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£830 to hire the hall for the Friday Coffee Morning, £500 to theHarrietshamFish Scheme and £500 to allowthe ShortMat Bowls Club to purchase shirtswith embroidered logos for all of the players. Development name The clerk reported that the developers at the Church Lane site had put forward Churchfields as a possible name for the newroad and all councillorswere in favour. Noticeboard Councillors decided to suggest the purchase of a board at a cost of £253 to be approved by the VillageHall Trust, rather than the £648 plus VAT they had proposed. Sewage pump The VHT have looked into having a service contract for the sewerage pump serving the village hall andmedical centre following the recent pump failure. The cost is £200,which includes one hour on site (£75 an hour thereafter), and the council was being asked to fund half of this. Councillors agreed in principle but sought clarification overwhether both pumps would be covered. Music eventArequest had been received to allowparking on theGlebe Field for the VHTmusic event on July 14 2018,with a request to consider parking until 11pm. Councillors felt that 11pmwas too late to expect amember of the council to come out and secure the field, so itwas approved but only until the usual time of 9pm. Helicopter landingAnother request had been received to allowa helicopter to land in Glebe Field for awedding at St John the Baptist Church on SaturdayAugust 4. The companywould provide all paperwork and the helicopterwould be on the ground for an hour,with the areamarshaled by staff members. The councilwould have nothing to do on the day. Itwas agreed but suggested that the parish council should receive a donation of £50.


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Hawthorn bush Itwas agreed that the work needs to be carried out by a qualified tree surgeon. Cllr Stewart offered to obtain quotes from local businesses, with a view to having the work done before the Heritage Day. Clerk vacancy Cllr Spooner had advised the clerk that she had spoken with a resident whowas interested in applying for the position, but nothing had been received. Street lights The clerk had met with Richard Emme from KCC to look at all the street lights.A survey needed to be carried out and a quote detailing options would be sent, possibly by September. Parsons Corner The light was not working and needed to be replaced.A quote had been requested from Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. As itwas likely to be cheaper to replace the light as part of the LED replacement project itwas decided towait until the KCC quote had been received. Drug debris CllrWalker said youths had


TWO cars in Bush Row, Aylesford,were broken into on the same evening. A handbag, cash cards and personal items were stolen from a Ford Fiesta left on a driveway, while cash and cardswere taken from a Saab 9-3 parked on the road. A whiteBMWX6was stolen from a


driveway in Lapins Lane, Kings Hill.A week earlier, a black car of the same model had also been stolen from Quindell Place, Kings Hill. ABMW318 convertiblewas stolen from


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Warmemorial The Royal British Legion had received a donation of £2,000 fromamajor retail store to renovate the villagewar memorial. Theworks cost £954.54, so Cllr Bedwell suggested that the surplus be held in trust by the council for the joint RBL and HollingbourneMeadows Trust project to plant 100 hawthorn trees tomark the 100th anniversary of the end ofWorldWarOne.


SOMEONE tried to break into a residential property using a pallet to reach awindow in OthamLane, Bearsted. Three propane gas cylinders and some


sheets of insulationwere stolen froma builder’s yard in StationApproach, Lenham. A quantity of lead flashingwas stolen


froma residential property inAshford Road, Bearsted. A residential property inWillington


a residential driveway in New Hythe Lane, Larkfield. The tracker of a Mercedes Sprinter van parked in Briar Close, Larkfield, was removed and discarded before the vehicle was stolen. It contained a number of cordless tools. Three HP laptops, cash and jewellery


were stolen from aBMWX1 parked on a driveway in Spruce Close, Larkfield. A Toshiba laptop and surveying equipment were stolen when a steel cabin at a construction site in Tower View, Kings Hillwas broken into. A cocker spanielwent missing from London Road, Ryarsh. The dog may have escaped the property boundary and may have been seen being taken from the area in a silver car. A secured black Pegasus hybrid bicycle


was stolen from a communal garden in Admiral Moore Drive, Aylesford. Marine equipment was taken when a Citroen Berlingo van parked in Medway Court, Aylesford,was broken in to. Power toolswere stolen during a break-


in of a van in Plover Road, Larkfield. A deWalt drillwas stolen during a break-


Streetwas broken into by threemales wearing balaclavas looking for drugs and money. One residentwas assaulted.A 32" Baird TV and two laptopswere stolen. The offenders left on foot. A vehiclewas broken into in The


in of a Ford Transit van in Falstaff Close, East Malling. A handbag containing cash, a mobile telephone, credit cards and a pursewas taken from a vehicle in Beech Road, Mereworth. Medical equipment was stolen from a


Hedgerow, Boxley. A BMW440i coupewas broken into and


the electrical systemwas ripped outwhile parked in a driveway in Highridge Close, Grove Green. The central console, including the radio and the screen,were stolen.


