Extension plan Parks fly the Green Flag


is refused A PROPOSED two-storey side and rear extension and new front porch at 17 North Way, Penenden Heath, has been blocked by Maidstone Council. The decision statement said


that the proposal “would erode a visually-important space be- tween numbers 15 and 17 North Way, which would sig- nificantly adversely affect the character, appearance and rhythm of the street-scene, and cause harm to the visual amenity of the area”.


Bigger bins at park CLARE Park has got two new large rubbish bins, to replace the smaller one at the bus stop that was frequently filling up. Cllr Stephen Paine said: “We


have been calling for bigger bins for quite some time, so we are pleased with this result.We willmonitor them to make sure they are emptied frequently and kept in good condition.”


Skate ramp repairs SKATERS can once again use the ramps at Whatman Park after Maidstone Council re- placed the damage surface with a temporary covering. They are now looking for a permanent replacement, which could possibly be funded by a developer of new homes in the area.


TWOofMaidstone’s parks have been awarded Green Flags for the next 12 months, as a mark that they are amongst the best in the country. Whatman Park and the lesser- known Clare Park, off Tonbridge Road, have both been awarded the prestigious flags and the Mayor of Maidstone Cllr Rodd Nelson-Gracie hoisted a sym- bolic green flag in Whatman Park to mark the council’s success. Whatman Park, which is part


of the Maidstone Millennium River Park, has been awarded the green flag for the third con- secutive year. Half amile from the town cen-


tre, it has a large adventure play area, a separate “Jolly Roger” area for children, modern sculp- ture, wildlife and pond-dipping


Lions roar into


the new season MAIDSTONE Rugby Lions are hard in training for their newseason. It will be a big year for the under


13 squad, based at Maidstone Rugby Club at The Mote, Willow Way. Maidstone, as they move up to a full-size pitch. The boys are enduring boot camp-style training to improve their strength, speed and stamina for the forthcoming season.


This year the club is hoping to


organise a team tour and is ap- pealing for sponsorsanddonations to help fund it and buy equipment. They are also looking for boys in-


terested in joining the team. Anyone who wants to get in-


volved or help the teamwith spon- sorship can email them at maidstonerugbylions@yahoo.co.uk


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areas. The River Stage open air performance area plays host to events throughout the year. Clare Park has won the ward


for the fifth year in a row. Fa- cilities include tennis courts, a play area, a multi-use games area, a bowls green and a wildlife area. Cabinet member for Community and Leisure


Services, Cllr JohnWilson, said: “The flags give a clear message to visitors and residents thatwe take pride in our parks. “The awards are a national recognition for the achieve- ments of all those whose hard work has created these fantastic places. “Parks have a huge positive impact on people’s lives, pro- viding places to play and relax as well as bringing generations together.” The Green Flag Award scheme is the benchmark na- tional standard for parks and green spaces in the UK. The first awards were given in 1997 and the scheme is managed by a consortium, comprising Keep Britain Tidy, BTCV and Green- Space.


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