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AGPS system and a Bluetooth stereowere stolen from a white Citroen Berlingo van in MonktonsAvenue, Ringlestone. Therewas an aempted burglary at the
garage of a home in Bower Street. Cashwas stolen from a silver Fiat Fiorino
van in The Laurels, Fant. Adisc cuerwas stolen from a flatbed
truck in Hart Street. Awhite and beige Hard Rock bicycle and
a white and green Cannondale Tiagra bike were stolen from a garage in Upper Fant Road, Fant. Aset of golf clubs and a white and red
Cirrus racing bikewere stolen from a garage at Basil Terrace, Enterprise Road. There has been a spate of thes from the allotments atWarwick Place. Sheds and outbuildings have been broken into and garden tools and equipmentwere stolen. The tax disc and holderwere stolen from a
white Yamaha motorcycle in Hampshire Drive. Petrolwas stolen from a white Transit van
in Drawbridge Close, Shepway. Toolswere stolen from a shed in the back garden of a home in Melford Drive. Two bicycleswere stolen from the communal area at Austin Heights, Hartnup Street, Fant. Onewas recovered, but the other, a white and red Evade gent’s mountain bike, is still missing. Amobile phonewas stolen from a blue
Peugeot 307 in Bazalgee Rise, Fant. Two 10-litre green jerry cans of diesel fuel
were stolen from the rear garden of a home in Lower Fant Road, Fant. Abarometer, briefcase, bank books and
other itemswere stolen from a property in North Pole Road, Barming. Intruders got in to the garage of a property in Union Street and stole skiing equipment, books and records and a red and beige Citroen 2CV, registration E702 UKL. Agreen and grey bikewas stolen from a shed in Farleigh Lane, Barming.
Barming
Public discussion Residents spoke about Maidstone Council’s dra local plan. Points included the large number of proposed dwellings in and around Barming. Therewere also concerns of where elsewould be developed when Tonbridge andMalling Council completed its dra plan. Other issues were the impact on highways and services which already struggled to cope and concern that greenfield sites had been chosen over brownfield sites. Crime report PCSO FrankWoolle said there had been three crimes since the last meeting – two burglaries and a the. Parking The PCSO had been monitoring parking around the school aer two near injuries in the past month. Drivers had been spoken to and the school and pre-school had given the PCSO registration numbers. Pavilion refurbishment Chairman Cllr Fay Gooch said the loan applicationwas ready for submission to Kent Association of Local Councils. Consultation leerswent to 720 homes and 10 responseswere received, six in support, two against and two with questions. Parish hall Itwas hoped to arrange a meeting between residents and hall hirers so they could come to an agreement over parking. Theworst timewas when classes followed each other, with one group arriving before the others le. Consultation response Councillors discussed theMaidstone dra local plan, taking
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Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police Cashwas stolen from a greenVWGolf in
a sub-basement garage in Hughenden Reach, Tovil. Intruders broke into a home in Mangravet
Avenue and stole cash. Ared Nissan Micrawas broken into in the
car park in Scotney Gardens, St Peter’s Street, and documentswere stolen. Agrey Land Rover Discovery, registration
DG58 EVC,was stolen from Whitmore Street, Fant. Agreen and blue Kawasaki trials motorcyclewas stolen from the rear garden of a home in Postley Road. Ornamental bricks have been stolen from
the Millennium River Park amphitheatre in CollegeAvenue. Awheelwas stolen from a beige Skoda
Fabia in Kingsley Road. Awheelwas stolen from a blueVWGolf
inWaterloo Street. Awing mirrorwas stolen from an Audi in Kingsley Road. Ladies’and gents’ gold jewellerywas
stolen from a property in Sage Court, Hermitage Lane. Abag containing football kitwas stolen
from a Vauxhall Astra parked in Milton Street, Fant. Awhite Suzuki Carry van, registration
AK54 WJF,was stolen from Randall Street. Thieves got in to the garage of a home in
Cedar Drive, Barming, and stole a grey and white mountain bike with white handlebars and an orange Husqvarna strimmer. Therewas an aempt to break into a shed
in the rear garden of a home in Upper Fant Road, Fant. Ajacketwas among items stolen from a whiteBMWin Loose Road.
residents’comments into consideration. Points to be included in the consultationwere agreed. The councilwas concerned about the impact of the proposed number of houses, which could result in loss of village identity.
Loose
Dog notices Residentswere invited to put forward their views regarding the resolution by the pavilion and playing field commiee on the erection of notices asking for dogs to be put on leads. Several members of the public opposed the decision. The chairman acknowledged that the council could have done beer in some areas and there should be some form of measure. The trial periodwould end onMay 7. Crime report PCSO MaWilliams said crime was low. There had been an assault at the Tamarisk Shell garage, Linton Road, and a burglary at Herts Crescent. Ward report Boroughward Cllr Sue Griggs said a resident in Linton Roadwas affected by highways vibration and there had been issues with an unsightly garden in Rosemount Close which had now been cleared. Parking Therewas concern over parking outside the school and in side roads during pick-up and drop-off times, and parking on double yellow lines at Copper Tree Court. Traffic officers visited area on an ad hoc basis. The parish councilwould contact Maidstone
An electric iron which had been le on a doorstep to cool downwas stolen from Porchester Close. Milkwas stolen from a doorstep in Church Road, Tovil. Asilver Astrawas stolen from Queens
Road andwas later recovered damaged.A suspect has been interviewed. Power toolswere stolen from a lean-to in
the garden of a home in CliffordWay. Awheelie binwas stolen from a front garden in Tonbridge Road. Car keys stolen from a changing room at
Mote Cricket Club, inWillowWay,were used to steal a blackVWGolf, registration SP59 ZFR, from the car park. Thieves got into the garage of a home in Downs View Road, Penenden Heath, and stole computer equipment and tools. Three jerry cans containing dieselwere
stolen from a vehicle in the car park at Buckland Rise. Two Raleigh bicycleswere stolen from a
shed in Farleigh Lane, Barming. Onewas a blue BMX and the other, a black and white Apollo mountain bike,was recovered. Thieves got in to a shed in the underground car park in Kingfisher Meadow and stole two chrome lamps, a gym bag and headphones.
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Council parking enforcement. Loose Neighbours Chris Lack spoke about the good neighbour service aimed at the elderly, disabled and anyone requiring urgent help. The steering group consists of seven members and three other volunteers and morewould be welcome. The council agreed to support it in anyway possible. Surestart The children’s centre at the pavilion was to close on April 1. However KCC wished to use this facility as an outreach centre under the same licence agreement. Further advice would be sought on the licence situation. Council vacancies Following the death of Cllr David Large, therewere five vacancies. Award Chairman Cllr Vianne Gibbonswas congratulated on achieving the Maidstone Star award for her school and communitywork.
Tovil
Election Parish Cllr Stuart Mallisonwas elected on April 1 with a turnout of about 11% at a cost to the parish of about £4,000. Therewould be an election for the remaining vacancy onMay 22 at the same time as the European and boroughward elections. HutAmeetingwas held to gauge residents’ views on the parish council assisting YMCA with funding for the redevelopment of the Children’s Hut in Barfreston
Close.No objectionswere voiced and the planswere to be firmed up before the meeting onMay 12.
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