News Shed scheme
ANAPPLICATION to rebuild a cat- tle shed in Headcorn and convert it into tourist accommodation has been approved by Maidstone Bor- ough Council. The proposals, for Bletchenden
Manor Farm, also included building a flood defence bund and were op- posed by the parish council. Objectors said the site was prone
to flooding and the defence bund would increase the risk of damage to a nearby listed building. The applicant said a telephone line
would receive floodwarnings giving several hours’ notice of a flood to give occupants time to leave.
Village dance
HOEDOWN to Ulcombe Village Hall for the annual barn dance on Saturday, October 1 from 7.30pm with music from Rattle the Boards. Tickets cost £12.50 including sup-
per, call 01622 843592 or 843862. There will be a licensed bar. Pro- ceeds will go to village hall funds.
Poppy appeal
A VOLUNTEER is needed to take over the organisation of the RBLI Poppy Appeal in Hunton. The role involves picking up the poppies and collection tins from Maidstone and distributing them, then returning the money and unsold poppies. Call Maureen Jopson on 01622 746086.
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SuonValence’s crossing welcomed...well, almost
VILLAGERS in Sutton Valence face a wait into the new year for a footpath to complete the puffin crossing on the A274. The crossing, pictured, which opened on September 12 was in- stalled to help people reach the post officewhenitmoved into theHaven Farm Shop. However, the footpath on the
north side of the road has not been started because Kent County Coun- cil (KCC) has not been able to com- plete the land purchase. The private SuttonValence School contributed significantly to the crossing project. Its earlier plea for a crossing on theA274, to allow pupils access to the cricket pitch, was re- jected by KCC. A KCC spokesman said: “The crossing is a collaborative scheme between the local community,mem- ber highway funding and KCC funding. The footpath is still in the design phase and is subject to com- pleting a land purchase. The foot- path is then planned for construction in the new year. “We have spent about £75,000 on the crossing, whilst the footway is
likely to be around £50,000. “The Sutton Valence School has contributed £50,000 and £4,750 from the parish council. The remainder of the scheme will be funded from the local transport plan budget.” Janet Burnett, clerk to Sutton Va-
lence Parish Council, said: “The parish council is delighted with the new crossing. It will be safer not only for schoolchildren, but also for residents who need to access the doctors' surgery, the bus stop and, once the footpath is completed, the post office at Haven Farm.” The crossing has not been wel- comed by all in the village, espe-
cially those who would have pre- ferred one closer to the war memo- rial.
Commenting on the Sutton Va-
lence Forum Facebook page, Colin Davies wrote: “It is often said that putting a pedestrian crossing by the war memorial is impossible because the regulations won't allow it. “I’ve spoken to Maidstone Bor-
ough Council, I've studied the High- ways Agency's design guidelines and I have come to the firm conclu- sion that this is just an excuse. The only obstacle is money and the fact that there have, so far, been no fatal- ities at this junction.”
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