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Village road set to re-open
THE road through Leeds village was due to reopen at the end of May.
Kent Highway Services has been
working hard to meet the May 31 deadline, before the peak summer holiday traffic rush. The B2163 road through the vil-
lage – used by numerous com- muters as a short cut from the south of Maidstone to the north, avoiding the town centre – has been closed to traffic since a large sink hole appeared in November last year. The hole, close to a gas main and
a row of four cottages, has caused chaos for residents who now want to see the weight limit of vehicles passing through the village re- duced to 7.5 tonnes. Locals had been holding a high- visibility ‘lorrywatch’campaign in the months prior to the hole ap- pearing and are concerned the large number of HGVs using the road could have contributed to its demise. KCC has formally proposed in-
troducing the traffic regulation order to reduce theweight limit on the road through Leeds and Lang- ley, but, as part of the public con- sultation process, is keen to hear the views of businesses which could be affected, after an outcry followed a similar restriction being introduced in and around Yalding last year. John Burr, director of highways
and transportation at KCC, said: “The ground conditions around Leeds are known to exhibit deep localised crevices known as fis- sures. “The ground above is generally
quite stable however external fac- tors can trigger a collapse.” However, Mr Burr said he did
not believe the prevalence of HGVs had been to blame. Work to strengthen the ground
below the road in Upper Streetwas completed as long ago as March since which time work has been going on to reinstate the services and utilities, such aswater, sewage and the gas main.
Council officer retires
LONG-serving local government officer Steve Goulette has retired from Maidstone Council. Steve joined the council 11 years ago from Shepway District Council.
Whilst at Maidstone his roles in- cluded waste and recycling, street-cleaning, litter and fly- tipping, parking services and business liaison. His final role was as assistant
director for environment and regulatory services, but he also worked with Cllr Malcolm Greer supporting local business and encouraging inward investment. David Edwards, director of environment and shared services, said:
Steve Goulette and Gary Stevenson
“Steve contributed to many successful council projects including our food waste collection, the Parkwood depot and the joint waste collection with Ashford and Swale councils, which saves taxpayers £1 million a year.” The council has appointed Gary Stevenson as shared head of environ-
ment and street scene, who will work across Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells.
Cricket coaching for youngsters
MAIDSTONE'S leading cricket club, The Mote, is launching a nurs- ery scheme to develop young players. Senior players are leading evening coaching sessions for under 13s
(Tuesdays at 6.30pm) and under 15s (Fridays at 6.30). Club captain Alex Fordham said: “This is the start of a scheme to
cover coaching and cricket for all age groups from seven.We plan to build up this season and next.” The club, which fields competition teams in the older age groups,
will run the nursery from the new Mote Youth Sports Centre in the renovated Tabernacle building next to the main pavilion. For details, contact
huffers4@virginmedia.com or telephone 01622 664721. The Mote is the venue for the Maidstone Primary Schools Kwik Cricket Competition, run by Phil Pass, on Monday June 9.
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