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Editor’s Letter Dear Residents, local groups and advertisers,
Welcome to our July/August issue. Our front cover is of children from Loose Primary school showing all the different activities they were doing during lockdown. Well done to all the children and the parents! We were so lucky with the May weather, I think most have enjoyed the lockdown experience! Here’s hoping in September the children will “meet again”! Please support your local businesses and put the money back into our community by using the advertisers in this magazine. Forthcoming Printed Editions
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As always keep up to date with the Loose council and local groups who provide residents with up to date information, links and news for our neighbourhood. Thank you for your continued support of our LOCAL businesses and community. Best wishes, Sarah 01622 741 824 sarah@inandaroundloose.co.uk Visit www.inandaroundloose.co.uk
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LOOSE PARISH COUNCIL (LPC)
CLERK: Kim Owen Holly Glade Pembroke Road Coxheath Maidstone ME17 4QJ Tel: 07855 000156 (Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm) website: www.loose-pc.gov.uk email: office@loose-pc.gov.uk
Loose Parish Covid-19 Community Hub
Thank You to ALL Volunteers in the Local Community
The parish council would like to thank everyone who has volunteered to help in the local community at this difficult time. The response has been absolutely amazing and, aside from those ‘good neighbours’ who we know are helping in their local area, we also have had a team of 43 volunteers, who have been providing support to 18 vulnerable residents, who need to be shielded. Shopping has been organised on a weekly basis, through the local Sainsbury’s, (contact Vianne on 07976 7891225). Volunteers are also doing shopping on an ad hoc basis, where necessary. Prescriptions are collected from the local Chemists as and when needed (contact Kim on 07855 000156 or email office@loose-pc.gov.uk). We all want everyone to stay safe and receive the help they need, so if you have any concerns, please contact the Community Warden, Liz Lovatt on 07813712107 or the KCC Kent Together 24 hour Helpline 03000 41 92 92.
New look for Loose Parish Council
Prior to lockdown, the parish council had already been busy working on updating its image. A new logo was introduced in the Spring. This was followed by a new modernised website (www.loosepc.gov.uk), which went live at the start of June. The new website is continuing to be developed by the parish council’s Website Working Group team. The old website is no longer being updated and will be phased out by the end of August. As this is very much a work in progress, if there is anything you are unable to find or require more information on, please get in touch.
Social Distancing
At present, the Loose Parish Pavilion, children’s play areas, outside gym and carpark at the King George V playing field have all been closed, until further notice. It is impossible to predict when these might re-open, but we are adhering to government guidelines at all times. Brooks Field on Old Loose Hill will remain CLOSED until such time as the government allows the re-opening of all public houses.
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Loose Parish Council ‘Virtual’ Meetings
With the closure of all public buildings, all parish council meetings were temporarily suspended at the start of lockdown, until further notice. However, some such as planning, and the main parish council meeting, have been taking place electronically. The 2020-21 Meetings Schedule and Agendas for all ‘virtual’ meetings that do take place are displayed on the three parish council noticeboards (off the Loose/Linton Road) and on the new LPC website www.loose-pc.gov.uk.
Loose & South Maidstone Speedwatch Group
Like a good many official activities, Speedwatch sessions, which are mentored by Kent Police and supported by Loose Parish Council, Loose Amenities and North Loose Residents Association, were suspended over the period of lockdown but have been reinstated gradually since mid-June. The Speedwatch system is designed to promote awareness and safety for drivers – the Police only become involved when there are persistent transgressions. Despite the emptier roads leading to some vehicles driving at higher speed than they should during the lockdown period, the Police speed monitoring systems were still active, even if Speedwatch was not. By the time you read this, we will all be continuing to adapt to the ‘new normal’. One feature is that with fewer people probably taking overseas holidays, staycations may make the roads of Kent and elsewhere busier, so safe driving continues to be a priority. If you would be interested in becoming involved as a Speedwatch volunteer (it involves a series of online tests) please contact https://www.communityspeedwatch.org / who will put you in touch with us.
LOOSE FETE & FUN DOG SHOW
In view of the current uncertainty over the coronavirus situation, the Parish Council has decided to cancel the Loose Fete and Dog Show, due to held on 5 Sep 2020. Although September is still a little way off, the fete needs a good deal of forward preparation, much of which has not been possible or feasible under the circumstances of the past few months. Also, as the Borough Council requires formal notification of events and gatherings well in advance, it is considered impossible to predict the answers to many of the questions posed. We know many locals have been disappointed by the loss of other traditional events over the Summer so far. Whilst nothing can be certain due to evolving government regulations, there is a good chance that Shayler’s Funfair may still be making its appearance in early September. If this is the case, it might be possible for a much smaller, ad-hoc fete to occur, but this will obviously depend upon local conditions and the advice and attitude of the authorities nearer the time. The Parish Council will continue to monitor circumstances and update you as necessary via its noticeboards, websites and local publicity.
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