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Playing fieldsA request had been received fromJenner Contractors to use the overflowcar park for about 30 vehicles during constructionwork in The Orpines for about 22months. They would pay about £30 perweek and carry out any repairs to the trackwhen constructionwas completed. It had originally been stated that parking facilitieswould be available on a field adjoining the site, but this had not been agreed.After a discussion, a votewas taken and the requestwas rejected. The clerkwouldwrite to Jenner Contractors advising themof the decision.Mrs Christine Byron suggested the parish council puts some pressure on Jenners Construction to use the adjoining field for parking. Car parkMembers discussedwhether or not to proceedwith Pay & Display in the car park. A votewas taken and itwas resolved not to proceed. TMBCwould be informed. Play areaA quote of £340 had been received for repairs to the slide in the lower play area, as raised by ROSPA. It was agreed to accept the quote. Cllr Tripp reported that both locks on the top play area gateswere broken. One had previously been broken and the cost to replace itwas in the region of £100. Village warden Itwas noted that if a wardenwas to be employed, there should be provision in the budget for 2019/20. It was agreed to contact John Ibbs to see if hewould be interested in taking up the post again. Pavilion Cllr Stones said the parish councilmust be kept informed of any progress on a newpavilion. Cllr Tripp remindedmembers the fieldwas


A HOUSE was broken into and items were taken in St Peter’s Place, Aylesford. Someone attempted to break into the


community centre in Forstal Road, Aylesford, damaging a door. No access gained. Damage has been caused to tyres on


vehicles in Robin Hood Lane, Aylesford. Someone broke into a storage yard and


stolen various tools in QuarryWood, Aylesford. A housewas broken into in Sycamore


Drive, Aylesford. A landfill sitewas broken into in Teston


Road, Offham.About 300 litres of diesel was stolen froma back-up generator and four batterieswere also stolen. A shed at a housewas broken into in


Well Street, EastMalling. Nothing appeared to have been taken. Damagewas caused to awindowof a


house in Lavender Road, EastMalling. Awindowwas smashed in a door at a


house in Blatchford Close, EastMalling. Awhite Ford Transit camper van,


VE05***,was stolen froma drive in Lavender Road, EastMalling. A silverMercedes C220was stolen from


a driveway in Lapins Lane, KingsHill. A van parked inAlexander Grove,


CAB chief ‘hard to replace’


THE chief executive of the Citizens Advice Bureau inMaidstone has announced his re- tirement. BonnyMalhotrawill be retiring at the end


of June 2019, after leading the branch for over 20 years. The organisation has since become one


of the most successful Citizen Advice Bu- reaux in the country. MrMalhotra said: “When I first arrived at


Maidstone bureau in June 1998, I little ex- pected to find a job, a bureau and a com- munity that would still be engaging my enthusiasm21 years later. “The work has been an exciting mixture


of opportunities, setbacks, challenges and successes, always demanding the best that I,my staff and volunteers could give. I am proud to have been a part of a teamwhich has been so wholehearted in helping and speaking up forMaidstone. “Whilst retiring, I will continue to support


the vital role of the bureau in our commu- nity.” Chairman of the Bureau Trustee Board,


Rob Bird, said: "Bonny has been an inspira- tional and dedicated advocate for those who find themselves disadvantaged


registeredwith Fields in Trust. Village hallAn email fromMike Hoiles stated the village hall felt only two cameraswere needed - one in the foyer and one at the back. The camera on the Tonbridge Road sidewas not needed. It was agreed a furthermeeting should be arrangedwith Chroma Vision to discuss all cameras.


throughoutMaidstone. “Through his leadership and vision, the


bureau has provided an excellent service for Maidstone residents which has been recog- nised at a national level.Hewill be very hard to replace.”


BuildingworkMrMartin fromThe Orpines expressed great concern over the effect the buildingworkwas having on his adjoining property. Jenner Contractors were due to carry out a structural survey. Overhang Further concernwas expressed about a building in Tonbridge Road, where a sectionwas breaking away from it.


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KingsHill,was broken into and various toolswere stolen. The front number platewas stolen from


a Volvo V60 parked in the road inMilton Lane, KingsHill. A parcelwas stolen fromoutside a


house in Tower View, Kings Hill. A shedwas broken into and various


items stolen in Liberty Square, Kings Hill. A black and pink Bossmountain bike


was stolen fromoutside a house in Victory Drive, KingsHill. A housewas broken into and cashwas


stolen in Chesterton Road, Larkfield. A housewas broken into in Thackeray


Road, Larkfield.Awallet and a handbag were stolen alongwith car keys for a blue Mercedes C200, KC66***, whichwas then stolen fromoutside. A containerwas broken into in New


Hythe Lane, Larkfield. Twomenwere seen in aMercedes Sprinter van. A housewas broken into inMaple


Close, Larkfield. An owner of a property has reported


that someonewas banging on their back door and had tried to gain access in Saltings Road, Snodland.Markswere found around the handle. Awindowwas smashed at a house in


Church Field, Snodland possiblywith an airgun pellet. A flatwas broken into and jewellery


was stolen inAlisander Close, Snodland. A vehiclewas broken into in Deans


Close, Snodland. A vehicle parked in the road in Gassons


Road, Snodlandwas broken into and searched. Nothing appears to have been taken. Amalewas seen trying to gain access to


a vehicle inManley Boulevard, Snodland. Someone broke into a vehicle in


CrossfieldWalk, Snodland. The sparewheel coverwas stolen from


a Toyota RAV-4 parked in a car park in High Street,WestMalling.


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