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Winter 2016 The new Marlowe Theatre celebrates five fantastic years
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HERNE BAY MOBILITY District Life Winter 2016
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Fun for everyone at The
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Then we want to hear from you! Marlowe Theatre’s fifth Five years ago, the new Marlowe Theatre Featured articles
mattress and colour birthday celebrations.
opened its doors to the public – an amazing
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matched headboard See pages 16 and 17.
entertainment venue in the heart of the city.
As an agency we aim to provide the best quality © Tim Stubbings St George’s Street transformation 5
time in their life by placing them with highly
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care to children and young people during a difficult
Only £895 Back issues
Since then, nearly two million people have
flocked through the doors to see a huge range Taking action on litter 12
skilled and trained foster families. Can be viewed at of programming. And they’ve not just been to
www.canterbury.gov.uk/ the theatre, but have enjoyed a meal or drinks in
Herne Bay Mobility Ltd Buy in the Bay campaign launches 13
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Unit 3, 1 Wealden Forest Park, one of the nearby restaurants too.
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01227 283 696 Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 7LQ The economic benefit the new Marlowe has Give your views on the King’s Hall 19
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01227 710 055 Contacts brought to the city will top £150 million by the
end of March next year. All in all, it’s been an Our three Lord Mayor’s Award winners 21
Editor
incredible success story.
Rob Davies Are we getting through to you? 25
We take a look back at the last five years on
Phone 01227 862 050
pages 16 and 17. And on page 11, you can find
Email robert.davies@ out who’s starring in this year’s panto, Dick
canterbury.gov.uk Whittington, and win tickets.
Advertising Elsewhere in this edition, we’re asking for your Regular features
Sarah Jackson views on a few matters, including our plans for
the revamp of St George’s Street, our budget
Phone 01227 862 423 Museum events 7
for 2017/18 and the future of the King’s Hall in
Email sarah.jackson@
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Herne Bay. Competition 11
In wok or basket any Oriental ingredients And we update you on our ticketless parking
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District News Winter 2016
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We are currently in the middle of
public consultation on our budget
proposals for 2017/18.
Without doubt, the ability to
balance our budget is becoming
harder and harder each year. Between
2012 and 2020 we will have made
savings of more than £12.5 million. And the amount
we need to save in 2017/18 alone is £2.2 million. Ticketless parking
Major
The grant we receive from government has fallen
year on year and by 2019 it will have been phased
out completely. We will, in effect, become an entirely
self-funding organisation.
Our income will come from council tax, our share
set for full evaluation
of business rates, money we raise from charging Cameras and barriers at the There will be a report to
revamp for
for services such as parking and planning, and the district’s four ticketless car councillors in the new year, when
New Homes Bonus, an amount of money we receive parks are to stay in place while a decision will be taken on the
whenever a new property is built. the city council carries out a full future of the project.
Since 2012, we have responded to the challenging evaluation of the project. In the meantime, the system
St George’s
financial situation by reviewing how we provide The council introduced a six will remain in place and account
services. Much work has taken place to ensure that month trial of ticketless parking holders will continue to pay for
this is not to the detriment of the quality of those at Pound Lane, William Street,
their parking automatically. Non-
services. Middle Wall and Castle Street
account holders can continue to
This will continue to be our approach for the multi-storey car parks in April
next three years. All services and contracts will be pay by contactless, credit/debit
as part of a set of measures to
Street
reviewed to check they are being provided as cost card or cash.
transform parking and retail areas.
effectively as possible, and we will be moving more The scheme included new Chairman of the council’s
and more of them online to keep costs down. online parking accounts that Regeneration and Property
We will also invest in and manage our property remove the need to use pay Committee, Cllr Ben Fitter-
to make sure it is generating the right amount of machines, and over the six Harding, said: “We have a lot of
income to support the budget, and ensure that months, 5,200 people have set anecdotal evidence from the trial
the amount we charge for services is set at an up accounts, covering more than of ticketless parking, but now six
appropriate level to cover costs wherever possible. 7,800 vehicles. months has passed it’s time to
Of the £2.2 million to find next year, £1.6 million Early and inevitable teething analyse the facts and figures so There is still time to comment on city council plans to Among the proposals are:
will be found from operational savings. We are also problems with some of the new that councillors can decide on transform and modernise St George’s Street in the city centre. • De-clutter the existing street and bring in a ‘central spine’
planning some increases in our fees and charges. parking machines were ironed how to proceed. The council is planning to redesign the street, between for items such as electrical cabinets and lighting
And finally, we propose to raise our share of the out, but at William Street the “A lot of people have set Canterbury Lane and Rose Lane, and create a flexible, attractive • Bring in more light by removing the existing trees with
council tax by £4.95 for a Band D property. This system did not operate for several up online accounts, and our and vibrant open space that can be used to its full potential overbearing canopies and replacing them with smaller,
would mean a Band D household would pay 55 weeks after a lorry crashed into research during the trial suggests both in the daytime and in the evening. Its width means it could semi-mature trees
pence a day for our services. the power supply box, completely
satisfaction amongst car park accommodate a wide range of events, such as markets and • Lighting improvements, including LED lighting to
However, residents should be under no illusion wiping it out.
