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onto the council,with the clerk to tell him the good news and the declaration to be signed at the nextmeeting. Borough report CllrAnn Kemp said she would support the council in alleviating parking problems by the school, as the council hadmetwith the school before the parish councilmeeting. She also reported that TMBC needed to save £1.5mover three years and peoplewill notice the cuts. TMBC are to start collecting plastic and glass fromhomes in two years’ time, and Cllr Kemp praised officers at TMBC as “amazing” andworking very hard, despite their 1%increase in salary per year. Pavilion patioAn application for a grant to improve the patio at the pavilion had been submi�ed to KCC and a decisionwas awaited. Pre-School There had been some correspondence fromthe pre-school regarding their proposed application for grant funding to have the drainage in the village hall car park improved. The clerk had provided some of the information they required and itwas agreed that their applicationwas supported. Church parking CllrWells felt that ‘No Parking’ signswould helpwith the issues at the church, and Cllr Thorogood had some information on suppliers. CllrWells also suggested speaking to residentswho park there. School parking Itwas felt that the school’s proposalswere very constructive and the council agreed to do allwithin itsmeans to facilitate these. Itwas felt that all eight pointswere potentially viable and agreed tomove forwardwith all but one – the extension of the staff car park – on the grounds of cost. Cllr Olden felt that creating an additional passing placewould help the village as awhole, butwould need to reviewand consultwith householders, while CllrWells agreed that the passing
ANoffenderwhowas trying to break into a vehicle in VictoryDrive,KingsHill, ran off when challenged. The door handle of a property in Ingram
parked on a driveway in RobinHood Lane, Aylesford,was broken into. Four alloywheelswere stolen froma
vehicle parked on a driveway in Stickens Lane, EastMalling. Cash and a small bagwere stolenwhen a
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
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
Close, Larkfield,was forcibly removed in an attempted break-in. Cashwas stolenwhen a Ford Transit van
Mini Cooper parked on Bull Lane, Aylesford,was broken into. Two BMWs parked inAylesford had their
steeringwheels stolen on the same night.A X4 parked onWoodlands Road and a 320 in TheAvenuewere the targeted vehicles. Someone loosened thewheel nuts on a
Ford Fiesta parked inWoodgate Road, Ryarsh. Ablack Carrera Vulcan bicyclewas stolen
fromwhere itwas secured to a bike rack in Hermitage Lane,Aylesford. Abuilder’s transformer boxwas stolen
froma garden in Station Road,Ditton.A manwas seen in the garden and left in a silver/bronzeAudiA4. AHusqvarna disc cutter and clothing
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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 equipmentwas stolen from a
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
was stolen from a communal garden in Admiral Moore Drive, Aylesford. Marine equipmentwas 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-
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
places did appear to help traffic flow. Cllr Thorogood noted that the school’s idea for a drop zone possiblywithin the school’s groundswas amajor step forward as this had not been considered a viable option in the past.
ade for a speed indicator device that would be supported by KCC if therewas enoughmoney in the pot. The device could bemoved between different spots, and a decisionwas awaited.
Speed devicesAn application had been mKings Hill
Allotments Cllr Reganwas to arrange a meetingwith Kentish Stone to discuss fencing requirements,while he had also asked if the estatewould consider giving the allotment site to the council, forwhich a responsewas awaited. Cllr Thorogood and the clerk hadmade contactwith two contractors to ask for quotes for the clearing, rotivating and fencing needs.A meeting had been arrangedwith the allotment holders and prospective tenants to take place before the next parish council meeting.
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 bblond hair, caused criminal damage to sshop sign at a petrol station in Church t Road, Addington, by kicking it. He was adriving a purple Citroen Xsara estate. oncA house in Hall Road, Aylesford, was
broken into, but nothing was taken and no damage was done.
