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Pond used as dumping ground by fly-tippers


NEW bins and a call on villagers to report fly-tippers has been is- sued following complaints about the “disgusting state” of the vil- lage pond inMarden. DownsMailwas sent this picture


by a disgruntled residentwho said: “This is the pond adjacent to the playing field in Marden and close to the newhousing developments. “It is disgusting. Rubbish is regu-


larly thrown into the pond and in the surrounding area, and when there is a football match, plastic bottles and rubbish are left on the playing field. “Where the responsibility lies is


unknown. But, it is a disgrace to the whole village that this situation is allowed to continue.” Downs Mail approached the


parish council, which says it is aware of the problemandwill act. Parish clerk Alison Hooker said:


“Marden Parish Council is respon- sible for the playing field and our caretaker regularly litter picks the play area, football pitch and sur- rounding area. The area between the playing field boundary and the


Marden’s vil- lage pond is being used as a dumping ground by fly-tippers


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PCSO stops man in van


A MAN has been arrested in connection with a theft after being stopped by a member of the Special Constabulary in the early hours of themorning. The volunteer officer ordered


a Renault Master van, which was reported to have been act- ing suspiciously in Yalding, to stop at 1.20am in Hampstead Lane on Tuesday, October 17. A subsequent search of the


vehicle led to the seizure of a lawn mower, five car batteries and gardening tools. The driver, a 29-year-oldman


ditch is also litter picked. “MardenMinors FootballClub is


asked to remove any litter fromthe pitch and side-lines following any matches and the caretakermonitors the field following any games.” However, she said further action


and help is nowbeing pursued. She said: “Two new litter bins


have been bought by the parish council, with assistance from the community warden, and one will be put by the footbridge on the public right of way leading to the newdevelopment.”


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She confirmed the parish council


has also been in talks with Mill- woodHomes and has been assured it will be clearing the pond and ditch soon. However, we contacted Mill-


woodHomes,which said it cleaned the ditch and pond near Napoleon Drive twomonths ago and its ecol- ogist was not due to visit again until January. In themeantime, the parish clerk


urged villagers to report incidence of littering, vandalism and other anti-social behaviour.


fromPenshurst,was arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft and for possessing a bladed article. Special consta- bles are unpaid volunteerswho give up at least 16 hours time a month to support regular police officers. Kent currently has more than 300 special consta- bles who have full police pow- ers, wear a uniform and carry standard-issue police equip- ment. Details about the Special Constabulary, can be found at www.kent.police.uk/specials or follow @KentSpecials on Twit- ter.


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