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Maidstone East Edition & Malling’s No. 1 newspaper Maidstone Edition downsmail.co.uk FREEMaidstone & Malling’s No. 1 newspaper October 2017 No. 246 FREE News December 2019 No. 272 Panto ahoy! Kate, 107, dies THE cast of Cinderella, which is to be KATE Hart, a resident at an old staged at the Hazlitt Theatre in Maid- people’s home in , stone, took to the to News has died aged 107, her son 3 launch this year's panto. DavidGreat has disclosed.lengths ParishOn board The Kentish Lady were to fight plans national treasure Rustie Lee (Fairy MEET the heroes of Godmother), former EastEnder Ste- MP’swho go toLocal great lengthsPlan bidto fan Booth (Prince Charming), Eliza- HELENmake their Whately village asked a the beth Bright (Cinderella), Craig governmentbrighter place to haltto live the in. à3 Anderson (Buttons) and, pictured, borough’s housing scheme. 4 forStephen Richards 1,300 and Adam Bor- new homes zone (Ugly Sisters) . Bus route saved RESIDENTSThey were greeted in by rural pupils fromareas of say they will oppose land APlans THREATENED for Dr rural Nigel bus service South Borough Primary School and hasTHE been widow saved of GP after Dr Nigel a Minnet offersmembers to of Maidstone the media. The Borough panto Council (MBC) for over 1,300 houses. newwill walk provider the Grand was found. à5 runs from December 1-31. For tick- The Maidstone master plan in- Canyon for charity. 12 ets go to www.hazlitttheatre.co.uk. cludes 17 land offers in the ancient Election latest village, many off CATCH up with the local stories narrow, winding and increasingly Jason Donovan date THEfrom former the general Neighbours election star brings cam- busy Lower Road on the approach LOWER ROAD hispaign show trail to the in ourHazlitt local to single-lane Farleigh Bridge; constituencies. à8 Vicarage Lane; and Dean Street. Theatre next May. 18 CCTVThe others are off Heath Road, call in a bid Kettle Lane and Gallants Lane. Stones for sale The biggest proposals line Lower THE owners of Maidstone United Road – Bydews Farm (500 units) are looking to sell all or part of and Court Lodge Farm (up to 274 the club after pump- plusto additional stopbusiness buildings) fly-tipping ing £5m into it. à10 – followed by Homelands Farm at the top of Dean Street (167), oppo- CALLS for the installation of CCTV cameras to prevent fly-tipping on a Chemical leak latest site Dingley Dell, Heath Road (137) FORGE LANE andcountry the junction road have of Vicarage been made by the local borough councillor. A FRUIT farm near Langley was Lane/LowerBurberry Lane,Road (60). near Leeds and nearby, more than a year after it unlicensed waste carriers, but be- put on lockdown when a chemi- Broomfield,We have highlighted has been targetedthe exit/ac- by was dumped and set on fire. lieves the cost to small firms of dis- cal leak caused dozens of workers to be ill. à cesswaste points dumpers in for Forge years, Lane but in and re- l The The church village car park was has also in seen the posingCllr Charlton of construction said the waste council at a Obituaries 3224 Lowercent months, Rd with the the problem white arrows. has be- many instances of illegal dumping. transfer station is proving a deter- third/fourth tier for Local Plan de- will evaluate all parish land offers à comeAbout more 50 acute. residents attended a velopmentBut it is a with problem designated in many growth rural rentin compiling that is costing its full councils response more. to ParishObituaries Councils 34-35 34 meetingConstruction of East waste, Farleigh rubble, Parish hard areas including Langley, Cllr Fort made her remarks as villages such as Marden, Staple- MBC. He said comments from ASHParishes dieback has been discovered à36-37 in Council,core, windows which and agreed household to hold fur- a and Kingswood. Water Lane in oneparish of the residents borough’s would closest be trans- wel- niture is left illegally – often strewn hurst,Bearsted Headcorn, and Pilgrims Way and haveHar- fer stations at North Farm, Tun- Monks Meadow in ; parish meeting at the village school come, but emphasised objections PARISH councillors agreed Tina in the middle of the road. rietshamalso been in targeted the top recently.tier; bridge Wells, announced it will be village fete stall- at 7pm on Wednesday, December must be based on planning issues. Oakley should be co-opted at Cllr Gill Fort said: “Every month l Last The narrowyear, Maidstone country lanes Borough and closed for 10 weeks. holder co-ordinator Jean Duffy has 11. He added there may be some resigned; yellow ;lines the communityare needed we are having toilets, sinks and single-fileCouncil cleared bridge 911 were cases significant of fly-tip- She added: “If you go along the Chairman Glyn Charlton vowed: for Buffkyn Way, Otham, to allow construction waste dumped in the infrastructureping and this barriers; year more than 163 linesmall of pockets increasing of land fines, which they have “could to warden in Langley continued “We will fight and explore every buses through Imperial Park; rub- village, specifically in Burberry lhave been recorded since April. bebe enforced.considered A right reduction for East in Far- the welfare visits; a parishioner com- avenue to prevent any develop- Farmland is grade one quality; bish bins in the sports field in Lane, where we are now thinking The approaching darker evenings chargeleigh”. or offering it free may have plained of mud being left on the ment.” l There was a policy for gaps be- Kingswood are to be moved over to of installing cameras on private will prompt a rise in illegal tipping. theLiberal desired Democrat-led similar effect.” Maidstone road at ; the church He said he had already met a se- tween urban Maidstone and vil- the picnic area and rear exit. land, to oversee the problem area.” Cllr Fort welcomed a joint initia- BoroughA three-monthly Council littersaid: pick “No on deci- the clock in Langley was reported to nior MBC planning officer and re- lages, relevant for the large land A recent event in Burberry Lane tive by the Environment Agency mile-longsions have stretch been taken of road on throughthe sub- be stopped. ceived significant assurances that: offers close to . Crime Reports 35 saw a caravan burned out while a and the Driver and Vehicle Stan- Leedsmitted village sites. Many produces will anbe averagedeemed Crime Reports à37 torched car remains on a footpath dards Agency to clamp down on 32unsuitable. black sacks “We’re of rubbish. keen to work VEHICLES have been driven over withCllr the Fort, community, who also serves especially as a farmlandA LAWNMOWER in Lenham, was stolencausing from parishwith landowners councillor, and says developers, teaching damgea shed in to Headcorn crops; an; a tow attempted bar was childrento map outabout potential social responsibility sites and be break-intaen from was a Landreported Rover in DetlingDiscovery; a vehicle was vandalised in Bearsted andclear the about issue of what litter developmentsin schools will in ; a multi-axle trailer help take the issue off the streets. Rd,was stolenWeavering from; a pumpkinsfarm in Linton were; could take place in the future.” stolen from an allotment in Shel Call believes for sites with reports, every pageshousehold 4, 18, missiles thrown at a car in Head- receiving a weekly refuse collection Lenham. YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERT 19 & 22 corn caused damage. service, there is no excuse for litter [email protected] l Dennis Fowle and letters & 46- being thrown from vehicles or CommentComment à46-4746-47 01622 690290 23 Pudding Lane • Maidstone • dumped47 in the road.

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2 Maidstone Weald December 2019 downsmail.co.uk News Church to host Pair making Headcorn fair FATHER Christmas will be stop- ping off at Hunton’s Christmas Fair in the village church on Sat- a brighter place to live urday, December 14. TWO Headcorn heroes are work- Craft stalls and attractions in- ing to make the village a cleaner, cluding Thomas the Tank Engine safer and nicer place to live. will feature, along with mulled Malcolm Hitchcock (73), of wine. Haslewood Drive, Smarden and Children can visit Father Peter Beacon (60), of Marden Road, Headcorn Christmas and his Elf helpers for Staplehurst have received praise lengthsmen a £5 charge. on social media for their work in Malcolm The event, at St Mary’s church, runs from 3.30-6pm. the village, including building a Hitchcock memorial beacon which will be Anyone interested in hiring a (left) and planted in Days Green shortly. stall should call David Jones on The lengthsmen say these small Peter Beacon 01622 741474 or email . touches of community spirit are “The most exciting project we Cllr Caroline James said: “Mar- “what Headcorn needs right now”. are working on right now is the tin and Peter are diligence person- Father-of-four Mr Hitchcock said: memorial beacon, which will be lit ified. Their commitment to the Festive market “For example, me and Pete thought up on special days. We created the community is reflected in the tire- A CHRISTMAS market is being the corner near the pub was miss- sign for the centenary celebrations less and innovative approach they held at All Saints’ Church in ing something, so we planted some last year and soon it will be sited bring to their work.” Maidstone on Saturday, Novem- flowers. It made a difference and permanently on the village green. l THE job of a parish “lengths- ber 30. the feedback was great. “Even though we are not man” dates back to medieval The event takes place between “Two days are never the same in equipped like the borough council, times and was paid to “walk the 11am and 3pm at the famous Mill this job, you never really know we do our best with what we have. length of the parish” to keep its Street landmark. what you’ll be doing that day until It’s an honour really.” ditches and drains clear. By the There will be food, stalls, a tour you get there. We install benches, The pair say the level of feedback early 1900s, the job fell into de- of the tower, gift ideas and more. mow and weed the fields, clear up they get from local residents and cline as road maintenance became All the proceeds go to the All rubbish, put up signs and look parish councillors is the most re- the responsibility of county coun- Saints’ Restoration Fund and after the play area. warding part of their job. cils rather than parishes. work needed to fix the roof.

Maidstone Weald December 2019 3 News downsmail.co.uk Town gets the festive spirit Fears over college plan CHRISTMAS is coming and the town centre is to see a number of events taking place. A log cabin festive market in Ju- for 250 village homes bilee Square, High Street, Maid- A CAMBRIDGE university college is behind a proposal for over 250 stone runs from Friday, November 29 until Sunday, De- houses and a business park, which is concerning East Farleigh residents. cember 15. The scheme by Trinity Hall Col- The only existing road opening Farleigh development proposals. Most stalls will change after the lege would have five vehicle ac- to the farm is in Forge Lane, to a l Dennis Fowle, chairman of Pri- first week, giving shoppers more cesses on to narrow country roads. small area of business and agricul- ory Close Residents' Association, reasons to visit again. But the college must overcome tural buildings, an area proposed said: “Court Lodge is a very con- Maidstone Museum holds powerful challenges for inclusion for extension. There would be a cerning land offer with potential Christmas Markets from 10am to in Maidstone Local Plan’s review. second road off Forge Lane to for huge impact on our over-busy 3.30pm on Saturday, December 7. It has bought Court Lodge Farm, serve an area of at least 35 houses country lanes. Because of traffic Father Christmas will be drop- top quality agricultural land, and east of the business site. congestion and chaos all over ping in to his candlelit library at has submitted to Maidstone Coun- The challenges are: Maidstone, Lower Road is used by Maidstone Museum, from cil a substantial detailed access l Maidstone Borough Council many as Maidstone by-pass, caus- 10.30am on December 7, 14, 19, 20 plan for three areas of housing. (MBC) and East Farleigh Parish ing nightmare congestion, espe- and 21. There would be three road open- Council will be considering signif- cially around the bridge and Booking is essential; cost is £8 ings on to busy Lower Road and icant policies potentially to thwart railway crossing. Trinity Hall Col- per ticket and families are advised two on to rural Forge Lane. the proposal; lege’s presentation doesn’t really to book consecutive slots if they One access road is planned for l Maidstone Committee of Kent address these huge problems.” are bringing more than one child. about 100 houses close to the dan- Association of Local Councils will l Janet Joyce and Adam Palmer Maidstone Rotary Club is gerous four-way Station Hill junc- oppose because of the high sensi- work on Forge Lane opposition. working with the museum and tion, leading to the notorious traffic tivity of proposals for three large They said: “This is an outrageous their profits will go to local chari- problems of the single-lane ancient land areas adjoining each other on plan but we are confident our ties of their choice. Farleigh Bridge and adjoining rail- the East Farleigh/Tovil border, one parish council and MBC have Visit the museum website to way crossing. in Medway Valley and one in many strong reasons to reject it, es- check availability and book tick- Another road would serve 100 or Loose Valley protection areas; pecially traffic chaos on over- ets more houses opposite Priory Close l Dean Street Action Group, cur- loaded Forge Lane/Lower A Christmas Farmers’ Market and the third, in Lower Road, rently campaigning against HGVs Road/Dean Street triangle. The will be at Jubilee Square on De- would be just west of Lone Cottage in the narrow winding street, is magnificent view over Medway cember 20 selling local produce. to lower density residential units. supporting opposition to new East Valley would be lost for ever”. Health for homeless HOMELESS people have been treated for diabetes, lung disease, pregnancy, infected wounds and skin conditions at drop-in clinics in Maidstone. They are being run by Kent Community Health NHS Foun- dation Trust (KCHFT), at Maid- stone Day Centre, following an approach by the local authority for a nurse-led clinic for rough sleepers in the town. 999 copter tech boost A seven-month trial, due to end KENT’S air ambulance can now live prove patient outcomes. This col- in November, has now been ex- stream vital details of a patient’s laboration with Philips RDT allows tended until March, and discus- condition to the hospital it is head- our consultants to give better re- sions are under way with local ing for. mote medical advice to the receiv- authorities across west Kent, The helicopter can send a pa- ing hospital, so they can be better about running a similar services. tient’s temperature, heart rhythm, prepared for the patient.” Complex care nurse Claire financial information. pulse, respiration rate and blood David Welch, chief executive of Knight (pictured) and head of Homeless people have been pressure to the waiting hospital the air ambulance, which attends Adult and Community Services able to get the flu jab too. Claire thanks to a web-based software nearly 2,500 incidents a year, be- Stephanie Rhodes were behind even managed to get one man a bike, after he said he felt isolated platform developed by Philips RDT lieves the new technology will fur- the project. They worked with due to lack of money. and the European Space Agency. ther improve patients’ survival rates other organisations to bring sev- The bike was donated after Professor Richard Lyon, the air and improve outcomes overall. eral services all under one roof, Claire put out an appeal. Other ambulance’s associate medical di- He added: “With us demonstrat- including midwives, a heart fail- donations included clothes, sleep- rector, said: “Where every second ing its application in a real-life situ- ure nurse and a Macmillan cancer ing bags, tents, food and a mobile counts, having the ability to live ation, we are confident the support nurse. phone, to make it easier for an- stream a patient’s vitals direct from technology will be adopted by other Claire also advised patients on other patient to contact his GP. the scene and the helicopter offers air ambulances and partners in the healthy lifestyles and self-care, as The work is a quality improve- a tremendous opportunity to im- health service.” well as where to go for support with mental health issues and for ment project at KCHFT.

