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through KALC, comparing their service with that offered by the Community Heartbeat Trust. Air diffusion tubesMembers had received a quote for air diffusion tubes to be placed at the top and bo�omof StationHill costing £261.35 per tube per year. Therewas debate as towhatwould be donewith the data, particularly if levelswere found to be unacceptably high. Itwas decided to still go aheadwith it. Flood plan Cllr JohnWilson reported back on the table top exercise of the flood plan. The site of the flood pod should be reviewed and emailswere sent to the Environment
Agency.Also “No Entry” signs should be obtained to position at the top of StationHill if the bridge is flooding, a copy of the flood booklet should be given to all newresidents in the villagewhen they arrive and the clerk should investigate themobile app for flood plans. Village Car Park Itwas agreed to start locking the gate fromthe car park onto the recreation field to prevent dogwalkers from allowing their dogs to foul the car park. Footpaths The damaged gate on KM38 near theHorseshoes had been removed and would not be replaced. Play areasGrasswas not being cut around the north and east borders of the play area or under the goalposts on the recreation field. The clerkwould take this upwith Commercial Services. Fete Treasurer CllrAlanWhite had resigned fromthe commi�ee.
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Greensand RidgeMemberswere to discuss whether theywish to support the designation of theGreensand Ridge as an AONB. Police The PCCAnnual Policing Survey 2018 circulated three crimes in June 2018. HighwaysDrainage issues inMorry Lane are to be followed up by Cllr Ireland.
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Vacancy Therewas a casual vacancy on the parish
council.Applicants over 18were asked to contact the clerk. Speedwatch There had been no response to the appeal for volunteers. Sewerage The Kings Road upgrades had taken longer than expected, Parishioners were thanked for their patience. Station lift Residentswere asked to support efforts to get a lift installed in the station, for the benefit of the disabled, the elderly, parentswith pushchairs and passengers with heavy luggage.
Langley
RefurbishmentOthamParish Council informed that theywere no longer proceedingwith the refurbishment of the Othamand Langley Cup. Pothole PaulWaringwas asked to repair the pothole in the car park and trimback the hedge in the play area. BusAle�er and emailwere received from residents regarding the bus service in the
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village. Itwas noted that the feedback from KCC Big Conversation consultationwas still awaited and itwas agreed for this to be a future agenda item. Play area Themonthly play area inspection reportwas received fromMBC. The air walkerwas reported as being very loose in the ground. Since this report the clerkwas informed that the equipment had been broken at the base and had fallen over. This has been safely fenced off and awaiting a replacement or total removal. Li�er Itwas agreed for all councillors to undertake a li�er pick.
Marden
CCTVThe clerk reported some vandalism at theUnder 5s play area and had asked the assistant clerk to report it to 101. Cllrs asked the clerk to contact the PCSOregarding mobile CCTV cameras. TrainsDetails had been receivedwhere residents could nominate their local train station to receivemoney towards installing step-free access. Itwas proposed that the parish councilwould nominate and the clerkwas asked to put the information on the Facebook page andwebsite. Police report Eight crimes had been reported since the lastmeeting: two thefts, the theft of a bicycle; three burglaries; a robbery and a theft froma person. The stolen bicycle had been recovered and returned to the owner.Anti-social behaviour reportswere still being received.Abike marking sessionwas discussed and the clerk would contact the PCSOabout dates. Public toiletsCllrHarveywas concerned that the toiletswere not being cleaned to a suitable standard. The clerk said they should be cleaned every day. Shewould check them and contact the cleaning company.
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Hogweed Itwas noted that this had now been sprayed.
NeighbourhoodWatch Cllr Salter said a greenhouse had been broken into on the Maidstone Road. VillageHall The fashion showhadmade a profit of £370. Groundsmaintenance Cllr VanHensbergen had cut vegetation away fromthe zipwire. Itwas reported that potato peelings and what looked like bird seedwas being dumped on the BMX track at the KGV field. The hedge along theMaidstone Road had been cut by the groundsmaintenance contractor. The goal postDring had been repaired but another one nowneeded repairing. CllrWalter had volunteered to do this. Telephone box The clerkwas asked to contact BT to see if the box onMaidstone Road could be removed.
Su�onValence
Recycling Kent County Council’s HouseholdWaste Recycling Centre Consultationwas launched. The consultation helped deliver the KentWaste Disposal Strategy and seeks views on the proposal to implement a charging policy for non-householdwastematerials including soil, rubble, hard-core and plasterboard, deposited at KentHWRCs. CCTVThe clerkwas asked to investigate short termCCTV and other deterrents for the anti-social behaviour thatwas taking place. Buses Proposed changes to the 59 bus service had been reversed. AllotmentsAnewallotment holder has taken the allotment number sevenwhich had not been rented for years. Notice board The clerk had applied for a grant towards a newnotice board and £300 had been offered. Toilets The door had been vandalised and would nownot lock. The clerk had reported it to the police, and a quote for the repair had been received. The clerkwould seek further quotes.
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