Daily Archives: November 10, 2025

You asked, we delivered – a height restrictor for St Crispin drive

Upton residents have raised concerns about unauthorised traveller encampments and increased fly tipping near St Crispin Drive, close to the Greek Orthodox Church of St Neophytos. The former road, now owned by Upton Parish Council, was once the driveway to St Crispin Hospital and is often called “the Old Kent Road” or “The Drive.” We…

Queen’s Green Canopy Plaques reinstated

In 2022, Upton Parish Council planted four trees as part of “The Queen’s Green Canopy,” celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Over time, the wooden stands holding the commemorative plaques became damaged, and some of the plaques became detached. With permission from The Land Trust, the silver plaques have now been reinstated on the dwarf…