4 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News downsmail.co.uk downs mail.co.uk News Town gets the COUNTY COBBLER festive spirit Fears over college plan Students’ bus Shoe Repairs - Key Cutting CHRISTMAS is coming and the town centre is to see a number of Just moved? Need spare keys? events taking place. service is back We are here to help! DISCOUNTS on multiple A log cabin festive market in Ju- for 250 village homes bilee Square, High Street, Maid- A CAMBRIDGE university college is behind a proposal for over 250 key orders COMPETITIVELY priced stone runs from Friday, STUDENTS and those travelling November 29 until Sunday, De- houses and a business park, which is concerning East Farleigh residents. into town from Marden have cember 15. won a reprieve for their rural bus The scheme by Trinity Hall Col- The only existing road opening Farleigh development proposals. service. • Christmas gifts engraved by our engraving Most stalls will change after the KEYS* lege would have five vehicle ac- to the farm is in Forge Lane, to a l Dennis Fowle, chairman of Pri- NuVenture said it would be dis- specialists - jewellery, pens & Zippo's etc. first week, giving shoppers more Yale type £5 cesses on to narrow country roads. small area of business and agricul- ory Close Residents' Association, continuing the number 28 service Zippo fuel & flints available. reasons to visit again. 2 for £7.50 But the college must overcome tural buildings, an area proposed said: “Court Lodge is a very con- because it was “unprofitable and Watch repairs, batteries & straps replaced Maidstone Museum holds • 3 for £10!!! powerful challenges for inclusion for extension. There would be a cerning land offer with potential unsustainable” – given the “con- Christmas Markets from 10am to • We specialise in men’s We also cut in Maidstone Local Plan’s review. second road off Forge Lane to for huge impact on our over-busy tinued delays caused by traffic”. 3.30pm on Saturday, December 7. leather soles stitched on. Mortice, It has bought Court Lodge Farm, serve an area of at least 35 houses country lanes. Because of traffic As the main mode of transport Father Christmas will be drop- Chubb top quality agricultural land, and east of the business site. congestion and chaos all over for Marden students getting to • We can replace ZIPS on ping in to his candlelit library at Security & has submitted to Maidstone Coun- The challenges are: Maidstone, Lower Road is used by schools across Maidstone, the premises within 24 hours. Maidstone Museum, from cil a substantial detailed access l most car keys Maidstone Borough Council many as Maidstone by-pass, caus- withdrawal prompted widespread NEW SPECIALISED key cutting – i.e. 10.30am on December 7, 14, 19, 20 plan for three areas of housing. (MBC) and East Farleigh Parish ing nightmare congestion, espe- • calls from parents for the service to tubular multi-lock security *from the same key and 21. There would be three road open- Council will be considering signif- cially around the bridge and be retained. MOST car keys cut Booking is essential; cost is £8 ings on to busy Lower Road and icant policies potentially to thwart railway crossing. Trinity Hall Col- As a result, Kent County Coun- • per ticket and families are advised two on to rural Forge Lane. the proposal; lege’s presentation doesn’t really cil (KCC) agreed to re-tender for Engraving Service – we can also Prompt l • to book consecutive slots if they One access road is planned for Maidstone Committee of Kent address these huge problems.” other transport companies to pro- supply trophies & tankards While U Wait are bringing more than one child. about 100 houses close to the dan- Association of Local Councils will l Janet Joyce and Adam Palmer vide the service, with the contract • Zippo Lighters service Maidstone Rotary Club is gerous four-way Station Hill junc- oppose because of the high sensi- work on Forge Lane opposition. awarded to bus company Paddock tion, leading to the notorious traffic tivity of proposals for three large working with the museum and They said: “This is an outrageous Wood-based Autocar, which takes • We can now copy electronic fobs available problems of the single-lane ancient land areas adjoining each other on plan but we are confident our their profits will go to local chari- over the route this month. have supported the move. Farleigh Bridge and adjoining rail- the East Farleigh/Tovil border, one parish council and MBC have ties of their choice. Nu Venture co-owner and direc- The Autocar new service came www.facebook.com/Maidstoneshoerepairs way crossing. in Medway Valley and one in many strong reasons to reject it, es- Visit the museum website to tor Norman Kemp (pictured) said into operation on November 18. Another road would serve 100 or Loose Valley protection areas; pecially traffic chaos on over- check availability and book tick- his firm had run the service for Mr Kemp said: “The bus users 370, DukesWalk, The Mall more houses opposite Priory Close l Dean Street Action Group, cur- loaded Forge Lane/Lower ets “yonks and yonks”, but running will not find any difference in the and the third, in Lower Road, rently campaigning against HGVs Road/Dean Street triangle. The (Near Pizza Hut) • 01622 297600 A Christmas Farmers’ Market the return service from its Ayles- service they have received. Basi- would be just west of Lone Cottage in the narrow winding street, is magnificent view over Medway will be at Jubilee Square on De- ford headquarters to Marden was cally, Autocar is closer to Marden to lower density residential units. supporting opposition to new East Valley would be lost for ever”. cember 20 selling local produce. simply not getting the fares than we are. needed to make it viable. “It’s a case of one small operator He said: “It was not economic swapping for another small opera- Health for homeless for us to carry on so we took the tor on that route. Passengers will difficult decision to discontinue not see much difference.” HOMELESS people have been the operation.” He said Nu Venture would carry treated for diabetes, lung disease, Maidstone’s School Bus Liaison on running day time services to pregnancy, infected wounds and Committee and head teachers Marden from Monday to Saturday skin conditions at drop-in clinics from grammar schools in the town on the number 23. in Maidstone. They are being run by Kent Community Health NHS Foun- dation Trust (KCHFT), at Maid- Concertina party stone Day Centre, following an approach by the local authority CONCERTINA players in East East Farleigh every fortnight, for a nurse-led clinic for rough Farleigh are celebrating their now provides singalongs at care sleepers in the town. 10th birthday with an invitation homes, busks at Christmas and 999 copter tech boost A seven-month trial, due to end to more people to learn the in- took part in Herne Bay’s music KENT’S air ambulance can now live prove patient outcomes. This col- in November, has now been ex- strument. week and the Maidstone Musi- stream vital details of a patient’s laboration with Philips RDT allows tended until March, and discus- Kettle Bridge Concertinas was cathon. condition to the hospital it is head- our consultants to give better re- sions are under way with local formed by the morris dancing In 2010, KBC obtained a grant ing for. mote medical advice to the receiv- authorities across west Kent, group the Kettle Bridge Clogs, to buy concertinas, and these can The helicopter can send a pa- ing hospital, so they can be better about running a similar services. named after the ancient wooden be hired by beginners. tient’s temperature, heart rhythm, prepared for the patient.” Complex care nurse Claire financial information. bridge between On November 2, KBC hosted a pulse, respiration rate and blood David Welch, chief executive of Knight (pictured) and head of Homeless people have been and . concertina playing workshop, pressure to the waiting hospital the air ambulance, which attends Adult and Community Services able to get the flu jab too. Claire Dancer Sandy Sharp learned led by experienced music educa- even managed to get one man a thanks to a web-based software nearly 2,500 incidents a year, be- Stephanie Rhodes were behind to play the concertina with tor and player Alex Wade. bike, after he said he felt isolated platform developed by Philips RDT lieves the new technology will fur- the project. They worked with Rochester-based Glad Thorp, The workshop was open to due to lack of money. and the European Space Agency. ther improve patients’ survival rates other organisations to bring sev- who believed the gift of music concertina players of all levels. 2 The bike was donated after Professor Richard Lyon, the air and improve outcomes overall. eral services all under one roof, should be freely taught and If you are interetsed in getting Claire put out an appeal. Other ambulance’s associate medical di- He added: “With us demonstrat- including midwives, a heart fail- passed on. Subsequently, Sandy to know more about Kettle donations included clothes, sleep- rector, said: “Where every second ing its application in a real-life situ- ure nurse and a Macmillan cancer taught a number of beginners, Bridge Concertinas joining up, ing bags, tents, food and a mobile counts, having the ability to live ation, we are confident the support nurse. who taught others, and now the you can call Sue Walsh on 01622 phone, to make it easier for an- stream a patient’s vitals direct from technology will be adopted by other Claire also advised patients on membership of the Kettle Bridge 728252. other patient to contact his GP. the scene and the helicopter offers air ambulances and partners in the healthy lifestyles and self-care, as Concertinas stands at 26. Or go to visit www.kettle- The work is a quality improve- a tremendous opportunity to im- health service.” well as where to go for support The group, which rehearses in bridgeconcertinas. with mental health issues and for ment project at KCHFT.

Maidstone Weald December 2019 5 News downsmail.co.uk Soccer success Under 7s narrowly missed out on lifting the Autumn Former landfill site to Festival Cup. Following two demanding games against West Kent and Rainham 84 Devils in Gillingham, become nature haven the team took West Kent to a draw – the first team they failed A NEWLY-acquired piece of land to beat this season – but lost out will extend the wildlife corridor to the Rainham side. through the Loose Valley. As Yalding face promotion to The latest acquisition is the former the higher echelons of the Maid- landfill site, halfway up Farleigh Hill stone League, these two teams are in Dean Street. the only sides to have defeated It has taken the trustees from the boys this season. nearby Hayle Park Nature Reserve more than three years to secure the 50-year lease with the local author- Festive fair ity, which owns the land. HEADCORN Football Club kicks Hayle Park Trust chairman Cllr off Christmas with its festive fair Paul Wilby said: “It is great to finally on Saturday, November 30. be in a position to gain the site for the Cllrs Paul Wilby, Derek Mortimer and Brian Clark at the former landfill site The event, which will include trust. stalls, a café and activities for the “As this was used for landfill, Kent tion for this area for so many years.” could avoid busy Dean Street, kids, runs from 2-4pm at Head- County Council will continue to Cllr Mortimer said, apart from thanks to Cllr Clark. corn Scout Hut in Road. monitor the site and has been sup- providing grazing for horses, the site Now visitors will be able to walk portive of our ambitions.” has largely been untouched for 100 from Dean Street to Loose Valley, en- Borough councillor and trustee years, meaning it has already be- joying some fantastic views across Choir concert Derek Mortimer said: “This will ex- come a haven for wildlife. town and out to The Downs. THE Male Voice tend the wildlife corridor, which em- The trustees intend to provide Cllr Brian Clark said: “This is a Choir is putting on a Christmas braces the valley conservation area protected wildflower meadows, en- great outcome. There has been much concert at village hall at and 28 acres at Hayle Park. hance the natural ponds on site and speculation about potential plans at 3pm on Sunday, December 1. “We are extremely pleased to have create a public open space. the site, especially after it had been For tickets, email John Apsey on given this land a green future after A footpath was created within the included in a submission to Maid- [email protected]. so many site meetings and no direc- site some years ago so that walkers stone’s call for sites.”

6 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News downsmail.co.uk downs mail.co.uk Business Focus Soccer success Popular Maidstone pub re-opened with stunning new look YALDING Under 7s narrowly missed out on lifting the Autumn Former landfill site to The Horseshoes, Maidstone has received a stunning refurbishment, Festival Cup. re-opening to guests with a new look on Saturday 7th December. Following two demanding games against West Kent and The Horseshoes, located on Dean Street Monday-Friday lunch menu includes a broad Rainham 84 Devils in Gillingham, become nature haven has undergone a significant makeover that range of dishes under 650 calories, freshly the team took West Kent to a has given the staple eating and drinking made pizzas and gourmet sandwiches. draw – the first team they failed A NEWLY-acquired piece of land spot a modernised, stylish and General Manager, Kelly, who has been with to beat this season – but lost out will extend the wildlife corridor contemporary feel. the Horseshoes for five years, and has 12 to the Rainham side. through the Loose Valley. Serving a top-quality, seasonal menu, years’ hospitality experience, comments: As Yalding face promotion to The latest acquisition is the former the higher echelons of the Maid- landfill site, halfway up Farleigh Hill guests can enjoy a broad range of premium “The Horseshoes is a hugely popular stone League, these two teams are in Dean Street. grill dishes, including three premium steaks destination and provides a hub for the local the only sides to have defeated It has taken the trustees from cuts from selected British & Irish farms, community so we’re really excited to be part the boys this season. nearby Hayle Park Nature Reserve hand-cut by skilled butchers and expertly of the team as it begins its next chapter. private dining area is also available for more than three years to secure the aged for superb tenderness and flavour, “We have made some stunning changes reservations, perfect for celebrations and 50-year lease with the local author- four-bone lamb rack with chorizo, chimi churri that have allowed us to create a modern, private parties. Festive fair ity, which owns the land. and butternut squash or maple glazed pork open and stylish look and feel to the pub – Its new improved décor is a top to tail HEADCORN Football Club kicks Hayle Park Trust chairman Cllr belly with pig cheek. With fresh fish delivered making it the ideal spot for friends and transformation, taking inspiration from the off Christmas with its festive fair Paul Wilby said: “It is great to finally daily, there's seared, wild, Atlantic scallops family to get together. We have loved UK’s most luxurious dining and drinking on Saturday, November 30. be in a position to gain the site for the Cllrs Paul Wilby, Derek Mortimer and Brian Clark at the former landfill site with cauliflower two ways, King prawn gratin unveiling the brand-new pub to guests!” hotspots. The sophisticated décor combines trust. The event, which will include in a creamy garlic, white wine & leek sauce Its team has also grown with several new dark greens, burgundy, and mustards with stalls, a café and activities for the “As this was used for landfill, Kent tion for this area for so many years.” could avoid busy Dean Street, and sea bass fillets in a vermouth velouté. people hired to fill various roles. Head Chef mural wallpaper panels, contemporary kids, runs from 2-4pm at Head- County Council will continue to Cllr Mortimer said, apart from thanks to Cllr Clark. corn Scout Hut in Ulcombe Road. monitor the site and has been sup- providing grazing for horses, the site Now visitors will be able to walk Still offering fantastic value, the fixed price Keith is leading the team, and has 19 years details to traditional furniture and portive of our ambitions.” has largely been untouched for 100 from Dean Street to Loose Valley, en- industry experience. Front of House staff equestrian detailing. The pub is also Borough councillor and trustee years, meaning it has already be- joying some fantastic views across member Lisa has been with the team for welcoming a bespoke Horseshoes statue. Choir concert Derek Mortimer said: “This will ex- come a haven for wildlife. town and out to The Downs. 26 years. The wooden and plush finishes create an THE Kent Police Male Voice tend the wildlife corridor, which em- The trustees intend to provide Cllr Brian Clark said: “This is a As part of the refurbishment, the pub has authentic and cosy feel to the historic pub, a Choir is putting on a Christmas braces the valley conservation area protected wildflower meadows, en- great outcome. There has been much received a full makeover, include a feature 16th century building and local destination. concert at Coxheath village hall at and 28 acres at Hayle Park. hance the natural ponds on site and speculation about potential plans at dining area, conservatory with view of the Visit https://www.facebook.com/thehorse- 3pm on Sunday, December 1. “We are extremely pleased to have create a public open space. the site, especially after it had been stables, paddock and horses in the field. The shoeseastfarleigh/ or https://www.the- For tickets, email John Apsey on given this land a green future after A footpath was created within the included in a submission to Maid- pub also boasts three large open fires, a horseshoeseastfarleigh.co.uk/ for more [email protected]. so many site meetings and no direc- site some years ago so that walkers stone’s call for sites.” Juliet balcony and an elevated mezzanine. A details.

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Maidstone Weald December 2019 7 News | General election downsmail.co.uk Voters won’t be fooled again DECEMBER’S general election is set against the background of Brexit and a divided country. Doug Kempster takes an overview and offers this assessment… POLLSTERS are warning that ing traction, with a politically- Britain’s third General Election in savvy but disillusioned elec- just four years is a journey into torate who, on a local level, are the unknown. wrestling with congested roads, With traditional political tribal over-development, and swelling unity in meltdown over Brexit, and GP waiting lists. voters sickened by a seemingly These voters can spot spin endless diet of inaction, conde- and “cleverly-worded” non-an- scension, spin and evasion from swers and publicity stunts at 50 Westminster, those who make a paces. living predicting the mood of the Political observers in both nation are almost at a loss. Maidstone and Malling concede Most pundits agree the Decem- that a candidate of action, who ber 12 poll could be the most sig- can prioritise the thoughts, fears nificant since the end of WWII. and feelings of the average per- Upon it hangs not only the UK’s son in the street above the politi- future relationship with the Euro- cal machinations of the pean Union but, potentially, an- Westminster bubble, can count other move for Scottish reading the tea leaves has become Malling’s Tom Tugendhat faces a on success in the December elec- tion... regardless of what pollsters independence and the end of the so difficult. fall from 41.3% to 28.5%, and Mid predict. Westminster political system as In Maidstone and Malling, tra- Kent’s Helen Whately is pre- we know it. ditional true-blue heartlands, dicted to see a drop from 35% to Sir David Butler, who has 70 however, even the most cautious 28.8%. RESULTS IN 2017 years’ experience at the polls, commentators predict the Con- Only Aylesford’s Tracey could only rejoice that he was no servatives will hold power. Crouch is expected to buck the Maidstone and The Weald: longer in the business of forecast- But respected pollster Martin trend, seeing her share rise from Con – 29,136 ing the outcome of elections when Baxter at Electoral Calculus antic- 2017’s 23.3% to 25.3% this time Lab – 11,432 the latest ballot was announced. ipates three of our four MPs will round. One party insider suggests Lib – 8,455 And Philip Cowley, Professor get a drubbing in terms of their it’s no coincidence that she is UKIP – 1,613 of Politics at Queen Mary Univer- voter share. widely perceived to be the local Green – 888 sity, , cited a Maidstone and The Weald’s MP least likely to toe the party Faversham and Mid Kent: “youthquake”, collapse of party (pictured above with line. Con – 30,390 loyalty, broken promises and tac- supporters) could see her 34.2% The struggle both incumbent Lab – 12,977 tical voting as the reasons why of 2017 slashed to 16.3%, and would-be MPs face is gain- Lib – 3,249 UKIP – 1,702 Green – 1,431 and Malling: Candidates set out stalls Con – 36,218 Lab – 12,710 MAIDSTONE and Malling can- who will campaign for a second Lib - 3,787 didates were quick to welcome referendum on Brexit. Jenny Green – 2,335 news of another poll. Reeves stands for Labour. UKIP – 1,857 Incumbent MPs Tracey Crouch, Mrs Parkin said: “Thousands Helen Grant and Tom Tugendhat of young people who could not Chatham and Aylesford: all supported the move as the only vote in 2016 should be given the Con – 25,587 way to break the parliamentary chance to decide, and we all Lab – 15,129 deadlock over Brexit. know much more now about the UKIP – 2,225 Labour selected Dan Wilkinson serious damage leaving the EU Lib – 1,116 (pictured) to fight Maidstone and will do to the UK economy. A Green – 573 the Weald who will be up against second referendum is essential.” Liberal Democrat James Willis. The Green Party’s April Clark SENIOR Liberal Democrat Clive Former Maidstone Grammar will be challenging Mr Tugend- English, the councillor for High School pupil Mr Wilkinson, who hat’s majority in Tonbridge and Street in Maidstone, believes his grew up in Marden, said: “Our Malling. party could take 100 seats if re- country is at a crossroads, and She said: “I am fighting this mainers coalesce behind the this election presents us with an election for our climate – the anti-Brexit alliance. historic opportunity to redress great place to work and live, and biggest emergency we are facing. The Lib Dems, Greens and Plaid the imbalance between the many I want to champion that, not sim- Over half of voters polled said Cymru have agreed a tactical and the privileged few.” ply as a face at the odd photo op- climate change would affect how voting pact for certain seats. The Green Party’s Stuart Jef- portunity but rolling my sleeves they voted, rising to 74% of One seasoned Labour member fery will also contest the seat. up and getting stuck in.” under -25s.” told us: “It might work but it is a The Brexit Party has decided not In Faversham and Mid Kent, Mrs Whately has recently been huge assumption that all Lib contest Tory-held seats. MP Helen Whately faces the promoted to a junior minister in Dem voters are remainers. It Mr Willis told Downs Mail: Green Party’s Hannah Temple Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s could backfire.” “Maidstone and the Weald is a and Lib Dem Hannah Perkin, government.