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were stolenwhen a Ford Transit van in OrchardGrove,Ditton,was broken into. AStihl grinder, aMakita drill and a CCTV
was broken into. A house in Sandy Lane, Oam, had a window smashed. Steel security gates at a farm were damaged in Adlington Lane, Troiscliffe, but nothing appeared to have been taken. Items were taken from a shed at a house
drain camerawere stolenwhen a Ford Transit parked in School Lane, Trottiscliffe, was broken
into.Awhitemale, described as around 5ft 11ins, in his 30s, ofmediumbuild with short hairwas seen taking the tools and left the area in a light-coloured Ford Focus. Avehicle parked in CottenhamClose,
EastMalling,was damaged in an attempted break-in. Avehicle parked in Keats Road,
in Snodland Road, Birling. A garage at a home in Orwell Close, Larkfield, was broken into. The outer panel of a double-glazed bedroom window at a house in Columbine Close, East Malling, was broken in an act of criminal damage. Seven windows at the same house in Bondfield Road, East Malling, were broken in three separate incidents. Stones were thrown at a parked vehicle
Larkfield,was damaged. AStihl chainsawwas stolen in
Wateringbury Road, EastMalling,when it was left unattended for a shortwhile. Graffitiwas sprayed on awall at a home
inAmesWay,KingsHill. Various power tools and a sat-navwere
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
stolen froma Ford Transit parked in Javelin Road,Mereworth. AJoie baby strollerwas stolen froma
garden at a home in EdenWay,KingsHill. Both number plateswere stolen froma
i20 parked on Heron Road, Larkfield, was broken off. The same night, a Seat Leon
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
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ofWorking to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police longer using the pavilion, just the pitch. Warmemorial Therewas no support for a tree in the churchyard tomark the end of WorldWar I inNovember, but itwas agreed to try and progresswork on the beacon. Itwas suggested that the field ehind TheMoodyMare pubmight be a uitable place, so Cllr Oldenwas to contact hemanager and take pictures of the site, nd the clerkwas to register the beacon e the site had been agreed.
Play area The clerk had been in contact with the vice-chairman of KingsHill FC regarding possible future use of the pitch and pavilion,while itwas noted that some Barming FC’s junior teamswere no
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 lier. She had reported the maer to the landscape PCSO and next time would also report it to 101.
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 cuing 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.
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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 aempt. 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 baery 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 aempted 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.
Charterwas to go forward to the Parish Partnership Panel for approval. Car parkAmeeting had not yet been arrangedwith the village hall trustees regarding the car park as further information had been requested from TMBC. Itwas agreed the council should establish fromTMBCwhat input the councilwould have in any discussions. Play area Playdale Playgrounds had carried out repairs to the play equipment. The engineer had reported that the aerial runway spring and spring stop insert needed replacing as soon as possible. The costwould be £338.34 and itwas agreed, for safety, that thiswork be put in hand. It was also reported that part of the fencing along the playing fieldwas leaning over the track and the chairman had identified about four ro�en posts that needed replacing. Itwas agreed to ask Terry Smith to dealwith this. Cemetery The privet and lime trees had been cut back. Since the hedge had been removed and replacedwith fencing, the amounts of fly-tipping had been greatly reduced. GreenstedworksA resident in The Orpines listed a number of problems caused by the contractor demolishing the Greensted building,which had caused distress to himand his partially-sighted wife. The chairman said the councilwould do all it could to support the resident and it was suggested that he contact hisMP Tom Tugendhat.Another resident in Teston had also complained about the contractor using strong lights in the early hours of the morning. Bus stopMichaelWilliams said the Friends ofWateringburywould clear the leaves at the bus stop in BowRoad.He also said therewere a number of pine leaves on the pavement near the zebra crossing on Tonbridge Road.
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 aempt 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.
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Vauxhall Insignia parked in Brooklands Road, Larkfield. Apark signwas stolen in Lunsford Lane,
Larkfield. AMercedes Benzwas stolen fromSaltings
Road, Snodland, and although itwas later recovered, some keys for aMercedes lorry thatwere in the vehicle are stillmissing. Buildings at a stables in TownHill,West
Malling,were broken into and a number of itemswere stolen. ASportIdent control station,which is
used for orienteering,was stolen fromthe park in The Croft, Leybourne.
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