ISLAND site application: The application to develop the Island site at Beggarwood was passed by councillors sitting on the Development Control committee last week. The application will bring forward a new dental surgery, a family pub/restaurant, older persons accommodation and a care home. I asked for conditions to be attached to include planting and landscaping to mitigate the impact on the Beggarwood Park as well as to reduce the visuals of the higher buildings. I also asked for building conditions to be imposed to prevent even more problems being caused by builders using the car park serving the doctors, dentists and shops at Broadmere opposite.

VOLUNTEERS needed: If you have a couple of hours a week free and would like to be involved in a great community project, the Café in the Park at Beggarwood is looking for volunteers. It’s a great way to give something back to the community and have fun and make new friends at the same time. Please email office@beggarwood.org for more details.

ST MARKS Summer Fun Day: St Marks Primary school will be holding its fundraising summer fun day this coming Saturday at the school from noon until 3pm. There will be plenty of stalls and fun activities for everyone

HATCH Warren Schools Summer Fair: And while on summer fairs, Hatch Warren schools will be holding their annual event next Thursday, straight after the end of school at 3.40pm. As ever there will be all sorts of attractions including a barbecue.