KCC responded to a request for information today showing that only 63 applications to Iwade School put Iwade as 1st preference for September 2013 admissions. Of the 63 1st preferences only 44 applications were from Iwade residents.

Iwade School Expansion Facts

• 122 applications for Iwade School were received for September 2013 admissions of which 57 gave an address in Iwade.
• The 57 Iwade address applications included 1st, 2nd and 3rd preferences.
• If the proposal goes ahead, 90 Year R places will be available for September 2015, with the deadline for applications around January 2015.
• The proposed expansion will ultimately increase the total number of pupils to 630 children.
• Funding for the proposed expansion includes Targeted Basic Need Funding to provide additional Year R places for September 2015 in the area. The area does not necessarily mean Iwade.

How can you comment on the proposed expansion? There are a number of ways.

• Email Iwade Parish Council at iwadepc@blueyonder.co.uk before the Wednesday 11th December meeting (7.30pm). IPC will respond to the consultation on behalf of residents.
• Go to Wednesday 11th December IPC meeting at Iwade Village Hall at 7.30pm in person.
• Email school.consultations@kent.gov.uk with your response, deadline 11am Monday 16th December.
• Write to Marisa White, Area Education Officer, East Kent Education Office, Brook House, Reeves Way, Whitstable, CT5 3SS, letter would have to arrive by Monday 16th December 11am so do send your letter now if you would like to write.

Do consider the proposal and respond now if you have any issues with it. Moaning about it later won't achieve anything! Not that anyone moans in Iwade, particularly not on Iwade Does Facebook ;-)

According to Kent Community Messaging there was an attempted burglary at Orchard Farm School Lane Iwade between 6th and 8th of December. Be security conscious especially at this time of year Iwade and if you have any information regarding this incident please telephone 101 quoting Crime Reference XY/039669/13.

There will be a police contact point in Sheerstone Iwade on 16th November, 30th November and 14th December 2013 between midday and 1pm. Your Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be handing out free anti-burglary packs including infra-red battery operated alarms, UV pens to mark property, timer switches to help make empty homes appear occupied and personal attack alarms. You can also chat to a PCSO to raise any concerns or ask for crime prevention advice. Keep an eye on the What's On 7 Days top right so you don't miss out on the next one. IV will be there!

Swale have asked us to ask you to respond to your Voter Registration Form if you haven't already. . If you have any queries you can telephone 01795 427316, you can email csc@swale.gov.uk or you can go to the link by clicking on the image.

Iwade Parish Council have asked IV to pass on a message to residents: "Iwade Parish Council are aware of a street light not working at Coleshall Cottages. It is need of a whole new lamp and not just a bulb but it would cost around £500 to replace. New lamp columns are on order for all of Sheerstone including Coleshall Cottages and should be installed at the beginning of December so it wouldn't warrant spending £500 to get the light working for a few weeks. The Council asks residents to bear with them while the new columns are on order. Thank you.". Thanks for the update Iwade Parish Council I'm sure residents will agree you are using their money wisely :-)

A massive congratulations to Iwade business Scott Anderson Ltd who are REGIONAL FINALISTS in the Wedding Industry Awards 2014! Over the years Scott Anderson Ltd have gone from strength to strength cooking for Raymond Blanc and providing high end wedding and event catering. We wish them well here at IwadeVillage.co.uk and can't wait to find out if they make the Nationals. Watch this space!

Gordon Henderson MP is to raise in Parliament concerns he has about the way some property management companies operate. Contact Gordon's office if you have issues (we all know there are property management issues aplenty in Iwade so make the most of this opportunity!) please contact Jess McMahon, Mr Henderson’s Office Manager, on 01795 423199 or by email on jess.mcmahon@parliament.uk. Do it now Iwade residents, make the most of this parliamentary opportunity.