downsmail.co.uk Village green saga is resolved


THE complex saga of Addington village green has finally come to a successful conclusion.


The problem arose because an-


cient bylaws banned anyone driv- ing over or parking on land designated as village green, and in Addington’s case, this included the trackway. The parish council could not be


seen to condone any driving over and parking on “the green”, either by residents or any other members of public, nor could it authorise any repairs. At a parish council meeting in


2012 members made an application to the Secretary of State for Envi- ronment, Food and Rural Affairs under Section 16 of the Commons Act 2006 for the trackway forming part of the green to be de-regis- tered. However, the Planning Inspec-


torate, which decides such applica- tions on behalf of the Secretary of State,would only consider applica- tions where land is offered in ex-


‘Fake police’


in cash scam KENT Police is appealing for infor- mation after an elderly couplewere tricked into handing over a large quantity of cash. The couple, from Ditton, with-


drew funds from their bank ac- count after a man claiming to be a police officer rang to tell them they had been targeted by money laun- derers. He asked them to provide a large quantity of cash as evidence, and said a courierwould collect it. The courier is described as being


of mixed race, about 5ft 9in, with short dark hair. He was wearing black trousers, a black top and a yellow fluorescent jacket. Detective Constable Hayley Campbell said: “Should somebody contact you claiming to be from Kent Police, call us for verification.” Anyone with information is


asked to callDCCampbell on 01732 379352 quoting reference SI/YY/003619/14,


Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


adoption of land. Dog mess It was noted that there was no dog bin at the woods at the top of the car park in Town Hill. The clerk was to request a dog bin.Abag and flag day was to be arranged. Land purchase The parish had first refusal on land next to Birling Road for Leybourne Community. The approximate cost would be £70,000. Outdoor gym The land transfer from HCA to KCC was due to be completed. Leybourne Chase Residents’ Association was in favour of the gym and believed it


would be a great asset to the community. Pharmacy Sir John Stanley MP had wrien to Earl Howe (Parliamentary under- secretary for the Department of Health) to ask for an investigation and support for a pharmacy in Leybourne. Earl Howe had advised this was a legal maer and he was unable to assist. The chairman suggested the maer should still be pursued by Sir John in Parliament but if Sir John was not in agreement, perhaps this could be raised by other political parties. This proposed action was agreed.


Snodland


Dog show The dog show will be on Sunday, September 28 at the Cricket Meadow next to the Rocfort Road car park. The show will start at about 11.15am and will finish at about 4pm with best in show. Registration will open from 10am. Local organisations and groups are welcome to have a pitch at the show. For a booking form contact lorraine.baseden@yahoo.com. Bookings should be returned by Saturday. September 20. Proceeds will go to the Brain Tumour Trust.


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change for the land that is to be deregistered. The parish council was able to


offer the East Street north field as the exchange land, because it af- fords recreational facilities and is linked to the village green by foot- paths. People living around the green


were advised to form a residents’ association and management com- pany to demonstrate to the parish council that they supported the ac- tion to deregister. In August 2013 the application


was submitted to the Planning In- spectorate, which approved the ap- plication in February. A statutory period of three months had to be completed before the deeds of easement granting ac- cess over the trackway to the resi- dents could be prepared. The final signing of the deeds of easements granting residents around Adding-


Shaun Alexander, Cllr Pat Garrett and Peter Catt (front row) with parish councillors Peter Robinson, Margaret Castle and Annette Holmes


ton village green access to their properties, took place at an ex- traordinary meeting of Addington Parish Council. Cllr Pat Garrett said: “It has been


a long and arduous process but it has been an excellent example of the parish council and the local


Residents’ clean sweep


RESIDENTS from the Brampton Fields estate swept into action with a big clean up around Ditton. Other volunteers from the community joined in the tidy up which


covered the estate as well as New Road, including the rural footpaths and rights of way leading to East Malling and the boundaries of East Malling Research. In just two hours,


seven sacks of rubbish were collected and the recyclable materials separated. The event was part


of amonth-long campaign organised by Tonbridge and Malling Council with 15 litter picks taking place in the borough. Residents association chairman Chris Rook is pictured third fromleft with volunteers David and Jackie Cooper and Tony Foster.


communityworking together” At the meeting, representatives


from the Residents of the Green As- sociation, Peter Catt and Shaun Alexander thanked the parish council and in particular Cllr Gar- rett and the clerk, Louise Gold- smith, for all their hardwork.


Cleaner dies at waste plant


A SNODLAND man was killed when a pile of waste fell on him as he worked at the recycling site at Blaise Farm Quarry, near Kings Hill. Neville Watson (39), of Lakeside,


beganwork as an industrial cleaner in January at the plant which pro- duces compost from green and food waste. An inquest heard thatMrWatson,


who was pronounced dead at the scene, died from asphyxiation in the incident on Saturday, August 9. Aspokesman for New Earth Solu-


tions paid tribute to him, describing him as a popular member of the site team. Colleagues, who were all deeply shocked and saddened by his death, had visited his family to express sympathy. The inquestwas adjourned pend-


ing a report from the Health and Safety Executive. A pre-inquest re- viewwas due to take place at Maid- stone on Thursday, October 30.


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