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needles. Cllr Graham Edmed agreed to weed, spray and sweep the area. Village hall The possibility of having a defibrillator at the hallwas discussed. The shared cost would be from £450 to £695, depending on the model. BequestAbequest of £2,000 had been received from Robert Argles. The seat and table had cost £889 and the kitchen £750.
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Primary schoolAmeetingwas being arranged with KCC Cllr Paulina Stockell to discuss speeding outside the school and if it was possible to employ a road crossing patrol. Police report PCSO Nicola Morris reported there had been two crimes – one theft and one case of criminal damage. She would be holding monthly police surgeries at the library. Further calls had been received about nuisance at the new play area. ParkingAresident had raised concerns over parking in the Howland Road/bowls club area. The clerkwas asked to contact the bowls club to ask visitors to park considerately or use the main car park. Public toilets The clerkwas asked to meet with contractors regarding refurbishment as soon as possible as itwas felt that discussions had been going on long enough and action should be taken. The clerkwas asked to arrange a meeting with the cleaning company. Fingerposts Quotes for repainting the cast iron fingerposts would be obtained.
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Caretaker The caretakerwas thanked for his clearance work by the library and on the footpath from Station Road to Farm Road. Local transport Cllr Peter Spearink said the amended timetable for the revised school- time running order of buses 5 and 89 had for the most part been working well. Finance group Cllr John Perry said a quote had been received for next year’s mowing of the Jubilee Field. Lighting Cllr Joan Buller said she had been advised of lighting outages in the vicinity of Jubilee Field. The clerk said they were under investigation. Police report PCSO Gardner’s report
TWOladderswere stolen from a Ford Transit van parked in Chantry Road, Marden. Stored woodwas stolen from a field in
Forge Lane, East Farleigh. Cash, bank cards, documents and awallet
were stolen from a car on the drive of a home in Forge Lane, Headcorn. Anumber platewas stolen from a green Honda Civic parked in the layby opposite Rumwood Nurseries in Suon Road, Langley.
Electricity cablewas stolen from Outboard Spares, Kenward Road, Yalding. Silverware, pictures and jewellerywere
stolen from a property in Rectory Lane, SuonValence. Damagewas caused during an aempted break-in at a home in Norton Road, Chart Suon. Asat nav system, iPhone,wallet, cards
and cashwere stolen from a Ford Transit van in Horseshoes Lane, Langley.
showed six crimes – two of criminal damage, two thefts, one burglary and one aggravated vehicle taking.
SuonValence
Allotments The allotments commieewas set up with chairman John Davis and Cllrs Eileen Riden, Barry Armstrong and Ian Robinson. Allotment holders would be invited to join the commiee. Extra councillors The clerk had investigated the possibility of increasing the number of councillors from nine to 11 and had received a reponse from Maidstone Council. The increase had now been officially requested. War Memorial play area Following the monthly check the worn shackle pin on the rope and chainwalk had been repaired. The clerk had asked the handyman to resolve the holes by the gate and for a quote to rabbit fence the play area. Car park Following the successful farmers’ market Artisan Bakery had asked to park a van in the village hall car park for a fee on Saturday. Harbour play area The monthly check showed everything to be satisfactory or low risk. Peter Colemanwas completing the weekly checks. The clerk had asked the handyman for a quote to paint the igloo play equipment. Speed limit The clerk had contacted Kent Highway Services and asked for a meeting to discuss the positioning of the signs and the promised gateways. War memorial Cllr Armstrongwas to ask Bemco to look at the light above the memorial. Christmas dates The following dateswere arranged: carols on the green – December 12; children’s party – December 13; band concert – December 21. Queen’s Head Oddfellows The Christmas tree would go on the green. The two charities which would benefit from the pram race had been decided. Bench It had been proposed to site this between the old and new bus stops. The area had been marked for councillors to view. Tennis courts fence The school had extended the fence down to the A274. Lambes Garden The schoolwas to be approached to discuss the possibility of
handing over the maintenance to the school. Allotments Itwas agreed to discuss the size of polytunnels,water storage and the waiting list procedure at the next meeting of the allotments commiee.
Yalding
Kinton footpath Thiswas now complete. It was hoped parents could be encouraged to use The Kintons car park andwalk down the path to the back entrance of the school to alleviate parking on Vicarage Road. Cale The Sussex calewere to be returned to their owner by the end of the summer. Lees car park Itwas agreed to get a quote from Robert Body to repair the river bank. As long as itwas in budget, the project should be progressed as quickly as possible. Flooding The modelling for the work on the barrier should be complete in May next year. Library closures Itwas reported that the library had been closed on one of the Saturdays inAugust and therewere rumours that staffing issues might mean it would have to close more often. The clerk was to find out if therewas a problem. Town bridge traffic Therewere concerns that traffic on the bridgewas becoming unmanageable and dangerous at times. It was agreed to investigate the cost of appointing an independent traffic surveyor. Kinton swings Itwas reported that the junior swings at The Kintonswere damaged. The clerkwas to investigate. Fly-tipping Lierwas reported in the woods behind the pavilion. Itwas decided to get the community payback team to pick up the lier. Itwas also reported that therewas a lot of lier around Hampstead Bridge, which would be reported to the Environment Agency. Both areaswere added to the list of jobs for the parish tidy. Itwas reported that gardenwaste had been tipped on Kintons path. Foulwater The problem of foulwater on Symonds Lane had not improved and SouthernWaterwas not making it a priority. Itwas agreed to ask Martin Jeynes, head of environmental health at Maidstone Council, to pursue this. Post office light Thiswas due to be erected. High street tree This had been removed as it had grown too big andwas blocking the light from adjacent co
ages.Anew tree would be planted in November.
NeighbourhoodWatch Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police Ahorse rug and accessorieswere stolen
from a shed in Benover Road, Yalding. Both number plateswere stolen from a
blue Honda Jazz car in Lower Road, Suon Valence. Therewas an aempt to break in to an outbuilding at a home inWagon Lane, Paddock Wood.
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Thieves tried to take a caravan from a field
in Benover Road, Yalding. AQualcast lawnmower and power tools
were stolen from the shed of a home in Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea. Clocks,watches and computer equipment
were stolen from a house in Medway Avenue, Yalding.
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