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Police report PCSOAdlington was not present. The crime figures were checked and no crimes had been reported in Bredhurst in the month before the meeting. Spring Clean It was agreed to hold a Tidy Up day to coincide with the Great British Spring Clean. The date was set for April 7. Cllr Carr would organise the work to be done and borrow some signs from Boxley Parish Council. Playground CllrMerrick had removed the log walk. Some additional work was required and CllrMerrick would organise this, once a date had been set for the installation of the zip wire. Cllr Merrick and Cllr Carr would organise the removal of the waste. CllrMerrick had filled the last goalpost hole and checked the rest of the equipment – there had been no deterioration over the winter. Village maintenance It was agreed to use the same contractor as last year for the tree survey. The contractor doing the grass cutting, footpath maintenance and weed killing was due to start. Allotments All plots were now taken. A fence dividing two plots had been partially removed. Extension plan A resident had contacted the parish council about a plan for a two- storey extension to a home in Fir Tree Grove. There were currently two windows overlooking a neighbouring property and that would increase to five. It was agreed to object on the grounds of loss of privacy.
Broomfield andKingswood
Parish officeMembers received further information on potential sites for a parish office and agreed three possible options. Cllr Darling was to progress the Scout hut option and Cllr Hoy would investigate land next to the village hall. Village survey In light of the information received on potential sites for the parish office, the survey was put on hold until a decision was taken by councillors.
Downswood
Crime report PCSO Turner reported that, following allegationsmade on Facebook, she had been “constantlymonitoring Foxden Drive play area and had not seen any youths”. There had been a burglary at a house in Rhodewood Close, and jewellery, computers and cash were stolen. CCTV updateAmeeting with NT Security had resolved the remote access problem. PCSO Turner viewed CCTV footage in relation to the Rhodewood Close burglary, but it was of no help on this occasion. The CCTV was used to identify a person who had dumped items at the bus stop. Air quality survey Following investigations by Cllr Fairhurst, it was
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MANY thanks to the reader who sent in this picture of StMargaret’s church at Broomfield with its path bedecked by daffodils. As well as a flourish of spring-time colour, the church has weclomed a new vicar, RevMark Pavey, who replaces the late Rev Steve Hughes.
decided not to proceed with the survey, which would cost £3-5,000 and would not show ameasurable difference for a new development. KCC traffic survey The survey would be commissioned as soon as funding was approved. Donation request It was agreed tomake a donation of £200 to Othamwith Langley PCC, which should be specifically used at OthamChurch. Defibrillator Due to concern that pads should be available at all times, it was agreed to order two pads – one adult, one paediatric – as spares. OlympicnicA date of July 20 was agreed. It was decided that hot food would not be provided and people would be encouraged to bring picnics. The clerk would liaise withMBC and arrange first aid
cover.Mr Young’s offer of help was gratefully accepted. Councillors were asked to keep the date free to ensure help was available on the day. Spring clean It was suggested that there was an a�empt to clear items fromthe River Len, as there were no real li�er hot spots in Downswood. This was arranged forMarch 23.Waders would be sourced. Replacement slats for the picnic tables were in storage and it was hoped to fit themon this day. Community associationAn alternative group was being sought to replace the after school club, which had closed in December. Cllr Newton was thanked for his help with the loft storage project.A replacement boiler had been installed.
There was to be an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday and the fete would be held on June 1.
Hollingbourne
White post The clerk was to look into prices for replacing the wooden white post at the top of Hollingbourne Hill and would seek confirmation of the KCC fund to be made towards the cost. Lengsthman The proposal of hiring a lengsthman would be considered at the parish assembly. CllrMarshall suggested that a resident could adopt an area of the village near their home and take care of it. Problems could then be recognised and reported quickly. Risk assessements would need to be put in place for a lengsthman. Streetlight The parish council has insurance for the streetlight outside the Fernham Homes area and repairs to the item would be processed by the clerk. The cost of removing the light as an emergency, £82.50, would be passed on to the insurance company. Dog fouling The clerk was getting a quotation to re-erect the ‘no dog fouling’ sign near the entrance of theMillennium Green. Police report A vehicle had been damaged near theM20. PCSO Glenn asked the public to be vigilant for hare- coursing and trespass using 4x4 vehicles. Such vehicles seen overnight with two or more occupants, or vehicles that seemed suspicious should be reported to him
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