8 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News | General election downsmail.co.uk downs mail.co.uk Business Focus Voters won’t be fooled again DECEMBER’S general election is set against the background of Brexit and a divided country. Doug Kempster takes an overview and offers this assessment… POLLSTERS are warning that ing traction, with a politically- Britain’s third General Election in savvy but disillusioned elec- just four years is a journey into torate who, on a local level, are the unknown. wrestling with congested roads, With traditional political tribal over-development, and swelling unity in meltdown over Brexit, and GP waiting lists. voters sickened by a seemingly These voters can spot spin endless diet of inaction, conde- and “cleverly-worded” non-an- scension, spin and evasion from swers and publicity stunts at 50 Westminster, those who make a paces. living predicting the mood of the Political observers in both nation are almost at a loss. Maidstone and Malling concede Most pundits agree the Decem- that a candidate of action, who ber 12 poll could be the most sig- can prioritise the thoughts, fears nificant since the end of WWII. and feelings of the average per- Upon it hangs not only the UK’s son in the street above the politi- future relationship with the Euro- cal machinations of the pean Union but, potentially, an- Westminster bubble, can count other move for Scottish reading the tea leaves has become Malling’s Tom Tugendhat faces a on success in the December elec- tion... regardless of what pollsters independence and the end of the so difficult. fall from 41.3% to 28.5%, and Mid predict. Westminster political system as In Maidstone and Malling, tra- Kent’s Helen Whately is pre- we know it. ditional true-blue heartlands, dicted to see a drop from 35% to Sir David Butler, who has 70 however, even the most cautious 28.8%. RESULTS IN 2017 years’ experience at the polls, commentators predict the Con- Only Aylesford’s Tracey could only rejoice that he was no servatives will hold power. Crouch is expected to buck the Maidstone and The Weald: longer in the business of forecast- But respected pollster Martin trend, seeing her share rise from Con – 29,136 ing the outcome of elections when Baxter at Electoral Calculus antic- 2017’s 23.3% to 25.3% this time Lab – 11,432 the latest ballot was announced. ipates three of our four MPs will round. One party insider suggests Lib – 8,455 And Philip Cowley, Professor get a drubbing in terms of their it’s no coincidence that she is UKIP – 1,613 of Politics at Queen Mary Univer- voter share. widely perceived to be the local Green – 888 sity, London, cited a Maidstone and The Weald’s MP least likely to toe the party Faversham and Mid Kent: “youthquake”, collapse of party Helen Grant (pictured above with line. Con – 30,390 loyalty, broken promises and tac- supporters) could see her 34.2% The struggle both incumbent Lab – 12,977 tical voting as the reasons why of 2017 slashed to 16.3%, and would-be MPs face is gain- Lib – 3,249 UKIP – 1,702 Green – 1,431 Tonbridge and Malling: Candidates set out stalls Con – 36,218 Lab – 12,710 MAIDSTONE and Malling can- who will campaign for a second Lib - 3,787 didates were quick to welcome referendum on Brexit. Jenny Green – 2,335 news of another poll. Reeves stands for Labour. UKIP – 1,857 Incumbent MPs Tracey Crouch, Mrs Parkin said: “Thousands Helen Grant and Tom Tugendhat of young people who could not Chatham and Aylesford: all supported the move as the only vote in 2016 should be given the Con – 25,587 way to break the parliamentary chance to decide, and we all Lab – 15,129 deadlock over Brexit. know much more now about the UKIP – 2,225 Labour selected Dan Wilkinson serious damage leaving the EU Lib – 1,116 (pictured) to fight Maidstone and will do to the UK economy. A Green – 573 the Weald who will be up against second referendum is essential.” Liberal Democrat James Willis. The Green Party’s April Clark SENIOR Liberal Democrat Clive Former Maidstone Grammar will be challenging Mr Tugend- English, the councillor for High School pupil Mr Wilkinson, who hat’s majority in Tonbridge and Street in Maidstone, believes his grew up in Marden, said: “Our Malling. party could take 100 seats if re- country is at a crossroads, and She said: “I am fighting this mainers coalesce behind the this election presents us with an election for our climate – the anti-Brexit alliance. historic opportunity to redress great place to work and live, and biggest emergency we are facing. The Lib Dems, Greens and Plaid the imbalance between the many I want to champion that, not sim- Over half of voters polled said Cymru have agreed a tactical and the privileged few.” ply as a face at the odd photo op- climate change would affect how voting pact for certain seats. The Green Party’s Stuart Jef- portunity but rolling my sleeves they voted, rising to 74% of One seasoned Labour member fery will also contest the seat. up and getting stuck in.” under -25s.” told us: “It might work but it is a The Brexit Party has decided not In Faversham and Mid Kent, Mrs Whately has recently been huge assumption that all Lib contest Tory-held seats. MP Helen Whately faces the promoted to a junior minister in Dem voters are remainers. It Mr Willis told Downs Mail: Green Party’s Hannah Temple Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s could backfire.” “Maidstone and the Weald is a and Lib Dem Hannah Perkin, government.

Maidstone Weald December 2019 9 News downsmail.co.uk Owners put FA Cup payday hope club for sale THE owners of Maidstone United FC have put the club up for sale. as Stones head north Owners Terry Casey and Oliver Ash, who have been in MAIDSTONE United will face charge for a decade, are seeking Blackpool in the second round of new investors to take ground de- the FA Cup with a potential big velopment and football ambi- payday for the club. tions forward. The Stones, currently in the top But they have stressed they are prepared to wait to ensure the half of the National League South, handover will mean the club will travel to Bloomfield Road on De- not “slip into the wrong hands”. cember 1 to face league opposition. Since 2010 they have ploughed The Lancashire club hammered in £5.2m to take the Stones out of their county rivals Morcambe 4-1 financial difficulties and to build in the first round proper while the Gallagher Stadium. Maidstone overcame Torquay crowd at Bloomfield Road and that problems, a revolving door of A statement by the Stones said United 1-0. If the Stones can beat we’ll take a fair few with us. It’s fair managers and successive relega- the pair are open to selling some the Seasiders, the county town’s to say that everyone at the club is tions into the bottom tier of English or all of their shareholding. club get a £54,000 FA Cup win really looking forward to the football has meant an unstable Mr Ash said: “We will have to bonus plus half the gate receipts match. A good cup run is good for time for supporters of the 132-year- be assured the stature, means after VAT. any club of our size.” old club. Stanley Matthews, re- and intentions of any new in- A spokesman said: “It’s a good If Maidstone progresses, the club garded as one of the finest English vestor are acceptable and that the draw for us, and Blackpool will not will be in the hat with the Premier players of his or any generation, interests of the club and its sup- be an easy team to beat. They are League and Championship sides. played his top-flight football for porters are fully protected for the just outside the play-off positions in The past decade has been turbu- Blackpool in the 1950s. future. League One and in Simon Grayson lent for Blackpool, having risen to Stability has returned to Bloom- “We have not spent nine years they have a very experienced and the Premier League under the own- field Road in recent times with a of our lives working hard for the respected manager. ership of the Oyston family. new owner, Simon Sadler. good of the club only to see it slip “So we’ll be hoping for a big But a combination of financial Picture: Steve Terrell into the wrong hands.”

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10 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News downsmail.co.uk Owners put FA Cup payday hope club for sale NEW HOMES NOW AVAILABLE THE owners of Maidstone United FC have put the club up for sale. as Stones head north Owners Terry Casey and Oliver Ash, who have been in THE SYCAMORES MAIDSTONE United will face charge for a decade, are seeking Blackpool in the second round of new investors to take ground de- BEARSTED the FA Cup with a potential big velopment and football ambi- payday for the club. tions forward. The Stones, currently in the top But they have stressed they are prepared to wait to ensure the half of the National League South, handover will mean the club will travel to Bloomfield Road on De- not “slip into the wrong hands”. cember 1 to face league opposition. Since 2010 they have ploughed The Lancashire club hammered in £5.2m to take the Stones out of their county rivals Morcambe 4-1 financial difficulties and to build in the first round proper while the Gallagher Stadium. Maidstone overcame Torquay crowd at Bloomfield Road and that problems, a revolving door of A statement by the Stones said United 1-0. If the Stones can beat we’ll take a fair few with us. It’s fair managers and successive relega- the pair are open to selling some the Seasiders, the county town’s to say that everyone at the club is tions into the bottom tier of English or all of their shareholding. club get a £54,000 FA Cup win really looking forward to the football has meant an unstable Mr Ash said: “We will have to bonus plus half the gate receipts match. A good cup run is good for time for supporters of the 132-year- be assured the stature, means after VAT. any club of our size.” old club. Stanley Matthews, re- and intentions of any new in- A spokesman said: “It’s a good If Maidstone progresses, the club garded as one of the finest English vestor are acceptable and that the draw for us, and Blackpool will not will be in the hat with the Premier players of his or any generation, interests of the club and its sup- be an easy team to beat. They are League and Championship sides. played his top-flight football for porters are fully protected for the just outside the play-off positions in The past decade has been turbu- Blackpool in the 1950s. future. League One and in Simon Grayson lent for Blackpool, having risen to Stability has returned to Bloom- “We have not spent nine years they have a very experienced and the Premier League under the own- field Road in recent times with a of our lives working hard for the respected manager. ership of the Oyston family. new owner, Simon Sadler. good of the club only to see it slip “So we’ll be hoping for a big But a combination of financial Picture: Steve Terrell into the wrong hands.”

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Maidstone Weald December 2019 17 News | Call for sites downsmail.co.uk Full call for sites list revealed THE “call for sites” list has been released after months of secrecy by the borough council. We have obtained a summary of increased residents’ anxiety. Maidstone, in places like at Marden that seems so prevalent, and come plots put forward by owners to Lib The senior leadership team at the and Staplehurst, are a case in point: up with a plan for better roads, Democrat-run Maidstone Borough council has already agreed to deliver transport infrastructure is so obvi- cleaner air, more school places and Council. 17,600 houses contained in the Local ously lacking and some of these sites more GP surgeries.” The authority has come in for in- Plan. Fewer than 6,500 have been have already been refused planning Independent Maidstone council- tense criticism, in its guise as a ‘mas- built, so far. permission multiple times. It is dis- lor Eddie Powell accused the coun- ter developer’, for spending But the call for sites submissions appointing that five months have cil of “predetermining” its own tax-payers’ money on its develop- will satisfy the need for another passed since the call for sites closed, proposals ahead of the other 300+ in ment plan for 5,000 homes on 10,500 in the Local Plan review. but MBC have done little in that the summary below. A senior build- Lenham Heath. It is also promoting MBC's leaders have ruled out time to reject the really bad ones. A ing expert, who asked not to be a scattering of town centre “oppor- cross-party pleas for a halt to all lot of people will suffer anxiety as a named, claimed that the construc- tunity’ sites for 1,000 homes. The lat- house-building while infrastructure result.” tion industry had “gone berserk” ter would have meant a 14-storey associated with its plans lags be- Cllr Jonathan Purle (Bridge Ward) over MBC's handling of the call for tower block and the removal of the hind. said: “There are few surprises for sites process. War Memorial at The Broadway. Leader of the Opposition Conser- Maidstone town because the council The council said MBC “takes a These plans have been rejected in vative Group, John Perry (Staple- itself has been leading with some pro-active approach to place-shap- the face of a massive public outcry hurst) said: “I’ve always thought a pretty bad ideas – like 14-storeys on ing, engaging with landowners and and community opposition. The op- ‘call for sites’ would be a bad idea as the site of Lidl and Matalan. We developers to give clarity as to what position Conservative group it encourages every speculator to need this council to stop any more development it would be open to, doubted the whole process, claim- put forward any and every daft high-rise buildings, reject the sorts rather than simply responding to ing it encouraged speculation and plan.Some of the sites south of of the awful modernist architecture developer-led proposals.”