users is extremely high. We performances. illuminate trees and open spaces
that this approach can last forever. After 2019, it is Public feedback on the project Chairman of the council’s Regeneration and Property • Create small event spaces at either end of the street for
highly likely that operational savings will no longer have, therefore, decided to keep
has been generally positive, Committee, Cllr Ben Fitter-Harding, said: “St George’s Street is one performances, promotions and community activities
be enough. Services will be under threat and some the equipment in place in the
especially among account of our busiest shopping areas and a key entrance to the city, but • Provide free Wi-Fi access
very difficult decisions will need to be taken. meantime.
holders who like the ease and it has declined in recent years. It’s now time to invest in improving • Electronic information, signposting and advertising
I would encourage everyone to visit our website “Thank you to everyone who
convenience of it, but the its appearance and character as part of our plans to enhance the boards
at www.canterbury.gov.uk where we have set out has given the ticketless parking
council will now thoroughly city centre. • Hosting a regular market with the paving layout defining
our plans in more detail. Let us know your views by trial a go, and to those who have
assess various aspects of the “We have £640,000 available for this work, which should allow the location of the stalls
Tuesday 3 January 2017. shared their experiences with us.
trial, including overall public us to create a fantastic new public space, and look forward to For more information and to give views on the plans, go to
Cllr Simon Cook satisfaction, the technology and All of the comments received will hearing views on the proposals and any other suggestions people www.canterbury.gov.uk/stgeorges. Consultation closes on
Leader, Canterbury City Council financial impact. be taken into consideration.” may have.” Friday 16 December.
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Important Culture Museums Winter 2016
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information The Home Front, dancing
Christmas waste collections and Christmas fun
Place any food waste into your food
Christmas collections Over Christmas we generate around
Due to Christmas and new year bank
30% more waste and most of this can caddy or discover tantalising Christmas Visit our museums in Canterbury for an exciting programme of
be recycled. Follow our handy tips for recipes, visit www.lovefoodhate
holidays, your collection days will
recycling more this Christmas... waste.com. exhibitions, talks, family activities and events over the next few months.
change. We’ve listed the 2016/17 date
changes below. Extra recycling: If you have more Real Christmas trees: Will be collected
recycling than will fit in your red bin, in January, on specified dates with garden
Finding out your dates online
place it neatly by the side of it – breaking waste. Look for the tree symbol on your Home Front Britain, 1914-18: Dance residency at the Beaney
You can also look up your Christmas
down the cardboard so it’s smaller than collection calendars. the cartoonist’s view Monday 12 to Saturday 17 December
collection dates by visiting
60cm x 60cm. Continues until Sunday 30 April 2017 Various galleries, the Beaney
www.canterbury.gov.uk/recycling Bad weather: In bad weather conditions The Drawing Room, the Beaney
or email help.canterbury@serco.com Food waste: If you are entertaining this such as snow or ice, put your waste out Kent Dance Network are returning to
for more information and advice. Christmas you may find you have more on your usual day and leave it out. Original cartoon artwork depicting life the Beaney for a week-long residency.
food waste than usual. We will collect it as soon as we can. on the Home Front, 1914-18, through the Three local dance artists – Laura King,
eyes of Haselden, a brilliant humourist Harriet Parker-Beldeau and Sarah Turner
with a highly successful 33-year career at – will create dance work inspired by the
Usual collection day Revised collection day the Mirror. He produced a cartoon for the Beaney collections and spaces in and
paper every weekday during World War around the building. The residency will
Monday 26 December Wednesday 28 December One, and his multi-frame style makes culminate in a celebratory day of dance
him the father of the British newspaper on Saturday 17 December with a sharing
Tuesday 27 December Thursday 29 December of work created during the week, along
strip cartoon.
Wednesday 28 December Friday 30 December In partnership with the British Cartoon with some additional performances from
Thursday 29 December Saturday 31 December Archive. other local dance artists, celebrating all
Free admission things dance in Kent.
Friday 30 December Tuesday 3 January Free admission
Monday 2 January Wednesday 4 January Sensing Culture!
Tuesday 3 January Thursday 5 January The Mark of the Maker
Continues until Sunday 29 January 2017 Make your own laurel wreath Rupert Bear Christmas trail
Wednesday 4 January Friday 6 January The Front Room, the Beaney Continues until Saturday 17 to Friday 23 December
Thursday 5 January Saturday 7 January Monday 2 January 2017 Canterbury Heritage Museum
Friday 6 January Monday 9 January A stunning exhibition by people with Canterbury Roman Museum
sight loss, created in workshops led by Rupert loves Christmas – it’s his favourite
Monday 9 January Tuesday 10 January artists Wendy Daws and Claire Buckley at The laurel wreath was a symbol of time of year, but this year things are not
Tuesday 10 January Wednesday 11 January the Beaney and cathedral. Participants victory and success in the ancient Roman going to plan! Enjoy this trail around the
responded to the stimulus of the Empire. Still, today, many people wear a museum and give Rupert some much
Wednesday 11 January Thursday 12 January
buildings and collections with work laurel wreath at parties and other festive needed help to find all the missing
Thursday 12 January Friday 13 January in 3D and textiles – come and see the events. Be a winner and don’t rest on presents.
Friday 13 January Saturday 14 January brilliant interpretations of Epstein’s Red your laurels – make sure you visit the £1 per child in addition to museum
Dean and other Canterbury favourites! museum and make your very own! entry fee (kids go free with paying
Part of the HLF-funded RNIB project £1 per child in addition to museum adults).
Sensing Culture. entry fee (kids go free with paying Drop in any time.
Free admission adults).
For up-to-date information: Drop in any time.
