Two appeals against planning refusal relating to town centre properties have been lodged. The first relates to student accommodation in Temple Road, where a 3-storey extension was refused permission by the Planning Committee.
The borough council will make an application to the Secretary of State for permission to restore to use the currently abandoned Stones Road allotments and will work with Lower Mole Countryside Management Project, Natural England, Surrey County Council and others to ensure the future of both the Stones Road allotments and Stones Road Pond which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Wiltshire Police recently asked the council to hold a review hearing into Karma nightclub in Chippenham. The police produced a catalogue of incidents of violence and drunken disorder which they claimed was caused by irresponsible drinks promotions and poor management at the venue.
After a years closure, Folkestone Leas Cliff Lift, operating between the Lower Leas and Leas in central Folkestone, reopened on Saturday. The lift has been refurbished and is now being run by a Community Interest Company.
Visit Kent invites hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs to register their interest in providing bed and breakfast accommodation for visitors to the 2011 British Open Golf Championship when it comes to Royal St George's, Sandwich, July 10-17. Pre-qualifying rounds are to be played at Littlestone Golf Course, June 26, 27, with the final qualifying round there on June 28.
During July, over 200 volunteers spent a day transforming part of the Waverdale site into a wildlife area for everyone to enjoy in the future.