Here is a summary of the sites submit- 24 Land next to St Margaret's School, 48 Land south of Forge Lane, greenfield: Lane, brownfield: 10 units ted to MBC: Collier St, greenfield: 10-20 units 10 houses 71 Marley Road, 1 Land adj Brehmar Garage, Headcorn Rd 25 Land next to the Village Hall, Collier St, 49 Land off B2163 (South), greenfield: greenfield: 10-15 units brownfield: Health centre with 30-35 1 greenfield: 20-40 units four houses 72 Garden Close, brownfield: 2 houses, 2 bed units for elderly 26 Land north of Green Lane, Collier St, 50 Army Hut Farm Stables, Stockett units 2 The Homestead, Headcorn Rd, brown- greenfield: 20-40 units Lane, brownfield: 50-75 units 73 Bearsted Golf Course, greenfield: 28 field; 12 homes 27 Land at George Street, Staplehurst, 51 Pinkhorn Farm, Headcorn, greenfield units 3 Mid Kent Roofing Yard, Forstal Lane greenfield: 80 units (Original proposal was 100 residential units, also 6000sqm ear- 74 Land to the South of Little Cornwells, brownfield: 12-16 units for 80 extra care units) marked for office space Goudhurst Rd, greenfield: six units 4 Land Adj Penn Court, Manor Lane 28 Land rear of 2 Mays Cottage, East 52 Weald of Kent Golf Course, Maid- 75 Land North of Wheelers Lane, Linton greenfield: 24-30 units Farleigh, greenfield: 14 small semi-de- stone Rd, greenfield: includes hotel, golf Hill, greenfield: 13 units 5 Land Adj Dingly Dell, Heath Road, tached homes, or 4 large family homes course, further sporting facilities 76 Couchman Green Lane, Staplehurst, brownfield, 20-24 units 29 Court Lodge Farm, Lenham, greenfield: 53 12-14 Week Street, Maidstone, brown- greenfield, Children’s nursery proposed 6 Land at Lenham Road, greenfield: ap- Housing is proposed, not quantified field: Proposed hotel with minimum of 140 77 Teiside Nurseries, Lees Road, brown- prox. 20 units 30 Land at junction of New Cut Rd & rooms field: 7-30 homes, 10 business units, 12 7 The Paddocks, Staplehurst, greenfield: 48 Bearsted Rd, greenfield c.63 beds, nurs- 54 Field on Dairy Lane, , shepherd huts houses, 17 affordable ing/care home proposed greenfield: proposal includes housing 78 Haven Farm, Sutton Valence, brown- 8 Land south-east of Bassetts Bungalow, 31 The Old Cherry Orchard, Maidstone and office space, though not quantified field: 50-55 units Staplehurst Rd, greenfield: 5 houses Road, greenfield: 3-9 units 55 Victoria's Cabaret Club, Ashford Rd, 79 Land South of Heath Road, Boughton 9 116-120 Week St, Maidstone, brown- 32 Hawthorn Farm, Ulcombe, greenfield: brownfield: six detached houses Monchelsea, brownfield: 10 units field: three gypsy pitches 56 Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, brown- 80 Land West of Loder Close and West- 2 Retail units, 9 Residential 33 Land at Knowlesden Farm, Chart Sut- field: 40 units wood Close, Ham Lane, greenfield: 53 10 Bydews Place (1), Dean St, Mixture of ton, greenfield: Not stated 57 Land off Oak Farm Gardens, Headcorn units, 40% social housing both: 20 units 34 George Street, Staplehurst, green- greenfield: Housing proposed, though not 81 Lenham Road, Headcorn: greenfield 11 Bydews Place (2), Dean St, greenfield field: housing is proposed, not quantified quantified 56 units 4 units 35 The Alpines, Detling, brownfield: six 58 Green Lane Farm, greenfield: 35-50 82 Land rear of Firenze, Headcorn Rd, 12 Land at Forsham house, Forsham units, units greenfield: 27-30 units Lane, greenfield, 5 units 36 Premier Inn, Forstall Road, brown- 59 Fellinpits, Beltring, greenfield, 35-45 83 Hartley Dene, Harrietsham, greenfield: 13 Land between Chartway St & Maid- field: Hotel annex building proposed units per hectare, 40 hectares 50 units stone Rd, SV, greenfield: Housing is pro- 37 Rear of the Gables, Staplehurst, green- 60 Rush Farm, Couchman Green Lane, 84 Land off Heath Road, East Farleigh, posed, not quantified field, 20-40 units greenfield, 20-30 units greenfield: 35 units 14 Land at Puddledock, Caring Lane, 38 Peacock Farm, Chart Hill, greenfield: 61 Kettle Lane, East Farleigh, greenfield: 5 85 The Builders Yard, Leeds Village, brown- greenfield: 12 detached units 40 houses units field: not specified 15 The Kia Site, Ashford Rd, mixture of 39 Land East of Stilebridge Lane: brown- 62 243-245 Queens Rd, brownfield: It 86 Elsfield Cottages, Ashford Rd, brown- both: 90-100 units field: 100 houses appears to relate to provision of a road field: housing proposed, not quantified 16 Fir Tree Farm & Norton Lea, Plough 40 Land at corner of Dean Street, green- 63 10-15 Caring Lane, Bearsted, green- 87 Milsted's Field, Hampstead Lane, Wents Rd, greenfield: 1,000 units field, six houses field: five detached houses greenfield: five units 17 Land West of Headcorn Road, Maid- 41 Backland Plot off Peens Lane, green- 64 Land South of Marden Rd, Staple- 88 Land South of Ashford Road, green- stone: greenfield, 65 units field: 10 houses hurst, greenfield: 126 units field: 7 Bungalows 18 Land Rear of Beech house, North St: 42 Backland Plot off Church Lane, 65 The Finches Caravan Park, Chartway 89 Yalding Enterprise Park, Hampstead greenfield, 5 units brownfield: 7-10 houses Street, brownfield: 30 units Road, mixture of both: Business space and 19 Land North of Lenham Road, Headcorn 43 Plot off Peens Lane (South), greenfield: 66 Land east of Lodge Road, Staplehurst, caravan park greenfield: 24 units two houses, allied land for horses greenfield: 90-105 residential units 90 Land next to Bridgehurst Oast, How- 20 Land adjoining the Limes, Heath Rd, 44 Land off Long Lane (West), green- (65,000sq ft earmarked for business) land Road, greenfield: 40 Homes Mixture of both: 15-20 units field: nine houses, allied land for horses 67 Cliff House, Cliff Hill, brownfield: No in- 91 Field, greenfield: Housing 21 Land adj Southways, Sutton Valence 45 West of Boughton Lodge, brownfield: formation amongst other developments proposed, greenfield: 10-20 units one house, Allied land for horses 68 MAP Depot and next land, Lower though not quantified 22 Land rear of Chart View, Chart Hill Rd 46 Land off Church Hill Rd, brownfield: Road, Mixture of both: 30-40 units 92 Land adjoining Cleavesland and St greenfield: two gypsy pitches, Site 1 of 2 60 houses 69 Homelands Farm, Dean Street, green- Mary's Close, , greenfield, 23 Land rear of Chart View, Chart Hill Rd, 47 Land off East Hall Hill, greenfield: seven field: 167 units 250 units greenfield: Gypsy Pitches, site 2 of 2 detached houses 70 Land next to Willow Wood, Vicarage 93 Linden Farm Barn, Coxheath, green-

18 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News | Call for sites downsmail.co.uk downs mail.co.uk Call for sites | News Full call for sites list revealed THE “call for sites” list has been released after months of secrecy by the borough council. We have obtained a summary of increased residents’ anxiety. Maidstone, in places like at Marden that seems so prevalent, and come plots put forward by owners to Lib The senior leadership team at the and Staplehurst, are a case in point: up with a plan for better roads, Democrat-run Maidstone Borough council has already agreed to deliver transport infrastructure is so obvi- cleaner air, more school places and Council. 17,600 houses contained in the Local ously lacking and some of these sites more GP surgeries.” The authority has come in for in- Plan. Fewer than 6,500 have been have already been refused planning Independent Maidstone council- tense criticism, in its guise as a ‘mas- built, so far. permission multiple times. It is dis- lor Eddie Powell accused the coun- ter developer’, for spending But the call for sites submissions appointing that five months have cil of “predetermining” its own tax-payers’ money on its develop- will satisfy the need for another passed since the call for sites closed, proposals ahead of the other 300+ in ment plan for 5,000 homes on 10,500 in the Local Plan review. but MBC have done little in that the summary below. A senior build- Lenham Heath. It is also promoting MBC's leaders have ruled out time to reject the really bad ones. A ing expert, who asked not to be a scattering of town centre “oppor- cross-party pleas for a halt to all lot of people will suffer anxiety as a named, claimed that the construc- tunity’ sites for 1,000 homes. The lat- house-building while infrastructure result.” tion industry had “gone berserk” ter would have meant a 14-storey associated with its plans lags be- Cllr Jonathan Purle (Bridge Ward) over MBC's handling of the call for tower block and the removal of the hind. said: “There are few surprises for sites process. War Memorial at The Broadway. Leader of the Opposition Conser- Maidstone town because the council The council said MBC “takes a These plans have been rejected in vative Group, John Perry (Staple- itself has been leading with some pro-active approach to place-shap- the face of a massive public outcry hurst) said: “I’ve always thought a pretty bad ideas – like 14-storeys on ing, engaging with landowners and and community opposition. The op- ‘call for sites’ would be a bad idea as the site of Lidl and Matalan. We developers to give clarity as to what position Conservative group it encourages every speculator to need this council to stop any more development it would be open to, doubted the whole process, claim- put forward any and every daft high-rise buildings, reject the sorts rather than simply responding to ing it encouraged speculation and plan.Some of the sites south of of the awful modernist architecture developer-led proposals.”

Here is a summary of the sites submit- 24 Land next to St Margaret's School, 48 Land south of Forge Lane, greenfield: Lane, brownfield: 10 units ted to MBC: Collier St, greenfield: 10-20 units 10 houses 71 Marley Road, Harrietsham For full details of the 1 Land adj Brehmar Garage, Headcorn Rd 25 Land next to the Village Hall, Collier St, 49 Land off B2163 (South), greenfield: greenfield: 10-15 units brownfield: Health centre with 30-35 1 greenfield: 20-40 units four houses 72 Garden Close, brownfield: 2 houses, 2 map, go online at bed units for elderly 26 Land north of Green Lane, Collier St, 50 Army Hut Farm Stables, Stockett units 2 The Homestead, Headcorn Rd, brown- greenfield: 20-40 units Lane, brownfield: 50-75 units 73 Bearsted Golf Course, greenfield: 28 maidstone.gov.uk field; 12 homes 27 Land at George Street, Staplehurst, 51 Pinkhorn Farm, Headcorn, greenfield units 3 Mid Kent Roofing Yard, Forstal Lane greenfield: 80 units (Original proposal was 100 residential units, also 6000sqm ear- 74 Land to the South of Little Cornwells, Residential brownfield: 12-16 units for 80 extra care units) marked for office space Goudhurst Rd, greenfield: six units 4 Land Adj Penn Court, Manor Lane 28 Land rear of 2 Mays Cottage, East 52 Weald of Kent Golf Course, Maid- 75 Land North of Wheelers Lane, Linton Non-residential greenfield: 24-30 units Farleigh, greenfield: 14 small semi-de- stone Rd, greenfield: includes hotel, golf Hill, greenfield: 13 units 5 Land Adj Dingly Dell, Heath Road, tached homes, or 4 large family homes course, further sporting facilities 76 Couchman Green Lane, Staplehurst, brownfield, 20-24 units 29 Court Lodge Farm, Lenham, greenfield: 53 12-14 Week Street, Maidstone, brown- greenfield, Children’s nursery proposed 6 Land at Lenham Road, greenfield: ap- Housing is proposed, not quantified field: Proposed hotel with minimum of 140 77 Teiside Nurseries, Lees Road, brown- field: 5-9 units 112 Sutton Valence Surgery, brownfield: field: 20-25 units tail, 4-5000sqm office space prox. 20 units 30 Land at junction of New Cut Rd & rooms field: 7-30 homes, 10 business units, 12 94 South of Tumblers Hill, Sutton Va- Housing proposed, not quantified 129 Rear of Ashford Road, Bearsted, 147 Gala Bingo and Granada House, 7 The Paddocks, Staplehurst, greenfield: 48 Bearsted Rd, greenfield c.63 beds, nurs- 54 Field on Dairy Lane, Chainhurst, shepherd huts lence, brownfield: 5 units 113 Detling Quarry, Hermitage Lane, greenfield: 50 units Gabriels Hill, brownfield: 50-60 residential houses, 17 affordable ing/care home proposed greenfield: proposal includes housing 78 Haven Farm, Sutton Valence, brown- 95 Land at Half Yoke, Farleigh Lane, green- greenfield: 2 units or 9 gypsy pitches 130 Land next to Ivans Field, Chart Sut- units, 1000sqm retail 8 Land south-east of Bassetts Bungalow, 31 The Old Cherry Orchard, Maidstone and office space, though not quantified field: 50-55 units field: 75 units 114 Land at Home Farm, Staplehurst (1), ton, greenfield, 64 units 148 Maidstone Riverside, brownfield, Staplehurst Rd, greenfield: 5 houses Road, greenfield: 3-9 units 55 Victoria's Cabaret Club, Ashford Rd, 79 Land South of Heath Road, Boughton 96 East of Hunton Road, Marden, green- brownfield: 60 units, 40% affordable 131 Land East of Headcorn Road, 550-650 residential units - retail, leisure 9 116-120 Week St, Maidstone, brown- 32 Hawthorn Farm, Ulcombe, greenfield: brownfield: six detached houses Monchelsea, brownfield: 10 units field: 7 units 114 Land at Home Farm, Staplehurst (2), Ulcombe, greenfield: 27 units and community use field: three gypsy pitches 56 Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, brown- 80 Land West of Loder Close and West- 97 West of Hunton Road, Marden, green- greenfield: 16 units, 40% affordable 132 Knoll House and Tower House, Sta- 149 Maidstone West Station, brownfield: 2 Retail units, 9 Residential 33 Land at Knowlesden Farm, Chart Sut- field: 40 units wood Close, Ham Lane, greenfield: 53 field: 10 units 115 Boughton Mount farm and yard, Mix- plehurst, greenfield: 48 units 450-500 units 10 Bydews Place (1), Dean St, Mixture of ton, greenfield: Not stated 57 Land off Oak Farm Gardens, Headcorn units, 40% social housing 98 South of Ashford Road, Harrietsham, ture of both: 120 units 133 Land North East of Old Belringham 150 Mill Street Car park, Maidstone, both: 20 units 34 George Street, Staplehurst, green- greenfield: Housing proposed, though not 81 Lenham Road, Headcorn: greenfield brownfield: 128 units 116 Arkas Ltd, Headcorn Rd, brownfield: Hall, Sutton Valence, greenfield: 10 units brownfield: 40-60 units 11 Bydews Place (2), Dean St, greenfield field: housing is proposed, not quantified quantified 56 units 99 Mill Place Barn, Yalding, greenfield: 2 8 units 134 Baldwins Farm, Staplehurst, green- 151 Car Park at Mote Road, Maidstone 4 units 35 The Alpines, Detling, brownfield: six 58 Green Lane Farm, greenfield: 35-50 82 Land rear of Firenze, Headcorn Rd, semi-detached houses 117 Loose Court Farm Cottage, brown- field: 120 units brownfield: 100-110 units 12 Land at Forsham house, Forsham units, units greenfield: 27-30 units 100 Mill Place Farmhouse, Yalding, field: 138 units 135 Rear of Ashford Road, Bearsted, 152 Former Royal British Legion Club, Lane, greenfield, 5 units 36 Premier Inn, Forstall Road, brown- 59 Fellinpits, Beltring, greenfield, 35-45 83 Hartley Dene, Harrietsham, greenfield: greenfield: 5 houses 118 Gibbs Hill Farm, Headcorn, brown- greenfield: 20-40 units Road, brownfield: 35-40 units 13 Land between Chartway St & Maid- field: Hotel annex building proposed units per hectare, 40 hectares 50 units 101 Land south of A20, Harrietsham, field: 16 units 136 Trong Meadow, Harrietsham, green- 153 Mount Farm, Harrietsham, brownfield: stone Rd, SV, greenfield: Housing is pro- 37 Rear of the Gables, Staplehurst, green- 60 Rush Farm, Couchman Green Lane, 84 Land off Heath Road, East Farleigh, greenfield: 50-95 units 119 Park house Field, Marden, greenfield: field: 50 units 17-18 units posed, not quantified field, 20-40 units greenfield, 20-30 units greenfield: 35 units 102 Ringles Nursery, Ringles Gate, Head- Housing proposed, though not quantified 137 South of Marden Road, Staplehurst, 154 Duckhurst Farm, Staplehurst, 14 Land at Puddledock, Caring Lane, 38 Peacock Farm, Chart Hill, greenfield: 61 Kettle Lane, East Farleigh, greenfield: 5 85 The Builders Yard, Leeds Village, brown- corn, mixture of both: 180-250 units 120 Rowan House Farm & Fairview, greenfield: Housing proposed, though not brownfield: 50 units greenfield: 12 detached units 40 houses units field: not specified 103 58 The Quarries, Boughton Kingswood, mixture of both: 900 units, quantified 155 Field next to Weavers, Marden, green- 15 The Kia Site, Ashford Rd, mixture of 39 Land East of Stilebridge Lane: brown- 62 243-245 Queens Rd, brownfield: It 86 Elsfield Cottages, Ashford Rd, brown- Monchelsea, TBC: 8-10 units 100 employment units, shop, primary 138 Abbots Court Farm, , field: Housing proposed, not quantified both: 90-100 units field: 100 houses appears to relate to provision of a road field: housing proposed, not quantified 104 Gowan Park, Kingswood, greenfield: school and doctor surgery proposed brownfield: 1200sqm for commercial use 156 Danesbury, College Road, brown- 16 Fir Tree Farm & Norton Lea, Plough 40 Land at corner of Dean Street, green- 63 10-15 Caring Lane, Bearsted, green- 87 Milsted's Field, Hampstead Lane, 20 units 121 Redwood Glade Land, Bredhurst 139 Greenway Forstal, Hollingbourne, field: 12 flats or 5 houses Wents Rd, greenfield: 1,000 units field, six houses field: five detached houses greenfield: five units 105 Junction of Vicarage Lane and Lower brownfield, 4-7 units greenfield: 16 units 157 Harrietsham Rectory, brownfield: 7 17 Land West of Headcorn Road, Maid- 41 Backland Plot off Peens Lane, green- 64 Land South of Marden Rd, Staple- 88 Land South of Ashford Road, green- Rd, East Farleigh, greenfield: 60 houses 122 The Orchard, Boughton 140 Land at Squerries Oast, Otham, units stone: greenfield, 65 units field: 10 houses hurst, greenfield: 126 units field: 7 Bungalows 106 Swanton Farm, Bredgar, brownfield: Monchelsea, Mixture of both: 24 units brownfield: 6 units 158 Land next to Headcorn Road and 18 Land Rear of Beech house, North St: 42 Backland Plot off Church Lane, 65 The Finches Caravan Park, Chartway 89 Yalding Enterprise Park, Hampstead 10 houses 123 Land off Hunton Road, Chainhurst, 141 Rear South of Eastwood Road, Ul- Heniker Lane, greenfield: 150 units plus greenfield, 5 units brownfield: 7-10 houses Street, brownfield: 30 units Road, mixture of both: Business space and 107 Land next to Westholme, Sutton Va- greenfield: 10 houses combe, greenfield: 20-25 units office space, doctors surgery 19 Land North of Lenham Road, Headcorn 43 Plot off Peens Lane (South), greenfield: 66 Land east of Lodge Road, Staplehurst, caravan park lence, Mixture of both: 14 units 124 Old Goods Yard Phase 2, greenfield: 142 The Acre, Ulcombe, brownfield: 5 159 Hill Farm house, Yalding, brownfield: greenfield: 24 units two houses, allied land for horses greenfield: 90-105 residential units 90 Land next to Bridgehurst Oast, How- 108 Land at South Lane, Sutton Va- 80 units units 20-60 units 20 Land adjoining the Limes, Heath Rd, 44 Land off Long Lane (West), green- (65,000sq ft earmarked for business) land Road, greenfield: 40 Homes lence, greenfield: Proposed housing and 125 Old Goods Yard Phase 3, greenfield, 143 Land South of Heath Road, Langley 160 Land at Thurnham, brownfield, 20 Mixture of both: 15-20 units field: nine houses, allied land for horses 67 Cliff House, Cliff Hill, brownfield: No in- 91 Teston Field, greenfield: Housing doctor surgery, housing not quantified 100 units Heath, greenfield: 27 units units 21 Land adj Southways, Sutton Valence 45 West of Boughton Lodge, brownfield: formation amongst other developments proposed, 109 Land south of Orchard End, Sutton 126 Abbots Court Farm, Bredhurst, 144 34-35 High Street, Maidstone, 161 Bell Farm, Harrietsham, brownfield: greenfield: 10-20 units one house, Allied land for horses 68 MAP Depot and next land, Lower though not quantified Valence, greenfield: 40-50 units brownfield: 85-90 houses brownfield: 5-10 units 140-150 units 22 Land rear of Chart View, Chart Hill Rd 46 Land off Church Hill Rd, brownfield: Road, Mixture of both: 30-40 units 92 Land adjoining Cleavesland and St 110 Land next to Barham Court, Teston, 127 The Paddock, Detling, greenfield: 15 145 Len House, Mill Street; brownfield: 50- 162 Land North of Headcorn, greenfield: greenfield: two gypsy pitches, Site 1 of 2 60 houses 69 Homelands Farm, Dean Street, green- Mary's Close, Laddingford, greenfield, greenfield: 125 units one bed flats, 18 two bed flats, Proposal 70 residential units, 5,500sqm commercial 250 houses, relief road 23 Land rear of Chart View, Chart Hill Rd, 47 Land off East Hall Hill, greenfield: seven field: 167 units 250 units 111 Moatlands Farm, Marden, brownfield: also includes a shop 146 Maidstone East Station, brownfield: 163 Land Opposite Dingley Dell, East Far greenfield: Gypsy Pitches, site 2 of 2 detached houses 70 Land next to Willow Wood, Vicarage 93 Linden Farm Barn, Coxheath, green- 10 units: 128 Land at Westfield Sole Road, brown- 400-500 residential units - 1000sqm re- Continued on page 22

