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Bridge Since aweight restriction had been placed on the bridge at the junction ofMill Lane and Bridge Street, there had been issueswithwaste collection. The narrow vehicle needed had broken down onmore than one occasion.Ward councillor Sue Grigg had been dealingwith complaints. Forstal Lane There had been an issuewith the development as debris fromthe site was beingwashed downWell Street into a resident’s pond and the stream. Chartway had built a trench on theWell Street boundary and filled itwith shingle,while using strawbales to forma dam. Crime reportA barn in Linton Road had been burgled, a shipping containerwas damaged and itemswere stolen. Eggs had been thrown at a property inWalnut Tree Avenuewhile the occupantwas away. Vehicles had been parking up in the road and therewas loudmusic and a strong smell of cannabis fromthe car.Nuisance motorbikeswere an ongoing issue across Loose and SouthWard. School Parkingwas still an issue. Parents a�ending sports day had beenwarned about parking on the path. Parkingwould be discussed atmeetings for newparents in September. Neighbourhood plan The referendumwas due to take place onAugust 8.A resident had complained that the document featured a photograph of her house and it was not in a positive light. The RFO had contactedMBC to see if the photo could be removed.After the costs of the referendum therewould be residualmonies – itwas agreed to return a sumto LooseAmenities. Newcouncillor Itwas agreed to invite Velma Benne� to join the parish council. She accepted.


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Parking Therewas a discussion about parking on Burial Ground Lane, forcing pedestrians into the road. CllrMHogg had discussed itwith a representative from


YOUNG people in a parkwere seen throwing stones at a house in Chipstead Close, Allington. No damagewas caused. A fence at a propertywas damaged in


Malling Road, Barming. A garagewas broken into at a golf club


in BarhamCourt, Barming, and a sit-on lawnmowerwas stolen. A Vauxhall Corsa parked in Hartnup


Street, Fant,was keyed down the passenger’s side. Lead has been stolen froma building in


Farleigh Lane, Fant. Therewas a break-in at a communal


building in Union Street. A plant potwas taken froma residential


drive in Beaumont Road, Fant. Someone appears to have tried to break


into a shop damaging awindowin the High Street. The owner of a vehicle returned to their


car in Postley Road to find that the front windscreen had been smashed in. The rear ground floor doorwindowwas


A TEAM of keen walkers from Maidstone have been doing their bit to keep pathways clear this summer. Paths overgrown and blocked because of a


seasonal growth spurt are being cut back by members of the Maidstone Ramblers group so that everyone can use them. A spokesman said: “During the growing


season, a dedicated teamof volunteers from Maidstone Ramblers meets once a week to clear blocked public footpaths that have been reported to Kent County Council.


KCC and itwas agreed to go aheadwith the installation of bollards, at no cost to the parish council. Bus shelter The shelter onMillstock Terrace had been vandalised for the second time. Thiswas reported to the police. Cllr MHoggwas collecting newglass and would carry out the repairs. Park benches Cllr SHogg said the three benches installed by the parish council on BridgeMill play area had been removed by Maidstone Borough Council. Two had come back refurbished, but onewas still to come back. Handrail The clerkwas asked to find out whowas responsible for the steps on Church Street and to find out the cost of adding a handrail.


“Nettles, brambles, weeds or overhanging


vegetation are strimmed, cut and lopped to make a clear path for everybody. “The team of about 15 is led by Graham


Smith who liaises with the footpaths officer fromKCC.” Members ofMaidstone Ramblers regularly


walk 10 to 12 miles onWednesdays or Sun- days, although short walks of about 3 miles are also available once a month on Thurs- days. Seewww.maidstoneramblers.org.uk for more details.


Antisocial behaviour The group responsible for theASB inWoodbridge Drivewere said to beMaidstone Bike Life (MBL). Theywere said to be causing problems all overMaidstone. Residents were urged to report themto the police. Tip charges The recent chargeswere discussed and therewas concern that they could lead tomore flytipping. Itwas agreed tomonitor the situation and discuss it in September. Garden competition Itwas agreed that the judgeswould be Cllrs Jess,Hicks and Butler and three prizeswould be offered. Scout hut There had been a break-in at the hut and residentswere asked to remain vigilant. CllrAHogg asked the clerk to invite the PCSO to the nextmeeting.


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damaged by a nut in Owle�s Close, Shepway. Somebody climbed onto a roof causing


damage in Padsole Lane. A garden ornamentwas smashed in a


residential garden in Hampshire Drive, Shepway. A vehicle parked inWallisAvenue, Park


Woodwas broken into. The front driver’s sidewindowwas


smashed on a Citroen Dispatch van in CampWay, Shepway. A Fiat Punto, registration number


GY56***, was stolen fromBrishing Lane, ParkWood. Someone has smashed a rear bumper


and rearwindscreen of a Silver Volvo RegistrationAY55 *** inWest Park Road, Shepway.


Youthswere seen in a shed in Leonard


GouldWay, Loose. Dust capswere stolen froma vehicle in


Halden Close, Shepway. Amountain bikewas stolen from


outside the court in PalaceAvenue. A dumper truckwas stolen froma


construction site in Su�on Road, Shepway. A Transit vanwas stolen fromoutside a


property in Rawdon Road. Fencingwas damaged and rubbishwas


dumped in a garden inWillington Street, Shepway. Thewindscreen of a vehiclewas


damaged in Su�on Road, ParkWood. The backwindscreen of a buswas


smashed due to an object being thrown at it in Northumberland Road, Shepway.


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