@tweetcanterbury
facebook.com/CanterburyCityCouncil
See our museums website www.canterburymuseums.co.uk
for details of opening times, locations and telephone numbers.
Merry Christmas from the staff at the Wheelchair access available. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Information is correct at time of printing but may change. Please check before making a special visit.
council’s waste collection team and Serco. 7
District News Winter 2016
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Thousands helped in Legion d’Honneur Panto star Stephen Top television presenter
Riverside’s 10 years for local veteran “over the moon”to be back Stephen Mulhern is the
star of Dick Whittington,
Canterbury’s Riverside Children’s Centre has celebrated A local veteran has been Stephen is a regular on our screens we are absolutely thrilled that he has
10 years of supporting and helping thousands of local presented with the Legion in programmes such as Go For It!, agreed to come back to appear in our this year’s pantomime
families. d’Honneur, the highest Catchphrase, Ant and Dec’s Saturday spectacular, family pantomime. In my
The centre in Kingsmead Road, which is run by the city decoration in France, in Night Takeaway, Britain’s Got Talent opinion, Stephen is one of the best at The Marlowe
council, opened in 2006 to provide services for families with recognition of his services and Big Star’s Little Star. panto performers in the country and I
children under five years of age both at the centre and out in to ensure the country’s He was last at The Marlowe for the know the people of Kent are going to Theatre in
the community. liberation. 2011/12 pantomime, Cinderella – the love him in this show.”
Each year more than 1,400 children take part in stay and Roy Cockburn, who lives first in the new building – and said he Dick Whittington will also star Canterbury.
play groups, clinics and creches. Families access support in Bridge, received the was “over the moon” to be returning, Canterbury favourites Ben Roddy
services ranging from advice for new parents and training award from the Lord Mayor adding: “I love Canterbury, I think it’s (Dolly the Cook) and Lloyd Hollett
and employment courses, to more intensive help for those of Canterbury, Cllr George Metcalfe, at a ceremony at Tower beautiful – and the theatre just looks (Captain Crabstick), along with Vladimir
affected by domestic abuse, mental health or debt problems. House in Canterbury attended by family, friends and local fantastic. In terms of panto, there’s only a Georgievsky (Britain’s Got Talent) and
Over the last 10 years: representatives of the Royal British Legion. few places that come to mind when you a host of West End stars: John Barr (Les
• Volunteer peer supporters have helped 405 mums Roy left university aged 18 and joined the Green Howards say ‘where would you like to do?’, and Miserables), Lisa Davina Phillip (Matilda),
to breastfeed for longer in 1941, and following basic training and service in the UK, Canterbury’s one of them. It’s just going and Ben Carruthers (Wicked).
• More than 500 women experiencing domestic he was recommended for officer training, graduating as a to be a joy to be there.” Dick Whittington is at The Marlowe
abuse have been supported via the domestic abuse one- 2nd Lieutenant in 1943. He joined the 43rd Reconnaissance As well as TV and radio, Stephen is an Theatre until Sunday 8 January 2017.
stop-shop, which is the busiest of its kind in Kent Regiment and trained for the Normandy Landings in June experienced all-round entertainer having For times, prices and to book tickets, call
• More than 4,500 children have been seen at health 1944. performed his own magic and one-man the Box Office on 01227 787 787 or go
visitor clinics After the successful landings, he fought throughout variety shows across the country for the to www.marlowetheatre.com.
• 148 volunteers have given their time to support the Europe, where he was awarded the Military Cross (MC). past 12 years. He performed some of this There will be a relaxed performance
centre, working alongside paid staff In 2014, the French government decided it would honour magic at The Marlowe’s fifth anniversary of the show, and it will also be audio
The quality of services provided by Riverside and the all British Normandy veterans. Following a submission by gala performance in October. described, captioned and signed.
contribution it the Canterbury branch of the Royal British Legion, Roy was Pantomime producer Paul Hendy Full details are on the website.
makes to improving awarded the Legion d’Honneur. is delighted Stephen is returning to Dick Whittington is
the lives of families Cllr Metcalfe said: “It was a tremendous privilege to present The Marlowe Theatre: “He is one of the sponsored by Lipscomb
saw it awarded the Legion d’Honneur to such a distinguished military hero biggest stars on British television and Volvo and Mission Training.
an ‘outstanding’ and to hear him speak of his time in service. We should never
rating in an Ofsted forget the sacrifices our soldiers make and I was very pleased
inspection. to help ensure Roy receives the recognition he so deserves.”
East Kent councils exploring possible merger
The five east Kent councils of Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Once the ‘business case’ is complete, it will be reported back to the
Shepway and Thanet are looking into the possibility of councils for discussion before any formal commitment is made by
merging into a single district council. each council to progress the idea further.
Councillors from all five authorities agreed in July 2016 to
Even if a merger is not to go ahead, the context of local
explore the advantages and disadvantages of a merger and
government is changing, which will mean councils will be looking at
examine how a merged council could operate.
This work is taking place through a ‘business case’ which the new ways of working to deliver public services in the future.
councils have commissioned the Local Government Association The creation of a new unitary council for east Kent is not under
and Local Partnerships to prepare. consideration. The five council Leaders are keen to establish that
The purpose of a potential merger was set out in a ‘statement decisions about east Kent are taken at the right level to District Life is offering one lucky reader and three guests the chance to see Dick Whittington at The Marlowe
of intent’ agreed by all the councils, which is looking at whether a maximise engagement and empowerment of local Theatre. The tickets are for the 7pm performance on Tuesday 3 January. Please only enter if you are able to go,
potential merger would: as the tickets cannot be exchanged for another date.
communities.