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Maidstone Weald December 2019 21 News | Call for sites downsmail.co.uk Continued from page 19 203 Land at Bydews Place, Tovil, greenfield: 244 North of Iden Park, Staplehurst, 60 units leigh, greenfield: 137 units 60 units greenfield: housing proposed, not quan- 292 Land south of Old Ashford Road, 164 Land north of Church Lane, Detling, 204 Land South East of Eyhorne Street, tified Lenham, greenfield: 330 units greenfield: 150-200 units greenfield, 10-15 units 245 North of M2, greenfield: 1600 units 293 Between A229 and Old Chatham 165 Land south of Church Lane, Detling, 205 Land South West of Greenway Court 246 Land rear of Appletree house, Road, Sandling, greenfield: 10 units greenfield: 360 units Road, greenfield: 10 units Bearsted, brownfield: 20 units 294 East of Jubilee Cottages, Sutton Va- 166 Land east of Old Chatham Farm, 206 Summer Place, Bearsted, greenfield: 247 South of Court Lodge Road, Harriet- lence, greenfield: 25 units per hectare Sandling, greenfield: 30 units Housing proposed, not quantified sham, greenfield: 75 units 295 Land north of Copper Lane, Marden, 167 North, south and east of Leeds, green- 207 Land North of Ledian Farm, Leeds, 248 Land North and South of Kenward greenfield: 100 units field: Housing and further development pro- greenfield: 40 units Road, Yalding, greenfield: 165 units 296 Former Astor of Hever Land, brown- posed, though not quantified 208 Land next to Kent House B&B, Leeds, 249 Land at Hockers Lane, Maidstone, field: 90 units 168 Land East and West of Forge Lane, greenfield: 9 units greenfield: 10-12 units 297 Former Schoolmaster's house and Li- Leeds, greenfield: 140 units 209 Rectory Fields, Staplehurst, greenfield: 250 Land at Butlers Farm, Langley, brary, Bearsted, brownfield: 6 units 169 Land next to Long Oast, Paddock 80 units greenfield: 40-50 units 298 Dorothy Lucy Centre, Shepway, Wood, greenfield: Housing proposed, 210 Newlyn's Farm, Sutton Valence, Mix- 251Land south of Heath Road, Maidstone, brownfield: 40 units though not quantified ture of both: 36 units brownfield: 6-8 units 299 Adult Education Centre, Maidstone, 170 Dean Street, Tovil, brownfield: Not 211 Land at Wheeler's Lane, Maidstone, 252 Land at rear of Lavender Cottage, brownfield: 20 units stated greenfield: 6-8 units Langley, greenfield: 10 units 300 Land to North East of Hockers Lane, 171 Land adj Homewell House fronting 212 Land at The Grange, Staplehurst, 253 Land east of Road, Yalding, Detling, greenfield: Housing proposed, Maidstone Rd, greenfield: 5-7 units Mixture of both: 92 units greenfield: 14 units per hectare though not quantified 172 Land at Sutton Road, Maidstone, 213 Prospect House, Chainhurst, greenfield: 254 South of Cotuams Hall, Holling- 302 Overflow carpark, Oakwood House, greenfield: 120-150 Housing proposed, though not quantified bourne, greenfield: 22 units per hectare brownfield: 9 units 173 Durrants Farm, Hunton, greenfield: 80 214 Brattle Farm, Staplehurst, brownfield: 255 Land to east of Yew Tree house, Leeds, 303 EIS Oxford Road, brownfield: 40 units units 3 units, proposal includes office space greenfield: 26 units per hectare 304 Land East of Hunton Road, Chain- 174 Land south of Sutton Road, Maid- 215 Woodford Yard Depot, Staplehurst, 256 Stede Row Woodland, Harrietsham, hurst, greenfield: 9 units stone, greenfield: 120-130 units Mixture of both: Housing proposed, though greenfield: Housing proposed, though 305, Maidstone East Station, brownfield: 175 Land at Vicarage Road, Yalding, green- not quantified not quantified 350 units, commercial use field: 6-8 units 216 Rochester Meadow, Sandling, green- 257 Land at junction of Heath Road/Dean 306 Land south of Gore Court, Otham, 176 Land north and south of Ashford field: 20-25 units Street, greenfield: 20-25 units greenfield: 12 units per hectare Road, greenfield: 500 units 217 The Former Poundstop, Bearsted, 258 Little Paddock, Linton, brownfield: 307 North of Marden Road, east of Clap- 177 Land between Lower Street and brownfield: 5 units Housing proposed, not quantified per Lane, greenfield: 30 units per hectare George Street, Leeds, greenfield: 50 units 218 Land at Wheeler's Lane, Maidstone 259 Land at Hockers Farm, Detling, green- 308 58 Church Street, Boughton 178 Land south of Warmlake Road and (2), greenfield: 6-8 units field: 430-500 units Monchelsea, greenfield: 27 units East of Chart Hill Rd, greenfield: 200-300 219 Land at Forstal Lane, Coxheath, green- 260 Ashford Road, Lenham, greenfield: 309 Land at Marden, greenfield: 2000 units field: Van rental business commercial use units 179 Westerhill Road, Coxheath, greenfield: 220 Land at Bydews Farm, Maidstone, 261Oak Tree Farm, Headcorn, brownfield: 310 Land nth of Moat Rd, Headcorn, Housing proposed, not quantified greenfield: 500 units Traveller Site greenfield: 150 units 180 Land west of Otham Street, green- 221 Land rear of Appletree house, 262 Fant Farm, Maidstone, greenfield: 311 Court Lodge Farm, East Farleigh, field: 215 units Bearsted, brownfield: 5 Detached houses 190-750 units green/brownfield: 226-274 units 181 Land west of Otham Street, greenfield: 222 Land at Henhurst Farm, Staplehurst, 263 Land West of Ledian Farm, Leeds 312 Land north of Heath Road, Coxheath, 20 units greenfield: 275-325 units greenfield: 70 units greenfield: 212 housing units 182 Invicta Park Barracks, Maidstone, 223 Land South of Ashford Road, Maid- 264 Kent Police HQ, Sutton Road, brown- 313 Lenham Sand Pit, Mixture of both: brownfield: 1300 units stone, greenfield: Housing proposed, field: 112 units 15 units 183 Kent Medical Campus & Newnham though not quantified 265 Land at Abbey Farm, Tovil, greenfield: 314 East of Albion Rd, Marden, green- Court Shopping Village, mixture of both: 224 Land west of Old Ham Lane, 400-450 units, GP surgery proposed field, 2 hectares: up to 60 units. Housing proposed, though not quantified Lenham, greenfield: 360 units 266 Land at Ware Street, Bearsted, 315 Homewood Orchard Garden Centre, 184 Brickfields Farm, Staplehurst, Mix- 225 Tanglewood, Loose, greenfield: housing greenfield: 100 units Farleigh Lane, Mixture of both: 90 units ture of both, 430 houses proposed, not quantified 267, Spenny Farm, Marden, Mixture of 316 Binbury Park, Detling, Mixture of 185 Otham Glebe, greenfield: 50 units 226, Land North of Staplehurst, Maid- both: 640 units both, housing proposed, not quantified 186 Land at Headcorn Road, Staplehurst, stone Road, greenfield: 1800 houses 268 Mount Farm, Harrietsham, brown- 317 Land at Langley Heath, Maidstone, greenfield: Housing proposed, though not 227 Land south of Green Lane, Boughton field: 35-40 units greenfield: 24 units quantified Monchelsea, greenfield: 85 units 269 Copper Lane Pasture, Marden, brown- 318 Pagehurst Farm, brownfield: Not 187 Land at Junction of Penfold Hill and 228 Land next to West View, Staplehurst, field: 100 units stated Ashford Road, Leeds, greenfield: 150 units greenfield: 4-5 units 270 Pested Bars Road, Boughton 319 Beaux Aires Farm, , green- 188 Land at East Lenham Farm, green- 229, Land at Stanley Farm, Staplehurst Monchelsea, greenfield: 600 units field: 1200 units field: 350 units greenfield, 100-120 units 272 Peugeot Garage, Maidstone, brown- 320 Land to the West of Well Street, 189 Land North of Ashford Road, Harriet- 230, Plots 1-5 Land Rear of The Mead- field: 154 units plus commercial, parking greenfield: 240 units sham, greenfield: 30 units ows, Lenham, brownfield: traveller site 273 Land between Maidstone Road and 321 Land at Norton Lea Farm, Chart Sut- 190 Iden Manor Farm, Staplehurst, 231 Lested Farm, Maidstone, brownfield: Whetstead Road, mixture: 280 units ton, greenfield: 225 units brownfield, 10-15 units 750 units 279 Land at Langley Heath, Maidstone, 322 Lughorse Lane, Yalding, greenfield: 191 Land next to South Lane, Sutton Va- 232 Land west of Firs Lane, greenfield: 50 greenfield: 2000-2500 units 30 units lence, greenfield: 4 units units 280 Land at Forstal Lane, Coxheath, 323 Lenham Court, Maidstone, brownfield: 192 Land next to Headcorn Road, Sutton 233 Land west of Chart Corner/Plough greenfield: 80-90 units 50-90 units Valence, greenfield: 6-10 units Wents Rd Junction, greenfield: 24 units 281 Pattenden Farm, Marden, greenfield: 324 The Grange, Ashford Road, brown- 193 Land East of Upper Street, Langley 234 Land west of North Street, Barming, Housing proposed, though not quantified field: 5 houses greenfield: 150 units greenfield: 200 units 282 Land rear of Police Training School, 325 Land at Stockett Lane, Coxheath, 194 Land south of Claygate, Marden, 235 Land at Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Maidstone, greenfield: 90 units greenfield: Mobile home caravan park greenfield: Business space greenfield: 75-95 units 283 Land north of Victoria PH, East Far- 326 Land at Amsbury Wood, Hunton, 195 Waterside Park, Maidstone, greenfield: 236 Fairview Farm North Parcel, green- leigh, greenfield: 32 units hectare greenfield: 90 units Housing proposed, not quantified field: 320-375 units 284 Wares Farm, Maidstone, greenfield: 327 Land at Hockers Farm, Detling, green- 196 Land at Willow Farm, Sandling, 237 Land rear of The Meadows, Headcorn, Housing proposed, not quantified field: 31 units greenfield: 40 units brownfield: Traveller Site 285 Land at Dickley Court, Lenham, brown- 328 59 Linton Road, brownfield: 9 units 197 Car Park at former golf course, brown- 238 Blossoms, Rear of The Meadows, field: 13-32 units 329 Land at Sapphire Kennels, Sutton Va- field: 10 units Headcorn, brownfield: Traveller Site 286 Underlyn Lane, Maidstone, green- lence, brownfield: 10 units 198 Golf course, Staplehurst, brownfield: 239 Shangri-La, Langley, greenfield: 5-9 field: Not stated 330 Seeburg, Bredhurst, brownfield: 9 240-340 houses units 287 Little Gaynes, Lenham, brownfield: 26 units 199 The Old Cricket Ground, Loose, green- 240 Banky Meadow, Bearstead, green- units per hectacre 331 Land south of The Lodge, Yalding, Mix- field: 8-10 units field: 30 units per hectare 288 Land at Hill Farm, Linton, greenfield: ture of both: 117 units 200 The Old Cricket Field, Loose, green- 241Fox Pitt, West Farleigh, greenfield: 12 130-170 332 Fariview Farm South Parcel, green- field: 20-25 units five-bedroom houses 289 Heathlands Garden Community, field: 315-365 units 201 Inkstand Cattery, Headcorn Road, 242, Court Lodge Mews, West Farleigh, Lenham Heath, greenfield: 4800 units 333 Kilnwood Meadow, Lenham, green- brownfield: 20-25 units greenfield: 35 houses 290 The Lodge, Thurnham, brownfield: field: 230 units 202 Land at Forstal Lane, Coxheath, Mix- 243 Three Acres, Nettlestead, greenfield: 60 units 334 Old Goods Yard, Lenham, brown- ture of both: 140-150 units traveller site 291 Bridge Farm, Thurnham, brownfield: field: 20 units

