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Crime report Therewere eight crimes reported in January and February: three of criminal damage; one aempted criminal damage; a theft; a burglary and two burglaries from outbuildings. In the same period last year therewere 15 crimes. Warden’s report Liz Lova said checks had been made on elderly and vulnerable people in the parish. There had been a rise in flytipping and lier. Liz had been doing some lier-picking as part of the Clean for the Queen clean-up. The parish council had engaged a contractor to carry out some lier-picking in RomanWay. New member Richard Martinwas co-opted on to the council by a unanimous vote. Queen’s birthday Rev Phil Goodey had contacted the council about the possibility of a joint parish council and church event to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Rev Goodey suggested a meet-up on the recreation ground or green on Sunday, June 12 with hymns, prayers, readings and the national anthem. Itwas felt the recreation ground would be most appropriate. Cllr Sara Evans agreed to liaise with Rev Goodey and Junction’s Mark Price about the event. Cllrs Jill Skinner and Richard Martin agreed to assist. OrchardA residentwas concerned that the orchard at Campfield Farmwas being fenced off to prevent public access. Cllr Munford said the landwas within the parish of Loose, butwas owned by Boughton Monchelsea Amenity Trust. The trust had the land on a condition of it being leased out for agricultural purposes on a 200-year lease. The resident said people had beenwalking their dogs on this land for a number of years andwanted to continue to do so. Cllr Munford said there had been problems with dogs’ mess which had contaminated apples leading to large amounts of fruit being rejected by supermarkets. Notices had been put up in the past asking dog owners to clean up after their pets, but the problem had remained. Itwas noted that the public right ofway through the corner of the orchard was being maintained. CaravansA resident asked whether the caravans on land at the back of the farm were being legally occupied. Itwas noted that this landwas in the parish of Loose and the residentwas advised to contact Maidstone Council if desired. Furfield Park The quote received from SteveWaring for landscape maintenance work to the open spacewas accepted. Defibrillator The clerk had chased up the Community Heartbeat Trust regarding a quote for the public access defibrillator in Church Street. Budget The draft budget for 2016/17 would be brought to the next parish council meeting for agreement by members. Mobile libraries Aswell as the Green and the Cock Inn, the library stopped at the village hall car park. The clerk said thiswas not a proper stopping point but merely a lunch stop for the driver. Itwas agreed that the clerk should respond to the KCC consultation requesting a stop at the village hall to be maintained. Itwas also noted that alternatives to the mobile librarywere already in existence, including the home library and the Touch a New World scheme, which helped people get online using volunteers. Maintenance Itwas agreed to accept Darryl
Solman’s quotes for repairs to the village gateways (£460) and the sign at Gandys Lane (£485). The clerk said the planters in front of the gateways had been found to be in good condition. Mr Solman’s quotewas to renovate both the gateways and fill the planters with soil. The clerk would plant up the planters if the parish council paid for the plants.A budget of £100was agreed. Cllr Peter Herrin said he had the original Bolescrew Hill sign that had fallen off the ragstonewall. The clerk would get in touch with Mr Solman for a quote for reinstallation. The new doorswere being made by Peter Skinner and Mr Solman had quoted £250 for painting. Thiswas agreed. Homes scheme The parish council had met with the developer about the plan for 41 homes on land at the junction of Church Street and Heath Road. More agreement had been obtained on design, screening and the requirement for no street lighting. Trees An application had been made to grub out trees on the Church Street nut pla. Maidstone Councilwas opposing this. Reservoir Cllr Herrin said the best time for remedial work at the Parkwood Farm reservoir would be after the summer. He had contacted seven contractors but there had only been interest from one. Cllr Herrin would continue negotiations with this contractor. Pond Cllr Herrin said the pond next to the woodyard had been extended by KCC. Annual parish meeting The datewas agreed for May 17, 7.30pm.A budget of £250was agreed for catering. The focus of the meetings should be the parish organisations, all of whom would be invited to aend and speak. Itwas suggested that information on proposed housing should be made available at the meeting for residents to view. Church Street play area An insurance report and maintenance workwas required. Recent Zurich and Maidstone Council play area reports had identified a number of repair and maintenance issues. Itwas agreed to accept a quote for Maidstone Council for £534 for the necessary work. Road surface Cllr Angela Whybrowwas concerned about the poor quality of the road surface on Heath Road, from Linton crossroads to the primary school. The clerk would contact KCC about this. Fete Preparations for this year’s fete on July 2werewell underway. Classic cars would be featuring, with many other aractions. Honour boards Cllr Bill Brown researched parish council records dating back to 1894. Hewas now in a position to place an order for the honour boards for the village hall. Play area signs The play area signswere awaiting installation. The clerk would arrange a quote from the handyman.
Oaklands The clerk reported on the borough planning commieemeeting at which the Oaklands applicationwas heard and advice received from Kent Association of Local Councils. Councillors agreed that the clerk writes to Maidstone Council. Cllr Hoy proposed that Broomfield and Kingswoodwaswilling to fund a judicial review should it be necessary. Policing Four crimes had been reported – criminal damage in Cayser Drive; burglaries in Gravelly Boom Road and TheWalk and theft of a vehicle in Gravelly
Boom Road. One case of anti-social behaviourwas reported, in Cayser Drive. Chairman Following the resignation of the chairman Cllr Terry Baker, Cllr Mike Darlingwas elected to the role. Pre-school The pre-school wished the parish council to continue with its contributions towards the rent of the village hall and had supplied a business plan. It requested the remainder of the contribution to go towards the rent. The parish council was happy with the business plan. The chairman would make contact regarding the financial projection. Kerbstones The handyman would be asked to repair kerbstones at Broomfield village green. Gravelly Boom Road Concern had been raised about the amount of rubbish here and although in Langley parish, itwas affecting Broomfield and Kingswood residents. Langley had been notified. The handyman would be asked to contact the new land agents and arrange clearance. Annual meetings The annual parish meeting and the annual parish council meeting will be on Monday, May 16.
Chart Suon
Public session AnnaWight provided members with details of plans for nine new houses onWarmlake Road. Shewas advised that previous applications for new housing had been turned down due to the lack of doctor’s surgery/school in the village. Signs Members noted that KCC Cllr Eric Hotson had agreed to support the Slow/Danger signs on Chart Hill Road and that thiswas currently being progressed by Michael Heath of Kent Highway Services. Dog mess Regarding dog mess on the Memorial playing field, providing free waste bags would be investigated. Football pitch Members discussed the lack of matches played by TriSports and Three Suons due to inclementweather and agreed not to ask for further payments from the clubs in respect of their second half-instalment of pitch hire fees. Rubbish An increasing amount of rubbish was being dumped. There had been a good turnout, including Cubs, Scouts and Beavers, at the lierpick and an autumn onewas suggested. Shop Workwas progressing slowly. It had been decided to get a professional shopfier to fit out the inside. The commieewas aiming for the installation of the new shop by the May bank holiday. Defibrillator Carol Filby, leaseholder of Lilypie Café, had agreed to the parish council siting the new defibrillator on the wall of Lilypie as requested.
Broomfield and Kingswood East Farleigh
Theft PCSO Mahew Judges reported one crime – the theft of a garden ornament from Dean Street. Signal boxes Therewas ameeting about the signal boxes on the Medway Valley Line. The council considered whether it was prepared to lease the box at East Farleigh and make use of it, but felt it could not take it on. The council would contact Barming Parish Council, but any group in the village interested in taking it on as a community venture should email the clerk on
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