DELIVERED TO HOMES IN IN THIS ISSUE LYMPNE, LYMPNE AIRFIELD SURVEY LYMPNE NEWINGREEN, RESULTS, PARISH COUNCILLOR COURT-AT VACANCY,SPEEDWATCH UPDATE, NEWSLETTER STREET AND HOUSEHOLD WASTE WEST HYTHE AND MUCH MORE AUGUST 2021 ROAD LYMPNE AIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK—SURVEY RESULTS We would like to thank everyone who has completed the online survey and taken the time to write to the Parish Council with their comments about the proposed project.As a reminder, the project known as L.A.M.P. has been proposed after an offer in 2018 by Homes England the current owners of the Airfield for the Parish Council to tenant part of the land. The offer at the time was rejected at a public meeting held in the Village Hall for two main reasons 1. The length of the tenure and 2. the size of the plot being offered. Since then the Parish Council have been negotiating with the owners to meet the wishes of the public meeting. The idea of creating an area for the village and visitors to remember the history of the site and to support the varied wildlife seems to have hit a positive note with the owners and this prompted the issue of the survey to see what support there may be from the village. The Parish Council in no way condone the use of the field which is official private land, but realise that many people use it for walking and exercise. The survey closes on the 31st July and this article was written on the 27th July. 72 people completed the survey on line and several people contacted the Council via email– The survey consisted of 8 questions which asked people to make their comments or answer direct questions- Q1– Asked if you were a resident of Lympne Parish 71 replied yes 1 replied no Q2- Do you use Lympne Airfield and if so how often– This prompted various replies ranging from walking the dogs, running for fitness and walking through the area, for studying the history. Three people replied that they did not use it. 6 replies stated they used to use the area but had been deterred by the fences and erection of the trespassing signs.1 Person did not know the area existed. Q3– Asked if you would give support to creating a memorial park and wildlife area– 71 people responded to this question with 91.5% (65) saying yes and 8.5% (6) saying no. Q4– was a call for volunteers should the project become a reality– 29 replied yes 29 replied maybe and 12 replied no ( 2 people left this question blank) Some people who replied mentioned their health would stop them from getting involved but they would be happy to help in other ways. Q5– asked for contact details Q6- said the following- The aim is to raise money through funding; however would you be happy for the Parish Council to spend Public money in support of this project if necessary? - 66 people replied yes, 5 replied no and 1 left this reply blank. Q7– Asked if the project was successful how likely would you be to visit – 62 replied very likely, 3 likely 2 likely/unlikely 2 unlikely and 3 very unlikely. SERVICING, MOT’S, BRAKES, CLUTCHES, TIMING BELTS Q8– Gave those completing the survey the opportunity AIR CONDITIONING, TYRES, WHEEL ALIGNMENT & VEHICLE ELECTRICS to give their opinions on the project. This part of the survey generated both positive and negative comments. FOR ALL MAKES OF VEHICLE It also included some excellent suggestions about what VOLKSWAGEN GROUP SPECIALIST should or should not be included and ways of saving SEAT SKODA AUDI VOLKSWAGEN money on the costs. There were lots of comments about COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE community areas, preventing development and support for protecting the heritage and wildlife. CAESARS WAY, FOLKESTONE, KENT, CT19 4AL 01303 275 795 CONTINUED PAGE 2 A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS TRADING FOR OVER 40 YEARS (FROM PAGE 1) We also received comments from those COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH UPDATE who were less supportive of the project and gave very constructive reasons for the opposition .One resident Fair weather allowed the Speedwatch team to mount raised concerns about the suggested entrance to the eleven sessions during June and it was a record month site through Beacon Way. This has now been removed for offenders observed (136) representing 9% of from the plans. Concerns were raised over additional passing vehicles. At least 11 letters of advice to parking problems in side streets should the area keepers have been issued. 20 roadside volunteer- become popular. This was especially relevant after the hours were involved.As an experiment following influx of walkers to the village during lockdown. comments on social media we ran a session on Concerns were also raised about the more elderly in Aldington Road commencing 0600 hrs. Only 33 the village not accessing the information about the vehicles passed, the maximum speed reaching 23 plans. Concerns were raised about the increase in mph. We shall not be setting alarm clocks for any more vehicles and litter. Along with the support for the like this.At a more civilised hour, two cars passed at project some people expressed the concerns that this over twice the speed limit. The offenders will be should be kept as simple as possible rather than receiving personal visits from uniformed police officers introducing physical structures and a recurring theme to offer words of advice. Prompted by one of these was to obtain as big an area as possible to keep events we were joined by two police officers the development away. following week at the Stone Street entry to the village, SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? wielding an enforcement speed gun. Several vehicles were pulled in, some received penalty notices, others Members of the Parish Council will review the warnings. comments and emails in full and decide on any actions. The Parish Council will continue their talks with Homes England. Most importantly a meeting will be held with Welcome Back Summer Fayre the village to decide whether this project should be supported and any proposals from Homes England will Thank you to everyone who participated in our Welcome be fully disclosed. The Parish Council have been very Back Event on 1st August, visitors, stall holders, exhibitors, organisers and volunteers. clear that without the support of the residents this It was great to finally be able to do some fundraising and project will not succeed. invite everyone back to Although the survey is now closed the Council are the halls. We will give a full round up in September's newsletter always keen to receive comments from residents via including how much was raised for the Playing Field email to [email protected] or by letter to the Redevelopment. Parish Council c/o 29 Honeywood Close Lympne Lympne Village Hall Committee HOUSEHOLD WASTE LYMPNE YOUTH CLUB Plans are in hand to reintroduce the youth club later Folkestone and Hythe District this year. The organisers would be please to hear from Council waste collections residents as to whether they would be keen for this to return to the village hall. Please send your appear to be hit and miss at expressions of interest to the Clerk at Lympne Parish the moment with rubbish Council at [email protected]– Thank you being collected a day late or longer and garden waste not at all. Residents have been left NO GREEN WASTE COLLECTION- confused about what is SHRED IT!! happening. Unfortunately we are unable to tell you exactly A resident has written in with the following suggestion-, It has come to my attention that our garden waste is no longer when things will get back to going to be collected for the foreseeable future. My bin is full and normal. However, the district as many of us are in a similar situation, the question is what are we Council have held talks with Veolia the refuse to do now? It is suggested we are to take it to our recycling depots. company who appear to be struggling with access How are they to handle the large number new visits? to drivers due to availability and isolation due to I have a pretty flower garden and my bin is always full the Covid crisis. every 2 weeks. What to do? I found myself cutting up the trimmings as I was dead heading etc and just putting them back on As you many know a decision has been made to the soil. I do not have the possibility to make a suitable size stop collecting green waste. We have confirmed compost bin. Then just a little light. What about a shredder? Yes that this is temporary situation so that the that's an idea. A small shredder kept in the garage. The cost - company can concentrate on clearing food, £87.00. Cheaper than the cost of the bin collection and the cost of household and recycling waste. There is no date mulch each year. You can use shredded garden waste directly on available as to when this service will resume and your borders as mulch, where it will help keep in moisture and any rebates will be decided later in the year. suppress weeds. It will slowly break down and return nutrients to the soil. It would be a good idea to keep weeds with seeds out of If your bin has been missed you can report this the mix. No bill for the bin and no need to buy mulch I realise that via the district Council website or use this link this is not possible for everyone.