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assist in the removal of li�er fromprivate land backing onto TheMeadows Trust open spaces, as it could be a public health/nuisance issue. The clerk would follow this up. Pond works CllrMarshall was investigating whether the work due to take place at theMillenniumGreen needed to be registered with the EnvironmentAgency. Treatments were planned to remove the rhizome plants which were destroying the clay lining of the pond. Tree planting CllrMarshall had organised the planting of a new ornamental tree on the green to replace the dead one that had been removed. The tree would be of a type that would not grow excessively large. Castle fireworks The clerk had received a le�er fromLeeds Castle CEO David Steel advising that the castle would be using a new noiseless type of firework in 2019. It was reported that the fireworks used in November 2018 shook at least one of the houses in the village and distressed pets, and several residents reported it toMBC. Meadows Trust Following the resignation of the secretary, the charity needed to find a new registered address and telephone number. CllrArdley asked whether the Cardwell Pavilion could help out in thisma�er. It was agreed that the address could be used for the charity and a separate postbox could be placed on the outside of the building. However the sharing of the phone line would be difficult. Speedwatch The police were unable to loan Speedwatch equipment to the parish council to formits own group. KCC Highways had sent information on how to set up a Hollingbourne group. The clerk would contact neighbouring parishes to see if equipment could be borrowed fromthem. Fete sub-commiee Various suggestions weremade tomake the 2019 event, provisionally set for Saturday, June 8,


A HOUSE was broken into in Ragstone Road, Bearsted. A farmwas broken into in Friningham,


Thurnham. The office was searched and a recovery vehicle was stolen. A person or persons broke into and


stole cash froma fruitmachine in Lock Lane, Boxley. A shed was broken into in the garden


of a home in QueensWay, Detling. Two padlocks on the shed had been smashed off and some items were stolen. There was an attempt to break into a


house in HarvestersWay, Boxley. A house was broken into in


Rhodewood Close, Downswood. Jewellery, computers and cash were stolen. Amountain bike was stolen in


Wingrove Drive, Boxley. A shed was broken into at a home in LenhamHeath Road, Lenham.


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even be�er than before.A commi�ee needed to be formed, withmembers from various organisations in the village. Le�ers of tender for the fete bar would be sent to the village pubs.


Leeds


Fly-tipping Cllr Fort saidMBC was investigating the fly-tipping in Burberry Lane. KCC was cu�ing back and considering charging residents to deposit certain items at their tips, which would increase fly-tipping. HGVsA resident asked about Unsuitable for HGVs signs for Old Forge Lane. Cllr China said KCC had forwarded details of signs, which were £200 each. It was agreed to purchase these and Cllr China would progress this. Maintenance Leaves had been cleared fromPenfold Hill and Foley Hill. Cllr Gove� said the pavilion looked very good and thanked the football club for their work. Pavilion Cllr China said there had been a problemwith the toilet cistern and this was being repaired.A resident had confirmed that she would be hiring the pavilion for an art class each Friday. Payment had been received for this. Cllr Martin suggested the council considered the provision of a defibrillator at the pavilion. This would be placed on the next agenda. Three PIR lights had been installed on the front of the pavilion. Streetlighting Cllr China had instructed Streetlights to repair five lights. Tennis courts The chairman suggested changing the systemof hiring a key to allow residents to pay £5 and keep the key for a year. This was agreed and Cllr China said he would implement the system. New play area Draft plans for the new play area were circulated tomembers and amendments were agreed. Cllr China would seek quotations for the play area fenced and unfenced. CCTV This had been installed and a


fourth camera had been installed to ensure complete coverage of the car park. The signage was due to be installed and the CCTV systemregistered. HedgesA resident said hedges needed to be cut back on Forge Lane to Burgess Hall Drive as they were encroaching on the pavement. PotholesA resident said several potholes had appeared around the entrance to the church and the road surface on the incline fromthe church to the village hall was in very poor condition. Both weould be reported to Kent Highways. Sports fieldMBC had agreed tomatch fund £10,000 for the cost for replacement slide and swings. The plan was to have the new equipment laid on a soft play area, which would be fenced in. Cllr Gove� suggested having signs regarding dogmess in the field. The clerk said this would be covered by bylaws and this would be investigated.


Ulcombe


Police report One crime was reported in themonth before themeeting. DefibrillatorA quote was still awaited fromthe school for the installation of the defibrillator cabinet. Cllr Kenward was to contact the school for an update. BroadbandAn email was received froma resident regarding issues with their broadband in the LenhamRoad.A date for ameeting with the resident and service providers was still awaited. Play area Themonthly inspection by Maidstone Borough Council was received.Action had been taken to resolve all the issues identified in the report. Highways There was a pothole byWhite Rails, Ulcombe Road. Rubbish There was a build-up of rubbish inWater Lane. Access There had been access problems inWater Lane when sewage lorries had blocked the road by the caravan site when emptying cesspits.


NeighbourhoodWatch


Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police A caravan was broken into in Dunn


Street Road, Boxley. Items were stolen s and damage was caused to the property itself. A house was broken into in Pilgrims


Close, Harrietsham. Cash and a computer were stolen. A van forced its way under the height


restriction barrier at a car park damaging it in Forstal Road, Boxley. A house was broken into and jewellery


was stolen in YeomansWay, Harrietsham. A house was broken into and cash was


stolen in Croft Gardens, Lenham. Two vehicles, a Jeep and aMitsubishi Delica, parked in a field were damaged


inAshford Road, Broomfield and Kingswood. A group of youths have taken fire


extinguishers froma farmand set them off in Grange Lane, Boxley. Fuel was stolen froman HGV parked


in the road in Stockbury Valley, Stockbury. A shed was broken into and a power


saw was stolen in Gore Court Road, Otham. A Renault van parked in the road was


broken into in RobinsAvenue, Lenham. Nothing appears to have been taken. A white/redApollo BMX bicycle was


taken fromthe back garden of a house in Coltsfoot Drive, Boxley.


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