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Police report There had been 22 reported crimes from July 18 to September 4, of which 17 took place at the J8 motorway services. The police had also received one call relating to anti-social behaviour in the village.


Defibrillator Councillors discussed the idea of having a defibrillator but itwas decided thiswould not be advantageous as Hollingbourne is a long and spread-out village. Sign The village signwas now back in its original place and a leer of thanks had been sent to Hollingbourne Property Services for erecting it free of charge. Bikes Offroad motorcyclists and quad bikers had been seen again over the past fewweeks. The councilwas concerned about the effect on rare flora and fauna. Balefields The Royal British Legion had arranged a village trip to commemorate the Hollingbourne men who lost their lives in WorldWar One. The balefieldswould be visited on October 17 and 18. The RBL wanted to donate two wreaths – one from itself and one from the village at a cost of £25 each. Councillors agreed to buy the one on behalf of the village. Places on the trip could be booked through DerekAvison on 01622 880650. Precept It appeared that the parish precept might have to increase next year by possibly 50%. The clerkwas asked for progress with the council’s VAT returns as it appeared that no VAT input tax had been reclaimed for several years. Memberswere advised that this had been done for 2013/14 but also needed to be done for the three previous years. The clerkwould look into this. The parish council had received a reminder invoice for £2,236.40 including VAT from PKF Lilejohn regarding costs incurred for its audit. The contract price for the audit was £100 plus VAT. Further clarification of the costswas being sought. Calendar The 2015 calendarwas on sale at Christopher’s Village Shop, priced £10. Profits are for local causes. TwinningAHollingbourne commiee had been formed for twinning with Templeuve.


ARTIFICIAL turf vanished from a garden in Oxford Road, Shepway. AJohn Deere ride-on lawn mower was


stolen from a garden in Pilgrims’Way, Detling. In Betsham Road, Senacre, a black bag,


satnav and cash were stolen from a grey Fiesta. ABlack Jack sport cycle was stolen from


the footpath inWillington Court Gardens, Willington Street. Abrown bag and hairdressing equipment were taken from a blue Astra coupe in PlumptonWalk, Senacre. Intruders took a white Whyte Mountain


bike and a specialised mountain bike from the garage at a property in Abberley Park, Siingbourne Road. The front grille and fog lights were


stolen from a VWGolf in Bargrove Road, Vinters Park. Asilver Subaru, L681WAH was stolen


from a driveway inWest Street, Harrietsham. Sheds were broken into at Hockers


Farm, Detling and tools were stolen. Spotlights were taken from a Vauxhall


Corsa in Fitzwilliam Road, Bearsted. Power tools and alcohol were stolen from a shed in Cornwall Close, Shepway.


Itwas not connected to the parish council. Annual parish assembly Thiswas fixed for 7.30pm at the village hall. Visit Maidstone Council cabinet member John Perry had promised to aend the parish council’s meeting on October 13, when hewould be asked to explain why residents had to pay extra for street lighting in Hollingbourne, via the parish precept, when other Kent residents did not. Harvest supper Thiswould take place at All Saints’Church on October 3, followed by the harvest festival service at 11am on October 5 and Messy Church on October 11. Village forum This now features on the website, where residents can leave messages, express opinions and ask questions about village maers.


Otham


County report County Cllr Gary Cooke said most of the road repairs required in the area were a direct result of the Leeds closure. Potholeswould be repaired this year and thenwould be sealed. The processwas expected to last between seven to eight years. Itwas reported that a very good job had been carried out on the kerb at Simmons Lane/Honey Lane. The white lines for the bridgewere still on schedule.A checkwould be made on the bank that had collapsed in Church Road. Police reportAClassic Mini had been stolen from the White Horse car park. Neighbourhood plan While itwas recognised that fields around the village green and listed buildingswere important and needed to be protected, a planwould take a lot of time and money and therewas concern as to how muchweight itwould actually carry. Itwas agreed that ideally, residents not connected to the parish council should be involved with producing the plan. Facebook The parish council Facebook page had been launched and could be accessed via a link on thewebsite. Clerk’s reportAn emailwas sent to Maidstone Council’s landscape officer to


enquire about replacement trees at the football club. Silver cup The silver cup, awarded to the Otham and Langley Institutes, needed some repair to the base. Itwas suggested that a photographic competition could be held with village life as the theme. The cup could be awarded to the winner at the Christmas ceremony. Thiswould be discussed with Langley Parish Council.


Ulcombe


Chegworth Road Members of the public voiced concerns over the recent disruption and closure of Chegworth Road. The recent onsite meeting between Kent Highway Services, members of the parish council and parishionerswas discussed. Additional concerns included the lack of diversion signs, disruption, and loss of income of some local businesses. KCC had confirmed itwould look into giving the parish council more notice in the event of emergency road closures. The council agreed to contact KCC to put diversion signs in place for any future road closures. Police report No crimes had been reported during the previous month. Proposed farm shop The council felt there was insufficient information to make an informed decision on an application for a farm shop with associated tastings/coffee shop area, new access and parking area at Water Lane Farm,Water Lane, Harrietsham. More informationwas required, in particular a traffic impact assessment in relation to the increased traffic on Chegworth Road. SpeedwatchAresident had requested that Speedwatch be set up again due to the volume and speed of traffic passing through the centre of Ulcombe. The council agreed to this proposal and invited the resident to the next parish meeting to discuss Speedwatch. Brambles The clerk said she had reported the brambles growing around the noticeboard and through the top of the bus shelter to KCC.


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Thieves got into an outbuilding at a property in Ashford Road, and stole a TV, speakers and a coffee machine. Fog lights and indicators were stolen


from a Vauxhall Astra in Lombardy Drive, Vinters Park. The rear number plate was taken from a


silver VW Golf in the car park of the Cock Horse Inn, in The Street, Detling. Jewellery was stolen from a property in Douglas Road, Lenham. Computer equipment was taken from a


home in Pye Corner, Ulcombe. Intruders stole copper piping and a hot


water cylinder fromWarmstone Pupil Referral Centre, Siingbourne Road. About 2,000 litres of diesel were stolen


from Harp Farm, Harp Farm Road, Boxley. There was an aempted burglary at an outbuilding in Back Street, Leeds. It is thought four people were involved


when outbuildings were broken into at a property in Hollingbourne Hill. Anail


gun, saw and other items were stolen. The front number plate was stolen from


a Ford Fiesta on the driveway of a home in Queensway, Detling. Awallet containing cash and bank cards


was stolen from a van in The Street, Bearsted. Alady’s Raleigh cycle was taken from


the front garden of a property in Plumpton Walk, Senacre. The shell casings for both wing mirrors


were stolen from a silver Mondeo parked in Chestnut Drive, Kingswood.


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