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St Peter's Residents' Association
News
updated: 27 July 2010
THE ST PETERS ASSOCIATION BBQ took place as usual on 22 June at the Dominican Priory.
THE ST PETERS ASSOCIATION AGM 2010 The AGM took place at The Dominican Priory on Thursday 22 April at 7pm.
A new constitution was adopted which you will find on this site. There were various changes to the Officers and committee. Hilary McKernan was elected as Chairman, Andrew Barnes as Vice Chairman and Lucy Boutwood as Secretary. Barry Clarke was re-elected as Treasurer. Polly Coburn, Margaret Hagan, Margaret Keeler and Gillian Rushton were re-elected as the other committee members.
CROMWELLS BAR King Street
The Bar is now shut as from 23 July until further notice.
The G-Spot departed in June and there followed some intermittant musical evenings. April.
There was a change of Manager in early March and the Licensee took over running the premises personally. He currently has the 'G-Spot' Gay organisation, who have departed from the Biz, providing entertainment most Fridays and Saturdays.
22 Feb. Cromwells 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.
LICENSINGLady Luck St Peter's Street has been granted a music licence. One live and one recorded event per month both to end by 11pm. Noise supressor to be fitted to the music system. Back door to garden to be kept closed.
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!
King Street traffic management
King Street bollards