Local Issues

Highways: Cllr. Butcher noted details of a recent meeting at Shalmsford Street between County Cllr. Simmonds, City Cllr. Doyle, Ruth Goudie from Kent Highway Services, Cllr. Copeland and himself. A report of the issues noted at the meeting was read out by the Clerk and it is now up to the Highways Inspector to inspect the problems noted and mark up those areas that require remedial action.

Street Lighting: : Cllr. Copeland noted that there were no major problems with the street lights in the village.

Police: It was noted that if a Parish Council wants to buy the equipment necessary to launch a ‘Speedwatch’ campaign, it would cost in the region of £3,000. It was suggested that we should contact other neighbouring Parish Council’s, such as Bridge, Petham, Harbledown,Thanington and Chilham with a view to see if they would be interested in sharing the cost and equipment. The Clerk will take the matter forward.

The Community Warden, Nick Lord can be contacted at his office at the Primary School.
His telephone number is 07969 583918.

Amenities

Memorial Field: It was noted that the Clerk had ordered new signs for the toilet block on the Memorial playing field to confirm the times when the building will be open and closed to the public. It was agreed at the last Parish Council meeting that the toilets would close at 6.00 p.m. or ‘Dusk’

War Memorial: It was reported that we had now received the £300 grant from the Friends of War Memorials, towards the cost of cleaning the War Memorial. Cllr. Goff stated that he would mow the area before Remembrance Day and will endeavour to plant some winter flowers as well.

Play Areas: It was noted that the Parish Council has now received the annual ROSPA safety inspection report on the six play areas in the parish, which was undertaken in July 2005. The Clerk has drawn up a list of repairs to be undertaken and stated that he will liaise with the respective play area inspectors to organise a schedule of works on the list of recommendations and repairs.

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