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Methodist Church and learn about theMuslim, Sikh andHindu faiths in a week-long event introducing greater religious understanding in Kent. Places of worship across the
countywill open their doors to vis- itors as part of the Inter FaithWeek until November 19. Faith groups taking part in the
Anotherincursion at Larkfield park
at Maidstone’s
“Diverse Open Doors” event will give talks, tours andworship at the Sikh and Hindu temples in Gravesend; Canterbury Cathedral and Mosque;
the Methodist
Church in Maidstone; and the Re- formSynagogue in Ramsgate.
Brexit show
TRAVELLERS have moved back onto a popular park in Larkfield for the second time in six months. The families - in five caravans -
COMEDIAN Matt Forde will per- formhis special Brexit show at the Hazlitt Theatrewhen the country is in its lastmonth as amember of the European Union. He brings “Matt Forde – Brexit
tested his pro-Remain material on stage at the Edinburgh fringe festi- val this year to rave reviews. To book call 01622 758611 or go
towww.hazlitttheatre.com.
Through the Gift Shop” to Earl Street on February 27, 2019. The political funnyman road-
pulled on to Gighill Green in Lunsford Lane on Sunday October ,, releasing dogs on the popular public open space and setting up washing lines within hours. It is un- derstood the fami- lies in- volv ed have been offering tree felling services to residents in the area. Parish council chairman David Thornewell says more has to be done to stop the travelling com- munity running circles around the police and local councils. He says the job ofmoving on trav-
ellers for a second time will run into thousands of pounds The last inci- dent, in early summer, costing the parish council £1,200, with the trav-
Council boss complaint ‘politicallymotivated’
AN OFFICIAL complaint against Leeds-Langley relief road cam- paigner Gary Cooke by the chief executive of Maidstone Borough Council has been thrown out. MBCbossAlisonBroom,pictured,
hasnowbeenaccusedof launchinga “politically-motivated” case against Kent County Councillor Cooke in April over a Facebook posting. Cllr Cookewas exonerated after a
sixmonthinquirybylawyers intohis conduct. Mrs Broom took issue with Con-
ellers simply moving on to take up temporary residence elsewhere in the area. He said: “They just seem to be
servative Cllr Cooke’s claims on his social media site that, for months, MBC had blocked cash needed for Kent County Council’s exploratory work to assess the viability of a by- pass.He claimed itwas “reluctance” bythe “LiberalDemocrat-controlled” MBC to release house-building de- veloper contributions (section 106 or S106money)becauseof a legalwran- gle. Aftermonths of disputes between
the two authorities, £200,000 was eventually released and Tory-led KCChas begun thework, he said.
doing the rounds. These incidents have affectedWest Malling, forcing the closure of the village hall, and Leybourne, and now they are back in Larkfield. The police told resi- dents that this was a civil trespass when they reported it and that they couldn’t do anything and obviously the council offices were closed be- cause it was the weekend. These travellers know and play the sys- tem.” The council’s legal team served an eviction notice but it took aweek to enforce. Cllr Thornewell held talks with Laddingford Engineering in an effort to increase security further on the public land, near the M20. Valdemar Kalinin (pictured), of
the National Gypsy-Traveller-Roma Council said recently that local councils must provide designated traveller sites or “tolerated zone” which gypsy convoys can move onto. He said: “It comes down to racial prejudice against this com- munity.”
KCC’s monitoring officer saying: “I am raising this with you formally givenMBC’s concerns about its (Cllr Cooke's posting) accuracy and tim- ing(giventhe localgovernment elec- tions inMaidstone) and request that you investigate it.” The case was investigated by an
“independentperson”, retiredsolici- tor and former Crown Prosectuor Michael George, and KCC’s general counsel BenWatts. In a letter toMrs
MAKE the most of the October half-term holiday at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park’s Halloween Spooktacular in Maidstone. Brave kids are invited to the vintage village to knock on doors and
‘Spooktacular’ at the farm OnApril 20,Mrs Broom wrote to
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Broom, Mr Watts states: “Having consideredyour complaint relatingto MrCooke’sconduct, Ihaveconcluded following consultationwith the inde- pendent person that he has not breached the code of conduct on the basis of the evidence seen.” Cllr Cooke said: “I am obviously
delighted that this matter has been concluded and that my actions and my desire to keep local residents in- formed has been fully vindicated as I always expected it would. I was, as you might expect, extremely disap- pointed that an officer should appar- ently become involved in what I perceive to be a politically-motivated decision.” MrsBroomdeclinedtocommenton
discover who – or what – is lurking behind them from October 21-31. The award-winning attraction at Sandling, near Maidstone, has a few
other tricks up its sleeve to turn its usual exhibits into frightening farmhouses and horrifying homes. Youngsters can try pumpkin carving, dressing up and the Ugly Bug Ball. On October 25, there will be more spooky goings-on with Kent Life
5-6pm and, for older visitors, from 7-8pm. If you would like to know more about any of the above, call 01622 763936.
the result. Mrs Broom and Liberal Democrat
After Dark, This event includes a spine-chilling tour suitable for under-eights from
controlled MBC have taken High Court action against KCC at the tax- payers’expenseoverthereleaseofS106 monies.An initial request for a judi- cial review was thrown out by the judge and MBC was due to chal- lenge the decision back at the High Court asDownsMailwent to press.
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