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privately-owned fields and footpaths late at night. Tennis courts The clubmembershipwas full andwas generating a good level of income and profit,which had been boosted by events such as a tournament and quiz nights. The club held an after- school club twice aweek and hosted the Kent Junior School tournament. The commi�eewas visiting other clubs to inspect different types of surfaces. The edges of the courtswere starting to deteriorate. Therewas enoughmoney to refurbish them. The parish councilwas asked if itwould considermarking spaces in the car park, but itwas decided not to do this. The situationwould bemonitored. The Plough Inn Regarding the community bid progress, the Trosley Heritage Group was having towait for the outcome of an appeal against the planning permission to convert the pub into a home. GDPR The clerk said itwould be possible formembers to have generic email addresses linked to the proposed new website. The clerkwouldmake arrangements for this to take place. Defibrillator The clerk had carried out a monthly check and confirmed that the ba�eries and defibrillatorwereworking. Drains and footpaths The clerk had heard fromamember of the publicwhowas concerned about the state of the drains, pathways and roads in the village. The clerk had also received a le�er expressing concern about the condition of the footpath fromPinesfield Lane to Church Lane. The requestwas that it should be reinstated with the original posts through the garden ofWhi�akers. Village green The Highways Steward had replaced the damaged posts. School sign The signpost holding the sign on Church Lanewas to be renewedwithin 28 days. Overgrown vegetationA resident had


AN OUTBUILDING was broken into and horse tack was stolen in Salisbury Road, Aylesford.A Nissan X-Trail horsebox was also broken into and the number plate was taken. A vehicle was taken without consent in


Mill Street, Snodland. A wall and a driveway were damaged


by paint in Forstal Road, Aylesford. A house was broken into and some


jewellery was stolen in Simpson Road, Snodland. Hairdressing equipment was stolen


froma Volvo that was parked in the road in ChathamRoad, Aylesford. Both number plates were stolen froma


vehicle in Brook Street, Snodland. A KTMEcross electric bicycle was stolen


fromoutside a supermarket in Lake Road, Aylesford. Three unknown offenders were seen on


CCTV trying to gain entry to vehicles in St. Peter’s Close, Di�on. No entry was made and nothing was stolen. An iPad, a Samsungmobile phone and a


speaker were stolen fromoutside a house in Simpson Road, Snodland.


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wri�en about the condition of pavements and agreed that in some areas of the village sight lineswere being affected by overgrown vegetation and hedges. The clerkwould place an article in the next edition of the Pilgrimasking residents to ensure that shrubs and hedges on their boundaries did not impinge on footpaths and roads. The clerkwould report the worst problemareas to the highway steward. Recreation ground The inspection report had been received and the clerkwould produce a list of items needing a�ention, before liaisingwith OS and Four Seasons to see if they could assist. Itwas suggested that the parish council look at removing some of the equipment on the recreation ground and look at installing some adult gymequipment. Allotments The vacant half plot had now been taken. The clerk had not received any information on howthe schoolwas progressingwith themini-farmon the field behind the allotments butwould ask for amonthly progress report. George Inn There had been a report of late night activities thatwere disturbing residents.


Wateringbury


WW1 soldier The chairman said Wateringbury History Society was looking into the burial of aWWI soldier in Waterinbury Cemetery, who had been invalided out of theArmy and died after the end of the war. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission had confirmed the grave was not a designated war grave. Donation The parish council had received a £100 donation fromthe RostrumVillage Amenities Fund towards repairs to the seat outside the school. The seat was in the process of being repaired. PSCO report The chairman referred to the problems on the playing fields which possibly involved drug use. PCSO Stanley


suggested contacting Inspector Kerry Rothwell at Kings Hill. It was also agreed to contact the school. Cllr Stones said it was noticeable that problems had all taken place since the loss of a village warden.A member of the public had overheard children threatening to slash horses at DrayhorseMeadow. Car parkAn email had been received from TMBC se�ing out a tariff for pay and display in the car park, in reponse to the parish council’s suggestions. It was agreed that Cllr Simons would discuss this with the village hall commi�ee. Water leak Cllr Balfour was chasing the leak in Bow Road with Highways. Swing installedAmember of the public had thanked the council for installing the swing for all abilities. Waste bins Regarding the overflowing bins at the playing field, TMBC had agreed to an additional collection on Mondays.A rubbish bin at theMill Pond was requested. Signs costAn estimate had been received fromMaidstone Signs for two 5mph speed limit signs and four No dogs signs for the play area at a cost of £627, excluding VAT. It was agreed to proceed. Pavilion The chairman reported that the Wateringbury Sports and Recreational Association would pay 50% of the insurance premiumfor the pavilion. Cllr Stones agreed to represent the parish council at theWSRAmeetings. Allotments Repairs to the gate and water tap cover were in hand. Cemetery The chairman and clerk had had a sitemeeting with a relative and the siting of a bench had been agreed. Graffiti This was reported on the green utility box at the corner of Canon Lane. GardensWeeds were reported growing around the crossroad gardens. It was suggested that this would be improved if planters were used to brighten up the garden.


NeighbourhoodWatch


Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police Aman was seen running froma


property in Bell Lane, Di�on. Stables were broken into at a house in in


Snodland Road, Birling. A works van parked in Teston Road,


O�am, where the owner was working, was entered and tools were stolen. Someone keyed a Citroen Picasso


parked in the road, in ElmCrescent, East Malling. A vehicle was keyed in Heron Road,


Larkfield. A FordMondeo parked in a car park


was keyed and had eggs thrown over it in Mill Street, EastMalling. A briefcase was stolen frombeside a


parked vehicle inAltonAvenue, Kings Hill. A parcel which had been put in a utility


cupboard by a delivery driver was stolen in St Benedict Road, Snodland.


A door was damaged on a generator


outbuilding on an industrial park in Alexander Grove, Kings Hill. The bumper of a vehicle was damaged


inAbery Drive, Larkfield. The wingmirrors were stolen froma


BMW520, which was parked on a driveway inMitchell Road, Kings Hill. The rear door of a lorry was opened and


items stolen fromthe back on the Snodland bypass. A silver Ford Fiesta was stolen froma


driveway inWillowside, Snodland. A vehicle parked in the road was keyed


inAuden Road, Larkfield. A door was damaged in an a�empt to


break in a property in Bow Road, Wateringbury. A security lamp was stolen, damaging a


wall at the church centre in High Street, WestMalling.


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