Town Talk


TWO speed indicator devices have been recommended on a busy road that is the route to a primary school. We reported in the February edition


of Town Talk that parents taking their children to Snodland Church of Eng- land Primary School in Roberts Road from the Constitution Hill end of Bir- ling Road wanted the crossing in Bir- ling Road at a point where there were dropped kerbs. A petition with more than 300 signa- tures was handed to the town council


which gave its support along with Tracey Crouch MP, and KCC Cllr Sarah Hohler. Mrs Hohler, who is the cabinet member for Education, Learning and Skills, told Town Talk: “Pavinder Jutte, the community liaison officer, met with Anne Moloney, of Snodland Town Council, on May 26. “Crossings must be visible to


traffic from a set minimum distance. On inspection of the site it transpired that there is insufficient distance on


Local news for Snodland and Halling Speed indicators recommended for school crossing


Crossing must be visible from a set minimum distance


Birling Road. “Ms Jutte recommended the instal-


lation of two speed indicator devices, which will flash a school warning tri- angle to cars travelling over a set speed. At the request of Mrs Moloney, I have also asked Ms Jute to investigate whether moving the dropped kerbs to another position along the road would help. “I have submitted the authorisation


form so that these may be paid out of my member’s highways grant.”


Local stores closed for refurb


THE Alldays store at 11 High Street, Snodland, which is owned by the Co-operative Group, was closed on June 5 for a refurbishment. It is due to reopen on June 30. And the Co-operative food


Reasons to be cheerful – Snodland Town FC. Local club’s double triumph


SNODLAND Town Football Club, which plays in the Rochester and District League, has won the Centenary Cup – and promotion to Division Two. “We only started in the 2009/10 season and have moved up six divisions,” said the club’s manager, Scott King.“We beat Charta Lions in the Centenary Cup Final 3-2. Scott added that out of the 20-strong squad,16 of the players


live in Snodland. He asked that if anybody is interested in playing next season to give him a call on 07834 593733.


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store at 46 High Street will close for its refurbishment on July 7, reopening on July 14. A spokesperson for the Co- operative said: “This summer we will be investing £500,000 to refurbish our two Snodland stores as part of our ongoing commitment to serving local communities. “The upgraded Alldays store


will have a new layout and pro- vide a more pleasant shopping experience. “The Co-operative bakery


will offer a selection of in-store baked breads and pastries and


there will be extensive ranges of fresh fruit and vegetables and high welfare meat and fish.” The 46 High Street shop will


be a “convenience-style outlet where customers will be able to quickly pick up day-to-day items, such as bread, milk, newspapers and magazines.” Due to the extensive work tak-


ing place newspaper deliveries ceased from 11 High Street on June 5 and will recommence on July 14 from 46 High Street. The post office inside 46 will also be closed from July 7-13. The spokesperson added:


“We would like to thank our val- ued customers in advance for their patience while work is on- going. We look forward to bringing the community its new and improved Co-operative food stores.”


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