Sarah Hehir: never give up!

Before we get snowed in for Christmas, I wanted to update you on some of the local issues.

Yesterday I spoke to Nick Turner again and was promised that he was visiting Borstal that day to get exact requirements for bus timetables outside St. Matthew's and Borstal Baptist Church. The snow was blamed for the delay. I will continue to be persistent! We deserve to have up to date timetables as part of the Arriva service.

Many of you have already signed the road safety petition. After Christmas, you will see copies in local shops and schools. I really appreciate your support on this issue. The more signatures we have, the more recognition we will get from the council. Some areas of Borstal and Rochester are desperately in need of crossings, speed control measures and visibility mirrors. Unless we make our voices heard, we are unlikely to have our demands met. 

The latest from Watt's Meadow and the planning department. Simon Fowler has promptly replied to emails regarding the gates, wall and access to the general public. It has now transpired that there is no guarantee of access being restored to pedestrians from Priestfields. More emails to ask for clarification on this point would be useful. Send to simon.fowler@medway.gov.uk

Mr. Fowler says,

'As you can see a pedestrian access is proposed into the site. At
the moment I cannot confirm whether the public access will be restored
but will let you know once I find out.'

We now have until 27th December to get in our objections or requests for clear information.

The snow is coming down again! Merry Christmas!