22 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News | Call for sites downsmail.co.uk downs mail.co.uk News Continued from page 19 203 Land at Bydews Place, Tovil, greenfield: 244 North of Iden Park, Staplehurst, 60 units leigh, greenfield: 137 units 60 units greenfield: housing proposed, not quan- 292 Land south of Old Ashford Road, 164 Land north of Church Lane, Detling, 204 Land South East of Eyhorne Street, tified Lenham, greenfield: 330 units Green fingers greenfield: 150-200 units greenfield, 10-15 units 245 North of M2, greenfield: 1600 units 293 Between A229 and Old Chatham 165 Land south of Church Lane, Detling, 205 Land South West of Greenway Court 246 Land rear of Appletree house, Road, Sandling, greenfield: 10 units Villages remembering greenfield: 360 units Road, greenfield: 10 units Bearsted, brownfield: 20 units 294 East of Jubilee Cottages, Sutton Va- take the prizes 166 Land east of Old Chatham Farm, 206 Summer Place, Bearsted, greenfield: 247 South of Court Lodge Road, Harriet- lence, greenfield: 25 units per hectare AWARD-winning onions, Sandling, greenfield: 30 units Housing proposed, not quantified sham, greenfield: 75 units 295 Land north of Copper Lane, Marden, custard tarts and fuchsias took 167 North, south and east of Leeds, green- 207 Land North of Ledian Farm, Leeds, 248 Land North and South of Kenward greenfield: 100 units centre stage at the Autumn field: Housing and further development pro- greenfield: 40 units Road, Yalding, greenfield: 165 units 296 Former Astor of Hever Land, brown- their own war heroes gardeners’ show in Headcorn. posed, though not quantified 208 Land next to Kent House B&B, Leeds, 249 Land at Hockers Lane, Maidstone, field: 90 units IN COMMUNITIES across the 168 Land East and West of Forge Lane, greenfield: 9 units greenfield: 10-12 units 297 Former Schoolmaster's house and Li- In spite of the variable Leeds, greenfield: 140 units 209 Rectory Fields, Staplehurst, greenfield: 250 Land at Butlers Farm, Langley, brary, Bearsted, brownfield: 6 units Weald, the public turned out in weather leading up to the 169 Land next to Long Oast, Paddock 80 units greenfield: 40-50 units 298 Dorothy Lucy Centre, Shepway, force to pay their respects in very show, 187 displays were en- Wood, greenfield: Housing proposed, 210 Newlyn's Farm, Sutton Valence, Mix- 251Land south of Heath Road, Maidstone, brownfield: 40 units different and personal acts of re- tered by 30 members. though not quantified ture of both: 36 units brownfield: 6-8 units 299 Adult Education Centre, Maidstone, membrance. Notable winners included 170 Dean Street, Tovil, brownfield: Not 211 Land at Wheeler's Lane, Maidstone, 252 Land at rear of Lavender Cottage, brownfield: 20 units As thousands of people con- Caroline James, who took stated greenfield: 6-8 units Langley, greenfield: 10 units 300 Land to North East of Hockers Lane, verged on the war memorial in the The Sweep Dahlia Trophy 171 Land adj Homewell House fronting 212 Land at The Grange, Staplehurst, 253 Land east of Benover Road, Yalding, Detling, greenfield: Housing proposed, centre of the county town, villagers for most points in the class; Maidstone Rd, greenfield: 5-7 units Mixture of both: 92 units greenfield: 14 units per hectare though not quantified from the rural parishes converged 172 Land at Sutton Road, Maidstone, 213 Prospect House, Chainhurst, greenfield: 254 South of Cotuams Hall, Holling- 302 Overflow carpark, Oakwood House, Sue Chantler for her flower greenfield: 120-150 Housing proposed, though not quantified bourne, greenfield: 22 units per hectare brownfield: 9 units on local churchyards and in main arranging skills and cooking. 173 Durrants Farm, Hunton, greenfield: 80 214 Brattle Farm, Staplehurst, brownfield: 255 Land to east of Yew Tree house, Leeds, 303 EIS Oxford Road, brownfield: 40 units streets. The Perpetual Fuchsia Tro- units 3 units, proposal includes office space greenfield: 26 units per hectare 304 Land East of Hunton Road, Chain- At Headcorn, those giving phy went to Sharon Harris 174 Land south of Sutton Road, Maid- 215 Woodford Yard Depot, Staplehurst, 256 Stede Row Woodland, Harrietsham, hurst, greenfield: 9 units thanks to the fallen numbered and Phil Dury picked up a stone, greenfield: 120-130 units Mixture of both: Housing proposed, though greenfield: Housing proposed, though 305, Maidstone East Station, brownfield: more than 600. The sun shone for clutch of trophies for his 175 Land at Vicarage Road, Yalding, green- not quantified not quantified 350 units, commercial use the memorial parade – led by the home-grown vegetables. field: 6-8 units 216 Rochester Meadow, Sandling, green- 257 Land at junction of Heath Road/Dean 306 Land south of Gore Court, Otham, RAFA – for the service at the war The spring, summer and 176 Land north and south of Ashford field: 20-25 units Street, greenfield: 20-25 units greenfield: 12 units per hectare memorial, by Rev Fiona Haskett. autumn shows are free to Road, greenfield: 500 units 217 The Former Poundstop, Bearsted, 258 Little Paddock, Linton, brownfield: 307 North of Marden Road, east of Clap- pies was used to mark the occa- the parade (pictured) was organ- 177 Land between Lower Street and brownfield: 5 units per Lane, greenfield: 30 units per hectare As has become a tradition in the members and visitors. The Housing proposed, not quantified sion. The very visible memorial is ised by Ruth Holdaway. George Street, Leeds, greenfield: 50 units 218 Land at Wheeler's Lane, Maidstone 259 Land at Hockers Farm, Detling, green- 308 58 Church Street, Boughton village, poppies were then released society meets monthly, with 178 Land south of Warmlake Road and (2), greenfield: 6-8 units field: 430-500 units Monchelsea, greenfield: 27 units in a fly-by ceremony; falling to the on the crossroads of The Street, Cllr Adele Sharp was the repre- regular trips and speakers. East of Chart Hill Rd, greenfield: 200-300 219 Land at Forstal Lane, Coxheath, green- 260 Ashford Road, Lenham, greenfield: 309 Land at Marden, greenfield: 2000 ground as 24 wreaths were laid at Church Street and Malling Road. sentative for the parish council. Headcorn Gardeners’ Soci- units field: Van rental business commercial use units the war memorial. The church of St Peter and St Paul The parade led off from the village ety has been running since 179 Westerhill Road, Coxheath, greenfield: 220 Land at Bydews Farm, Maidstone, 261Oak Tree Farm, Headcorn, brownfield: 310 Land nth of Moat Rd, Headcorn, At Hunton, villagers joined a ser- became part of the Benefice of East centre to the memorial in the 1889. To join, contact treasurer Housing proposed, not quantified greenfield: 500 units Traveller Site greenfield: 150 units vice of remembrance, with much Malling and Teston at the begin- grounds of the church, finishing Monica Harding on 01622 180 Land west of Otham Street, green- 221 Land rear of Appletree house, 262 Fant Farm, Maidstone, greenfield: 311 Court Lodge Farm, East Farleigh, praise for the “very moving ser- ning of August this year. with a service at All Saints’ Church 890127 or email her at mon- field: 215 units Bearsted, brownfield: 5 Detached houses 190-750 units green/brownfield: 226-274 units vice” given by Rev David Jones. In Staplehurst, with the closure in Staplehurst. [email protected]. 181 Land west of Otham Street, greenfield: 222 Land at Henhurst Farm, Staplehurst, 263 Land West of Ledian Farm, Leeds 312 Land north of Heath Road, Coxheath, l 20 units greenfield: 275-325 units greenfield: 70 units greenfield: 212 housing units At Teston, a beautiful net of pop- of the RBL branch some years ago, Remembrance Sunday, page 38 182 Invicta Park Barracks, Maidstone, 223 Land South of Ashford Road, Maid- 264 Kent Police HQ, Sutton Road, brown- 313 Lenham Sand Pit, Mixture of both: brownfield: 1300 units stone, greenfield: Housing proposed, field: 112 units 15 units 183 Kent Medical Campus & Newnham though not quantified 265 Land at Abbey Farm, Tovil, greenfield: 314 East of Albion Rd, Marden, green- Court Shopping Village, mixture of both: 224 Land west of Old Ham Lane, 400-450 units, GP surgery proposed field, 2 hectares: up to 60 units. Housing proposed, though not quantified Lenham, greenfield: 360 units 266 Land at Ware Street, Bearsted, 315 Homewood Orchard Garden Centre, 184 Brickfields Farm, Staplehurst, Mix- 225 Tanglewood, Loose, greenfield: housing greenfield: 100 units Farleigh Lane, Mixture of both: 90 units ture of both, 430 houses proposed, not quantified 267, Spenny Farm, Marden, Mixture of 316 Binbury Park, Detling, Mixture of 185 Otham Glebe, greenfield: 50 units 226, Land North of Staplehurst, Maid- both: 640 units both, housing proposed, not quantified 186 Land at Headcorn Road, Staplehurst, stone Road, greenfield: 1800 houses 268 Mount Farm, Harrietsham, brown- 317 Land at Langley Heath, Maidstone, greenfield: Housing proposed, though not 227 Land south of Green Lane, Boughton field: 35-40 units greenfield: 24 units quantified Monchelsea, greenfield: 85 units 269 Copper Lane Pasture, Marden, brown- 318 Pagehurst Farm, brownfield: Not 187 Land at Junction of Penfold Hill and 228 Land next to West View, Staplehurst, field: 100 units stated Ashford Road, Leeds, greenfield: 150 units greenfield: 4-5 units 270 Pested Bars Road, Boughton 319 Beaux Aires Farm, Stockbury, green- 188 Land at East Lenham Farm, green- 229, Land at Stanley Farm, Staplehurst Monchelsea, greenfield: 600 units field: 1200 units field: 350 units greenfield, 100-120 units 272 Peugeot Garage, Maidstone, brown- 320 Land to the West of Well Street, 189 Land North of Ashford Road, Harriet- 230, Plots 1-5 Land Rear of The Mead- field: 154 units plus commercial, parking greenfield: 240 units sham, greenfield: 30 units ows, Lenham, brownfield: traveller site 273 Land between Maidstone Road and 321 Land at Norton Lea Farm, Chart Sut- 190 Iden Manor Farm, Staplehurst, 231 Lested Farm, Maidstone, brownfield: Whetstead Road, mixture: 280 units ton, greenfield: 225 units brownfield, 10-15 units 750 units 279 Land at Langley Heath, Maidstone, 322 Lughorse Lane, Yalding, greenfield: 191 Land next to South Lane, Sutton Va- 232 Land west of Firs Lane, greenfield: 50 greenfield: 2000-2500 units 30 units lence, greenfield: 4 units units 280 Land at Forstal Lane, Coxheath, 323 Lenham Court, Maidstone, brownfield: 192 Land next to Headcorn Road, Sutton 233 Land west of Chart Corner/Plough greenfield: 80-90 units 50-90 units Valence, greenfield: 6-10 units Wents Rd Junction, greenfield: 24 units 281 Pattenden Farm, Marden, greenfield: 324 The Grange, Ashford Road, brown- 193 Land East of Upper Street, Langley 234 Land west of North Street, Barming, Housing proposed, though not quantified field: 5 houses greenfield: 150 units greenfield: 200 units 282 Land rear of Police Training School, 325 Land at Stockett Lane, Coxheath, 194 Land south of Claygate, Marden, 235 Land at Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Maidstone, greenfield: 90 units greenfield: Mobile home caravan park greenfield: Business space greenfield: 75-95 units 283 Land north of Victoria PH, East Far- 326 Land at Amsbury Wood, Hunton, 195 Waterside Park, Maidstone, greenfield: 236 Fairview Farm North Parcel, green- leigh, greenfield: 32 units hectare greenfield: 90 units Housing proposed, not quantified field: 320-375 units 284 Wares Farm, Maidstone, greenfield: 327 Land at Hockers Farm, Detling, green- 196 Land at Willow Farm, Sandling, 237 Land rear of The Meadows, Headcorn, Housing proposed, not quantified field: 31 units greenfield: 40 units brownfield: Traveller Site 285 Land at Dickley Court, Lenham, brown- 328 59 Linton Road, brownfield: 9 units 197 Car Park at former golf course, brown- 238 Blossoms, Rear of The Meadows, field: 13-32 units 329 Land at Sapphire Kennels, Sutton Va- field: 10 units Headcorn, brownfield: Traveller Site 286 Underlyn Lane, Maidstone, green- lence, brownfield: 10 units 198 Golf course, Staplehurst, brownfield: 239 Shangri-La, Langley, greenfield: 5-9 field: Not stated 330 Seeburg, Bredhurst, brownfield: 9 240-340 houses units 287 Little Gaynes, Lenham, brownfield: 26 units 199 The Old Cricket Ground, Loose, green- 240 Banky Meadow, Bearstead, green- units per hectacre 331 Land south of The Lodge, Yalding, Mix- field: 8-10 units field: 30 units per hectare 288 Land at Hill Farm, Linton, greenfield: ture of both: 117 units 200 The Old Cricket Field, Loose, green- 241Fox Pitt, West Farleigh, greenfield: 12 130-170 332 Fariview Farm South Parcel, green- field: 20-25 units five-bedroom houses 289 Heathlands Garden Community, field: 315-365 units 201 Inkstand Cattery, Headcorn Road, 242, Court Lodge Mews, West Farleigh, Lenham Heath, greenfield: 4800 units 333 Kilnwood Meadow, Lenham, green- brownfield: 20-25 units greenfield: 35 houses 290 The Lodge, Thurnham, brownfield: field: 230 units 202 Land at Forstal Lane, Coxheath, Mix- 243 Three Acres, Nettlestead, greenfield: 60 units 334 Old Goods Yard, Lenham, brown- ture of both: 140-150 units traveller site 291 Bridge Farm, Thurnham, brownfield: field: 20 units

Maidstone Weald December 2019 23 News | Chemical leak downsmail.co.uk Rest centre MAIDSTONE Borough Council set Four treated for fruit up a temporary rest centre to ac- commodate 45 people evacuated from Rumwood Court Farm. A Maidstone Borough Council farm chemical leak spokesman said: “After an inci- dent meant people had to leave FOUR people were taken to hos- the area, we arranged mini buses pital following a suspected car- to take them to Maidstone Leisure bon monoxide leak at a fruit Centre. Accommodation was pro- farm in Langley. vided until midnight when we Emergency crews scrambled to were informed that it was safe for what appeared to be a major them to return.” emergency at the Rumwood Green Farm, off Sutton Road, at about 3pm on November 6. 999 response More than 50 people fell ill and CHRIS Stamp, the Strategic Com- were treated for breathing diffi- use the emergency department hospital re- mander of South East Coast Ambu- culties, whilst 40 firefighters for life threatening situations due sponded ex- lance Service, said: “This has been a worked with hazardous material to the high number of victims. tremely quickly protracted incident, involving large officers to make the site secure. Cllr Wendy Young (pictured) and had the numbers of patients. Cllr Gordon Newton said: “I said: “The situation is very con- tents erected “I would like to offer my sympa- imagine Rumwood Green Farm cerning. I expect it will be thor- outside ready, thy to those affected and to reassure will be taking action to check their oughly investigated by the Health so that was the public that the trust imple- equipment for the sake of the peo- and Safety Executive and that will good.” mented well-rehearsed plans in rela- ple who work there. give us some indication on where A fire service spokesman said: tion to this incident.” “But I think the leak would not we go from here. “The emergency services crews have disturbed residents unless “Measures must be put in place are continuing to work with the Family business they were very close to the scene.” as there are a lot of farm workers owner of the site to resolve the in- THE respected Charlton family runs A hazardous materials tent was who live in mobile caravans at the cident.” the fruit business, which grows ap- assembled outside the emergency site. A farm worker told Downs ples, strawberries and cherries on department at Maidstone Hospi- “These are vulnerable people Mail: “The truth of the matter is about 445 hectares across 11 sites tal to treat the patients. and they do not live in brick-built we don’t know what caused it yet, People were encouraged to only buildings. However, the police and but everyone is fine and safe. within a five-mile radius.