• Deliver opportunity and prosperity for all in east Kent To enter, simply answer the following question:
At this early stage (as a business case has not yet been completed),
• Achieve better social outcomes and reduce inequality
• Improve value for money and consistency of core services residents who would like to provide some initial comments on a Which Marlowe Theatre pantomime did Stephen Mulhern last star in?
• Empower communities and create a platform for further potential merger can do so online at www.canterbury.gov.uk/
innovation ekcouncils. Send your answer to District Life Marlowe competition, Communications, Military Road,
Canterbury, CT1 1YW by Friday 16 December, including a name, address and telephone number.
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Community Improvements Winter 2016
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Bring your
picnic and enjoy
Kingsmead Field
DSICOVER WHAT YOU COULD
Bay businesses
snap up
supporting grants
Five Herne Bay companies have received
a grant from the city council as part of
a new scheme to support the town’s
BUY IN THE BAY
independent businesses.
Canterbury’s newest picnic The Herne Bay Grants Programme was
set up to help local businesses enhance
area is now open for use. their services to customers and/or develop
new or expand existing products. It’s
funded through Section 106 money paid
Two new inclusive timber picnic tables have been installed, There is an exciting future for Kingsmead Field following the
to the council following the granting of
while work has also been completed on phase one of a recent decision by the council to voluntarily designate 80 per cent
planning permission for the out of town
perimeter footpath for the field, linking the picnic area to the of it as a Village Green. A strong relationship has grown between
retail development at Altira.
main entrance to the field. the council and the Friends group over the last two years.
The five successful businesses are
A picnic space was high on the list of priorities for the In September, the Friends group was awarded an ‘outstanding’
The Studio (pictured left), Pashley’s
enhancement of the field in last year’s public consultation. rating in the Royal Horticultural Society’s ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’
Cake Emporium, B side the C side, Style
Funding for it has come from the city council, Section 106 money competition. The field also formed part of Canterbury in Bloom’s
Photography and Taylor Meats.
from developers as a result of granted planning permissions, successful gold award winning entry for South and South East in
Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are
county councillor Graham Gibbens’ member fund and the Friends Bloom this year.
available to businesses that meet various
of Kingsmead Field group. The next ambition is Green Flag status, which is the benchmark
criteria. Crucially they must be located
A
Improvements planned for the field in 2017 include extending of excellence for recreational open spaces.
major new campaign to and a 30 second commercial running or seeking to locate within the defined
the footpath around the remainder of the field and a new Councillors and members of the Friends group are pictured
encourage more residents and before every film showing at Kavanagh project area of Herne Bay town centre, as
toddlers’ play area near the picnic tables. enjoying tea and biscuits on the new benches.
visitors to shop in Herne Bay Cinema. The website contains set out by the developer of Altira.
town centre has been launched by comprehensive listings for shops in Photography business The Studio
New guide promotes
the city council. Herne Bay as well as blog posts, news was the first to win a grant. An existing
report concerns and issues to. The councillors are Terry Westgate The ‘Buy in the Bay’ campaign aims to and features and an events listing. company that was looking to expand,
(Canterbury city), Robert Jones (Herne Bay), Ashley Clark spread the word about the wide range There will also be regular postings on owner Daniel Peters made an application
action on litter
(Whitstable) and Ben Fitter-Harding (rural). of local retailers and businesses. From www.facebook.com/buyinthebayhb to fund new equipment. This will allow
Cllr Fitter-Harding said: “We’re very grateful to the many local quirky boutiques and music and book and on Twitter @buyinthebayhb. them to take on more work in-house and
people who already organise litter picks or routinely let us know stores, through to fresh farm produce, The campaign was launched over the will ultimately result in them employing
about problems. It’s simply not possible for us to be everywhere vintage finds and a great selection of first weekend in December, linked to more staff.
at the same time, so these extra eyes and hands are really cafes and restaurants, Herne Bay has the switch-on of Herne Bay’s Christmas Daniel said: “We applied for the grant
A new litter action guide aims to make it easier for people appreciated. got it all covered. lights. There will be late night shopping with ease but little expectation, but it got
to report litter and get more involved in looking after their “We hope the litter action guide will encourage more people The campaign is funded through on Thursday 8, 15 and 22 December approved very quickly. Once we had the
community. to play their part in keeping the area clean, whether it’s through Section 106 money paid to the council and Sunday opening on 11 and 18 money we purchased a printer and cutting
The guide initially covers the Canterbury city area but coastal reporting issues or joining organised events. Ultimately we all following the granting of planning December. More information is online. machine and within 48 hours of setting
editions are likely to follow. It was suggested by local residents want the same thing – our neighbourhoods to be as spick and permission for the out of town retail The council’s Head of Business and them up we processed five jobs that we
from the Canterbury ‘grot spots’ Facebook group, who have span as possible.” development at Altira. The aim is to Regeneration, Caroline Hicks, said: normally would have turned down.
worked on the project with support from the city council and its Litter campaigner and one of the admins for the Canterbury help mitigate the impact on the town “The adult population of Herne Bay “We have made a huge saving on
environmental contractor Serco. ‘grot spots Facebook group, Sian Pettman, said: “It’s great to see centre and to support businesses in is approximately 30,200, so if each outsourcing and taken on many new jobs.
