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East Malling Parish Council Rocks Farm, East Malling The parish council has asked for a site inspection before the plan to build five new dwellings at Rocks Farm is decided. The plan involves the demolition of the existing bungalow and the agricultural building on the site. A new access road is proposed to Rocks Road. The plan can be seen at the Tonbridge and Malling Council or parish offices or on the borough website quoting TM/15/00547.
Kingfisher Road yellow lines The borough council is to consult residents on providing limited yellow lines on the corners of roads in Kingfisher Road to reflect the rules in the Highway Code not to park in such locations. Junctions concerned are those with Martin Square, Heron Road and Woodpecker Road.
New handrail Following efforts by the parish council and Cllr Trudy Dean a handrail has been erected at the steps and
Could you be a school governor?
THERE are vacancies for school governors at the local schools below. Governors do a very important job, especially in villages. If you would like more information about what school governors do, contact Lee Round at Kent County Council on 03000 414141 or email
lee.round@
kent.gov.uk.
Lunsford Primary School, Trottiscliffe CE Primary School, Wateringbury CE Primary School.
WANTED
Research worker in West Malling
WEST Malling Parish Council needs help with a short project researching data about local businesses, their staff and parking requirements. This will involve visiting local businesses and desktop research. Task and finish project with hours to suit applicant. Computer skills essential. If you are interested in this paid work please contact the chairman of the council, Trudy Dean on 01732 843119.
Annual parish walk
EAST Malling and Larkfield Parish Council chairman David Thornewell will be leading the annual circular walk on Saturday, October 17. The walk will start from St James’s Church, East Malling at 2.15pm and follow a route via The Rocks, Sweets Lane, The North Pole and Well Street. Back by about 4.30pm. All welcome.
slope leading from Briar Close to the pedestrian crossing in New Hythe Lane.
New river bridge at Snodland Work on the new bridge across the river from Holborough to Wouldham is well under way and the parish council understands it is proposed to have a bus service from Wouldham to Snodland and its station. The parish council is asking it be consulted about any knock on effects this might have on existing services connecting Larkfield to Snodland.
Green Belt The parish council has written to MP Tracey Crouch about Government policies concerning the Green Belt. It is concerned these should not be "watered down" as they do protect the nearby countryside to the west of the parish and the council feels there is a case to extend the green belt to protect the area between East Malling/Larkfield and West Malling.
Kemlaw Premises, London Road,
Larkfield The parish council is pleased to note work has started on these long empty premises close to Wealden Hall and which it has felt detracts from the appearance of Larkfield going along the A20. The plan approved by the borough council is for a takeaway/cafe with flats above and a car park on the old garden. This 19th century building was once the home to the drapers shop run by the Kemp family and Mitchells grocery.
New Hythe Station The parish council has been in touch with both the borough council and the developer about a plan to change the layout of the access to the builders merchants adjoining New Hythe Station. They are assured the new layout will still allow pedestrian and a drop- off/pick-up point to the Maidstone-bound platform. If this was not the case the only access is via the overbridge.
David Thornewell, chairman Warm welcome for cold calling zones
THE majority of people who knock on our doors are likely to be genuine. However, it is important to know that some could be rogue traders, doorstep criminals or uninvited salespeople turning up unannounced with the intention of trying to trick their way into your home. Such people often target the elderly and vulnerable and two West Malling residents have been tricked into handing over large sums of money, or had money stolen as a result of doorstep callers.
At the request of West Malling
Parish Council, a series of cold calling zones (CCZ) are being created in the town to protect residents. On Wednesday, September 2, Neighbourhood Watch, in association with Kent Police and KCC, launched the first of these – Nevill Court, Town Hill. Local residents had previously and overwhelmingly signed up in support
of a zone in their area. As a result of Nevill Court becoming a CCZ, residents will know the right questions to ask strangers knocking at their door to confirm their identity. In addition, they will also be aware of any warning signs signifying the caller may not be genuine plus who to report this to, should the situation appear suspicious.
Community warden John Newton gave an informative talk on doorstep crime/bogus callers, and showed a short film relating to “Think Jessica”. (For more information about this, go to
www.thinkjessica.com).
Local PCSO Philip Harrison was also in attendance along with Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Linda Sinclair to answer any other relevant questions from residents.
Further CCZs are to be created in
Parsonage Court and St Mary’s Court, Churchfields.
Apple Day
COME and celebrate Apple Day at Macey’s Meadow, Norman Road, West Malling, on Saturday, October 3.
The fun event runs from noon to 3pm and will feature music and all things apple, including apple pressing, juice tasting, an apple dish competition and much more.
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