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24 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News | Chemical leak downsmail.co.uk downs mail.co.uk News Rest centre MAIDSTONE Borough Council set Park dam plan Four treated for fruit up a temporary rest centre to ac- commodate 45 people evacuated from Rumwood Court Farm. A Maidstone Borough Council farm chemical leak spokesman said: “After an inci- ‘a year’s work’ dent meant people had to leave FOUR people were taken to hos- WORK to protect thousands of that involves working with the the area, we arranged mini buses homes and businesses near Mote emergency services and other part- pital following a suspected car- to take them to Maidstone Leisure bon monoxide leak at a fruit Park and Turkey Mill from a po- ner agencies to respond to and Centre. Accommodation was pro- tential 12ft wave of flood water work on recovery actions follow- farm in Langley. vided until midnight when we Emergency crews scrambled to will not start until December. ing all flood incidents. There is also were informed that it was safe for what appeared to be a major Repairs needed to the ancient a separate on-site plan for reservoir them to return.” emergency at the Rumwood dam in Mote Park – revealed by and dam incidents in Mote Park. Green Farm, off Sutton Road, at Downs Mail – will reinstate the de- “The works scheduled to be car- about 3pm on November 6. 999 response teriorating flood protection mea- ried out are part of our plans to en- More than 50 people fell ill and CHRIS Stamp, the Strategic Com- sure and provide a “wave wall”. sure the safety of the dam and were treated for breathing diffi- use the emergency department hospital re- mander of South East Coast Ambu- However, the work, which was improved flood management sys- culties, whilst 40 firefighters for life threatening situations due sponded ex- lance Service, said: “This has been a described as essential during an in- tems. They will incorporate a risk Year 9 pupil Rachel at Invicta’s MacMillan coffee morning worked with hazardous material to the high number of victims. tremely quickly protracted incident, involving large dependent inspection, is expected management strategy that ad- officers to make the site secure. Cllr Wendy Young (pictured) and had the numbers of patients. to take a year to complete. dresses the risk of flood incidents Cllr Gordon Newton said: “I said: “The situation is very con- tents erected “I would like to offer my sympa- In spite of torrential rain, concern whilst works are in progress.” Cake break raises £900 imagine Rumwood Green Farm cerning. I expect it will be thor- outside ready, thy to those affected and to reassure about the delay, Maidstone Bor- Work to fell 300 trees between will be taking action to check their oughly investigated by the Health so that was the public that the trust imple- ough Council claimed a flood plan the park and Turkey Mill Lake will GIRLS at Invicta Grammar raised Curie, which raised £146.63, with equipment for the sake of the peo- and Safety Executive and that will good.” mented well-rehearsed plans in rela- is in place. be carried out in November. Lost an incredible £900 in 40 minutes, Roddick House in second place, ple who work there. give us some indication on where A fire service spokesman said: tion to this incident.” This comes, even though its own trees will be replaced. with the help of coffee and cake. with £128.09, and Nightingale in “But I think the leak would not we go from here. “The emergency services crews officers report that if the dam were Council leader Martin Cox said Thanks went to year 7 pupils for third with £116.25. have disturbed residents unless “Measures must be put in place are continuing to work with the Family business to fail, flood water would “rapidly the project had been in the plan- providing the food, and form char- Teacher Mrs Bridget Le Sbirel they were very close to the scene.” as there are a lot of farm workers owner of the site to resolve the in- cover over 40 acres of land, includ- ning stage for some time. He ity reps, house reps and the senior congratulated students on raising THE respected Charlton family runs A hazardous materials tent was who live in mobile caravans at the cident.” ing Turkey Mill, Mote Park and added: “We are saddened to have and house prefects for setting up such a large amount over the the fruit business, which grows ap- assembled outside the emergency site. A farm worker told Downs surrounding areas to an estimated to cut down trees, but the safety of and the clean-up operation. break-time period – £60 more than ples, strawberries and cherries on department at Maidstone Hospi- “These are vulnerable people Mail: “The truth of the matter is depth of 12 feet”. residents is our top priority and we The house raising the most last year – with the Macmillan Cof- about 445 hectares across 11 sites tal to treat the patients. and they do not live in brick-built we don’t know what caused it yet, An MBC spokesman said: “We cannot risk the integrity of the money (and 50 house points) was fee Morning. People were encouraged to only buildings. However, the police and but everyone is fine and safe. within a five-mile radius. have a multi-agency flood plan dam.” News downsmail.co.uk downsBusinessmail.co.uk Focus downsBusinessmail.co.uk Focus downsmail.co.uk News Fun dog show A FUN dog show is being held in Relationship on the Rocks in June, Accidents reinforce need The title of this article processes. If emotions are running high, taking • The person that leaves is often a co-owner of with 18 different categories to be CCTV call to stop fly-tipping judged on the day. may conjure an image a step back can regain the ability to think more the family home. The absent person is still These include Best Trick, Dog CALLS for the installationof cold, troubled of Illegal waters fly-tippingclearly. 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A274 Sutton Road in as many days Burberry Lane, near Kingswood,prospect facing you ideally on giving14,000 reasonable incidents notice. in 2016-17. This is a Saturday June 30, with proceeds to have led to fresh calls for an up- says Cllr Gill• Fort Think carefully about the consequences of has been targetedthen by wastelook to get sharp increase on the previous 12 Medical Detection Dogs. date on progress for the Leeds-Lan- dumpers for years, but in recent acting irresponsibly, especially when it relates to • Analyse yourmonths financial when resources just overto work 10,000 out in- For more information call Jill gley relief road. sensible support from how they can meet everyone’s needs. Drawing months,Dawn the Harrison problem has become your children or to money. Children are very stances cost £244,000. Skinner on 01622 744098 or 07840 A schoolboy was hit on Tuesday, moreHead acute of Family with team waste oftenthe outset strewn to help you up a priority list ofCllr what Fort you welcomed and your estranged a joint initia- 290486. vulnerable when parents separate, they need to March 13, and two days later, a man across the middle of themanage road. the turmoil. partner/spousetive need by is the important. Environment Enquiring Agency was airlifted to hospital after a colli- Cllr Gill Fort, pictured right, said: know both parents love them and will continue and the Driver and Vehicle Stan- Below are some pointers to consider what help is available in the form of benefits will sion between a car and a lorry. Leeds-Langley “Every month we are having toi- to be there. Financial pressures can lead to dards Agency to clamp down on fair Campaigners said they did not relief road and lets,• It may sinks not and be construction too late to repair waste the damage. also assist in continuingunlicensed to waste meet carriers. the family’s But she HEADCORN’S May Fair will again dumped in the village, specifically relationship problems. Running two households believes the high cost to small firms wish to make capital out of the inci- WILLact cam- Lots of organisations offer support and guidance budget. take place on the May Day bank in Burberry Lane. We are now will onlymore compound than any a financialHeadcorn pressures. and Chart Sutton. Last of disposing of construction waste dents but did claim it illustrates a paigner Jenny on practical issues people face when threatened • Taking early advice can help you steer a safer holiday. need for a bypass to relieve growing thinking of installing cameras on year after it was year, Maidstone Borough Council at a transfer station is costing coun- Sutton privatewith separation. land to oversee Relate the Counselling problem dumpedcan help and• When torched. one Theperson church leaves thecleared family 911 home, cases they of fly-tipping and cils dearly. Cllr Fort made her re- Organised by Headcorn School volumes of traffic. Major house- course through the dilemmas that separation area.” car park has also seen illegal dump- more than 163 have been recorded marks as one of the borough’s PTFA, the event will be on Days When we talk about the relief road, “We really do fear a serious inci- identify if a relationship can be repaired or guide rarely take all their belongings with them at brings. Try to preserve some respect for the building schemes in the area are A recent event in Burberry Lane ing. since April this year. The ap- closest transfer stations at North Green between 12pm and 4pm. likely to make matters worse. we always seem to be talking about dent, and this one – with the young them to come to terms with the loss of their once. Sensible arrangements need to be agreed other person no matter how difficult the The PTFA are producing a free saw a caravan burned out while a But it is also a problem in many proaching darker evenings will Farm, Tunbridge Wells, announced The boy – aged 12 or 13 and wear- the congestion rather than the safety child – goes to show the risks. The union. If reconciliation is not possible, a to allow them to return for their remaining items. situation. Talk to one of the specialist family programme for the day and any- car remains on a footpath nearby, rural areas, including Langley, prompt a rise in illegal tipping. it will be closed for 10 weeks. ing school uniform – suffered a sus- aspect, and these sorts of incidents relief road can’t come soon specialist family lawyer is the next point of call. Joint items within the home should be preserved team at Whitehead Monckton who have a one who would like to advertise is pected broken leg after being hit by will be less likely to happen.” enough.” asked to call Maz on 07970 535790 •STAPLEHURST Explore the alternative vineyard dispute Hush resolution until an agreement can be reached on a fair wealth of experienceHeath in Estate these willmatters. be supplying to a car at the junction of Sutton Road Jenny Sutton, a campaigner for A new non-political pro-relief Heath will send its sparkling wine to Canadian consumers is hugely wel- or email advertising@headcorn- opportunities like mediation or collaborativeVineyarddistribution. ‘bubbling’ over deal and Willington Street. WILLact and a resident of Willing- group headed by former Langley Canada after landing a deal with come and they will be flying the schoolptfa.org.uk. Kent county councillor Paul ton Street, admits that there are con- parish councillor Wendy Young one of the world’s largest alcohol gramme. The “significant deal” was trading relationship as the UK flag for the high-quality of wine If you would be interested in Cooper said: “This is a busy road cerns about the danger to has been formed to represent all buyers. 01227 643266announcedMaidstone as Prime Minister 01622leaves 698051 the EU. being produced in Britain.” having a stall, with pitches avail- and there is always going to be a pedestrians. those who live along the B2163, in Hush Heath’s Balfour 1503 Clas- Theresa May was in Ottawa for Mrs May said: “It’s great to see Hush Heath owner Richard Bal- able from £20, contact Lizell risk of incidents like this. A lot of the “When my daughter and two the same way that WILLact repre- sic Cuvée is the firstTenterden English talks 01580 with Canadian 767540 PM Justin that English sparkling wine has four-Lynn said: “Hush Heath is a Williams on 01622 892428 or email sparkling wine selected for the Trudeau on how the UK and been making a name for itself, not family-owned winery…and we are traffic that goes down the road grandchildren try to cross the road sents Willington Street. 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The trust’s Katie Darvell said: way to pick up a customer, a court heard. “We really hope people visit the Nissan Saidzadah (25), of St An- Defending himself, Saidzadah website and choose to support us drew’s Road, Maidstone, over- tearfully told magistrates: “The at a time when funds for commu- took the car in front of him in an car in front of me just kept stop- nity groups and charitable organ- attempt to beat the barriers, de- ping and without thinking I just isations are becoming more spite them flashing red for seven went for it. I did not see the barri- difficult to access.” seconds. ers coming down and I’m just re- To donate to the trust from the The court heard the defendant ally sorry. I was going to a job in Co-op’s Local Community Fund was on his way to pick up a pas- Loose Road to take them to visit coop.co.uk/membership. senger for a journey to Gatwick Gatwick. airport. “I don’t know why I did it, the Church dates Prosecuting, James Nichols told car in front just kept indicating A CRIB service, telling the Christ- Maidstone Magistrates Court: and stopping so I cut in front.” mas story in a way that children “Mr Saidzadah was seen ap- Chairman of the bench, Paul enjoy, will be held at St Mary’s proaching the level crossing on English said: “We’ve listened to Church, Langley, at 4pm on Tues- Farleigh Bridge at approximately what you have to say. It’s a relief day, December 24. 5pm on Wednesday, July 3. that no passengers were in the car It is the first time the popular “The lights on the barriers were when you raced through. It seems family service will have been held flashing red, when the defendant fied. The car was identified as a you were offered a fixed penalty at the church, and young ones are overtook the car at the front of the taxi for Express Cabs and the charge which still stands.” welcome to come dressed as an- queue in an attempt to drive driver was traced back to Mr Saidzadah pleaded guilty to gels, shepherds, wise men, etc. through. Saidzadah.” driving without due care and at- The Midnight Mass on Christ- “It was later discovered the The court heard Saidzadah al- tention and was fined £100. He mas Eve starts at 11.30pm. lights had been flashing for seven ready had three points on his li- also received three penalty points The Christmas Day service will seconds and the police were noti- cence for speeding offences. on his licence. be at Otham at 10am, and will in- clude the Christmas Celebration and Holy Communion. Defendant bit Horse rescue police officer A HORSE had to be saved from a A FORMER secondary school river in Headcorn. caterer bit a police officer sent to Kent Fire and Rescue Service help her after she made an emer- was called last month to reports gency call claiming she was going of a horse stuck in the to kill herself. near Water Lane in Headcorn. A district judge told Joanna A fire engine, a water safety Stansall (30), of Quarry Road, unit and an animal rescue unit at- Maidstone, that if she had broken tended. Crews wearing water the officer’s skin she would have safety suits placed straps around gone to prison. the horse, before using an animal The court heard the mother of rescue crane to lift it onto dry two used cocaine daily. land. Prosecuting, Debbie Jones told The horse did not appear to be Maidstone Magistrates Court: Heritage wrapped up “On July 28, the defendant was hurt and was handed into the care THE first of a series of new decora- Ilsa Butler, manager of the One of its owner. standing on a footpath next to the tive hoardings has gone up in Maid- Maidstone Business Improvement River Medway at about 6am. She stone High Street as part of an District, said: “We’re looking at ways told police she was going to kill Quiz night initiative to make the area more at- of disguising empty units and build- herself. When officers arrived, tractive to visitors. ing works that can become an eye- Miss Stansall pushed the officer in THERE is an open invitation to The building “wrap” at 98 High sore. For 98 High Street, we wanted enjoy a night out at a pre-Christ- the chest and bit her right arm.” Street is hiding renovation work to produce an eye-catching display Defending, John Roberts said mas quiz in Hunton. being carried out at the grade II that is sensitive to the building’s his- Stansall suffered from bipolar and A spokesman for the organiser property. torical status.” emotional personality disorder. said: “There’s no charge and no One Maidstone came up with the Joe Brocklehurst (pictured), Geo- Judge Paul Goldpsring said: prizes; but a lot of fun and laugh- idea and involved the expertise of Media’s lead graphic designer on “Police officers do not deserve to ter on offer in a very relaxed at- companies in the town, including the project, said: “This project has be assaulted when they were mosphere. Bring a team or come GeoMedia, at the Royal Star Ar- an important message about the called to help you.” by yourself.” cade, which came up with the history and heritage of Maidstone Stansall admitted to assaulting The quiz, at the Hunton Club, is hoarding design for the 650-year- town centre, so we are very pleased an emergency worker and was on Saturday, December 7, from old building. to be able to support the project.” 8pm. due to be sentenced later.

