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Anger as trees are felled alongM20


HIGHWAYS England is to be taken to task for chopping down dozens of trees alongside the M20. The trees felled were near the


Boys’ Brigade campsite in Thurn- hamLane. Members complained that the


Meetings normally held on the third Monday of eachmonth at theMarriott Tudor Park Hotel. Public welcome.


CHAIRMAN:Daniel Skinner CLERK: Sherrie Babington 01634 867173


A20 bollards IT is hoped that bollards will be placed along theA20 to prevent in- considerate parking near the Woodland Trust. The bollards were helping prevent damage.


Drains blocked COUNCILLORS reported that blocked stormdrainswere causing flooding problems in Caring Lane. The clerkwould notify the council.


parish council had not been con- sulted about their removal, seem- ingly to provide access to contractors replacing the damaged wood panel fence along themotor- way. Vice chairman Cllr Richard


MEMBERS were made aware of a Government review into the pow- ers to tackle unauthorised caravan sites. Chairman Cllr Daniel Skinner


said the issue of unauthorised en- campments was becoming a prob- lemacross the borough, and felt it important that Thurnham Parish Council provide its thoughts. HousingMinisterDominicRaab


Smith said: “These trees provide a vital buffer from the noise of the motorway for residents in the Thurnhamarea. “Many more trees than would


appear necessary have been cut down, and the council wants to know why it wasn’t consulted.” Councillors expressed concern


that once shuttering on the site is taken down, the full effect of the noise will become even more evi- dent to residents. The clerkwillwrite toHighways England asking for an explanation.


Review into caravans issue


has said he is particularly con- cerned about illegal traveller en- campments, and some of the anti-socialbehaviour towhichthey can give rise. The consultation, reviewing po-


lice and local authority powers, court processes, government guid- ance, the provision of legal sites, and the impact on communities, closes on June 15.


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Waste ‘fiasco’ considered


THE issue of waste disposal was described by one member as a “fi- asco” that feeds fly-tipping in areas such as Caring Lane. Cllr Peter Waite said he felt that


while funding was an issue, local authorities had to grasp the nettle. He called for consideration to be


given to allowing small businesses to dispose of acceptable levels of waste for a fee. CllrWaite said: “I have spoken to


builderswhowould be prepared to pay £10-£15 to get rid of their rub- bish at the domestic tip in Tovil. Surely this is better than it ending up roadside, blocking traffic and costing councils to clear it up?” Cllr Michael Stark felt with few


domestic sites costwas an issue, as was the need to segregate different types of waste, but agreed it was adding to the fly-tipping problem.


Paths cleared PRAISE was offered for the clear- ing work carried out by KCC in Ware Street onApril 13. Members said paths had been


cleared thoroughly, including four dead rats found near the bottomof Averenches Road.


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