prior to this meeting, the parish council would like to canvas the views of the local residents. Please take part in our online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7Q9Y6C
Alternatively, you can email us at clerk@crockenhillpc.org.uk or call us on 01322 614674.
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Dear Residents,
Emergency Planning Contact List
Crockenhill Parish Council is in the process of updating its Emergency Plan. The Plan provides a framework for us, in the event of an emergency, to help those who may be vulnerable. Emergencies include power cuts, heavy snow and flooding.
We are updating our lists and would like to know of anyone who may rely on services such as electrical equipment or delivery of medication; are on their own and have no family living nearby; or are elderly and more vulnerable. You do not have to be a certain age to qualify. In most cases this will likely be just a quick call in an emergency to make sure all is well. In other situations, it may be that more help is needed, so Councillors will work with other agencies to ensure that support/assistance is directed where needed most.
We are also looking for more volunteers who may be
able to help during an emergency. Obviously, Emergency Services are always the
first port of call but there may be times when we need additional support for
residents. For example, those with 4x4 vehicles may be able to assist getting
people to hospital and getting shopping; those with a generator may be able to
help people who rely on electrical equipment; those with Nursing experience may
be able to help some of our most vulnerable. This is not intended to be a
regular commitment, just help in an emergency situation.
If you would like to be added to our Emergency contact
list or register as a volunteer, please contact clerk@crockenhillpc.org.uk
to
request a short form which can be completed in a few minutes and returned to
the Clerk by 28th Feb 2024.
Thank you
https://www.crockenhillpc.org.uk/planning
Local people can soon comment on the Council’s draft Local Plan, which includes proposals to meet the District’s future housing and development needs.
Sevenoaks District Council is working on ‘Plan 2040’, a new Local Plan, which sets out what can be built and where over the next 15 years.
based in the Crockenhill Village Hall, Stones Cross Road Crockenhill BR8 8LT. We usually
meet on the first Wednesday of the month (see the attached programme of events and
activities). Doors opening at 7:30 pm for an 8:00 start.
All visitors are welcome, so if interested or want more information, please come along to
meet our WI group.
Crockenhill Women’s Institute Event Programme 2023/2024
Date Presentation Speaker
7 Jun 20‘23 Hampton Court, Sex and Gossip Sarah Slater
5 Jul 2023 5 years Nursing & living in India Dee Larcombe
*13th July, 7.30pm ‘Petanque Taster’ (The Chequers, Crockenhill)
2 Aug 2023 Living in the Trenches (Open evening, guests welcome) Nick Gibson
6 Sep 2023 Reaching for the Stars *Competition: ‘Late summer Corsage’ Paul Read
4 Oct 2023 Members Evening
1 Nov 2023 Look good Feel Good Margaret Clarkson-Bennett
6 Dec 2023 Christmas Party (Singer)
* Gifts for Bexley Women’s Aid
* Competition ‘Christmas Decoration’
Eliza Mc Lleland
Jan 2024 No Meeting
7 Feb 2024 The Love of Wine: Portugal, Port & Madeira
* Hyacinth Competition
Chris Newlands
6 Mar 2024 Social Evening
* Easter gifts for Bexley Women’s Aid
* Beetle drive (Date to be announced)
3 Apr 2024 Magician Bob Pound
1 May 2024 Annual General Meeting & Resolutions
