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feedback.A book and puzzle swapwas nowavailable.MBC had agreed funding of £300,whichwould be used for leaflets, a banner for the car park and pump coffee pots. Itwas agreed that themornings would run from9amto noon once a month for the next sixmonths to allow parents dropping off children at school to a�end. Fete Therewere issueswithMBC regarding needing a temporary events licence (nowobtained) and licensing of food stalls.As the playing fieldwas enclosed, a programmewould be issued to all residents and chargesweremade for the parking, the fete did not need additional food licences. The fetewent wellwith an income of £2,400,with funding fromWard and Partners still awaited. Nellsarwas happy to sponsor next year’s event. Irene Songhurst had stepped down fromrunning the dog showbutwould continuewith the working party. Lawnmowing The LAA hadmade a donation of £50 to help towards the cost ofmowing Brooks Field before the duck race. The clerkwas to send a le�er of thanks.


Marden


Police report Ten crimes had been reported: a theft, two thefts ofmotor vehicles; three incidents of criminal damage; a case of a�empted criminal damage; two burglaries and a case of arson. Several calls had been received regarding anti-social behaviour regarding youths and parking. Street namesAfter a le�er fromMBCwas sent requesting street names, itwas agreed that cricketer’s nameswould be used. Seymour Drivewould be allocated to themain road through the


AN IFORWilliams horse box trailer was stolen froma driveway in Gallants Lane, East Farleigh. A dog was stolen froma garden in


Collier Street,Marden. A house was broken into by forcing a


rear window in Church Green, Staplehurst Cash, low value jewellery and groceries were stolen. A red Vauxhall Corsa parked outside a


house in Glenleigh Road, Nettlestead, was broken into and a purse and driving licence were stolen. A whiteMercedes Sprinter van was


stolen froma small industrial site between houses in Collier Street, Marden. A white Ford Transit van was broken


into and amobile phone was stolen in Yalding Hill, Yalding. A tractor was stolen froma field next to


a house in Pagehurst Road, Staplehurst. Chains on the gate had been cut. A silver Renault Clio parked outside a


house in Cascade Close,Marden, had rear bumper damaged. A Vauxhall Combo van parked in a lay- by was broken into and various tools


38 Maidstone Weald December 2018


development and TheWickets for the smaller three properties. Both nameswere agreed by the clerk. Skate park A young resident had submi�ed a petition to the parish council requesting themto consider providing a skate park.Members agreed in principle and Cllr Tippen proposed a sub-group to be set up. Lier pick Due to the vegetation not having died down on the outlying roads it was proposed that thiswould be cancelled and a datewould be agreed for March 2019. Motor showMardenMotor Club asked to hire Southons Field for amotor showin 2019.Members suggested sharing the eventwithMusical Picnic in the Park. However, if themotor clubwished to have a stand-alone event therewas not a problemin principle. Beacon The beaconwas installed at the field on October 2. StationWith regard to the application to South Eastern’s step-free access fund, a photoshoot had been held at the station with several residents, alongwith parish councillors, borough Cllr David Burton andMP Helen Grant. The clerkwas arranging ameetingwith Network Rail. Highways The clerkwas asked to contact Kent Highways regarding the condition of the lines and lifting of the ironwork on the resurfaced Goudhurst Road. Lorries Cllr Harvey reported problems with the large lorries trying to access the development site at the old cricket and hockey ground. Parking The clerk had received reports fromresidents about parking at South Road by contractors atAppledownGarage.


Suon Valence Temporary clerk Itwas agreed to ask Gail


Gosden to act as locumclerkwhilst the clerkwas away fromthe office. The chairman and clerkwouldmeet to discuss details. Resignation Cllr Judge had resigned from the parish council andMBC had been notified. Copier The newcopier had been installed and insurers had been informed. Tree fellingA TPO application had been made to fell threeWellingtonia trees at Southways. The parish council resolved to refuse this application but did notwish to go to commi�ee. The treeswere of a significant landscape value for the parish, protected by TPOs. Harbour play area The quote for the installation of play equipment at the new play areawas discussed and itwas agreed that HAGS install the equipment at no extra cost. Open spaces The clerkwould instruct the contractor to cut a path through the long grass at The Harbour. The parishioner who donated the bench on theA274 had repaired it. Highways The clerk had requested HGV signage for Tumblers Hill. Chart Su�on Parish Councilwas looking into having an Unsuitable for HGV sign placed at the entrance to Norton Road, and itwas agreed to approve this. Lighting The clerk had received two quotes for the lighting contract and itwas agreed to remainwith Haven Power. Allotments Following a reviewof expenditure, itwas agreed to increase the fees to £32 for awhole plot and £16 for half a plot. Out-of-parish plot holders would be charged £48 and £24. Toilets Themeeting heard that the door had been vandalised andwould not lock. The clerk had reported this to the police, and had received a quote to repair it.


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were stolen in Orchard Bank, Chart Sutton. A silverMercedes C200 was stolen


fromStanley Road,Marden. A Renault Clio was damaged by


vandals in Fairview, Laddingford. A gate was damaged at a house in


Queen Street, Yalding. There was an attempt to break into a


large shipping container on the sports field car park in Headcorn Road, Staplehurst. Someone attempted to steal the


passengermirror froma Ford Transit parked in the road in Chart Corner, Chart Sutton. The offender left in a Ford Transit recovery truck when challenged. Four out of six windows on a caravan


were smashed in Old Tree Lane, BoughtonMonchelsea. A black Ford Fiesta registration


DL57*** was stolen froma driveway in Cobfields, Chart Sutton. The vehicle has


a large dent in offside door, scratched wheels and a loud exhaust. A twin axle flat-bed trailer was stolen


fromthe Goat Sanctuary in East Hall Hill, BoughtonMonchelsea. An IforWilliams 12ft by 7ft 2.7tonne


caged trailer was stolen froma field in Biddenden Road, Headcorn. Two ladders were stolen when they


were standing against the wall of the business on site in Lodge Road, Staplehurst. A Vauxhall Corsa was broken into in


Kingsland Grove, Headcorn. Cards and cash were taken froma Ford


Focus parked in the car park in Station Road, Staplehurst. A blue Toyota Yaris parked opposite


the owner's home in Burdens, Headcorn, had both number plates removed. A digger trailer was stolen froma


building site inMarden Road, Staplehurst.


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