It contains information and contact details on a variety of how many community groups are taking such pride in improving adapting to and thriving in this newly resident simply spent £10 at local shops This is set to continue, and it’s all thanks
environmental matters, broken down into three key areas – the appearance of the residential areas of the city. The litter action competitive retail environment. each week, it would bring an economic to the council and Growmybiz. If you
reporting litter or litter-related issues, getting involved and guide will be an invaluable tool in helping them in this task.” It is supported by a brand new benefit of £302,000 to independent are thinking (like we did!) that it’ll never
getting the message out. website, www.buyinthebay.co.uk, retailers in the town centre. happen for you, then give it a go!”
Copies of the guide have been given to community groups and an advertising campaign in “Spending more money locally really The scheme is still open for applications,
and residents’ associations. It is also available online, along with a newspapers, magazines, via town makes a difference and has a positive so for more information, write to Herne
number of forms to allow people to report environmental issues, centre events, on social media and impact on the town you live in. Shops Bay Grants Programme, Business and
at www.canterbury.gov.uk/litter. in shops. A printed shopping guide become more sustainable, new jobs Regeneration, Canterbury City Council,
Four city councillors have taken on litter liaison roles for and promotional videos have also are created for local residents and new Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1YW, email
their areas of the district and they can be contacted to been created, as well as poster frames businesses are attracted to come and info@canterbury.co.uk or search for Grow
and street banners across the town open up.” My Biz online.
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Culture Theatre Winter 2016
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A total of 1.81 million people have seen “I am confident that based on its current
2,524 productions on both stages in the track record, we have some terrific years
last five years. Many of these productions of entertainment to look forward to at this
have been accessible performances: the wonderful venue.”
theatre runs a regular programme of Numbers continue to grow for the
audio-described, captioned and signed theatre’s creative and community activities,
shows, and relaxed performances have with 3,340 participants taking part in
been a recent addition. workshops for all ages in theatre, dance
The biggest audience was for the and playwriting over the last five years.
2015/16 pantomime, Snow White And The This year’s annual community production,
FIVE Seven Dwarfs (95,685 people; more than
99 per cent capacity).
Theatre Director Mark Everett is
Stacked!, saw 250 people on stage.
Marlowe Youth Theatre participant
Charlotte Brown (18), of Boughton
FANTASTIC delighted with the figures. He says: “I
would like to thank everyone who has
helped make our first five years such a
under Blean, has been involved for three
years and says the experience has been
“indispensable”.
YEARS OF
success by seeing a show here, or taking “I joined as a shy 15 year old with a
part in an event. I would also like to love of drama, and now as an 18 year old
acknowledge the hard work of all our at university, I’ve realised I owe so much
THE NEW
wonderful staff – without them, none of to The Marlowe and its support. I have
this would have been possible. grown as a person due to the skills and
confidence it has instilled in me.
MARLOWE
“What I am most proud of is how youth
“In just a few, short years we theatre enables so many people from all
backgrounds and walks of life to be joined
THEATRE
have proved what we set out to together through their love of drama
and storytelling. As someone of Romani
The theatre’s ground-breaking
trainee schemes have so far given 14
achieve: a theatre for everyone heritage, I was worried I wouldn’t fit in, but young people the chance to develop
I’ve made lifelong friends which is what I’m successful careers in the industry. And The
that brings the best most grateful to The Marlowe for.” Marlowe has one of the largest Friends
he Marlowe Theatre
of everything to Canterbury Ribs Norman, of Folkestone, has been a
member of The Marlowe Playwrights for
organisations in the country, with more
than 14,000 members.
celebrated its fifth
anniversary in October with
and beyond.” two years. She says: “It has given me the
confidence and skills to write and promote
The Marlowe Theatre Development Trust
(a registered charity) has been granted
a weekend of community my work. Since I joined, I’ve had my work more than £500,000 to support the work
activities and a special Council Leader, Cllr Simon Cook, is performed by professional actors, taken of the theatre’s creative projects team.
gala performance. very proud of everything The Marlowe a play on a mini-tour and even set up a This includes The Marlowe Theatre Youth
The theatre opened on 4 October 2011 has achieved: “Its remarkable success in fringe festival! Seeing my cabaret number Bursary Scheme (Hollywood star and
after a £25.6 million redevelopment, and just five years shows how right the city The Widow’s Tale in Stacked! on the main Canterbury boy, Orlando Bloom, is Patron
has since become one of the country’s council’s decision was to rebuild the stage was a real thrill and I’m humbled of the youth theatre).
most successful regional venues, bringing theatre – a brave one at a time when the that it was part of The Marlowe 5 gala Since opening, The Marlowe has won
many of the world’s greatest theatre world was plunging into recession. performance.” numerous awards, the most recent being
companies to Kent. These include the “It was all about making a massive The Marlowe Theatre now works UK Theatre’s Most Welcoming Theatre in
National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare gesture of confidence in the city as a with hundreds of children from schools the South East 2015.
