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Iron fencingWateringbury Pear Orchards had agreed to remove the fencing and Cllr Fielding asked that the overgrown vegetation be removed at the same time. Bow Road Cllr Fielding raised the issue of heavy lories using Bow Road and felt the weight restriction signwas not very clear. Car park Therewas nothing further on replacing the height barrier at the car park. Resident Syd Thompse referred to the lack of parking and suggested that the parking area in Bow Road could be made bigger. It was confirmed that the land belonged to Russet Homes. Thiswas something that could be raised when therewas an investigation into improving the crossroads.
West Farleigh
Officers Cllr Scowas nominated as chairman by Cllr Martin and seconded by Cllr Merri. Therewere no other nominations and Cllr Scowas duly elected. Cllr Merriwas nominated by Cllr Martin and seconded by Cllr Sco. Hewas also duly elected. Police report The clerk said there had been three crimes since the last meeting: a case of criminal damage, a theft and an aempted burglary. The new PCSO, Jasmine Day, wished to aend the next coffee morning. Cllr Swan said she would bewelcome to come to the Evergreens too. South EastWater The companywas planning to close village roads for a month to install newwater mains pipes. This would have meant cancelling the bus service to West Farleigh during the closure. Since then South EastWater had proposed a different way of working which meant that the affected roads would not have to be closed and buses could still run, although the service might be limited. Speedwatch Cllr Stockwell said he had finally passed the online test and had registered six sites around the village, which would be looked into. The site surveys would be completed and additional volunteers would need to be trained. Cllr Stockwell offered to clarify whose insurance
A RED and brown Chihuahua dog was stolen in Forstal Lane, Coxheath. The dog had got out into the road and a white male was seen to pick it up. In Brishing Lane, Boughton Monchelsea,
a large quantity of strawberries were stolen from a field over a period of 12 days. A garage at a house in Vicarage Road, Coxheath,was broken into and a laser level was stolen. Ashed at a farm atWest Farleighwas bro-
ken into and various items of horse riding equipment were stolen. A farm storage unit was broken into in Loddington Lane, Linton, and a Hayter lawnmower,Weibang scarifier, Stihl chain- saw and Karcher pressure washer were stolen. Avehiclewas taken in Lower Farm Road, Boughton Monchelsea, and has been re- covered. Two traffic light batterieswere stolen from
Mill Bank, Headcorn. The windscreen wiperswere damaged on
a Peugeot 306 parked in Court Broomes, East Sutton. A container at a clay shooting club in Chegworth Road, Ulcombe, was broken into and a Honda lawnmower and a gener- atorwere stolen.
would cover the scheme. Fingerpost Cllr Stockwell said the fingerpost on the green needed refurbishing. Itwas agreed that this could be completed with the other work outstanding on the green. Cllr Merri said he had completed the last refurbishment about seven years ago. Cllr Stockwell offered to see what workwas required. Grounds maintenance Cllr Johnson said Kent Highways had completed some of the work which the parish council had had to complain about last year. Cllr Martin said the lower footpath would have to be completed soon. Cllr Merri said the overgrown vegetation opposite Elmscroft was now very urgent. Cllr Martinwas to chase this. Cllr Sco said Kent Highways had come out to look at the wrong sign by the Tickled Trout (reported at the last meeting). Hewas to send a photo of the correct one to the Highways Officer.
Yalding
Bins and lier Itwas agreed to support the request for a bin at the top ofWindmill Path and a bin on Hampstead lane at the canoe stage opposite Orchard View Garage. Maidstone Council would provide these. Kenward Trust The trust would like to work more closely with the parish council and the local community. It had produced a memorandum of understanding outlining the relationship and commitments between Kenward Trust and Yalding Parish Council particularly regarding the play equipment. It was agreed to sign this. Hedges The Jubilee Field boundary hedge had not been cut for three years. Itwas agreed that this would be carried out. Kintons Track The bin along the Kintons Trackwaswas not secured safely. The clerk had reported this to Maidstone Council who had arranged to have it fixed. The clerkwas chasing as there had been a change in personnel at Maidstone Council. The Fen Brookside had put their cale on The Fen. All documentation had been completed. The portable toilet had been
booked for The Fen from May 1 to end of September. Fishing bailiff Itwas agreed that Bill Bird would be given a three-month trial as fishing bailiff.Aphotograph had been provided for his badge. The Ta The clerk had instructed Scrapco to remove one of the dumped cars that had no tax orMOT. The other car had had its removal notice removed twice. The clerk had now put a leer on the window and photographs had been taken as evidence. Flooding The chairman and clerk had aended a meeting when Phil Garvey from Arcadis, the Maidstone Council flooding consultants, presented their findings. Basically, they agreed with the Environment Agency findings in that therewas no technical or economically viable solution to prevent Yalding, Collier Street or other parishes in the Yalding confluence from flooding. The areas and properties would continue to flood. Property Level Resistance (PLR) would be rolled out but this would not be suitable for all properties, especially where the building materialswere far from robust. Vicar’s Picnic Itwas agreed to hold a site meeting to look at easing access onto The Lees from Lees Road for larger vehicles, including the hay-cuing/baling equipment. Streetlighting clock request The Goddards, from Frenches Farmhouse, wished to have the light turned off overnight in the interests of light pollution and excess energy consumption. Itwas agreed that this needed community agreement and not just one household. Itwas pointed out that the streetlightingwas unmetered and the parish was looking to change over to LED. Recycling Laddingford residents had asked if the rubbish freighter service could be reinstated. Itwas explained that Maidstone Council had removed the service completely. Blood donor unit Laddingford residents had asked for a mobile blood donor unit. Therewas one in Paddock Wood but itwas felt that, due to footfall, it would be difficult to get the mobile unit to visit. The clerk would investigate.
NeighbourhoodWatch
Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police A front garden in Reader Drive, Marden,
was vandalised by a number of youths. Strawberries were stolen from a farm in Lenham Road, Ulcombe. Ashedwas broken into in Bow Hill, Yald-
ing, and a Stihl chainsaw, child’s quad bike and some toolswere stolen. Coils of water pipe were stolen from a
yard in Bircholt Road, Boughton Monchelsea. Containers at a building site in Goudhurst
Road, Marden, were broken into and valu- able itemswere stolen. InWell Street, Loose, someone attempted
to break into a caravan at a
farm.Adoorwas damaged but no accesswas gained. A padlock and chain were damaged on temporary traffic lights in Lees Road, Yald- ing, and 12 batteries were stolen. A400sqmmbattery owned by UK Power Networkwas stolen from the road in How- land Road, Marden. Items were removed from a vehicle in
Lyngs Close, Yalding. AYokon mountain bikewas stolen from a
yard at a house in Maidstone Road, Net- tlestead. A black cocker spaniel went missing, be-
lieved stolen, from a garden in Stanley Close, Staplehurst. Two cars were damaged in a driveway in
Joy Wood, Boughton Monchelsea. Someone attempted to break into a house
in Maidstone Road,
Marden.No accesswas gained.
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