News
Alan is chief constable
ALAN Pughsley has been named the new Kent chief con- stable . Mr Pughsley is currently deputy chief constable at Kent Police, a post he came to in March 2011. He joined
Kent Police in April 2009 as assistant chief consta-
ble for specialist operations, heading up the joint Kent and Essex Serious Crime Direc- torate.
Before this, Mr Pughsley worked at the Metropolitan Po- lice Service from 1984. He has expertise in murder investiga- tions, armed robbery, firearms and drug-related crimes. He also served as a borough commander in Lewisham, and a detective superintendent in Surrey. Mr Pughsley was one of three candidates vying for the role of chief constable, following the decision of current chief consta- ble Ian Learmonth to retire.
downsmail.co.uk A249 pipework on hold
A PLAN to lay a water pipe along the A249 between Detling and Stockbury has been delayed after traffic chaos ensued within hours of the cones going out. A number of shunts were re- ported as traffic backed up along the Maidstone-bound carriageway on the first day of the 15-week proj- ect, whichwould close road lanes. The cones, which started going
A FORMER sandpit in Lenham may be the setting for five eco homes and a community open space with fishing lake. Roger Body’s planning applica-
out at 7am on January 13 from Hayes Lane to Steps Hill Road, were gone by 1pm. South East Water was in talks
with Kent Highway Services about managing the expected delays. It said the roadworks were not responsible for the accidents. Chris Love, from South East
Water, said: “Congestion was greater than anticipated sowe took
the decision to review the traffic management arrangements.” The project will go ahead this
year, but a spokesman for thewater company said the “window” for the necessary work was very small and the road notoriously busy. “For example, under no circum- stances willwork be going on while the county show is on, which nar- rows our window even further.”
Eco-homes idea for sandpit Charity dinner “However, in this instance there
tion is for land bounded by Sand- way Road, Old Ham Lane and the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. In pre-application discussions
with Maidstone Council, an officer said the houses would be against current policy.
Tree felling plea
JOHN Fisher is seeking conserva- tion area consent to fell a sycamore and holly tree at Otham Manor, Otham Street, Otham. Maidstone Council will decide the application.
is an opportunity to see significant enhancements made to the existing lake and the provision of commu- nity facilities,” the planning officer said in an application form. “There may be justification for
seeing the provision of high quality housing within the site, subject to a very high quality of design (includ- ing sustainability) and suitable landscaping enhancements.”
Heat pumps plan
GOLDING Homes has been given consent to install air source heat pumps to 13 properties at Three Tees, White Horse Lane, Otham.
A DINNER dance in aid of Kent Young Carers will take place at Bearsted Golf Club on Saturday, February 22. The evening starts at 7pm, with a three-course meal with wine and coffee, followed by a charity auc- tion and dancing. Tickets are £35 each, and tables
seat eight, or 10 at a squeeze. Call Barbara Dunford of Kent Commu- nity Events on 01622 630584 or 07771 821476.
Clerk resigns
THE clerk to Hollingbourne Parish Council has given in her notice. Elaine Lawrence will leave on February 28. The council has been advertising for a replacement.
Apply nownow
Calll o app c ffe
Jub l e P imary School application l in the applica on fform on ou websiite or cte or contac pa
Jubilei ee Primary School application Fill in t
icatiion form on our act the office for a
fo e office ffo y.. Tel Yo
You have until the 16th May 2014 to decide whicho We believe a passion for lifefe-long learning is something y
Yo
free school with a faith ethos, our commitment is to he lp and excel. Our curriculum will specialise in sport and crea each week dedicated to character-building activities.
Applica on c icatiion closing date f for K C form e fo or KCC ffo orms : Wednesd sday 15 January 2014 www ubileeprimarysc hoo
.org.uk www.jjubileepr mar school 12 Maidstone East February 2014 or a paper copy Te 01622 808 873
You will be offered one place by KCC and, if suitable, one fr School.Y
KC l ffor appliic atiionsons
Applying to Jubilee Primary Scho olwill not affect your KCC Applying for both gives you t he advantage of a choice of
KCC app icationC applicatl Apply as norm
ply as normal ion if our child was born b fo forr 20 2014 int
if yf your child was born between 1 Sep 2 09 and 31 A
1 Sep 2009 and 31 Aug 2010 ntake en
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48