downsmail.co.uk Continued from page 32
instructions. Welcome pack Cllr Peter Street was completing the artwork. Streetlights These had been programmed to go off from midnight until 5.30am. Christmas lightsA Christmas tree had been ordered from Brookside Garden Centre. Mark Edwards would be asked to install it and RBS would be asked to fit the lights. Banking complaint NatWest had apologised for the level of service experienced by the parish council and for any distress. It confirmed that all signatorieswere verified and all records were up to date. Byway of compensation the council’s bank account had been credited with another £500. Jubilee Hall Occupancy levels remained constant and there had been an increase in the number of enquiries. Bloco Fogo samba band would be using the hall from November.A light had been fied above the defibrillator cabinet. Decorating work had been delayed until Christmas and rebates had been offered to anyone inconvenienced. Play areaWeekly inspections of equipment were being carried out and all risk assessmentswere up to date. Repairs to the surface in the toddler play area had not been marked as urgent and had been placed on hold. Playing field path Work had been carried out, which had almost doubled its width in places.
Emergency plan Cllr StephanieWatson said progress had stalled as shewas not sure whose details to put at the top of the “tree” so that information could be cascaded down. Itwas agreed that Cllrs Graham Haycock and Tim Roper should be at the top. The document would now be finalised. High-vis jackets An order had been placed with KCC for 24 high-vis jackets. These had been received and along with other items that would make up a kit to be issued to volunteer floodwardens. Floodwardens Some of the volunteers had aended a training session hosted by Tonbridge and Malling Council. CCTV Cllr Basedenwas interested in receiving training on how to operate the system. The clerkwas to arrange a meeting with Cllr Street.A camerawas to be installed at the Jubilee Hall to focus on the tennis court area of the car park.A faulty camerawas to be fixed after sufferingwater damage in heavy rain.A protective shield would be fied. Anti-social behaviour The clerk had organised the locking of the toilets overnight by Mr New from the village shop.
AllotmentsA planning application had been submied for a container. The renewal of the allotment tenancieswas being finalised.A second-hand mower had been bought for £65. Approval had been given for the purchase of a second-hand rotovator for £60.
Hadlow
Parking on verges Kent Highway Services confirmed that they believed that the piece of land in question did not belong to KCC. Williams Field Football teams had been notified about the lier problem and asked
40 Malling December 2014
to ensure that lier and football tape was disposed of correctly. Advertising Signs positioned at the junction of Carpenters Lane and the A26 were reported as impairing visibility. Tonbridge and Malling Cllr Janet Sergison had reported the maer. Pre school agreement This had now been signed by both Hadlow College and the parish council. Flood area Cllr David Carey said a response had been sent to Mrs Pope and he had nowwalked the areas of concern by the river and taken photos of the trees that might need removal. The information would be sent to the Environment Agency. KCC budget Cllr Mahew Balfour encouraged everyone to complete the consultation on the KCC draft budget plan. Leigh barrier Cllr Balfour said KCC had commied funds towards this. However, hewas not aware of a leer sent to Sir John Stanley by KCC leader Paul Carter, in which it was suggested that parish councils would have to contribute towards capital costs. He would monitor the maer closely. Trees Itwas noted that if KCC chose to keep the tree at the junction of Carpenters Lane and the A26, and perhaps alter the splay it could mean the loss of the four parking bays opposite so that the A26 could be restructured and remain the correct width to meet road legislation. It was resolved that the parish council wished to keep the tree and the wording of the leer to KCC needed to say that clearly. Copper beechWith regard to the replacement of the copper beech whichwas removed in 2009 by KCC, the full council had seen the email from Mr Furner discussing replacement tree options and location. Itwas resolved to accept location C – the Carpenters Lane end of the shrub bed – and to plant an upright purple beech. Grounds maintenance The parish office had completed a review of costs. Three companies had expressed an initial interest but only one had submied a full quotation with one other being able to facilitate only part of the contract. Itwas concluded that the parish council currently received value for money. Sunken kerb The clerk had met with the highways steward and the road engineer to look at the kerb by the greengrocers. This was considered a secondary repair maer and would be passed to the relevant water company who had been working in the area.
Blocked gullies Thesewere assessed and Kent Highway Services would arrange for cleaning. Waterslippe border Thiswas now aended to by KCC grounds maintenance once a year. Any concerns over low-hanging branches should be addressed to KCC and not dealt with independently by residents or they could be held accountable. Wheelie bin stickers The clerk had sourced these but the cheapest company required a cheque ahead of time and this would be made out to an individual. This was not normal procedure and it was agreed to continue to look for alternatives. Primary school The reception areawas currently being adapted and the council had been asked to contribute to the project. Members agreed a donation of £100 in principle and the clerk would request invoices ahead of any payment. Village hall In his capacity as village hall
chairman, Cllr Freddie Shaw said members had agreed in principle to the signing of a new lease which incorporated both the hall and the Hy-Arts building, on condition that previously discussed amendmentswere incorporated in to the final version. The clerk assured members that the parish solicitorwas now aware of changes. Patio area The clerk confirmed that under the current lease between the village hall and the council, the patio areawas the responsibility of the village hall. However, under the new suggested lease the parish council would undertake ownership of the patio area in front of the hall. Medical centre Itwas agreed that the parish council had a responsibility to ensure its assetswere correctly safeguarded and, therefore, either a three- month rental deposit or a guarantor would be required if the current lease arrangementwas altered. Cemetery extension The clerk had sent information about costs and specifications related to the topographical survey and other operations required to enable the council to engage contractors and assist in the finalising of layout for the extension. It was agreed to obtain digital data covering the area for referencing any utility information, apply for a utility search and add the information on to a survey for a net cost of £1,504.
Kings Hill
New councillor The interviewswere held, votes taken and Aaron Cockellwas appointed as the new councillor. Christmas craft fair Volunteerswere sought to help on the day.A rotawas to be drawn up and circulated. Crime report The reportwas circulated. It was agreed that FortuneWay parking would be added to the next planning and transportation agenda and that using notices on car windscreens would be added to the next police quarterly agenda.
Leybourne
Police reportA reportwas read out in the absence of PCSO Harrison.A burglary had been reported in Barleycorn and an aempted burglary in Baywell. Cllr Martin Abbotson raised concerns about the bike lane and pathway in CastleWay, which was regularly blocked by cars, especially during the evening. Hewas advised this was a borough council issue, unless the carswere causing an obstruction, in which case he should call 101. CastleWay Borough councillor Sophie Shrubsole read a report on the proposed resurfacing of the traffic light junction at CastleWay. The lollipop sign at the Castle Way restaurant had been erected without planning permission and had now gone to appeal. An inspector from the Secretary of State would have the final say. Cricket club Councillors considered a request from the club for £295 to sponsor one of their members to take a Kent Cricket Board coaching course. Therewas only £100 left in the pot so itwas agreed to donate that. Travellers Itwas agreed that in the event of another encampment, the parish council would be a central point for gathering information and distributing it to the public.
Parish Councils
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48