Heating oil thefts PCSO Richard Kirby said most of the thefts reported were of heating oil. He said it was inappropriate


Broomfield and Kingswood Council


to carry out Speedwatch along Chartway and Lenham Road, but he would be able to carry out occasional speed checks. Thereisanew Neighbour-


hood Watch coordinator at Po- lice HQ, Suzanne Daniels, who is responsible for three areas. Acouncillor asked if the police


could carry out spot checks in Broomfield Road due to the con- tinued problems with HGVs. A revision of the website was required, subject to costs. There had been no input to the forum in the last month. The Neighbourhood Planning steering group had organised in- formation displays. Two mem- bers of the group attended the presentation by Feria Urbanism at Harrietsham. A felling licence had been re- ceived for coppicing at the sports field. Councillors did not want the goal posts removed during the summer and re- quested that the reseeding of the goal mouths be delayed until autumn if possible. Repairs to the stile and fenc-


ing had been completed. There had been no response


to an advertisement for an edi- tor for the Village News. Atwo-bedroom housewas be- coming available at Peter Pease Close. Councillors requested de- tails of the costs of renting the property. The clerk had spoken with Matthew Streatfield regarding his junior football proposal and had requested a progress report. Councillors resolved to allowMr M Hendy to progress with his proposal for a junior football team and to notify both candidates. Information had been circu-


lated about the Kent Lane Rental Scheme consultation.


Chart Sutton Council Crimes down


PCSO Mat Thomas reported three crimes over the past month, a reduction on six last year. PCSO Thomas recom- mended that signs be put up to- gether with CCTV and said patrols would be increased in the area around the shop. Community warden Liz Lo-


vatt agreed to get a written quote for six signs. Borough Cllr Stephen Munford said he had emailed County Cllr Eric Hotson requesting funding for the camera system. There had been fly-tipping in Norton Road and grass cuttings had been left at Back Lane and Amber Bank. A rogue roofer was operating in Boughton Monchelsea and


42 South


DownsMail In touch with your parish The Co-op bank account had


damage had been caused to a driveway by a company carry- ing out pressure washing. Chairman Cllr Peter Forknall


said extra plumbing works, caused by blocked drains, had been carried out in the pavilion. The resident of Amber Cottage


would be advised to ask Golding Homes to put up a streetlight. A list of roads where it was appropriate to have Unsuitable for HGV signs was agreed and would be forwarded to Cllr Munford. Cllr Munford reported on the preferred site for the Langley Park Farm development and said he would request screening against the houses and that there would be no access from Brishing Road. Ashortlist had been drawn up


for the 15 public traveller sites. The chairman thanked every-


one who helped out with the village fete.He and another per- son had damaged their cars leaving the field opposite the Memorial Field and it was sug- gested that cones should be used next time tomark dangers.


East Farleigh Council Quad bikes


PCSO Jo Watts reported no crimes in East Farleigh, but she highlighted the problem of youngsters driving their quad bikes in the woods behind Fairhurst Drive, on the border with Coxheath. The council agreed to contact Coxheath council to see if something could be done jointly. The village fete was felt to


have been a success. With the Localism Act com-


ing into force, the council agreed to adopt the so-called Kent Model Code of Conduct. The council would have to fill out a new form for Notification of Disclosable Pecuniary Inter- ests. Both would be posted on the parish web site. The council apologised for the continued lack of maintenance work in the village: work was still going on concerning the suspension of the council’s cur- rent contractor.


East Sutton Council Escaped dogs


PCSO Alan Beech had visited a parishioner whose dogs had es- caped and killed some chick- ens. He said precautions were in place to stop this happening again.


There had been two reported crimes in the last month – theft and attempted burglary. Following a lengthy debate, it


was decided to adopt the Kent Code of Conduct. The seat connectors on the junior swings at the play area were loose. Councillors re- solved to look at the chains after the meeting and repair them if possible.


now been opened. It was re- solved to close the NatWest cur- rent and reserve accounts.


