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Street and fly-tipping in Hospital Road.An incident of anti-social behaviour in Eyhorne Street had been reported. Bicycle marking Itwas arranged that the PCSOs would carry out bicycle marking at the Cardwell Pavilion in February. Parking Regarding parking on the junction of Culpeper Close and Eyhorne Street, the police do have powers to deal with an obstruction vehicle but the action must be enforced by a police constable. Traffic enforcement would need to be contacted about the possibility of double yellow lines at the entrance of the close. Shipping container Thiswas necessary at the pavilion to store big items for the fete, ie gazebos, spikes, ropes, chairs and tables etc. Cllr Cobbewas assured that planning permissionwas not needed and the insurance would cover the container. The clerk would investigate costs but Cllr Ardley asked for a commitment in principle to a contribution to the shortfall. The container would be bought from the proceeds of previous fetes. Itwas agreed that the purchase should go ahead. Recycling area The station sitewas now closed with the bole banks removed, but the areawas only half lit. There had been some fly-tipping on Station Approach and South Eastern had been contacted. Fete report The fete would be on June 10. Commieememberswere contacting the previous providers of events so that a draft programme could be formaed. More help was needed, particularly with the organisation of sports events. The clerk had wrien to the providers of last year’s barbecue to find out if they are available. The pubs in the village had offered to provide the bar. Businesses would be invited to advertise on banners around the arena. Twinning Villagers had been invited to visit Templeuve in June.Aparty from Templeuve intended to come to the summer fete. Sewerage report SouthernWater had partially upgraded the sewerage system by increasing the size of themain sewer from Hasteds along the Bourne valley. The company hoped this wouldmean itwas no longer necessary to regularly jet it out to prevent backflow. Gas pipe Southern GasNetworks had relaid a gas pipe inWindmill Lane. Richard Phillips, of theWindmill, hadwaived a payment from the company in respect of inconvenience caused, in favour of the parish council.Acheque for £300 had been


ALAND Rover Freelanderwas damaged on the road outside a house inWare Street, Bearsted. Ablue Honda Accord saloon parked outside the front of a shop in Meredith Close, Leeds, had its catalytic converter stolen.


Someone broke into a shed at a house in Chartway Street, Kingswood, but nothing was taken. Itemswere taken from the front of a


garage in LensideDrive, Bearsted. Scaffolding equipmentwas stolen from commercial premises in Burberry Lane, Leeds.


Someone aempted to break into a house


in Gravelly Boom Road, Kingswood, but was disturbed by the residents and ran off. Avehiclewas taken from Faversham


Road, Lenham. Ashed on an allotment at Sandy Lane, Boxley,was broken into. Nothingwas taken.


received by the council. Street lighting The new homes in Godfrey Meadow would not have lighting from the parish council as it had not been adopted by KCC Highways, as the block paving did not meet their specifications. The developers had not approached the parish council. Traffic flow Cllr Ardleywas concerned about increased traffic in the village, which made access to the A20 difficult. The clerk would contact Cllr Jenny While to investigate the possibility of a traffic count andways to reduce the traffic.


Lenham


Street lights The problem of lights not working near the Cherry Estate play park was noted. Cllr Sams said she had reported eight faulty lights to Maidstone Borough Council. SpeedWatch More volunteerswere required. If theywere forthcoming, the equipment would need to be upgraded. Fly-tipping There had been two instances of fly-tipping.MBChad removed the second pile of rubbish within hours andwas investigating. Co-option Eleanor Gee presented herself for co-option on to the council. Shewas proposed, seconded andwelcomed on to the council. There is one vacancy remaining. Ham Lane allotments The solicitors for St John Ambulancewere progressing their end and therewas to be a meeting at the site to measure out the land. The question of joint access to the site for residents and allotment holderswas still unresolved. Lenbus Cllr Osborne outlined the now defunct Lenbus arrangements. After the accident on the Marley Tile garaging site it had not been possible to replace the vehicle. £5.5kwas left from the insurance pay-out which would be transferred to the parish council. Itwas agreed to forward this to the Hatch charity. Highways CllrWalmsley and Cllr Scrivens hadmet a KCC Highways consultant who would generate an initial assessment in respect of theHam Lane High Street junctionwith a view to improving it for pedestrians, to slow traffic and improve the sight lines.Areport would be prepared for the parish council at a cost of about £750. Changeswould have to be funded by the parish council. Itwas agreed to go ahead with the report. CCTV Cllr Culver said the CCTV system at


theWilliam Pit field seemed to be working well and hewas confident that the same company should be used elsewhere. Hewas asked to progress this as quickly as possible. Play facilities Older youthswere causing a nuisance in the playpark at night, in spite of the efforts of the PCSO and community warden.


Environment TheMBCroad sweeper had been around the square and past the schools, sweeping the guers. Cllr Greenwood said this should have been announced in advance, so that cones could have been put out to prevent parking. The tree cuing in the cemeterywas approved.


Otham


Police reportAdog had bien someone causing lile or no injury and prosecution was not supported by the victim. PCSO Ed Money asked that the maerwas “raised at themeeting as a reminder for people to take care whilewalking their dogs.” Remembrance Day There had been a good turnout with a delightful Last Post played by the same young man as last year. Local Plan County Cllr Gary Cooke remained concerned that a 5,000-home “garden suburb”was still an ambition of GoldingHomes. Reflectors Almost all the reflectorswere down between Honey Lane andAvery Lane. Cllr Cookewould investigate.


Ulcombe


Police report Five crimes had been reported in themonth before themeeting. Ditch clearanceAsite meetingwas to be arrangedwith Kent Highways to discuss ditch clearance near Neverend Farm and under road drainage clearance from Pye Corner to Neverend Farm. Local plan Cllr Titchener had aended the recent examination hearings on gypsies, travellers and travelling show people and one on the environment. Jubilee Corner Itwas felt that the KHS’s proposal of laid tree trunks would offer the best protection for this area. Itwas agreed to try to source some locally. Recreation area Itwas agreed to get quotes to strengthen fences and plant hedging on the boundary fence. The clerk would check land ownership and remove of the basketball pole and hoop in the village car park.


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At Bredhurst, a secured outbuilding in Redwood Gladewas broken into and fuel and a transport barrowwere stolen. Aconvertible car parked in a garden


centre car park in Bearsted Road, Boxley, had its rear window smashed. Damagewas caused to a vehicle and someone also aempted to break into a garage in Boxley Road, Boxley. Avanwas broken into in LensideDrive, Bearsted, and electric toolswere removed. Ahousewas broken into in Bodsham Crescent, Bearsted. Avehicle parked in the road in Cayser Drive, Kingswood, had its indicator light


and grille broken. Therewere dents all over the vehicle and footprints. Fencingwas damaged and a handsaw and building toolswere stolen from a hut behind a property in Ashford Road, Lenham.


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