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speed limit in Vigo Hill due to fast traffic endangering pedestrians. The clerkwas asked to send a supportive leer in reply, pointing out that the parish council’s many aempts to reduce the speed limit had always been refused because it was deemed unenforceable. Recreation ground Cllr Mike Merryfield Day reported that the junior swings had been installed and praised the new safety surface. Hewas thanked for all his work. He would look in to safety tests on new equipment. Planning Regarding an application for Sunny View, Green Lane, therewas a long debate about the parish council’s concerns, not only in connection with this development but also theway thingswere decided by officers under delegated powers. Concerns would be passed to the director of planning at the borough council. Wall The ragstonewall outside Pine Coages had been removed and the enforcement officer would be informed. Wildlife Itwas agreed to renew the annual subscription of £46 to KentWildlife Trust. Defibrillator Disappointmentwas expressed at the leer from the brewery regarding charges for placing the defibrillator on the wall of The George. The parish council would consider options. BinA dogwaste binwas asked for the stile near Coldrum car park, Pinesfield Lane. Solar panels The village hall commiee would be asked if it would be prepared to have solar panels on the hall roof. Christmas More help would be needed with the Christmas tree next year.
Wateringbury
Allotments The fencing along the boundary with the public footpath would be inspected and if necessary a quote for
Aclothing charity binwas stolen from a supermarket car park in Lake Road, Quarry Wood. Abrickwas thrown through the window
of a vehicle in Tyler Close, East Malling and a clothwas found alight when the police arrived. Acarwas broken into in a car park in
Taylors Lane, Troiscliffe and various items were stolen. Two concrete garden ornamentswere taken from the front garden of a home in Beadsman Crescent, Ryarsh. Items of caravan equipmentwere stolen from a farmyard inWateringbury Road, East Malling. Aproperty in The Street, Troiscliffe was broken into and various items including jewellerywere stolen. Gates in Oxenhoath Road,West Peckham
were damaged. Agreen Mongoose Switchback Expert bicyclewas stolen from outside a property in Stangate Road, Birling. Horse rugswere stolen from horses in a field in Old School Lane, Ryarsh. Several items of garden equipmentwere stolen from the back garden of a home in Troiscliffe Road, Addington. Avehicle in Lake Road, Quarry Wood had
its catalytic converter removed whilst parked outside a company building. AFord Transit van parked in Mill Hall,
Aylesford had a window smashed but nothing appeared to be missing.
repairs would be obtained. Crimes These included an aempted break-in at a property in Phoenix Drive, an assault following a party, theft of a motor vehicle and one domestic incident. Drayhorse Meadow Councillors discussed the insurance cover for the stables etc which had been taken out by the tenant. Pear orchard Itwas agreed to allow a peppercorn rent for the former Love Lane allotments whichWateringbury Pear Orchards leases from the parish council, who would assist with the cost of planting trees on the land. Dog mess Posters to remind owners to pick up their dogs’ mess had been purchased by the parish council andwere to be placed at key sites in the village. Fete The Sports and Recreation Association’s plans for the village fete on June 7were progressingwell. Any village organisation wishing to have a stall should contact 01622 812027 to book a space.
West Peckham
Memorial bench James Listerwas a much loved and sorely missed member of the parish and a lengthy discussionwas undertaken regarding a separate commemorative bench. Prior to the meeting, consultation had taken place with West Peckham Parochial Church Council whichwas not keen on the idea of another bench and the council agreed unanimously to decline the request. Itwas felt that the circular Jubilee Memorial benchwas installed for this purpose with plaques to be added as requested. Itwas felt it might set a precedent if a separate benchwas allowed. The council said it wouldwarmly welcome other ideas. Damage An Asda vehicle used the village green to turn round after making a
delivery and became stuck in the mud. Asda apologised for the damage caused by the van and agreed to notify its drivers that this must not happen again. Crime report Motorcyclists had been spoed riding off-road in Mereworth Woods and concernswere raised about the safety ofwalkers, riders and cyclists. PCSO Toni Mahews would see if police motorcyclists would patrol the area. Roads Some of the road signs within the villagewere very dirty and at odd angles. A working party would look at this issue. Markings at the white traffic calming gates were now very faint and this would be reported to Kent Highway Services. The drain cover at the village hall had been repaired. Churchwall Possible funding might be available from KCC. The paperwork would be passed to the parochial church council to progress this maer directly. Archive Itwas agreed that the village history and archiving project should no longer be led by the parish council, who would offer help and support. Welcome pack Packs needed to be delivered to the new properties at Trevalia Farm and also to Clogheen, Forge Lane. Firework display Thiswas a huge success and thankswere given to all those involved, particularly Robin Evans. There was a slight shortfall of £88.70 which would be paid by the parish council. Christmas tree Thankswere given to Ron Wright and Mark Yearsley for installing the tree. The council may buy new lights for the tree as the old ones had been damaged by being used for other events. Diamond Jubilee bench Cllr Freed would obtain and reinstate the plaque in memory of Colin Cables. Budget The parish precept for 2015/16 was set at £2,998, an increase of 0.37%.
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Acommercial premises in Wood Close, Quarry Woodwas broken into and a safe containing cashwas stolen. AFord Transit van parked Bull Lane, Eccleswas broken into and three cordless power drillswere stolen. ABMX bicyclewas taken from woodland
in Hermitage Lane, Quarry Wood while it was unaended. Anumber plate has been stolen from a car
in Bull Lane, Eccles. Awindow at the front of a home in
Walpole Close, East Mallingwas smashed and the driver’s door of a Skoda parked in the drivewaywas damaged. Both appear to be caused by something fired at them. Agaragewas broken into at a home in Bullen Lane, East Peckham. Nothingwas missing. The number plateswere stolen from a car parked in East Malling High Street. Tackwas stolen from a barn in Seven Mile Lane, East Peckham. Awindowwas damaged at a home in
Twisden Road, East Malling. Gluewas put in the locks of a car in Drage Road, East Peckham, causing permanent damage. Wing mirrorswere removed from a vehicle
in Rosemary Road, East Malling. Aproperty in Butchers Lane, Mereworth
was broken into and various itemswere stolen. Windowswere damaged at a property in
TempleWay, East Malling. Awing mirrorwas stolen from a vehicle in Alexander Grove, Kings Hill. Acompound at a premises inWinterfield Lane, East Mallingwas entered and a cement mixerwas among items taken. Jewellery and cameraswere taken from a home in Meadow Bank,West Malling. Street lightswere damaged in Lime Crescent, East Malling. The garage of a property in Maidstone Road, East Peckhamwas entered and various itemswere stolen, including lawn mowers and a chainsaw.
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