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Ford Fiesta parked in Eagle Close, Larkfield. A motorcyclewas taken from a property


inWateringbury Road, East Malling. Clothes, a buggy, an XBox games console, controller and gameswere among


Station boost The stationwas far busier now that a proper ticketmachine had been installed, and all of the lights in the Station Approachwereworking. Utility testingAnnual gas and electrical safety testing had taken place at the Cardwell Pavilion. Some necessary electrical workswere carried out. Sign postAfter a request, itwas agreed that a sign be erected on the lamppost outside theDirtyHabit pointing out the cricket club. Roundabout The clerk reported that KCC’s budget is very tightwith regard to providing extra signage around theGreat Danes roundabout to control speed. However, following a recent accident, the clerkwas towrite to theHighways Department to see howthey could help. Holiday ClubAn email had been received fromthe privately-financed Children’s SummerHoliday Club run from Harrietshamenquiring as towhether councillorswould be happy to offer a grant towards its running given that 20 per cent of a�endees lived in the parish. Itwas decided not to support the project. Parish plan The councilmust produce a parish plan if theywant to achieve results and hold on towhat is precious in the community. Cllr Benne�was to listwhat he feltwas important ahead of the next meeting. Traffic CllrArdley hadwri�en to the local authoritywith a proposal for newroad signs within the village to deter speeding traffic. Parks report The installation of new equipment in the village playground had been completed. The clerk had contacted MBC about one replacement and one new bench andwas liaisingwith staff. Village Shop The councilwere delighted that Christopher Rudgard had confirmed the future of the shopwas safe for nowafter negotiationswith the landlord. Twinning Five residents had been on the day trip to Templeuve-en-Pévèle to lay wreaths onArmisticeDay.An invitationwas extended toHollingbourne to visit in July for a bigweek – amusic festival on July 13, BastilleDay on July 14 and theWorld Cup Final on July 15,when the Tour de France will also pass through the town.More information is available fromanyone in the Twinning Commi�ee. The town is 90 minutes away fromCalais by car, near Lille.


been seen by the stream in the field behind the church where drug debris had been found and that more youths had been in Birling Park, being noisy and leaving lier. She had reported the maer to the landscape PCSO and next time would also report it to 101.


Kings Hill


Emergency access Therewas much debate about access to Kings Hill and vulnerability in relation to the size of Kings Hill, entrance points and proximity to them. Itwas agreed to investigate a high level emergency access plan and maintenance of emergency routes. Area 63 Itwas agreed to accept the proposed road names of Josephine Lane and Keepsake Drive for Area 63. LandscapingA resident raised concern about landscaping by KCC in Victoria Drive. Itwas agreed that the resident would send photographs to the deputy clerk who would liaise with KCC on his behalf.


items stolen during a break-in at a property in GlentonAvenue, Kings Hill. Gold jewellery and cash were taken in a break-in at a house in CastleWay, Leybourne. A man, described as in his 30s with short


blond hair, caused criminal damage to a shop sign at a petrol station in Church Road, Addington, by kicking it. He was driving a purple Citroen Xsara estate. A house in Hall Road, Aylesford, was broken into, but nothing was taken and no damage was done. Two cars parked – one in Bell Lane and


the other in Oak Drive, Dion – had paint sprayed on them by vandals on the same evening. A car parked in Cobdown Close, Dion,


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was broken into. A house in Sandy Lane, Oam, had a window smashed. Steel security gates at a farm were damaged in Adlington Lane, Troiscliffe, but nothing appeared to have been taken. Items were taken from a shed at a house in Snodland Road, Birling.


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A garage at a home in Orwell Close, Larkfield, was broken into.


in the road in Leybourne Close, Boxley. A shed at a residential property in Church Lane, Bearsted,was broken into and a saw as stolen.


