Residents happy with their lot
BEARSTED people are happy people, according to a residents’ satisfaction survey commis- sioned by Maidstone Borough Council. Out of the 26 wards in the borough, those living in Bearsted came top for agreeing they felt able to influence deci-
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Plinth offered HERITAGE Design Homes, who are building in Bearsted, have offered to provide a ragstone plinth for the Jubilee plaque. The parish council plans to deconstruct the fountain, which no longer works, and create a concrete base for the plinth, ready for the plaque being de- signed by artist Susan Norfolk.
Recycling praise A BEARSTED councillor has applauded Maidstone’s recy- cling initiatives. Cllr Richard Ash said the bor-
ough was recycling some 50% of its waste, compared with just 18% a few years ago.
PERFORMERS are being in- vited to take part in this year’s Bearsted Jubilee celebrations. Local entertainers, especially musicians and children’s enter- tainers, are wanted to join a line-up of acts including a big band, rockabilly group, choirs and solo artists. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend starts on Saturday,
FIVE parish councillors who were investigated by Maidstone Borough Council of being in breach of the members’ code of conduct have been cleared. Keith Trowell, deputy moni-
toring officer for Tunbridge Wells, found that none of the five – Cllrs Richard Ash, Chris
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sions affecting their local area and second for being satisfied with the refuse collection, doorstep recycling and agreeing Maidstone provides value for money. The ward was third most sat-
isfied with the way Maidstone Borough Council runs things,
Jubilee plea to talented villagers
June 2, with Music on the Green from 12.30pm to 7.30pm. There will be a picnic and street party on The Green,with more music and entertainment, at the same time on Sunday. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument or entertain, your village needs you! For further information call Lisa on 01622 736800.
Councillors cleared of misconduct
Dyke, Jon Hughes, Paul Young, and Paul Blackmore – breached the code of conduct, a decision which was endorsed by the standards subcommittee on February 29. However, a second allegation of misconduct relat- ing to Mr Dyke will now be re- ferred for further consideration.
Chairman:
fifth happiest with the local area as a place to live and sixth highest with a strong feeling of belonging to the local area and satisfaction with parks and open spaces. Cllr Richard Ash said: “This paints a very good picture for Bearsted.”
Cricket club lease COUNCILLOR Paul Blackmore has agreed to take over from Chris Dyke in negotiating a new lease with the cricket club. Cllr Dyke resigned as chair-
man in February and as a mem- ber of the council on March 16. A meeting between the coun-
cil, the cricket club and their so- licitors was due to take place as the Downs Mail went to press.
School parking plea ALASTplea to parents of pupils at Bearsted’s two schools has come from PCSO Jim Stevens. Despite warnings, parents continue to flout parking re- strictions near the school en- trances, risking pupils’ lives. In future, parents run the risk
of getting a parking ticket, the PCSO told the parish council.
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