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Village homes SOCIALhousing provider Golding Homes is to take on five new homes in Laddingford. The company, which manages
more than 6,300 properties in the borough, has obtained planning permission to demolish dilapidated garages in Cleavesland and replace them with two three-bedroom houses, two two-bedroom houses and one one-bedroom bungalow. The plans include environmental improvements – landscaping and paths – on an adjacent piece of land. Golding Homes aims to start
work on site in the spring and com- plete the project in early 2015.
Extra van plan
AGYPSY has applied to site an ad- ditional static and touring caravan at Stilebridge Paddock, Stilebridge Lane, Linton. The proposal would extend an existing planning consent, which was granted in July 2011 allowing travellers to live in two mobile homes and two touring caravans on the site. Maidstone Council will determine the application.
Ash to be felled
A “DECAYED” ash tree can be re- moved at 23 Linton Road, Loose. Maidstone Council granted conser- vation area consent.
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‘Café culture’ idea to enhance street scene
COUNCILLORS in Maidstone are praying for a sunny summer as they look to turn Earl Street into the hub of the town’s café culture. Plans to improve the paving and extend pedestrian-only areas, to allow the expansion of tables and chairs into the street scene, are among items being discussed by the council in conjunction with landlords and tenants. Initial draft ideas include changes to how – and when – traf- fic is allowed access to Earl Street. Affected businesses have been
asked for their input. Local traders, councillors and of-
ficers came up with ideas during a meeting at the Hazlitt Theatre. Maidstone Council’s head of en- vironment and public realm, Steve Goulette, said: “The meetingwas to discuss some initial concepts and
Burglar le fingerprints
ATHIEF who committed three bur- glaries in nine days has been put behind bars for nearly two years. Fingerprints had linked John Vi-
dler (22), of no fixed abode, to bur- glaries at homes in Stilebridge Lane, Marden and two at Kingswood; one in Gravelly Bot- tom Road and the other in Lenham Road.
Valuables including jewellery
and cashwere taken byVidler, who smashed windows to get into two of the properties. Vidlerwas traced using CCTV in Kingswood. DC Neil Buckle said: “He claimed to have committed his crimes under duress but that is no excuse.”
gather comments. We will then consult on the detailed design. “The aim is to improve the café culture and remove non-essential traffic.” Mr Goulette said the councilwas seeking to replace paving and re- view traffic access. He added: “The funding will come forward as new development takes place.” The project is part of wider im-
provements planned for the town, to include Gabriels Hill and Week Street. Consultation in those areas will start later in February or March.
Assault sentence A MAN was given a 104-day sus- pended prison sentence after he at- tacked a man in Staplehurst High Street.
Stephen Stubbs (36), of no fixed address, admitted the assault, and failing to surrender to bail. He was billed a total of £180 by
the court and ordered to take part in a rehabilitation programme.
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