Company (RSC), Glyndebourne (opera), destination to have fun in and where across Kent each year. King Ethelbert, in To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the
Matthew Bourne (dance), and the you can enjoy glorious nights out. And Birchington, is a partnership school with theatre held free shows, workshops,
Philharmonia (orchestra). that confidence has been mirrored in The Marlowe and the RSC. tours and displays, along with a gala
The Marlowe Studio has gone from the impressive range of national and Headteacher Kate Greig described the performance that featured some of the
strength to strength, and now has international productions and theatre relationship as “hugely significant”, and acts who have performed at the venue in
a highly-regarded programme of companies such as Glyndebourne, now says: “Our students, by having access to the the last five years.
contemporary theatre, comedy and music. bringing their finest work to the city. brilliant education team at The Marlowe Marlowe 5’s Principal Sponsor is Pharon
It provides vital opportunities for aspiring “By the end of this financial year, the Theatre and the RSC, have become much Independent Financial Advisers, in
writers and makers of new theatre, economic benefit it will have brought more self-confident, able to articulate association with Kuoni; Media Sponsor:
including The Marlowe, which has staged to the city will top £150 million. Shops, thoughts, feelings, ideas and inspiration Kent on Sunday and Kent Life; Birthday
two home-grown productions there restaurants, bars and local suppliers have in a creative, knowledgeable way – quite Sponsor: Romax; Birthday Supporters:
(Beached by Melissa Bubnic and A Better all seen the benefit of the thousands of simply The Marlowe and RSC input has Dems, Majestic, Mickle Print, St. Edmund’s
Woman, by Whitstable’s Simon Mendes people flocking to the city to enjoy the made our students believe in themselves School, Canterbury, University of Kent,
da Costa). theatre’s shows. much more.” Whitehead Monckton.
16 17
Community News Winter 2016
canterbury.gov.uk
Views sought on
the King’s Hall
The city council is asking for public views on the future of the “We’re keen to gather ideas from users of the hall, local
King’s Hall in Herne Bay. businesses and the wider public about how it could be developed
The venue hosts a wide variety of functions and events, in the future. In particular, we’d like to hear from people who do
including weddings, party nights, gigs, tribute nights, exercise not use it as to why that is and what would make them go in the
classes, craft fayres and food and drink festivals. It is directly future.”
刀攀最愀椀渀 琀栀攀 甀猀攀 漀昀 琀栀椀猀 瘀愀氀甀愀戀氀攀 猀瀀愀挀攀 愀渀搀 猀琀愀爀琀 攀渀樀漀礀椀渀最 managed by the council but requires a subsidy, as the cost of Information and a form to give views are available on the King’s
礀漀甀爀 挀漀渀猀攀爀瘀愀琀漀爀礀 愀最愀椀渀 戀礀 挀漀渀琀愀挀挀渀最 甀猀 琀漀搀愀礀 昀漀爀 愀 昀爀攀攀Ⰰ running it is not covered by the income it generates. Hall website at www.thekingshall.com. Alternatively, write to the
渀漀 漀戀氀椀最愀愀漀渀 焀甀漀琀愀愀漀渀⸀ A review is now underway to explore whether the King’s Hall King’s Hall, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, CT6 6BA.
can be developed into a more profitable venue, if an alternative This ideas gathering phase of the review runs until the end of
management approach could be considered or whether a February 2017. There will be public discussion sessions in the new
different use would be more appropriate. year – keep an eye on local newspapers for more details. Once the
The council’s Community Services Manager, Alison Small, said: ideas have been considered, a formal consultation of options will
“The King’s Hall is much loved by the community, but this does take place in April 2017 with a report to councillors later in the
not always translate into high attendance at events. Some prove spring.
HERNE BAY’S
to sell very well, such as the party nights and tribute acts, while Turn to page 24 to see what’s coming up at the King’s Hall over
With Christmas around the others attract disappointing audiences. the next few months, or visit the website for a full events listing.
corner, there’s no better
New priority rescore for food businesses
way to find that ideal gift.
From quirky boutiques, music and
book stores, to fresh local farm
produce and vintage finds. Explore
the arts and crafts shops and indulge
in the cosy cafés and delicatessens. Food businesses that have been not However, recent changes to the scheme is the score will go up, but it could stay
GOT been awarded the top hygiene rating mean the council can now offer a new the same or go down if new issues are
CHRISTMAS
support your local
independent shops
can now apply for a priority rescore visit priority revisit service to any business that uncovered.
and experience the from the city council as soon as they wants one. Environmental Protection Manager, Julie
difference in Herne Bay have made improvements. Officers will be able to visit and rescore Oates, said: “We’re pleased to offer this new
There are nearly 1,500 food businesses within a maximum of just four weeks of a service, which we hope will encourage
in the district, including restaurants, pubs, business applying. There is a fee of £145 food businesses to make improvements
cafés, takeaways, hotels, supermarkets and including VAT to cover arranging and and get a better score. The aim is to see
COVERED
other food shops. All of them receive a carrying out the visit and all the necessary as many businesses as possible gaining
food hygiene inspection from the council paperwork, and in the majority of cases, a high rating for their hygiene standards
and get a rating between zero and five the new score will be awarded on the day, and we are here to help and advise them
depending on the standards they reach. including providing a new window sticker to do it.”
Until now, under the rules of the to display. There will be a small delay until For more information or to book a
national food hygiene rating scheme, the score on the website is updated. revisit, go to www.canterbury.gov.uk/
poorly performing businesses have had Paying for the service does not food or call 01227 862 222. More details
to wait at least three months before being guarantee that a score will improve. The and food hygiene ratings are also
Visit BUYINTHEBAY.CO.UK able to be rescored, even if they turned premises will be judged on the condition available – currently 84 per cent of food
around improvements very quickly. of it on the day of the revisit. The hope businesses have a five or four star rating.
