downsmail.co.uk Praise for flood-hit residents
ENVIRONMENT secretary Liz Truss has paid tribute to the rural communities around Maidstone which were so badly hit by last winter’s floods. She has also acknowledged that
the partnership worknowbeing un- dertaken is the best way forward, recommending it be adopted else- where in the country. The minister’s comments came at
the second flood management forum at the Gateway, Maidstone. Helen Grant, MP for Maidstone
and theWeald, read out a statement from Ms Truss in which she said: “I want to pay tribute to everyone in- volved in rebuilding these commu- nities: the residents, volunteers,
businesses, councils and key agen- cies; they have all played their part. “I’m determined to ensure that
our communities are better pro- tected from the risk of flooding. That’s why we are spending £3.2bn on flood protection – £0.5bn more than the last parliament.” Helen Grant convened the second
forum to ensure progresswas being made on her integrated action plan, and to press key stakeholders on the tangible measures being taken. The meetingwas attended by rep- resentatives from the Environment Agency, parish, borough and county councils, emergency services, resi- dents and businesses. The MP is to convene a third forum next year.
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MP Helen Grant chairs the second flood forum at the Gateway Sports store plan Homes evacuated in gas alert
A SPORTS equipment storage building could be created at Valley Park Community School in Huntsman Lane, Vinters Park. Valley Invicta Trust says more storage is needed after the recent construction of a new 3G pitch and additional tennis courts. Maidstone Council will determine the planning appli- cation.
FAMILIES in Maidstone had to evacuate their homes after a gas leak in South Park Road. Emergency services and engi-
neers were called, and several roads, including South Park Road, Mote Road, West Park Road and
York Road,were closed. About 40 peoplewere advised to
leave their homes at about 5pm, andwere able to return just before midnight. Support was provided for them at Mote Park Leisure Centre.
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Car power points
PLANNING permission has been granted for the establishment of an electric vehicle charging point at plot six of Eclipse Park, Sitting- bourne Road, Maidstone. Maidstone Council has given
the go-ahead for Gallagher Prop- erties to create six electric charg- ing bays for Tesla customers, which can be used by owners of other vehicles.
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