News Cobtree plans
A PLAN has been submitted for a replacement café and extended vis- itor centre at the Cabin Café in Cob- tree Manor Park in Forstal Road, nearAylesford. The visitor centre would include
a dining area, improved toilet facil- ities and space for functions. The building would also include a ranger’s office. According to a supporting state-
ment, the public toilets are “over- sized and subject to anti-social behaviour”. Maidstone Council will determine the application. Recent improvements to the park include new pathways, woodland walks, children’s play features, and an extended car park.
Shoplier jailed
MICHAEL Campbell (27), of King- fisher Road, Larkfield was jailed after admitting a series of shoplift- ing and motoring charges. He was sentenced to 240 days in
prison but because the offences were during a suspended sentence the overall length was increased to 300 days. Hewas also banned from driving for 18 months. The offences involved nine counts of shoplifting, 14 counts each of driving while disqualified and without insurance, four counts of making off without payment and one of criminal damage.
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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.
COMMUTERS could get a third peak service into London by the end of the year. Southeastern wants to introduce
a rush-hour service from Maid- stone East into Blackfriars, stop- ping atWest Malling. A spokesman said: “The with-
drawal of our limited peak service into Cannon Street in December 2009 was pretty unpopular. We
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
Extra train services proposed
have listened to comments and are proposing this service into Black- friars as a half-way house, taking commuters closer to the City.” Also proposed is an extension to
the Victoria service via Maidstone East, providing an off-peak, stop- ping service to Canterbury West via Ashford International. The proposed services could be introduced from December.
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.
Dickens talk
WATERINGBURY local history so- ciety’s talk on March 19 will be given by Ian Porter, on the subject “Young Dickens”. The talks are held in Watering-
bury Village Hall, starting with tea and coffee at 7.40pm, followed by the talk at 8pm. Visitors are welcome and ad- mission is £2.50.
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