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Latest work to boost High Street


THE transformation of Maidstone town centre has entered a second phase with the Lower High Street earmarked for a £1.7m makeover.


Improvements will include repaving the


area, planting trees and installing new seat- ing and lighting. The centrepiece of the Lower High Street


will be the cannon, which will be reposi- tioned at the heart of the new space. A granite-paved area is to be created to allow space for seating outside restaurants and cafes. Works will be carried out by Dartford


firm F M Conway, and the scheme has been refined following consultation with businesses, the police, bus and taxi com- panies and the disability focus group. The project follows on from the comple-


tion of works in the upper end of the High Street, including Jubilee Square, a space that has already been used for perform-


POLICE have appealed for help in establishing what happened in the moments leading up to the death of a 23-year-old man on arailwaylineatWest Malling. Nathan Cackett, from Church


Road, Offham, was struck by a train at a foot crossing in Ryarsh Lane. An inquest that was opened and adjourned, heard that he died from multiple in- juries. The death is not being treated as suspicious.


The High Street, left, and an artist’s impression of the new look


ances, markets and events. Councillor Malcolm Greer (right), cabinet member for economic and commercial de- velopment, said: “I am de- lighted to see work beginning on phase two of the High Street Regeneration. Thiswill complement the improvements to the upper High Street,


andwill be a real boost to businesses in the area.” The projectwill be completed in October


and is expected to bring 100 extra jobs, plus £4.5m of additional visitor expendi- ture to the town.


Police appeal after railway crossing death British transport police are


trying to piece together Mr Cackett’s movements before the tragedy at 3.30pm on Monday, May 13. His silver Lexus car was


found crashed in bushes a few miles away at Trottiscliffe. Officers would like to hear


from anyone who saw him walking after the vehicle left the road, believed to be at around 1pm that day. The crossing point is not close to any roads.


Garden party He was wearing a black polo


shirt with pink trim around the sleeves and light grey jeans. Mr Cackett was reportedly


seen walking towards the Angel pub at Addington soon after abandoning his car and police would like to speak to this wit- ness.


Anyone with information is


asked to call 0800 40 50 40. The funeral was due to be


held at Vinters Park cremato- rium on June 5.


Services that West Kent Community Care can offer you


INDEPENDENT LIVING SCHEME This scheme is aimed at helping


people in their homes with jobs such as light housework, ironing, small jobs in the home (changing light bulbs, etc.), mowing small lawns, light garden work


DOMICILIARY CARE & SERVICE All staff are CRB checked & carry ID. Domiciliary Bathing. Domiciliary Footcare.


Footcare services in the home or at our nearest clinic. Community bathing service in the home or at Rotary House. Sitting Service, Dementia Sitting Service


TRANSPORT SCHEME


We have a vehicle that can take a wheelchair (manual or electric) and two passengers. This can be booked for hospital visits, doctors visits, shopping, etc.


WHEELCHAIR HIRE


TRUSTED TRADERS LIST Painters, Decorators, Plumbers, Electricians, Gardeners, Builders, General Handyman, Computers, Solicitor, Financial Advisor


(All workmen have their own Public Liability insurance and the scheme is closely monitored)


INFORMATION & ADVICE SERVICES


INSURANCE SERVICES


We offer a range of insurance services and other products such as Stair Lifts, Personal Alarms, Funeral Plans, etc.


EIC (European Health Insurance Card) For more information on the above services please call:


01732 873977 or email: trading@westkentcc.co.uk


*WEST KENT COMMUNITY CARE, 3 THE COLONNADE, WEST STREET, WEST MALLING, KENT ME19 6QA (REGISTERED COMPANY NO. 7526491) CQC REGISTRATION NO. CRT1-448194692


*(West Kent Community Care is a Community Interest Company whose profits go straight back into supporting Age Concern Malling) Visit Downs Mail’s website — downsmail.co.uk


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AYLESFORD and Eccles WI will be holding its annual garden party on Wednesday, June 26, when the theme will be on the Caribbean.


Those attending should meet


at5pmin the picnic area at Cob- tree Manor Park (or in the Brassey Centre at 5pm if the weather is bad).


TheWIwill not have a compe-


tition or recycling stall this month.


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