19District Volunteers Winter 2016
canterbury.gov.uk
Three worthy
winners of Lord
Mayor’s Award
Three local people who work tirelessly behind the
scenes to benefit others have received Lord Mayor’s
Awards in recognition of all they do. New service helps
Armed Forces personnel
The annual award scheme is now in its 18th year and
honours people who go the extra mile to help others. They
are nominated by members of the public, and the final
judging is made by a cross-party panel of city councillors.
This year’s winners and their citations in summary are:
• Doreen Stone from Herne Bay (below right). Doreen A new volunteer-led advice and help service for current and
has led three funding bids, being successful each time former armed services personnel is up and running at the
and bringing in a total of £148,000 for the town. She plays city council’s offices in Canterbury.
a central role in the Herne Bay community and after a The initiative by SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families
difficult time with her health is fighting back, once again Association), Britain’s premier and oldest British military charity,
taking the reins of the Pier Trust. initially runs every Friday morning between 9am and 1pm, and
could be expanded if the trial is successful.
• June Brewer from Herne Bay (below left). As Chairman With many former military personnel sleeping on
of the Marlowe Friends Committee, an entirely voluntary Canterbury’s streets, in shop doorways, fields and graveyards,
body, June organises many outings, concerts and events. SSAFA asked if local volunteers could be given a desk in the
Under her leadership, the 14,000-strong Friends group has Military Road offices to greet, meet and help those down on
raised more than £150,000 to support the theatre. She has their luck. And the council was only too pleased to help.
made a significant contribution to the district for 30 years. SSAFA’s Canterbury Divisional Secretary, Major (Retd) Gerry
Be independent • Amelia-Rose Hamilton from Canterbury. Amelia-Rose Bartlett, said: “We are thrilled to be working closely with city
council officials who try to help ex-military personnel with
This Christmas
suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome but still runs weekly
community choirs for people with dementia and other accommodation requests, food and warmth problems and
health problems. Prior to her illness, she took part in many other difficulties every week of the year – especially, it
charity bike rides, helped at a homeless shelter and sang to seems, on Mondays and Fridays.
patients on the wards at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. “I am extremely grateful to the council for their kind and
ready help and encouragement with this new service.”
Shop in Whitstable and The awards were presented by the Lord Mayor, Cllr
George Metcalfe, during a meeting of the city council at the
A service mobile telephone number – 07521 114 181 – is
available for anybody wishing to contact Armed Forces charity
Herne Bay this Christmas for Fr
2 Decieday
Guildhall in October.
Cllr Metcalfe said: “Deciding on the top three from the
volunteers and arrange to see them.
mber
original gifts and produce.
The service is part of the Armed Forces
ay
Saturdmber Herne many nominations we received was a really tough task Covenant Partnership, which sees the council
26 N o ve Bay because they were all so deserving of the recognition, but I and many other organisations working
able
Christma
Whitst gift fair
sS think we had three wonderful winners. It was a pleasure to
The coastal towns offer a magical Christmas 4pm t howcase together to advise, assist and support current
o 7pm meet them and present the awards and I thank them for all
as Ch r i s t and ex-armed forces and their families to get
shopping experience, with hundreds of Christm to 8pm mas li
g ht s they do in the community.” jobs, access training, find accommodation,
4pm ts swit
local independent stores and traders. as ligh 5.30pmch on
Christm ch on in
t ow n c t h e
and receive the support and services they
sw it entre need in the community.
the
6pm in ntre
c e The council’s Assistant Director of Direct
t ow n
Services, and Chair of The Canterbury Armed Forces Covenant
Partnership, Larissa Reed, said: “I’m convinced this new ground-
breaking service will be extremely worthwhile and invaluable
to our services veterans in need of help, and a valuable asset to
our Armed Forces Covenant Partnership.”
For more information about the help service and the Armed
Forces Covenant Partnership in Canterbury district, go to
www.canterbury.gov.uk/covenant.
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he joint campaign by the city council, Kent Fire
Are
and Rescue Service (KFRS) and Serco, titled ‘Are
we getting through to you?’, aims to make people
WE
think about whether a large vehicle would be able to
get down the road when they park.
It was launched at an event in Wynn Road, Whitstable,
one of the streets in the district where residents have the
most disruption to their bin collections as a result of refuse
trucks being unable to get through.
But as the campaign makes clear, while not having getting
through
a bin emptied is a minor inconvenience, the potential
consequence of a fire engine failing to get access could be
a devastating, life-changing experience.
Postcards have been sent to residents in five streets in
the district initially – Wynn Road, Regent Street, Clare Road,
Roselea Avenue and Sydenham Street – where collections
are often delayed by access issues and where fire engines
to
also struggle to get through. The impact will be assessed
and the campaign then expanded to other roads in 2017.
This work will be backed up by regular messages and
videos on the council and fire service’s social media pages
and websites. A campaign to
Chairman of the council’s Community Committee, Cllr
Neil Baker, said: “The two vehicles might be pretty much promote the
the same size, but the potential impact of them not getting
through is very different, and that’s what we’re trying to
importance of access
get across in this campaign. We’d urge people to just take
a moment when parking their vehicle to consider whether
for large vehicles
access is still possible.” such as fire engines
KFRS performance manager James Ledger said: “While
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need people to be considerate when parking their vehicles.
