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Continued from page 38 noted that Cllr Spearinkwas in contact with Medway Valley Countryside Partnership about the possibility of learning how to create “dead hedges”. Cllr Spearink would report back on the subject, including the feasibility of running a training session costing £225. Councillors resolved to spend up to £100 on rakes and post-hole tools. Development Cllr Buller reported that the Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Neighbourhood Plan team hadwelcomed the visit by Staplehurst representatives. The teamwas reviewing sites submied to Tunbridge Wells Council as potential development areas. She highlighted that development in the areas would generate more traffic through Staplehurst, particularly to the station, which supported a case for some part of relevant developer contributions benefiting Staplehurst. PCSO’s report There had been six crimes – three burglaries, one theft and two criminal damage.
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Slide event The clerk had received three emails complaining about the plan to host the QHOF slide event in South Lane, closing off access to the houses at the top of South Lane and The Pla.Arepresentative of QHOF and an objector addressed the meeting. Nothing had been agreed and the concerns would be discussed with the commiee. Tree surveyAquote of £380 had been received for a survey by Tree Cycle, a company which had been recommended by several parish councils. Itwas agreed to accept this quote and for the clerk to ask whether any trees needed a preservation order. Village sign The sign had been reported as
unstable.Acontractor did a survey and although itwas moving itwas not dangerous. The contractor would dig out the concrete thisweek and check the base of the post. If itwas satisfactory, it would be concreted in. The clerk agreed a verbal estimate of £100. War memorial play areaAnArris railwas broken and the wooden ladder on the multiplaywas roen at ground level. All was low risk or satisfactory. The clerk had sentMBCphotos of the rubbish around the bins and asked that they be emptied more
FENCINGwas damaged outside a house in Bottlescrew Hill, Boughton Monchelsea. The top of a gardenwallwas damaged in
Heath Road, Coxheath. A green Motis 53 lawnmower with a missing hub cap was taken from a garden shed in Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea. A vehicles was taken without consent in
Park Lane, Boughton Monchelsea. A tyre on a Peugeot car was slashed in Stockett Lane, Coxheath. Someone set a garden shed alight in Mill
Bank, Headcorn. The intruders were dis- turbed by the alarm being activated. In Chart Sutton, a house in Chart Hill
Road was broken into and computer items were stolen, including an iPad, Samsung Galaxy tablet, Dell PC and Samsung mobile phone. Both number plates were stolen from a NissanAlmera parked in the road in Vanity
frequently or that the dog bin be replaced. Harbour play area The first goal postwas slightly loose – the contractor had dealt with this.
Roads and transportArequest for signs at the junction of South Lane and the A274was being progressed. Lier picking needed doing on the A274 from Suon Valence Hill to Heniker Lane.Akerb stonewas dislodged on South
Lane.Atreewas across the footpath on Headcorn Road. Crime report Food had been stolen from the primary
school.Adoor had been damaged in an aempt to break into a shed in South Lane; garden ornaments had been stolen in Boyton Court
Road.Areport of bad driving on the Staplehurst Road had led to a report of assault.Apadlock and fence had been damaged in an aempt to steal a carriage from a barn in Headcorn Road; there had been a collision in Chartway Street; and an officerwent to a report of nuisance bikes by The Harbour, but therewas no sign of bikes.
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Lorries Road signs saying Unsuitable for HGVs would be installed at theWents crossroads for Ulcombe Hill and at the Grafty Green end of Eastwood Road. Lenham Road traffic survey Kent Highways confirmed that a meeting would take place to discuss the survey results. Pye Corner drainage Kent Highways had inspected the situation and would be taking action. Jubilee Corner Large logs would be placed around the island to protect the 200-year- old oak trees from vehicles. Coffee and information Itwas agreed that the Action with Communities in Rural Kent Coffee and Information Project van would visit The Harrow car park monthly, starting on Tuesday, May 16, between 10am and noon. Free tea, coffee and cakes will be offered. Local Plan Notification of the Maidstone Council Local Plan consultation on the proposed main modifications had been received. The closing date for comments is Friday, May 19 at 5pm. Play area Itwas agreed to explore the funding options for any upgrade.
West Farleigh Crime report There had been two crimes – a
burglary and a theft of heating oil, both in Lower Road. There had also been trailer and tractor thefts in surrounding parishes and residents should be vigilant. Planning Members of the public raised concerns about an application for a new dwelling on the site of existing garages and hardstanding at The Hollow, Charlton Lane. The parish council asked for the application to be refused, and if the planning officer’s view differed, for it to go before the planning commiee. Potholes Cllr Swan reported potholes in Ewell Lane and Lower Road. Onewas around eight inches deep. Sign Cllr Sco reported that the Kent Highways sign by the Tickled Trout for Teston Bridgewas incorrect. It read that the bridgewas unsuitable forHGVs, however this should say No Vehicles Over 6’6”. Itwas noted that it should be the same as the sign on the Teston side of the bridge. Speedwatch Cllr Stockwell had completed a course and the booking of equipment must now be arranged online. To be an authorised user he also needed to complete online training. The Speedwatch co-ordinator would view various possible areas including Charlton lane, Village Green, by the Tickled Trout, and Lower Green in the 40mph zone. Grounds maintenance The clerk had contacted three companies to quote for the contract in the village. The cheapest of the threewas awarded the three-year contract which would run from April 2017. Annual parish meeting This is on May 15 at 8pm, following the bi-monthly parish council meeting at the earlier time of
6.30pm.The council and village organisations’ reports would be in a booklet and refreshments to the value of £40 would be served afterwards. GymCllr Stockwell asked whether a grant could be applied for to purchase gym equipment for the green and County Cllr Paulina Stockell confirmed that she would be happy to support this. Bulbs Cllr Swan congratulated villagers who had planted bulbs on the kerbside – they looked lovely. Lambing Day The coffee morning held at the Lambing day had been hugely successful and thankswent to Geoff, Candy and Ollie for arranging the day, and to all those who donated cakes. Website Thewebsite had now gone live.
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Lane, Coxheath. Telephone cables under a hatch in the
road were cut in Mill Bank, Headcorn. Ahouse in East Sutton Road, East Sutton
was broken into and items removed from the garden. An Ifor Williams horsebox trailer was
stolen from a paddock in Dean Street, East Farleigh. In Redwall Lane, Linton, a container on
club premises was broken into and power tools, including three Makita drills, a De- walt drill, a Husqvarna strimmer and three wheelbarrows were stolen. A vehicle parked in Huntington Road, Coxheath, had the lock damaged in an at-
tempted break-in. The culprits were dis- turbed by a neighbour. Outbuildings and CCTV on an airstrip at Linton Hill, Linton, were damaged. A list of stolen property as awaited.
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