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were one theft in Linton Road and four incidents of criminal damage in Leonard GouldWay, McAlpine Crescent,Well Street and Loose Road. Warning Cold callers had been knocking on doors locally offering cut-price furniture and enquiring about parked cars. This would be published on thewebsite. Neighbourhood plan A government grant had been secured ensuring the project could continue into 2016. There had been lots of interest and feedback in the neighbourhood plan at the stall on Loose Duck Race Day. Fall A fall had been reported by a member of the public at an entrance to the King George V Playing Field and damage had occurred to awellington boot. Kent Association of Local councils (Kalc) had been consulted and the clerk would be writing to the resident in due course. Green and blue Cllr Peter Rigby gave feedback following the Maidstone Green and Blue Infrastructure Workshop. The meetingwas headed by a consultancy and not Maidstone Council. Itwas felt overall that the meetingwas unproductive and no immediate progress had been made. There was also no indication of how itwas likely to progress. Itwas agreed to make a formal complaint to Maidstone Council. Pavilion and playing field A new CCTV camera would be purchased to replace the broken one, and the gate entrance at the top of the playing field would also be removed and replaced with a single central post. Roads Complaints had been received about the road surfaces lifting around Loose. Kent Highway Serviceswas aware of this andwas liaising with its contractors
Marden
Police report Five crimes had been reported – three thefts from motor vehicles which had been left unsecured, one criminal damage and one theft of garden furniture. CCTV had now been installed outside the shops in Church Green and all shop owners had been advised to report any issues regarding
youths.Afire had been reported at Marden railway station and British Transport Police was
aware.An emailwas to be sent to NeighbourhoodWatch co-ordinators advising residents to lock vehicles. Posters would also be placed in the village. Warden’s report The communitywarden reported that the dog showwentwell. There had been incidents of trapping wild birds in the area, which is
illegal.Any suspicious activity should be reported. Business Several councillors had aended the Marden Business Showcase and felt it was a goodway to make Marden aware of what businesseswere within the parish. Lay trail Thiswas being installed in Southons Field next day and work would take about two days. Pillars The pillars had been erected at Highwood Green and the “pineapples” had been installed. The clerk would contact the site manager as itwas said that these would not be used. The clerkwas asked to retrieve the agreed plans regarding the pavements outside the development and the proposed parking area. Housing numbers Kent Association of Local Councils (Kalc) had circulated a proposed motion regarding housing numbers. Councillors felt they could not agree with the motion as therewas no evidence to
support a lower housing figure in the borough.
Nelestead
Chaerbox Itwas hoped to have a party at the village hall to commemorate the 70th anniversary of VJ day. King GeorgeVfield The field and the churchyard had been recently cut. The clerk was to try to apply for loery funding for the replacement of the play mat surface under the fitness equipment and also repairs to the BMX area. Highways and footpathsAmember of the public had reported fencing along the GreensandWay. This would be looked into by Katie Cullen from the public rights of way office. The clerkwas asked to speak to the owners of the School House regarding the clock as itwas their responsibility.
Staplehurst
Neighbourhood plan The clerk reported that gross expenditure to date on the neighbourhood plan including the Feria invoicewas just over £30,800 and net expenditure after grants of £9,500was just over £21,300. Feria’s fees for the final stage would be £3,900 plus expenses. The chairman of the rural selement group said the expenditure should be seen in the context of not only the time and activity involved but also the long-term nature of the plan itself. He believed Feria had provided much support over and above the contracted and charged activity. Members agreed to submit the Staplehurst Neighbourhood Plan to Maidstone Council for regulation 16 consultation. DevelopersAmeetingwas to be held with Redrow Homes to discuss its proposals for Fishers Farm. The company would be holding a public consultation event in the village on September 10. Plumbing Some plumbing workwas required in the Surrenden Field pavilion. Bins Two post-mounted lier bins would be purchased for the Jubilee Field at a cost of £129.98. Parish surgeryAresident had complained about vegetation in NicholsonWalk, which had been reported to Maidstone Council. Another resident had complained about the parish council not supporting solar farm proposals. Planters All planterswere now painted cream. Public forum Ma Blythin ofDHAPlanning and Roy Morgan discussed proposals to build 10 houses at Woodford Farm, Maidstone Road and took questions.A planning application had been submied to Maidstone Council. Permissionwas already in place for a large replacement commercial building, but the existing business could use more space.
SuonValence
Local plan The parish council raised concerns about the delivery of the local plan, the numbers and the lack of consultation. The clerkwas to write to borough Cllr Paulina Stockell to ask for a public meeting. Trees Another two trees had been lost in the orchard at Bowhalls due to the prolonged drought, this time two pear trees. The parish councilwas asked to budget for two replacement trees in the autumn at £25 each.
Car park Itwas agreed that £250 be requested from neighbouring parish councils if they agree to contribute towards maintenance of the car park. Maintenance The beech hedge around the village green needed to be cut. Lambes Garden outside the Kings Head both in High Street and Lower Road needed to be cut back. The clerk would contact the contractor. Path The path on Tumblers Hillwas narrowed by growth and making it difficult to pass. Kent Highway Services would be contacted. Lacrosse National Lacrosse Day is on September 19. They would like to celebrate it by hosting an event at the recreation ground. More details would follow. Harbour play area The ditch had been cleared by the tenants renting the adjacent field.Willow slips and plants had been removed. Fencing had been erected by the tenants to make the area safe.Aparishioner had requested that the fence between 13,14 and 15 The Harbour be repaired. Quotes were being obtained. Operation Stack Chairman Eileen Riden requested that a leer be sent to the Prime Minister and localMPcomplaining about the disruption that Operation Stack had caused to the local parishes. Crime figures Three crimes had been reported – making off without payment in Suon Road, criminal damage in South Lane and in Maidstone Road.
West Farleigh
Co-option Jill Morganwas co-opted onto the parish council. Highways The lier issue in Teston Lane had been cleared but the lier bin on the footpathwas obscured due to vegetation. The clerk would contact Maidstone Council. Cllr Swan queried the diversion route for the forthcoming road closure forwater mains work around the Thatched House. Vehicles would be diverted down Charlton Lane whichwas unsuitable for large lorries. There was no further update on this and the clerk would contact KCC. The 20mph sign by the Thatched Housewas obscured by vegetation. Tickled Trout Cllr Swan reported that the Tickled Trout public housewas originally called The Chequers and wondered whether the new owners could be asked to change it back to this. Cllr Merri thought itwas not for the parish to get involved. Itwas agreed that a piece could be put in Life-Line giving the history of the pub and asking residents to contact the pub if they thought that the original name should be used in future. Coffee morning Cllr Swan suggested that the parish council could hold coffee mornings every so often to give residents the opportunity to meet councillors informally, the PCSO and borough councillors could also be invited. Itwas agreed that a coffee morning could be arranged for late September/early October to gauge residents’ interest. Borough report Borough Cllr JohnWilson said that a group of borough councillors were forming a rural alliance to ensure that therewas a voice for
villages.Ameetingwas being arranged withMPBrandon Lewis, which CllrWilson would be aending with MPHelen Grant and borough Cllr John Perry to raise concerns over the local plan and the issues in rural villages.
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