Seven windows at the same house in Bondfield Road, East Malling, were broken in three separate incidents.


stolen fromstables in Bredhurst. The security lockwas damaged to gain access. A residential property in Harrietsham


was broken into and copper pipingwas stolen. A garage blockwas broken into at


Timbertops, Boxley. The driver's sidewindowwas smashed


in Swallow Road, Larkfield, causing damage. The wing mirror of a car parked on Woodpecker Road, Larkfield, was deliberately smashed off. Criminal damage was caused when keys


Stones were thrown at a parked vehicle An IforWilliams horse box trailerwas


while the vehiclewas parked in a pub car park at the Square in Lenham. A Citroen Dispatch van parked in the


were run down the side of a Honda Civic, parked in a residential car park space in Shoesmith Lane, Kings Hill. The rear windscreen wiper of a Hyundai


i20 parked on Heron Road, Larkfield, was broken off. The same night, a Seat Leon


Damagewas caused to a vehicle parked of criminal damage.


bedroom window at a house in Columbine Close, East Malling, was broken in an act


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Crossroads Itwas agreed to investigate cu�ing back trees at the FavershamRoad crossroads to increase sightlines after safety concernswere raised bymembers of the public following the KCCHighways changes to the junction layout. Village signs Thankswere given to Bruce Argue for his superbworkmanship after the village signswere completely refurbished and ready to be erected. Highways commi�ee Itwas suggested that theHighways sub-commi�ee be reinstated, whichmay help streamline full council meetings, and itwas agreed to add this as an agenda itemat the nextmeeting. Owl boxesArequest had beenmade for small owl boxes to be placed at the picnic site. Councillors agreed that Pippa Palmer could access the site to place the boxes. The Cross Cllr Scrivens reported that the Cross neededwork. The best time for cleaning the areawill be inApril and a request for volunteerswas to be submi�ed to appear in Focus in early 2018. CCTVCllr Culver reported that CCTV information had been provided to the communitywarden concerning issues at the car park.Detailswere also available regarding a traffic accident in the square.


Allotments Regarding the quotations to re- turf two paths at the allotment site, it was agreed to give the clerk delegated authority to select a contractor and proceed with the works. Itwas resolved to give notice to allotment holders that the annual allotment rent would increase by 3% or £3. Grass cuing The mower had been received and would be kept at the Sports Park. Tree inspection works Itwas agreed to give the clerk delegated authority to select a contractor and proceed with the works. Sports park Itwas agreed to accept the request to place a portacabin at the Sports Park and that all costs relating to instatement and reinstatement would be met by the hirer. Open air cinema Itwas agreed to accept a proposal for an event at the Sports Park on October 29. The hire charge for this event would be £300. Salt bins Itwas agreed to accept the quotation for Landscape Services with regard to refilling the salt bins.


parked on a driveway in the same road was broken into and cash was stolen. A Seat Alhambra parked in a supermarket car park in New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, had its rear window smashed in an apparent break-in aempt. A Mitsubishi van had its rear window smashed in Wren Close, Larkfield, but nothing was stolen. A Vauxhall Astra parked in Holborough


Road, Snodland, had a wing mirror damaged. The baery from a vehicle parked in Holborough Road, Snodland, was stolen. Several trees were cut down in a residential garden in New Hythe Lane, Larkfield. No access was gained in an aempted break-in at a residential property in The Brucks,Wateringbury. An insecure Nissan Qashqai in Beadsman Crescent, Leybourne, was entered and searched – but nothing was taken.


Ulcombe NewcouncillorMa�hewLingwoodwas co-


opted onto the council and signed the declaration of acceptance of office. Recreationworks The entrance barrier at the RecreationGround had been repaired and the basketball hoop in the village hall car park had been dismantled. Highways issues The clerkwas to chase KentHighways to arrange ameeting to discuss parking in The Street and Lenham Road signage. Leisure facilities Themonthly inspection report had been received fromMBC and therewere no newissueswith the pavilion or recreation ground. Itwas agreed to reviewsecurity at the village hall and recreation ground,with CCTV options to be investigated.Headcorn FC had asked whether theywould be able to usemore space for a girl's teamto play. Thiswas agreed and feeswould not be charged for the first year.


Garden play equipment and a tree were damaged in an open space in Oxley Shaw Lane, Leybourne. A secured back garden in Roundhay, Leybourne, was broken into but nothing was stolen and there were no signs of an aempt to get into the house. A waste bin belonging to the local council was moved on Oxley Shaw Lane, Leybourne, dragging with it the concrete post it was secured to.


stolen fromaMercedes Benz Sprinter in Forstal Road, Boxley.


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road in Harrietshamwas broken into. A shed at a property in Fauchons Close,


Bearsted,was broken into. A cylinder, ladder and a ceiling lightwas


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