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WORK to install Virgin cables in Ware Street came under fire at ThurnhamParish Council meeting. Cllr John Horne, who lives in Bir-


ling Avenue, said not only was the work – in progress for more than threeweeks – dusty and disruptive, but accused the county council of failing to oversee it properly. He said: “This work has been


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Trees protected COUNCILLORS heard a preserva- tion order had been acquired to protect mature trees in a wood being coppiced offWare Street. Cllr MickWise said the action by Maidstone Council could be seen as “a little after the horse has bolted” but it would provide some protec- tion.


Next meeting THE parish council next meets at The Marriott Tudor Park Hotel, Bearsted, on Monday, July 17, start- ing at 7.30pm. All arewelcome.


going on for weeks outside my home, even on Sunday. They’ve in- stalled a plastic connection box right outside under, what assumes, is per- mitted development rights, and on


A FREEDOM of Information re- quest has been sent to Maidstone Council to find out what enforce- ment action is being taken over il- legal dumping on a gated site off the A249 at Stockbury. If follows a similar request for information regarding the stop notice served on War Games’ ac- tivities on the same side of the


one occasion the contractors had to cut up the same piece of pavement twice because they forgot to put the cable in the trench. We’ve had our water cut off and phone problems“ He said complaints to Highways


had met with a recorded message and rarely a response. On one occa- sion, he complained on health and safety grounds that motorists leav- ing Bearsted train station were un- able to determine if they had right of way.Hesaid a site visitwasmadeby a KCC officer who said there was “no problem”.


road. Members heard hardcore was being dumped on a third site near Detling. Council clerk Sherrie Babing-


ton, who handles administration for all three parish councils, said: “Our approaches are being met by silence that’s being blamed on it being a sensitive issue being dealt with by a multi-agency approach.”


MEMBERS received a pledge from their county councillor that she will take up the issue of pavement parking inWare Street. Councillors have suggested double yellow lines. In the meantime, they have asked police to speak to those who block the pavement.


However, Cllr Horne said: “Un- fortunately for him, I was right be- hind and saw him whip out like a racing driver to avoid any potential problem with on-coming traffic. There was a problem, and McNi- cholls’ responded tomyconcern by repositioning the lights.” Other councillors reported com-


plaints about the work and disrup- tion in the area, including queues and traffic light failures. County councillor Shellina Pren-


dergast encouraged members to re- port every issue online.


Call for action on A249 tipping Traffic group


MOVES are being made to re-con- vene the tri-party parish council group to discussA249 traffic issues. County councillor Shellina Pren- dergast said: “Now that the road plan for the Lower Thames Cross- ing is known, it is important to dis- cuss the impact on the A249.” The group – involving Thurn-


Ware Street parking promise would be happy to take part.


ham, Stockbury and Detling parish councils, has not met for some time. Thurnham members agreed they


Aletter of thanks from the parish council is to be sent to former county councillor Jenny Whittle for her efforts and support.


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