Egerton Council Footpath report


CLLR Pat Parr had circulated her footpath report and thanked Cllrs Bill Smyth and Tim Oliver for their repair to Molly Steps. It was agreed no action would


be taken to install a handrail at Crocken Hill Steps. Cllr Alison Richey said the pensioner who had fallen on them now used the pavement instead. Cllr Smyth said he was ex- pecting a phone call from South East Water to set up a test of leaking water at the cricket pitch to try to identify the source.He said the water had an oily sheen and could come from the car park. Cllr Roger Harper said all the Fields in Trust paperwork had been completed and he was awaiting a date for a site visit. Cllr Peter Rawlinson said


some minor cutting and re- moval of disused stakes was needed at the lower rec,and he and Cllr Tim Oliver were look- ingforasuitabledatetocom- plete the work. It was agreed that the Jubilee


had been a great success.The clerk was to thank Julia Bournes. Cllr Richey thanked Kate and Philip Eaton, who played the Queen and Prince Philip, andAlan Carr for the use of the Rolls Royce. The coun- cil’s contribution to the event stood at £207. Cllr Richey said leftover food had been donated to a charity for the homeless in Canterbury. Cllr Pat Parr had received pa- perwork regarding emergency planning from Cllr Smyth. Cllr Parr was to set up a meeting with Cllrs Smyth and Rawlinson. All agreed the Glebe had been improved by the repainting. However, a new picnic bench was required. Cllr Smyth agreed to investigate costs. The clerk had circulated the internal auditor’s report on the village hall. Several councillors had visited


Frith Wood and Cllr Richard King said the roundhouse was more substantially constructed than he had expected. Retrospec- tive planning permission had been refused and Touchwood Trees planned to appeal. The clerk had contactedWest-


well parish council to register interest in the M20 Noise Ac- tion Group.CllrRicheysaid there had been a 25% return rate on the questionnaire and they were being analysed. There would be an open meeting for residents’ input.


Headcorn council Support system


KCC COMMUNITY warden


Stuart Ellesmere reported on his work with High Street traders on a buddy support system.He said there was interest in im- proving the CCTV provision. Ameetingwas held with Ellie Kershaw and John Littlemore of Maidstone Council about the new Parish Services scheme. The council has asked for Head- corn to be considered for addi- tional assistance in areas such as street sweeping . If no finan- cial support is forthcoming, the precept is likely to have to in- crease in the region of 16%. A meeting was held with Blanchere illuminations about Christmas lights and quotations were being drawn up for four different options. Cllr Round said a letterwas to


be sent to KCC from KALC re- garding youth services provi- sion and the need for training for volunteers. Cllrs Selby, Round, Fox and


the clerk met the judges for the Kent Village of the Year compe- tition.


SpeedWatch posters had been


put up around the village asking for volunteers. Ameeting of the Joint Parishes


Group had been held and a letter sent to Maidstone council ex- pressing concern about the possi- bility of development near junction 8 of the M20.


Faster broadband Langley Council


THE council heard £20 million was available for faster broad- band in rural communities. Grants of up to 50% were avail- able. Members heard that the Otham exchange was due to be upgraded in spring next year and it was agreed to wait until this happens to see if connec- tion speed improves. An email had been received


from a resident regarding the speed limit on Sutton Road.It was agreed that the clerk would respond sayingmembers shared the concerns and that the issue wouldberaisedwithKCC Councillor Eric Hotson. The clerk asked for help lo- ditch in the


cating a


Forsters/Green Lane area after a phone call from a resident. Cllr Knowles agreed to assist. It was agreed to donate £500


to the Youth Bus summer holi- day programme. It was agreed the council would join the KCC pilot Lorry Watch scheme. PCSO Richard Kirby provided


a crime report, saying there had been one theft of a vehicle and a theft in Sutton Road. It was agreed to acceptWright Landscapes’ quote for £250 for the final re-installation of the bench in Heath Road. Two interactive traffic signs


had been ordered for installa- tion on the Sutton Road. Cllr Janet Palmese had met


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