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Fly-tipping The rubbish had been removed butmore had been reported. The clerkwas asked to email the rural PCSOand TMBC enforcement for advice. Village hall Itwas thought drug-taking was taking place in the village hall car park. CllrNevill said the lightwould be changed to a PIR for security. The car park was being locked again to prevent antisocial behaviour. Parking Itwas resolved to investigate signs to prevent parking in the disabled access for the church. Communitywalk CllrNevill agreed to investigate awalk and to share proposed dateswith councillors. June 2was considered. Street lighting Itwas noted that the light outside the church and Ryarsh Road had been repaired. Parsons Cornerwould be fixed next. RoadsApotholewith awhite line around itwas noted on Birling Road. Temporary road closureswere noted in Legge Lane; Ryarsh Road; Birling Road; andMalling Road.


East Peckham


Police report There had been a burglary at Hale Street, and a phone had been stolen froma person in Pound Road. Fly-tipping had been reported inAddlestead Road. Communitywarden There had been shoplifting incidents at the Co-Op in Branbridges Road. The alleged offenders were known to the authorities. JubileeHall The EP ToddlerGroup and Rainbows had relocated. TheAction Medical Research Charity Cycle Ridewas to take place onMay 12. The organisers had been asked tomarshal the cyclists in and out of the car park. The East Peckham 10kwas to take place onAugust 4. Maintenance There had been some decorating in the sports hall. The playing field container had been repainted and the noticeboard had been installed. Repairs had been carried out to the roof and parapet brickwork. Internal drainage problems had been resolved. Risk assessmentswere up to date.


A Fiat Ducatowas broken into and a mobile phonewas stolen at a supermarket inMills Road, Aylesford. Some youthswere seen kicking a door


at a house in High Street, Snodland. A BMWX5 had thewindowsmashed


and the door dented and scraped in High Street,WestMalling. The ignition barrel was not damaged. A vanwas broken into and toolswere


stolen inMills Road, Aylesford. Twomale youthswere seen drawing


graffiti on a road sign in St Leonards Street,WestMalling. A storewas broken into and searched in


Station Road, Ditton. A storewas broken into overnight and


the safewas stolen in High Street, Snodland. Fire extinguisherswere stolen in a break-


26 Malling April 2019


Lier pick Participants including the Beavers had filled six bags fromthe playing fields, car park and surrounding area. Streetlighting Lights had been ordered for Bramley andOrchard Roads. Summer plantingAquotation of £1,338 had been received for hanging baskets, and itwas agreed to accept it. Allotment rents Itwas agreed that the rents for 2019/2020would be £18.50 for a small plot; £35 for two small plots or one large plot and £17.50 each formore than two small plots. Fly the Flag The parish council had been invited to take part in this event tomark MerchantNavyDay, by buying a Red Ensign flag and flying it on September 3. It was agreed to take part.


KingsHill


WorshipAresident noted concerns that therewas still no place ofworship in Kings Hill and askedwho could helpwith providing this. Itwas explained that itwas the responsibility of the Church of England – the clerk said the Churchwas currently in pre-planning talkswith TMBC. Resignation CllrHurrington had resigned his position as chairman and councillor andwas thanked for his time andwork. Community centre Professional advice was being sought on the lease. The clerk and Cllr Broadwereworking on questions to send to the legal advisor. Skate park Therewas no update from Liberty Property Trust. Itwas agreed to write to themto confirmthat the parish councilwas considering the skate park proposal andwould liaisewith LPT once a policy had been formulated. Waitrose access Itwas resolved tomonitor the progress of the land transfer and keep this itemon the agenda. The clerkwould askWaitrosewhen the planning applicationwould be submi�ed. Speedwatch CllrAyling expressed concern over the lack of volunteers and the future of the scheme. PCSOTherewas concern regarding leaflet drops on KingsHill – peoplewere looking in houses and gardens after the delivery. Suspicious vehicles had been noted.


Leybourne PolicemaersOnly sixmembers of the


public a�ended the coffeemorning, although they raised several issueswith the Police Crime Commissioner. The PCC waswilling to hold another session after theMay elections. Travellers Itwas noted that the travellers hadmoved on soon after the S77was served and had bagged up their rubbish. However, TMBC had refused to remove the rubbish as itwas KCC land. CllrUlph called KCC and thema�erwas dealtwith. MaintenanceAcomplaint had been about vegetation and road/footpath issues. The complainant had been advised that none of the land belonged to the parish council and the relevant TMBC and KCC departments should be contacted. Pantomime Therewould be two shows on November 24. The cost of booking the showwould be £1,000 and the suggested ticket priceswere £6 for adults and £2 for children – total takings approximately £500. Itwas agreed to go ahead.


Ryarsh


Policemaers PCSOs covering Ryarsh were James Robinson andWendy Stanley. The first break-in had been reported at Ryarsh Park. HighwaysAsign had fallen over on Roughe�s Road near theA20 junction. The clerkwould report this.Asurface had been laid inWoodgate Road, but the tarmac had been pushed to one side causing a hump, whichwas likely to cause an accident. Streetlights The light outside 8Woodgate Roadwas said to be very dim. The clerk had asked the contractor to quote for the remaining lights to bemodernised. Village hall There had been problemswith the boiler andwater system. The budget for thework identified so farwas £8,500 + Vat, but this could increase. The hall had about £5k for thework andwas asking other organisations for help. KCC Cllr Hohler had agreed to donate £1,000. The parish council agreed to donate £2,000. Play area Therewas a crack in the safety surface. Cllr Peddlewould be asked if he could fill this. The clerkwould seek quotes for updating the swings.


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in at a store in London Road,Ditton. Four tyreswere stolen fromaMitsubishi


parked at a farmin London Road, Addington.Other damagewas caused. Ashedwas broken into and three


mountain bikeswere stolen at a house in AlexHughes Close, Snodland. The offenderwas seen to be driving a green Vauxhall Corsa. Laptopswere stolen froma building in


LittleMarket Row, Leybourne. Afor sale signwas damaged at a house


inHigh Street, Snodland. Ahedge trimmerwas stolen froma garage inHorns Lane,Mereworth.


Agrey Ford Transit,ML62***,was stolen


fromthe road in PoynderDrive, Snodland. Agatewas damaged at a house inAlma


Road,WestMalling. The front number platewas stolen from


a VWPolo in a car park inHigh Street, EastMalling. AnAudiA6was broken into and a


walletwas stolen in TheMead, Leybourne. Aliving roomwindowwas damaged at


a house inWoodpecker Road, Larkfield. The lock of a house was filled with


expanding foamin Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford.


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