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Play area The parish councilwas congratulated on its hardwork, and the meeting heard there had been positive feedback fromthe school. The creative play teamwas carrying out the last of thework and the handovermeeting had been arranged.Areas of the groundmight need to be returfed at a later date butmembers were keen to get the play area open. Resignation Cllr FleurWilson had resigned. Shewould bemissed and councillors wished herwell. Parish hall CllrManser had received complaints about parking fromsome of the hirers.Ale�erwould be sent out to residents near the hall that itwas a private car park. The parish council did allow residents to use the car park between 10.30pmand 8amif the premiseswere not in use, but if this privilegewas abused the car parkwould be closedwhen the hallwas not in use. Creamtea The parish councilwas happy to loan tables for the event at StMargaret’s Church next year, subject to availability. Neighbourhood plan Themajority of members did not feel a neighbourhood plan was necessary but Cllr Vizzardwould find outwhatwas involved andwhat the processwas. Defibrillator Following a check of the device at The Bull pub, itwas said to be out of service as the electrodes expired inApril 2018. CllrGoochwould keepmembers informed of the progress and the clerk would informthe ambulance service that thiswas being looked into. Parish fieldMemberswere reminded that the field should be rested during the summer and no studded football boots should beworn.However, as thiswas a public field itwas very hard to police. However, itwas thought not to be a problemas only a summer tots football teammet there twice amonth.


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Footpath There had been a complaint about the footpath fromHigh Banks to theHeath Road in Coxheath,whichwas said to be


CONTAINERS were broken into on a site atAdishamDrive,Allington.ADavit fall arrest systemwas stolen. Apane of glasswas smashed at a


restaurant inHart Street, Fant. The rearwindowof aMiniwas smashed


in Bicknor Road, ParkWood. Peoplewere seen pulling at awindowof a


vehicle in a bid to get in, and then leaving scratches down the side of the vehicle in CliffordWay, Fant. Acommercial premiseswas broken into


in CobbWay, ParkWood. Adoor lockwas damaged in York Road,


Shepway. AblackGiant bicyclewith red flasheswas


stolen fromwhere it had been secured in Barker Road, Fant. Ahousewas broken into in Brishing


Lane, ParkWood. Adoorwas damaged at a property in


Milton Street, Fant. Ahousewas broken into inHereford


Charity’s success


AMAIDSTONE charity was one of five initia- tives to reach the final of a UK-wide contest with itsMum2Mumbefriending service. The Princess Project reached the last round


of the 2019 Cinnamon Project Lab Final on June 25. Mum2Mum helps local churches to sup-


port vulnerable young mums in their parishes. Princess Project CEO Emma Tanner (pic-


tured) said: “There is a huge need not just in our community, but in others around the country and we hope that young mums all across theUKwill be able to benefit fromthe work we’ve been doing.” The winning projects each received a de-


velopment grant of £30,000 and a share of themoney pledged on the awards night.


overgrown. Itwas agreed that the clerk would identify the owner and seek action. Busbridge Road Roadmarkers had been damaged or knocked down. The clerk would contact Cllr Paulina Stockell to see what could be done. Weight restrictionAweight limit of 7.5 tonneswas to be imposed on the bridge structure at the junction of Bridge Street and Mill Street. Thiswould affect somewaste collections. Afternoon tea CllrGrigg had been asked to provide the names of four older residents to a�end afternoon tea being hosted by the mayor. The clerkwould arrange this. CommunitywardenWhile covering the post,AdamMcKinley had beenworking with vulnerable residents andworkingwith the PCSOon complaints of anti-social behaviour. Police report PCSORoss Russellwarned of high levels of theft locally, particularly of motorbikes.Amulti-agency operationwas taking place inwoodland near Pheasant Lane to educate youths on the dangers of fire and general interaction.He said he would look into complaints of youths making camps in thewoods behindWalnut Tree Lane. Parking Cllr Luckhurst asked if anything could be done about vehicles parking on the


cobblestones by Copper Tree Court. The PCSOsaid hewould contact the company that owned the vehicle. Gate damageAmember of Crosskeys Football Club had found his vehicle locked in the car park of the KGV playing field and had driven across the field and removed the kissing gate to get out. The damage had been reported to the police for insurance reasons. Themanager of the clubwas asked to come to themeeting but had not a�ended. The club had advised that the gate was already damaged. The cost of repairs was £435.94. Itwas agreed to report the incident to the Kent FAand carry out the repairs. Community fete Thiswould take place on August 31. CllrGriggwould open the event, the theme ofwhichwould be Past and Present. Therewould be a photography competition,with a closing date of July 26. Thewinner of each categorywould be decided on the day of the fete. Itwas hoped to put thewinning photographs into a calendar. The dog showsponsor had dropped out and theworking groupwas looking for other sponsors. Pavilion The Stay and Play groupwished to cancel the hire contract. Sixmonths notice was required. The RFOwould contact KCC about any assets.


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Road, Shepway. Jewellery andmoneywere stolen. Awingmirrorwas removed froma


vehicle inMote Road. The owner of a property returned to his


home inUpper Stone Street to find two windows broken. Wheel nutswere removed fromaHonda


Civic parked inKnightrider Street. Twomen entered business premises via


the staff door in Earl Street. They removed a fire extinguisher and set it off outside. Ablue andwhite Trekmountain bikewas


stolen fromwhere it had been secured outside a bank inWeek Street. Someone broke into a council building and a shed in Longfield Place, Shepway.


Arockwas thrown through a bedroom


windowof a house inQueenAnne Road. Someone entered an office building and


stole cash boxes in College Road. Adoor lockwas damaged in York Road,


Shepway. Five peoplewere seen trying to break into


a building in Lower Stone Street. Abikewas stolen froma residential


garden in College Road. Aworkshopwas broken into and the


lockswere bent in Station Road. Toolswere stolen. Ahousewas broken into in Felderland


Road, ParkWood.Awashingmachine, flat screen television and other itemswere stolen.


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