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St Peter's Association
News
updated: 22 Feb 2010
CROMWELLS BAR and MUSIC VENUE King Street
22 Feb. This is now their advertised name. It is now seems unlikely that matters will develop as per the initial meeting of 10 Feb. They have since stated they are aiming to be a music venue playing COMMERCIAL, R&B & HOUSE music! Not exactly a mix which will appeal to local residents.
18 Feb. A meeting was held with two local residents and the new licencee on Wednesday 10th February when he explained how he intended to run the premises. He has chosen a new name to get away from their previous image. He said they are intending to be more neighbourhood friendly appealing to a wider audience. A new kitchen is planned so meals can be offered. Their opening evening was Thursday 11th which was a charity event in support of Haiti. It was well attended and several local residents were there.
LICENSING
Licence Reviews: See Archives
BEANEY
The SPA will be participating in a Forum (made up of local residents) to have regular meetings with the Council’s Project Manager. At the first meeting we insisted that serious problems should be resolved as and when they arise, in the construction of the Beaney and Marlowe Theatre. The initial proposed construction vehicle routes, for both large and small vehicles entering this compact area, must be organised so that as little disruption as possible is caused to residents and also to avoid damaging precious properties. The Council, so far, are taking this matter very seriously. We have put forward a suggestion for a one-way traffic flow system while construction vehicles enter and leave the sites.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Apart from the Beaney and Marlowe Theatre we have been very active in scrutinising many other planning applications and, when necessary, making sensible comments; plus voicing our disquiet over the “shabbiness” in parts of the city. We have serious graffiti problems which are getting worse and poor maintenance of many buildings and roads. Where is our city pride!
CANTERBURY CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CCAC)
We have a representative on the CCAC, which is of tremendous help in keeping us up to date with all the Planning Applications in the City and enables us to give our views on matters which concern this area.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
We have a very successful Neighbourhood Watch scheme in our area. When space is available in their monthly newsletter they are including updates from the SPA Committee.
P.A.C.T
We continue to plod on attending the Partners and Community Together meetings. After two years we have just acquired a Chairman! At last a little action… when the SPA suggested that the police van (which is used by the Special Constables during the day) be used at night with a paramedic, licensing officer etc. on hand, the Police thought this was a very good idea. This van can be parked anywhere in Canterbury to act as an effective deterrent and will be able to take immediate action when necessary. We await feedback. More good news… in the past the police could only give a warning to people caught urinating in public, now however, police can hand out an “on the spot” £80 fine!BBQ – 9th July 2009
Our annual summer BBQ goes from strength to strength. Thank you all for coming along in record numbers. We all enjoyed a good meal and Jazz Band with a superb vocalist. Thanks to Hilary, our Entertainment Secretary, for her excellent organisation.
THE COMMITTEE
David Barnes was elected as our new Chairman at the April 2009 AGM. Our new Secretary is Alison Ranns and our Membership Secretary is Adrienne Barnes.
St Peters Association AGM 2009 The St Peters Association AGM was held at The Dominican Priory on Thursday 24th April at 7pm. Our guest speakers were John Gilbey (Leader of the Council) and Kate Greenaway (Marlowe Theatre and Beaney Institute Project Manager)
Christmas Party This was held as usual at The Dominican Priory on Thursday 17th December at 7pm.
Solly's Orchard The sycamore trees have been cleared together with some in the Dominican Priory grounds. The long awaited fruit trees have been planted, with protective metal cages.
SCRIBES There was a lengthy hearing on 18th October 2006. Scribes were not granted any alteration to their hours or regulated activities. They also now have to submit their Lap Dancing Club rules for approval by the Council Licensing Department. They were granted permission to extend their licensed area to include the disused kitchen area.RIBES Setember 2006. .
CANTERBURY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
A non-technical summary has been released.
This document is the non-technical summary of the scoping report for the
sustainability appraisal of Canterbury Districts' Local Development
Framework. It describes the major issues for sustainable development in
the District and describes how the appraisal will be undertaken.Click HERE to read the summary.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
New signs have been erected in various streets in our area. Click HERE to go to the Neighbourhood Watch page for more details and photo. We are issuing newsletters to each household each month
Click the Underlined blue names below for the licensing decisions for those pubs etc which our members had expressed concern about. (Decisions will be added as and when available).
Local Heros The application for Local Heros was strongly resisted and their hours were substantially curtailed to little more than that which they have at present. They have now double glazed their rear windows which has removed the noise problem to residents at their rear.
Orange St Music Club (formally Local Heros)
King Street traffic management
King Street bollards