News Weston’s story
FALKLANDSwar hero SimonWe- ston will be in Maidstone to talk about his life 30 years after suffer- ing horrific burns when the Sir Galahadwas attacked by Argentin- ian planes. MrWeston will be joined by one
of his closest friends, David Fitzgerald, in “Simon Weston, My Life, My Story” at he Hazlitt The- atre from 7.30pm on Friday, March 10. Tickets are £19.
Storm relived
THE great hurricane which wreaked havoc across the area in 1987 will recalled by witnesses dur- ing a lecture in Maidstone. The story of the 1987 hurricane,
which devastated our woodlands and homes, will be retold by Bob Ogley at Loose Infants’ School on the Loose Road, from 7.30pm on Monday, March 13. Tickets are £4.
Gardens talk
GET an insight into ‘Britain’s great- est gardener’ at Maidstone library. The Kent Gardens’ Trust will be bringing its travelling display about Capability Brown’s extensive portfolio, including his work at Chilham Castle, to the Kent History and Library centre in James What- man Way. The exhibition, which runs from March 1-31 is free.
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18-storey flats to have high-rise allotments
MODERN tower blocks will start emerging from the ground by the end of the year at the entrance to the north of the town. Rising to 18 storeys, developers
U+I say the £100m contract to create the high-rise homes is likely to be complete in two to three years and will provide more new homes to buy and 220 for rent. The development, which will in-
clude a variety of studio flats and one, two and three-bedroom units on vacant land off Royal Engineers Road, next to Springfield library roundabout, has been approved in full by the borough council. Designer Guy Hollaway says the scheme includes a range of buildings – from eight to 18 storeys – that will mark the gateway to Maidstone town centre. He added: “The ‘build to rent’ element will bring another dimension to the local housing mar- ket, with the properties dedicated to private renters, encouraging long- term tenancies that help to create a sustainable community.” But the plan to redevelop the for-
mer paper mill site, facing the River Medway, has not been without its critics, with anger over permission being given by planning officers for 310 new homes, with just 187 park- ing spaces and architectural features including rooftop allotments, anout- door area accessible to the public and a club lounge for tenants. U+I intends to remain the land-
lord, supported by an on-site man- agement team. The development will include 177sqm of retail and community space. Richard Upton, deputy chief exec-
utive of U+I believes the proposals will deliver a “well-designed scheme
on a prominent gateway site”, adding: “The project team has worked hard to develop a creative and compelling vision for Royal En- gineers Road.” Commenting on the lack of park-
ing, a spokesman said provisionwas in line with local and county policy, adding: “The site is in a highly sus- tainable location, being a shortwalk from Maidstone east station and sus- tainable modes of transport will be further encouraged, with a cycle store on site. “The parking includes two spaces
for Car Club vehicles, giving resi- dents the ability to hire a vehicle.”
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