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Crime report Cllr Garret reported that a rear number plate had been stolen froma vehicle inMill House Lane and three tonne digger had been stolen fromthe quarry inAddington Lane. Defibrillators Both had been checked and a test run had been carried out on the recently-installed emergency telephones. SpeedwatchA lack of volunteersmeant the schemewas unable to continue. Recreation ground The revised quote for the play area fromSutcliffe Playwas approved, itwould include a 2m perimeter fence. Itwas agreed to place an order for the play equipment to be provided by Sutcliffe Play at a cost of £28,175, and groundworks fromPlaysafe at a cost of £14,051. Communication The idea of using social mediawas discussed. The clerkwas to investigate the idea of a Twi�er account andwhether itwould be feasible to use the Nextdoor socialmedia account to communicatewith residents. Lorries Therewas concern about lorries using Church Road fromtheA20 to reach the fruit farmand ge�ing stuck under the railway bridge. Therewas also concern about lorry drivers using the area as a toilet. Footpaths The ro�en post at the top of the footpath outside the church had been reported. The public footpath crossing Aldon Lane neededmaintenance. The clerk had reported it. Pavement The clerk had reported that the footpath fromPlowenders lay-by to the Angel Innwas unstable. KCC said the resurfacing teamhad been asked to reviewthe footpath and patch itwhere necessary. Trees Therewere trees overhanging the pavement on Tro�iscliffe Road froma property called Peacehaven. KCC had arranged forworks to take place. Light Engineerswere due to inspect the faulty light at the junction of theA20 and Tro�iscliffe Road. Vegetation KCC had cleared the overgrowth thatwas blocking sightlines when turning on to theA20 fromthe Clearway. Road surfaces The surfaces at Park Road and Roughe�s Roadwere said to be breaking up andwere unlikely to survive anotherwinter. Bus service The clerkwas asked to contact the bus company again regarding the buseswaiting a long time at the bus stop in Tro�iscliffe Road and blocking the sight lines of neighbouring roads. HGV warning Due to ongoing problems with HGVs reversing onto theA20 from Church Road,when they find they are unable to get under the bridge, KCCwas consulting on newsignage. Itwas agreed to have no objection as long as the makeshift signs in the areawere removed.


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Co-option Two candidates gave a summary of their reasons for applying to


26 Malling June 2019


Lizard lessons


GENTLY does it … Youngsters from one school in West Malling came face to face with some unlikely classmates in a lesson to study some of the planet’smini-beasts. Panda Class and year 1 took part in the


workshop, looking at the senses of certain species, such as the tortoise and lizards. The youngsters from Valley Invicta Primary School in Derby Drive, Leybourne Chase, looked at howthese creatures see, smell and taste their food and, in some cases, hear, as they strive to survive and flourish in their var- ious habitats. After getting used to their new class-


mates, the youngsters admitted to having had a brilliant time.


join the parish council.After a vote,Mr Mullenwas co-opted. Policing Cllr Ulph asked formore information on crimes to be provided and for the PCSO to be present atmeetings where possible.A publicmeeting to discuss local policing had been arranged for July 25 in the village hall. Itwould be a�ended byMP TomTugendhat, the police and crime commissioner and local police officers. The Chase The summer eventwould take place on July 20. There had been some issueswith the site nowthat the CDT had transferred to Trinity,whilst the Leybourne Grange Community interest commi�eewas being set up. Football club There had been issueswith grass cu�ing on the pitches. Cllr Harrison confirmed that the clubwas likely to be running 13 teams over the year and had set up ameetingwith The Chase to discuss pitch issues. Vegetation Cllr Ulph had requested a copy of the KCC and TMBC cu�ing schedule to sharewith residents. There had been problems cu�ing the grass next to the donkey field, due to cars being parked across the entrance, stopping the mower ge�ing in. Itwas agreed to apply for double yellowlines across the entrance.


Donations Itwas agreed tomake a donation of £250 to LeyARA, and £100 to CitizensAdvice.


Mereworth


Officers elected Cllr Jon Regan was appointed as chairman and Cllr Jenny Thorogood was appointed vice- chairman. Vacancies There were two vacancies on the parish council forAirfield Estate ward. The chairman proposed that Katherine Eykelenboombe co-opted to represent this ward and this was agreed unanimously. PCSO report The clerk said crime figures had not been received for some time. PCSOWendy Stanley said she would look into this. She said number plates had been stolen fromcars in theMoody Mare car park.Members noted that speedingmotorcycles were still causing concern on SevenMile Lane. Church It was reported that Rev Pat Dicken would be leaving inAugust. The post would be advertised. Themerger withWateringbury would be going ahead. It was felt grass cu�ing had improved this year. The contract would be reviewed next year.


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