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been mentioned in the document even though it would worsen considerably with the proposed extra housing. Lake Cllr Cobbe advised that a lake had appeared alongside the footpath near Hospital Road and the railway line and queried why it did not have life-saving equipment next to it. The Hollingbourne station managerwas finding out about the excavation and drainage around the tracks near Hospital Road. The clerk would find out if the lakewas anything to do with Southeastern. Parks/playgrounds Planswere received for new equipment in the playground area which will be financed by a payment from the developers of Godfrey Meadow. Millenium Green pond This had been cleared and refilled. All efforts had been made to save the fish during this process and they had been re-homed in local ponds. The pond had not been maintained since its creation in 2000 and had desperately needed aention. Fete The fete will be on June 10. Cllr Ardley advised that the village shop would not have a stall at the fete and therefore there would not be an exchange service for euros at the event. The parish council wished Shula Lee every success in running Christopher’s and would encourage all villagers to use the shop. The Lance Memorial Field would need to be cut before the fete and the clerk would ask the village horticulturalist to strim around the bollards and fence aswell as all relevant areas within the village. Tables would not be provided by the parish council for the stalls at the fete although gazebos could be requested. Twinning There would be a visit to Templeuve-en-Pevele on June 24 and 25 for boules training and fun. The visit would include a trip to Lille Old Town, a cabaret, dinner and barbecue. The Templeuve Golf Tournament would take place on June 26 and therewere now 14 competitors. Anyone who would like to take partwas asked to email
rogergraynorth@hotmail.com. Visitors to Templeuve would be responsible for their own travel arrangements.
Leeds
Relief roadAresident asked about the current situation regarding the relief road. County Cllr Gary Cooke said KCC would
A HOUSE in BirlingAvenue, Bearsted was broken into and a mountain bike was removed. The offenders were disturbed by a neighbour and abandoned the bike. A vehicle parked in the road in
Willington Street was broken into. A Honda CBF 125 motorbike was stolen
from the road inWillington Street and later found burnt out. Damage was caused to a vehicle parked
in the road in The Street, Bearsted. A white Vauxhall Vivaro van T777 ***
was stolen from a driveway in Forge Lane, Bredhurst. A Ford Fiesta parked in the road in Franklin Drive,Weavering, was keyed. In Pinewood Drive, Grove Green, someone attempted to break into a house, damaging a window. No access was gained. A vehicle was broken into while parked
in a designated parking space in Cobnut Avenue, Otham.
provide draft route plans to parish councils by the end of 2017 for discussion. HighwaysAn emailwas received from SE Water about the leaks experienced through the village on the B2163. It said itwas planning to replace two sections of main where the majority of recent bursts had occurred. Thesewere along Upper Street and Lower Street. As the 2017/18 mains renewal budgetwas already over commied, the workwas proposed for the following year. However, if any schemes dropped out of this year’s plan, the firmwas looking to bring the Leeds project forward, subject to a further risk assessment, alongside other schemes. Leedswebsite Residentswere reminded that they could sign up for the parish council newsleer or comment on the forum page. Street lights Replacement lamps had been installed to nine columns. Police report John Boyd had been appointed as the new PCSO to serve villages from Leeds to Headcorn. Village gardener Anyone interested in carrying out gardening duties, such as weeding, pruning and plant work, in the villagewas asked to contact the parish clerk. Fly-tipping Burberry Lane had experienced more fly-tipping. Maidstone Council and the police had been made aware. Residents who see anyone dumpingwastewere asked to pass any details of vehicles and materials via Country Eye. The parish councilwas considering buying a camera and permission from local landownserswas being sought to locate it in the relevant areas. Sports field The tennis courts had been re- lined and the surface moss treated. The parish councilwas considering padlocking the access gate to the courts and charging a small redeemable fee for the supply of a key for access. This would hopefully deter non- players from damaging the equipment. Church car park Lierwas still being dropped in the car park even though there was a Maidstone Council bin between it and the B2163. Residents and visitorswere requested to use it. While therewere three disabled bays now available, some non- disabled driverswere persistently parking in them. Theywere requested to park elsewhere and leave these bays for people in true need of them.
Lenham
Public forum Therewere concerns about the number of businesses for sale in the village and an update on the proposed speed- calming initiativewas requested. The Ham Lane allotments continued to bewell supported, with awaiting list of four applicants. Snack bar CommunityWarden Martin Sherwood reported a new snack bar in the car park of Victoria’s nightclub. Dog fouling Stencil markings had been carried out by Maidstone Council, highlighting dog fouling areas in the village. The churchyard appeared to be a problem area. Cllr Greenwood would speak with the churchwarden and the communitywarden would obtain somewarning signs. Nuisance youths CCTV coverage of the Ham Lane area and theWilliam Pi Field would be viewed to try and identify problem youths. Crime report PCSO Dave Rowley reported eight crimes, one involving the theft of cheques after a bogus caller visited a property offering to clean windows. He had spoken to youths concerning the inappropriate use of play equipment. Extra signs on the A20 to Lenham Storage from Ashford might alleviate the number of lorries turning into the village by mistake. Neighbourhood Plan Discussions on proposed development siteswere ongoing. Asolicitor would be instructed to formulate the Lenham Meadows trust legal papers.A steering commiee would initially be the trustees. No financial commitment would be required of the parish council. TheNHP group would work with landowners and developers to provide a land buffer zone for the village using the planning formula of 60% development and 40% open space. The Lenham Meadows Trust would protect the open spaces from future development. Allotments Representatives of the landowners of the Ham Lane allotments were progressing the plans for the site, which included the allocated allotment site being sold to the parish council. Itwas hoped to meet the representatives to discuss the future of the site, with several options being considered for community use. Planning TheNHPgroup would organise a meeting with the medical centre to discuss if there are any expansion plans to provide extra cover for the proposed developments.
NeighbourhoodWatch Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police Someone removed the rear window to
one of the detached garages in Coppice View,Weavering, with intent to steal, but nothing seemed to be missing. A forestry woodchipper was stolen from
a farm at Boxley. It is a Timberwolf and is bright orange in colour. A room at a hotel in Ashford Road, Thurnham, was broken into and a laptop, iPad and luggage were stolen.A white BMW 520, GL64 888 was also taken, using the keys found in the room. In Thurnham Lane, Thurnham,a32
tonne green Hino grab lorry, LK58 ***, was stolen from outside a farm. Five Barnevilder hens, twoWellsummers hens, an Orpington hen and a Cream
Legbar cockerel were stolen from a garden in Thurnham. A house was broken into in Vintners
Way, Boxley, and a laptop and money were stolen.
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