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Greenhithe News: Firefighters in chemical scare at John Lewis in Bluewater

Bluewater department store John Lewis was evacuated (file picture)

Hundreds of people had to be evacuated from John Lewis at Bluewater today after a chemical scare.

Around 15 firefighters were sent to the department store at the Greenhithe shopping centre to investigate a suspected leak from a fridge.

The store was evacuated for around an hour-and-a-half while crews dealt with the scene.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said three fire engines were called at about 11.45am.

At 1.10pm, the brigade said the leak had been dealt with and crews were leaving the scene.

Officers from Kent Police helped fire crews evacuate the store.

Paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service were also sent on standby.

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Exciting Opportunities to become a Town Councillor!

Date: Friday 21 December, 2012

Two opportunities are now available to become a Town Councillor.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO BECOME A TOWN COUNCILLOR!

 

Two notices of vacancies were recently advertised, providing electors from the Knockhall Ward and the Swanscombe Ward with 14 days to write to request a by-election be held to fill the vacancies. No such requests were forthcoming, entitling the Town Council to now fill the vacancies by co-option.

 

Written expressions of interest are now invited from local residents who wish to be considered as a prospective Town Councillor to fill the vacancies at either Knockhall Ward or Swanscombe Ward. The role of a Town Councillor is very varied and interesting and hugely rewarding given the size, strategic position and importance of the Town.

 

To be eligible as a Town Councillor you have to be:

 

A British, Commonwealth, or European Union citizen; over 18 and on the Electoral Register. In addition you must have lived, worked or occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in, or within three miles of, the parish for at least 12 months.

Statements should outline the skills, experience, commitment and knowledge that individuals would bring to the council to benefit the community of Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town. Statements should also clearly state which vacancy they are referring to, either Knockhall Ward or Swanscombe Ward.

Deadline for receipt of submissions is 8 February 2013. Interested parties will be invited to attend the Town Council meeting on 21 February 2013 at which a majority vote will take place to determine the co-opted member.

 

For more information about becoming a Town Councillor please call the Council Offices on 01322 385513 or visit the following website:-

 

http://www.beacouncillor.org.uk

Public Notice from Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council.

Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council.  

Dear GMRA
From 28 January 2013 Arriva will be making a significant change to the 495 Bus Service. The 495 currently runs half hourly during the daytime Mondays to Saturdays between Pepper Hill, Sainsburys and Kings Farm, Gravesend, via Perry Street and Gravesend town centre. Arriva will be extending the service to Bluewater via Springhead Park (where the service will spur into the Springhead Park development), Ebbsfleet Intrernational Railway Station, Southfleet Road, Swanscombe Street, Gunn Road, Bodle Avenue, Manor Road and Alkerden Lane.

All enquiries or requests for timetables should be directed to telephone number 01622 697000. Alternatively please use the Arriva website:-

http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/South-East/

Copyright © 2013 Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either signed up to our mailing list via the council’s website or through other communications with the Town Council. Our mailing address is: Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council Council Offices The Grove Swanscombe, Kent DA10 0GA United Kingdom

Consultation on Dartford’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging

Welcome to our first post of 2013. Best wishes and Happy New Year to all of our GMRA Members and regular readers. 

We have received the following notice from Teresa Ryszkowska, Planning Services Manager at Dartford Borough Council:  

Dear Consultees,

Consultation on Dartford’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Schedule - 3^rd January to 14^th February 2014

Community Infrastructure Regulations 2010, Regulation16 and 17

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new charge that will allow Dartford Council to raise and pool contributions from developers to fund a wide range of infrastructure.  It will help to help pay for things such as schools, health facilities and transport improvements - all things that are necessary to support new development.

Local authorities who wish to charge the levy must produce a Draft Charging Schedule setting out CIL rates for their area, set out as pounds (£) per square metre. Dartford’s CIL proposes different rates according to location and type of development.

The Council is required to consult on the Draft CIL Charging Schedule in advance of an examination by an independent assessor.  The Council would also like your views on a draft Instalment Policy. This will not be subject to examination but comments will be taken into account when finalising the policy document.  The Draft Charging Schedule, Draft Instalment Policy, a Statement of Representations Procedure (explaining the consultation process) and response form are attached to this email. 

All documents are available on the Council’s website at http://www.dartford.gov.uk/cil or for inspection throughout the consultation period at the following locations:

• Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford, 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM Monday to Thursday and 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM on Friday;
• Dartford Library, Central Park, Dartford, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Wednesday and Friday, Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday

 Details of how you can tell us what you think are in the Statement of Representations procedure and on the response form. 

For further information or to request hard copies of the Draft Charging Schedule or response form please email LDF@dartford.gov.uk or phone 01322 343213.

All responses to the documents must be received by 5pm Thursday 14^th February 2013.