This meeting of the Decision Notices committee of Dover Council was scheduled to consider a single item relating to the naming of a new street in Ash. Councillor Gordon Cowan, Portfolio Holder for Transport, Licensing and Environmental Services, had already made a decision regarding the naming of this street, and this meeting was to note that decision. The report pack indicated that the decision could be called in until 10:00 am on Monday, 6 October 2025.

Naming of new street on site of 8 The Street, Ash

The council was scheduled to note the decision to name a new street on the site of 8 The Street, Ash.

According to the report pack, the council has a statutory duty to consider and determine whether applications for new street names are acceptable, and that Councillor Gordon Cowan made his decision in accordance with the legislation (Section 17 of the Public Health Act 1925) and office procedures.

The report pack notes that Royal Mail Address Development Team, Kent Police Headquarters, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Ash Parish Council and the Ward Councillors were consulted on the proposed street name, and that no objections were received.

The decision taken by Councillor Gordon Cowan was:

To name the new street Rose Hill.