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PARISH councillors took those hoping to build 160 homes at Barty Farm to task for using artis- tic licence to sell the benefits of the scheme to the public. Cllr PeterWaite attended the de-
Meetings normally held on the third Monday of each month at the Marriott Tudor Park Hotel. Publicwelcome.
CHAIRMAN:Daniel Skinner CLERK: Sherrie Babington 01634 867173
Waterside Park
COUNCILLORS have written to Bearsted Parish Council saying they share its concerns about the idea that the proposed Waterside Park site at junction 8 of the M20 could be designated for employ- ment.
Borough councillor Nick De
Wiggondene said this was an issue being explored by planning officers. He added that the appeal over the original Waterside Park planwas likely be looked at by an inspector in the spring.
veloper’s exhibition outlining the potential plan at the Tudor Park Hotel at which, he said, a number of inaccurate statements were made. He told councillors: “It was re- ported that the land proposed for the Barty Farm development had been allocated by the borough
Church news PARISH Council vice chair- man Richard Smith reported twowell-attended services at St Mary’s Church, Thurnham. Cllr Smith had attended the Remembrance Day Service to lay a wreath on behalf of the parish. He said plans were now pro- gressing to create a trust to as- sist with the running of the church and to promote its use for other community activities, including an opera evening planned for the spring.
council for development in its local plan, which is not the case.” He added that the plan showed the site access as larger than it was and a footpath for pedestrians to Water Lane. Cllr Mick Stark added: “This is
the worst place they could think of – on a corner and with all the haz- ards along there.” Chairman Daniel Skinner also
took issue with the reference that the site would be “convenient to local transport links”, adding: “Only if you’re prepared to flag
New PCSO named
TIMON Gurr introduced himself to the parish council as the area’s new PCSO. He takes over the five parishes
of Thurnham, Bearsted, Otham, Downswood and Detling, previ- ously covered by Jim Stevens. Parish councillors asked if he
could make his presence known in Thurnham Lane, following a report that the road was being used as a “rat run” and also by the railway bridge, where com- muters walking home were at risk from speeding cars during the dark evenings.
down a train, that is; unless, of course, there is a Barty Halt station that we’re not aware of!” Borough Cllr Nick De Wig- gondene said he was seeking clari- fication of a response from Maidstone Council’s conservation officer that there would be no ob- jection to the listedwall at the front of Barty House being demolished and moved in, so bends in Roundwell could be ironed out. Cllr Mick Wise added: “How they would deal with the difference in soil levels is anyone’s guess.”
Play area funds COUNCILLORS were assured that Section 106 money destined for the park in Peverel Drive at Bearsted Park would be used to im- prove the play area. Borough councillor NickDeWig- gondene said he was progressing talks that would set aside the £30,000 and ringfence any remain- ing money for potential use in Av- erenches Road. The parish council thanked him
for his work.
We wish all residents a very happy new year!
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