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were agreed. The buyers would be asked to pay legal costs with a covenant added to avoid further development. Seven Mile Lane The clerk had submied a request for speed cameras to the Safety Camera Partnership. Permission to install wooden posts in the verges to prevent parking had been refused by Kent Highway Services (KHS) because the yellow lines included the verges and should deter parking. On the suggestion of KHS, the clerk had asked Tonbridge and Malling Council to enforce parking restrictions. The borough was working with the police to increase regular patrols. Signs would be put on the fencing. WillowWents The clerk asked to install convex mirrors outside the property but had received no response. Itwas agreed that the mirrors be installed on the verge. Annual parish meeting The theme for the meeting on April 26 would be a royal tea party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. The clerk would invite village groups to give their reports and tea and cakes would be arranged. Lower Thames Crossing consultation It was agreed to support the recommended option 3 going north and the easterly approach coming south.
Oam
Speedwatch The parish council would apply for funding from Cllr Hohler to buy new Speedwatch equipment for the village. Village plan Itwas hoped a plan from Kent Highway Services for the village enhancement plan would be available for the annual parish meeting at the village hall on Tuesday, April 26 from 7.30pm. PCSO The new PCSO isWendy Stanley. Church St Michael’s had been approved for a Heritage Loery Fund grant. Village hall The parish council would offer to give money for the village hall using funds raised for village projects and would speak to the commiee about this. May Day Detailswere given about the event on Saturday, April 30. Quiz night This raised a net total of about £620 for village projects. In memoriam Councillorswere saddened by the death of former councillor Paul Nelson.A donation in his memory would be made to the Brain Tumour Charity.
Ryarsh
Pothole The pothole on Birling Road opposite the school had been reported and regular maintenance work on Workhouse Road had been requested. Bus shelterA request for a bus shelter on London Road opposite the junction with Roughes Road had been refused. Roundabout Cllrs David Storey and Dave Peddiewere meeting contractors to obtain quotes to replace the roundabout. Recreation ground Extra grass cuing had been requested for beerweather. Defibrillator Cllr Storey had been approached by a senior cardiac nurse who lived in the village and who said the defibrillator should be located outside the village hall as that was where most activity took place. Itwas agreed to locate it in the porch. Phone box Cllr Storey waswaiting for a quote to repaint the phone box. Ideas for how to use itwere needed and it was
suggested that a competition could be run involving the school. Queen’s birthday The churchwas having an event to celebrate. The parish council could not light a beacon as there was nowhere to put it on high ground. Highways Potholes in Woodgate Road were geing worse. Big lorrieswere using Workhouse Lane and breaking down the verges. Theywere using a footpath entrance on Gallagher land as a passing place. There had been rocks there to stop this happening. Cllr Storey would speak to Gallagher’s about this. Trees The tree at Ryarsh Oast House which had been pulled out of the stream had fallen back in andwas blocking the stream.
Troiscliffe
Catapult incidentA stonewas fired using a catapult from a car through the window of The George and hit the backwall but no onewas injured. The rear side window of a car by Sharon Coageswas also broken together with two windows in another car. Dog waste bin Tonbridge and Malling Council had no objection to siting the dog waste bin near allotments in Green Lane but also suggested it could be located on the bridleway at the end of Green Lane, screened by a tree and vegetation from the housing opposite. Members preferred this alternative but before making a decision would deliver a note to the housing in the area to advise that a dogwaste bin would be placed on the bridleway.A resident felt the current location of the bin in Pinefields Lanewas convenient for dogwalkers. School diamond jubileeA tea party on the recreation ground on June 10 from 1.30pm to 7pmwas proposed. Members gave permission for the use of the recreation ground subject to a risk assessment. Beacon The parish council would provide a drink for people to toast the Queen at the celebrations on April 21 to mark her 90th birthday. The beacon would be lit at 8pm. Public session Two members of the public discussed the problem of lorries heading for Wrotham Quarry arriving and creating noise in Ford Lane from 5.30am. Concern about lorry speedswas also raised.A member of the public was disappointed that the parish councilwas not going to reconsider its decision to relocate the dog waste bin in Pinefields Lane. Wrotham Quarry Ian Fern, quarry owner, listened to concerns about lorries’ noise and speed. He explained the next stages for extending the quarry and the implications of the proposed tunnel. He could be willing to help with community projects. Traffic survey An engineer had drawn up plans with optimal sighting for speed signs and repeaters at Taylors Lane/Vigo Hill. KCC Cllr Sarah Hohler’s member’s grant would be used to fund the consultation. Christmas tree The clerk had submied a request to KCC for a permanent power supply for the Christmas tree on the village green opposite The George. School Lane The clerk had wrien to the school asking for parents to be reminded to be respectful when parking in School Lane and not block the pavements. Taylors Lane Members discussed the ongoing problem of parking on the pavements. Plough Inn The owner of The Plough was to be reminded to not block the pavement
with signs, particularly during the night. Call for sites Members would like to be consulted early about local sites.
Wateringbury
Playing fields The revised quote from RSS to repair play equipmentwas approved. Call for sites An informal meeting had taken place between parish councillors and Croudace Homes to discuss its plans for development land adjacent to Fields Lane. Itwas felt that Croudace had a longway to go before making a suitable case for development. Maers of increased traffic congestion and pollutionwere among concerns raised. Drayhorse car park Strengthening of the surfacewas discussed. After research of a suitable grade of materials, an agreement was made to proceed with the work. Congestion Bookings for the village hall had been lost due to lack of parking spaces. A limited time ticketing systemwas an option, but the car parkwas Tonbridge and Malling Council’s responsibility. Signal box This is a listed unit and changing it into some other business use would be ideal. Coins The possibility of giving a commemorative coin to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday to each pupil of the village schoolwas discussed.
West Peckham
Deer shooting The owner of Hazel Woods had not confirmed if permission had been given for deer shooting. Parking PCSO Kim Hockey said parking at the schoolwas an ongoing problem but the very limited parking and the reluctance of parents to use areas such as outside the church or recreation ground, made things increasingly difficult. Corfe Cup This would be presented at the annual meeting to Kurt Conroy for reducing crime within the parish. Crime There had been three reported crimes including aempted burglaries of two dwellings (forced entry to a gate and an outbuilding) but nothing was reported stolen, and a cement mixer taken from an open-sided farm building. Roads Missing iron work from outside the churchwas reported to SouthernWater. Potholes Therewere two potholes outside the pub on the village-green side of the road.
General maintenance The clerk would contact the handyperson regarding cleaning signs and traffic calming gates. Also an estimate would be requested for repainting the kissing gate. Planning Objectionswere raised to an application for a lawful development certificate for Lile Barn, Mereworth Road, West Peckham. The parish council considered there had been a breach of planning for a long time. Call for sites Concerns had been raised by a members of the public regarding the field on Forge Lane whichwas added to the list by the previous owner. It had now been sold and the new ownerwas currently using it for crops. Itwas hoped that this was how it would remain. Footpaths Concernswere raised about overgrown footpaths. Meetings The annual parish meeting will be onWednesday, May 4 starting at 7pm.
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