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25Council Finance Winter 2016
canterbury.gov.uk
SUMMARY What we spent Bar Chart 1 Where does the rest of your council tax go? Pie Chart 3 Capital spending
OF ACCOUNTS
Bar chart 1 shows the net expenditure for each of the main service areas -see (1) in
table 1 We hold the council tax in a separate fund because it is collected This is the money spent on buying, upgrading and improving
on behalf of Kent County Council, the police and the fire service as the council’s assets. It isn’t included in the other annual income
well as to help pay for our own services. Pie chart 3 shows how it is and expenditure tables because we receive the benefit of this
distributed. We only keep 13% per year of what you pay to us. spending over many years, not just in the year we spend the
FOR YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2016 money. The breakdown of spending by department and how we
paid for it are shown in pie charts 4 and 5.
Our accounts show you how we are managing the money we
Pie Chart 4 Pie Chart 5
receive to provide services to residents and visitors and to
look after our environment.
The Statement of Accounts has been prepared using proper
accounting practice. The style and content can be difficult to
follow if you are not an accountant. This summary gives the key
information in a simpler and more meaningful way and some
modifications have been made in order to do this.
Income and expenditure Table 1
Our Revenue account shows the cost of services for the year and where the Where the money came from Pie Chart 2
money came from to pay for them.
Net
Gross Pie chart 2 shows the income from grants and Council Tax as a percentage of the total
Gross income expenditure
expenditure - see (2) in table 1.
(1)
£’000 £’000 £’000 The cost of housing services Table 2
Cultural & Related Services 20,516 (15,124) 5,392
Environmental & Regulatory Services
Planning Services
10,899
11,476
(3,069)
(7,449)
7,830
4,027
The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) is a separately maintained Balance sheet Table 3
account showing the cost of running the council’s housing stock,
Highways 2,408 (289) 2,118
used to accommodate council tenants. It is separately financed What the council owns, what it owes and what it is owed.
Parking Services, Public Transport & Harbour 5,828 (9,609) (3,782)
Housing Revenue Account (HRA) 24,197 (26,010) (1,813)
by rents and service charges. We currently have 5,165 council
Housing Benefits 48,360 (47,995) 366
properties in the Canterbury district. At 31 March 2016 £’000
Value of building, land and other owned assets 498,763
Other Housing Services (Non HRA) 2,272 (1,120) 1,152
Investments and cash in bank 35,817
Central Services 2,705 (1,468) 1,236 Income £’000
Money owed to us 11,004
Corporate & Democratic Core 7,872 (3,766) 4,105 Rents from homes (23,857)
545,584
Rents for garages (540)
Non-Distributed Costs 118 0 118 Less
Charges for services and facilities (1,611)
Totals 136,651 (115,899) 20,749 Money owed by us (22,899)
Total income (26,009)
Loans outstanding (109,146)
Other Operating Expenditure 1,240 (2,407) (1,167) Expenditure £’000 Other long-term liabilities (109,146)
Corporate Income and Expenditure 6,358 (1,361) 4,997 Repairs and maintenance 6,137 (215,439)
Supervision and management 5,915 Total assets less total liabilities 330,145
Leaving, to be funded from government
144,249 (119,667) 24,579
grants and taxation Rents, rates, council tax and insurance 312 Financed by
Depreciation 3,511 General Fund balance (table 1) 4,460
Capital Grants and Contributions 0 (2,416) (2,416) The Revenue Support Grant (RSG) is money paid directly to Reduction in value of
8,232 HRA balance (table 2) 6,727
houses (impairment losses)
Council Tax 417 (9,726) (9,309) us from central government. Non-domestic rates are paid by Reserves 22,888
Debt Management Costs 39
Government grants* 54 (12,138) (12,084) businesses in the Canterbury district. The council tax income is Capital financing reserves 296,071
Increase in provision for bad debts 49 Total 330,145
Total (2) 144,720 (143,947) 770 the proportion we keep from the total we collect. The New Homes Total expenditure 24,196
Bonus is a grant paid by government for new homes and empty
Net Profit (1,813)
Income and expenditure deficit for year 770 properties brought back into use.
General fund share of deficit Corporate costs 121 Would you like to…
1,708
on provision of services Plus investments, interest and borrowing 755
Statutory Accounting Adjustments (3,631) Total surplus for the year (936) • See this document in large print, Braille audio tape or
Increase in general fund balance for the year 1,884
Audit approval another language?
Plus other statutory amounts etc 4,656
Transfer from reserves 3,039 Plus reversal of payment to 4,656 • See the full statement of accounts?
Increase in general fund balance for the year (40) Our accounts are audited each year by auditors appointed by the Government re council housing 4,359 Go to www.canterbury.gov.uk/finance
Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA). This ensures Less reversal of impairment losses (8,232) • Comment on this summary? Was it easy to read and
General fund balance at 31 March 2015 (4,420) our financial statements show the council’s financial position Leaving an increase in understand? Was it helpful? Was there anything else you
(133)
General fund balance at 31 March 2016 (4,460) and income and expenditure accurately and fairly. The Auditors the HRA balance this year of would like to see included?
Increase in general fund balance for the year (40) opinion can be viewed online at www.canterbury.gov.uk/ HRA balance at 1 April 2015 (6,594) Go to www.canterbury.gov.uk/comments
* Government Grants = Revenue Support Grant £3,238,000, Non-domestic Rates finance. HRA balance at 31 March 2016 (6,727)
£5,884,000, New Homes Bonus £3,016,000. For answers to all these questions please call 01227 862 000.
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