26 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News downsmail.co.uk downs mail.co.uk Health | News Therapy plan THE Kenward Trust in Yalding hopes Co-op customers will help Cabbie jumped lights Trust hits cancer targets support the charity. It is hoping to build two poly MAIDSTONE and Tunbridge Wells hospital trust has celebrated hitting the national 62-day tunnels on site so that residents and volunteers can use gardening target (85%) for cancer treatments in August and September. as a therapy and to grow plants, on his way to pick-up After many months of under- within 24 hours of admission”. fruit and vegetables for lunches at performance, the latest figures The trust believes this should the centre or for sale in the char- A CAB driver “raced” across a level crossing in East Farleigh on his now put it in the top 30 per cent of support an improved picture for ity’s shop at Kenward Place. trusts, a turnaround from the po- the three national standards, The trust’s Katie Darvell said: way to pick up a customer, a court heard. sition for 2018. which at present remain below ex- “We really hope people visit the NHS West Kent CCG says it is pectation, and that it will “‘reduce Nissan Saidzadah (25), of St An- Defending himself, Saidzadah website and choose to support us encouraged by the results and the risk of harm to patients and drew’s Road, Maidstone, over- tearfully told magistrates: “The at a time when funds for commu- looks forward to sustained im- improve outcomes”. took the car in front of him in an car in front of me just kept stop- nity groups and charitable organ- provement, so that all patients are Ophthalmology - The backlog attempt to beat the barriers, de- ping and without thinking I just isations are becoming more seen within 62 days. of patients requiring follow-up spite them flashing red for seven went for it. I did not see the barri- difficult to access.” Staff recruitment is proving a continues to be an issue for the seconds. ers coming down and I’m just re- To donate to the trust from the challenge for the hospital trust in trust. The court heard the defendant ally sorry. I was going to a job in Co-op’s Local Community Fund all areas. In September and Au- New guidelines that require pa- was on his way to pick up a pas- Loose Road to take them to visit coop.co.uk/membership. gust, bank and agency availability tients taking some medication for senger for a journey to Gatwick Gatwick. was limited and sickness rose. This rheumatic conditions to have eye airport. “I don’t know why I did it, the put increased pressures on al- check-ups mean that an extra 20- Prosecuting, James Nichols told car in front just kept indicating Church dates ready-stretched staff and con- 40 new patients a month will re- A CRIB service, telling the Christ- Maidstone Magistrates Court: and stopping so I cut in front.” tributed to serious incidents quire this service, along with mas story in a way that children “Mr Saidzadah was seen ap- Chairman of the bench, Paul increasing in August. work independently on ward and the hospital trust is reporting yearly follow-ups. With the back- enjoy, will be held at St Mary’s proaching the level crossing on English said: “We’ve listened to Overseas recruitment is well areas. “the service is now much safer, log already standing at about 4,000 Church, Langley, at 4pm on Tues- Farleigh Bridge at approximately what you have to say. It’s a relief underway, and the first group of Stroke services for Maidstone with patients receiving an end-to- patients, this will have a signifi- day, December 24. 5pm on Wednesday, July 3. that no passengers were in the car nurses are completing examina- and Tunbridge Wells hospitals are end service and improvements in cant impact on the already- It is the first time the popular “The lights on the barriers were when you raced through. It seems tions which will support them to now centred entirely at Maidstone, seeing a specialist consultant stretched service. family service will have been held flashing red, when the defendant fied. The car was identified as a you were offered a fixed penalty at the church, and young ones are overtook the car at the front of the taxi for Express Cabs and the charge which still stands.” welcome to come dressed as an- queue in an attempt to drive driver was traced back to Mr Saidzadah pleaded guilty to Good rating gels, shepherds, wise men, etc. through. Saidzadah.” driving without due care and at- Boost for mental health Encouraging The Midnight Mass on Christ- “It was later discovered the The court heard Saidzadah al- tention and was fined £100. He mas Eve starts at 11.30pm. lights had been flashing for seven ready had three points on his li- also received three penalty points for 999 care FOUR additional qualified more talking The Christmas Day service will seconds and the police were noti- cence for speeding offences. on his licence. THE local ambulance service has nurses are to be employed by WORLD Mental Health Day was be at Otham at 10am, and will in- improved, especially in timely the CCG in west Kent to pro- marked on October 10 and, in Kent, clude the Christmas Celebration handling of highest-risk emer- vide a programme of 12 phys- health organisations are backing and Holy Communion. Defendant bit gencies. ical health checks for patients Public Health England’s national SECAmb has now been rated with serious mental health Every Mind Matters campaign. police officer “good” by the Care Quality Com- problems. Britain has been urged to talk Horse rescue They will work with the cur- A HORSE had to be saved from a A FORMER secondary school mission. more about the issue of mental caterer bit a police officer sent to But although there have been rent mental health local team health and landmarks across Kent river in Headcorn. and liaise with GPs, practice Kent Fire and Rescue Service help her after she made an emer- improvements in categories 1 and were lit up to boost awareness. gency call claiming she was going 2, West Kent CCG says SECAmb and district nurses. Even TV shows got in on the act, was called last month to reports This supports NHS Eng- of a horse stuck in the River Beult to kill herself. has still some way to go improv- with Britain’s Got Talent falling A district judge told Joanna ing category 3 and 4 calls. land’s approach to increase silent during a recording to encour- near Water Lane in Headcorn. early detection of physical A fire engine, a water safety Stansall (30), of Quarry Road, Patients experiencing longer age viewers to talk to each other. Maidstone, that if she had broken than four-hour waits will now be health problems, which are Maidstone and Mid Kent Mind unit and an animal rescue unit at- causing patients to die 15-20 tended. Crews wearing water the officer’s skin she would have individually reviewed for harm has launched a youth mental years, on average, earlier health programme, Mindfulness safety suits placed straps around gone to prison. and reported to the CCG quality than the general population. and Me. the horse, before using an animal The court heard the mother of team. rescue crane to lift it onto dry two used cocaine daily. Delays in ambulance handover land. Prosecuting, Debbie Jones told of patients to hospitals within the The horse did not appear to be Heritage wrapped up Maidstone Magistrates Court: 30-minute standard continue to “On July 28, the defendant was cause concern and the two trusts hurt and was handed into the care THE first of a series of new decora- Ilsa Butler, manager of the One Vasectomy funding under review of its owner. standing on a footpath next to the are working to meet the target. tive hoardings has gone up in Maid- Maidstone Business Improvement River Medway at about 6am. She THE future of NHS-funded va- for vasectomies and vasectomy stone High Street as part of an District, said: “We’re looking at ways told police she was going to kill sectomies and reversals locally is reversals with immediate effect. Quiz night initiative to make the area more at- of disguising empty units and build- herself. When officers arrived, Surgery merger under review. The group recommended this tractive to visitors. ing works that can become an eye- THERE is an open invitation to Miss Stansall pushed the officer in A MERGER has now taken NHS West Kent Clinical Com- option, but it was recognised that The building “wrap” at 98 High sore. For 98 High Street, we wanted the chest and bit her right arm.” place between Northumberland missioning Group (CCG) there was a risk. enjoy a night out at a pre-Christ- Street is hiding renovation work to produce an eye-catching display Defending, John Roberts said Court surgery, Shepway, Maid- stopped paying for the proce- l Review the decision to rein- mas quiz in Hunton. being carried out at the grade II that is sensitive to the building’s his- Stansall suffered from bipolar and stone, and the single-handed dures three years ago. state funding once the Kent and A spokesman for the organiser property. torical status.” emotional personality disorder. Grove Park surgery, in Sutton The CCG received a report es- Medway decision was taken. said: “There’s no charge and no One Maidstone came up with the Joe Brocklehurst (pictured), Geo- Judge Paul Goldpsring said: Road, Maidstone. timating £307,000 had been An impact assessment on va- prizes; but a lot of fun and laugh- idea and involved the expertise of Media’s lead graphic designer on “Police officers do not deserve to The majority of patients saved in the three years. If the sectomy funding will be carried ter on offer in a very relaxed at- companies in the town, including the project, said: “This project has be assaulted when they were (about 2,000) are moving to CCG elects to re-fund these pro- out to enable a decision to be mosphere. Bring a team or come GeoMedia, at the Royal Star Ar- an important message about the consideration: called to help you.” Northumberland Court, which cedures, a saving elsewhere l made. One factor is the cost of by yourself.” cade, which came up with the history and heritage of Maidstone The CCG continues not to Stansall admitted to assaulting would need to be found. health problems for women tak- The quiz, at the Hunton Club, is hoarding design for the 650-year- town centre, so we are very pleased has closed its patient list for 12 fund vasectomies an emergency worker and was There are three options under l ing oral contraceptives. on Saturday, December 7, from old building. to be able to support the project.” months to allow a “bedding-in” Reinstatement of NHS funding 8pm. due to be sentenced later. period.

Maidstone Weald December 2019 27 News downsmail.co.uk Blues date HUNTON has scooped another big name to play at its village hall. Police impersonator Songwriter Willie Edwards – front man of blues and rock band Wille and the Bandits – begins his solo tour of the UK in November to raise awareness of homelessness. avoids going to jail The Bubble Club presents the A MAIDSTONE man who used He already has a record for sim- political songwriter, with appear- a flashing blue light to pull over ilar threatening and abusive of- ances at festivals to his name in- a driver on the M2 narrowly fences dating back 10 years. cluding the Isle of Wight and cheated jail after pleas from the He said that he was determined Glastonbury, from 7.45pm- dock. to set a good example to his chil- 10.15pm, on Saturday, November Christopher Dance (33), of Red- dren in the future. 30. Tickets are £12 on door. start Avenue, appeared before a Dance told the court: “I’m not a district judge in November horrible person – I’m a genuinely In memoriam charged with impersonating a po- nice person and I get on with ev- ST MARY’S Church at Langley will lice officer and using threatening erybody. But I’m not saying that I be decorated with red carnations at behaviour in October. am an angel, because you can see Christmas in memory of loved After admitting pulling a car my criminal record.” ones. over on the motorway using 999- Magistrates accepted that There will be a box for contribu- style lights and having a row with Dance was trying to change his tions and a sheet to record names. police officers at the time of his ar- behaviour for the sake of his three For details, call Di Mitchell on rest, he appeared before Maid- children. 01622 739129. stone magistrates for sentencing. He was sentenced to 12 weeks The court heard that the male in jail, suspended for 18 months, motorist who Dance tried to stop and must undertake a special pro- Festive flowers was suspicious and called police gramme and do unpaid work. He HEADCORN Flower Arrangers because the defendant had three was ordered to pay £207 in costs are holding a Christmas workshop children in the back of his car. and victim surcharge. at the village hall at 7.30pm on De- The bench at Maidstone Magis- The defendant was warned that cember 4. trates Court had the option of he will go to prison if he breaks For details of materials required, sending Dance, who works a the terms of the suspended sen- call Jenny on 01622 890349. plumber, to jail. tence.

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28 Maidstone Weald December 2019 News downsmail.co.uk News downsmail.co.uk Blues date HUNTON has scooped another big name to play at its village hall. Police impersonator Cricket club builds for future Songwriter Willie Edwards – front man of blues and rock band LEEDS and Broomfield Cricket Club is looking to replace its “tired” clubhouse with a new fa- Wille and the Bandits – begins his solo tour of the UK in November to cility which could have a wider community role. raise awareness of homelessness. avoids going to jail The committee at the club, nursery when we’re not using The Bubble Club presents the which has played in view of the it.” A MAIDSTONE man who used He already has a record for sim- political songwriter, with appear- Leeds Castle since its formation The work would be carried out a flashing blue light to pull over ilar threatening and abusive of- ances at festivals to his name in- in 1762, says it needs new facili- during the closed season, from a driver on the M2 narrowly fences dating back 10 years. cluding the Isle of Wight and ties to grow and to accommo- October to March, in the hope cheated jail after pleas from the He said that he was determined Glastonbury, from 7.45pm- date today’s mix of players. that with all the necessary ap- dock. to set a good example to his chil- 10.15pm, on Saturday, November It wants to build a changing provals, this could be as early as Christopher Dance (33), of Red- dren in the future. 30. Tickets are £12 on door. block for its junior players, as next September. start Avenue, appeared before a Dance told the court: “I’m not a young as eight, on the same site The club has said a series of district judge in November horrible person – I’m a genuinely as its two senior First XI and Sec- events and sponsorship will be In memoriam charged with impersonating a po- nice person and I get on with ev- ond XI sides, the Sunday team needed to fund the project. ST MARY’S Church at Langley will lice officer and using threatening erybody. But I’m not saying that I and its female players. Mr Aitken said apart from the be decorated with red carnations at behaviour in October. am an angel, because you can see Committee member Glenn new clubhouse, there were no Christmas in memory of loved After admitting pulling a car my criminal record.” Aitken’s son Max is captain of plans for extra facilities, such as ones. over on the motorway using 999- Magistrates accepted that the club’s First XI. floodlights. There will be a box for contribu- style lights and having a row with Dance was trying to change his He said: “The current facilities He said: “We have always had tions and a sheet to record names. police officers at the time of his ar- behaviour for the sake of his three replaced a wooden hut that the support of the castle and the For details, call Di Mitchell on rest, he appeared before Maid- children. burned down in 1998 and are village and we are very aware of 01622 739129. stone magistrates for sentencing. He was sentenced to 12 weeks now looking a bit tired. We want noise and traffic. We have no in- The court heard that the male in jail, suspended for 18 months, to provide separate changing the full backing of Leeds Castle, Mr Aitken, pictured, said: “We tention of souring this relation- motorist who Dance tried to stop and must undertake a special pro- rooms for our seniors and ladies which owns the ground, and has cannot afford to be over-ambi- ship. We simply wish to provide Festive flowers was suspicious and called police gramme and do unpaid work. He teams and the youngsters we started talks with the parish tious because of the cost, but we the facilities that a successful HEADCORN Flower Arrangers because the defendant had three was ordered to pay £207 in costs coach, who numbered 50 this council about how the building want a building that will also be club needs to continue growing are holding a Christmas workshop children in the back of his car. and victim surcharge. summer.” might be put to community use suitable for minor functions and and rearing our own talent for at the village hall at 7.30pm on De- The bench at Maidstone Magis- The defendant was warned that The committee has been given out of season. meetings, or perhaps even a years to come.” cember 4. trates Court had the option of he will go to prison if he breaks For details of materials required, sending Dance, who works a the terms of the suspended sen- call Jenny on 01622 890349. plumber, to jail. tence. Sex offender Pub landlord joins pantomime cast accessed porn A VILLAGE am dram production of Aladdin will be staged on February on shop Wifi 7 and 8, 2020. Leeds Amateur Dramatic Soci- CHILD sex offender Derek ety’s production of the family O'Rourke, who used public Wifi favourite will have a guest, onstage hotspots to access sickening abuse role for landlord of The George Inn, porn on his phone, has been sent Jason Tharp. to prison. This year’s production is directed O'Rourke (57) connected his by Lesley Finlay. phone to the internet at various She said: “As ever, it will be a destinations in the county town. community production and we And when the device was hope that Jason’s presence will seized by police it was found to tempt a few regulars out of the contain a catalogue of videos and pub and up the hill to the village images depicting abuse. hall.” He was arrested after officers attended his home address in Fairmeadow, Maidstone on 13 March 2018. A search of the property led to Fundraising for churches David Brown the discovery of the phone, which when forensically examined was by ‘reading and riding’ back in court found to contain 29 images and videos, of which 15 were classed RESIDENTS in Kingswood, provided by Chris and Debbie A MAIDSTONE man is set to in the most serious category. Broomfield and Leeds have been Saunders, with a main course sup- stand trial after being accused of Initially,O’Rourke denied any helping to keep their churches plied by The George, and apple beating a woman. wrong doing but a SIM card reg- alive with events and fundraisers. pie produced by local cooks. David Brown (27), of Owletts istered in his name linked him to The Great Leeds Book Sale in At Broomfield, Derek Hadlow Close, Shepway, pleaded not guilty to three charges including the images. the church raised £1,000 while made a beautiful show of donated He was charged with four the criminal damage of a child’s both churches were beautifully produce to decorate the church. memory box, assault by beating, counts of possessing of an inde- decorated for harvest festival ser- The service was joined by Peter cent photograph or pseudo image and engaging in controlling and vices. Roberts on guitar. coercive behaviour. of a child. The church at Leeds was draped Then there was the Ride and O’Rourke pleaded guilty to all Mr Brown appeared at Maid- in berries and autumn leaves, Stride fundraiser. The Broomfield the charges and was sentenced to stone Magistrates Court on to 20 months in jail. thanks to Simon Brice, and the team oraised £1,220 with half re- November 11 when his case was service was followed by lunch, turning to the local church. adjourned to December 18.

Maidstone Weald December 2019 29 News downsmail.co.uk Beatles’ fans to enjoy film The show will go on, ‘Yesterday’ BEATLES fans will take a nostal- gic look back at the Fab Four’s ca- says panto star Jake reer when the film, Yesterday, is screened at Headcorn. REALITY star Jake Quickenden Christmas lights switch-on in Ju- Headcorn Film Society pro- will be starring the Hazlitt the- bilee Square, organised by One vides another chance for fans to atre’s panto, Beauty & The Beast, Maidstone. see the movie – from the director this Christmas, despite breaking The star recently landed a role in of Slumdog Millionaire, Danny a bone in his neck. the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. Boyle, and the writer of Love Ac- Jake, pictured left, injured himself The singer turned reality televi- tually, Richard Curtis. It will be shown on a 180" recently on holiday and it was dis- sion personality shared a heartfelt screen, with high definition digi- covered he had a small fracture that post on social media about his lca- tal projection and six speaker lead him to pulling out of the reer move. stereo sound, at Headcorn village Christmas special of Dancing on Ice. He wrote: “I’m excited to test my- hall, Church Lane, on Saturday, A spokesman for the Hazlitt said: self again at something new. Don’t November 30, starting at 7pm “Jake has pulled out of the ITV let people tell you that you can’t do prompt. Doors open at 6pm. show, but we just wanted to reas- something. Snacks and drinks will be avail- sure everyone that he has joined the “Work hard and good things will able to buy. Members and non- rest of the cast for last minute re- happen.” members welcome. hearsals. The 350-seat venue stages its an- Children are welcome to all “Jake’s not the sort of guy to let nual festival of Christmas fun from screenings with an appropriate people down. He’s a trouper and a November 30 until December 31, certificate. Yesterday has a 12A pro. with sales well up on this time last certificate and runs for 116 min- “We understand the doctors have year. utes. There is no need to book in told him not to do any heavy lifting, Many of the dates have already advance and there is plenty of so sweeping the Dame off her feet is sold out or are nearly sold out. free parking at the hall. going to be out of the question.” Go to www.hazlitttheatre.com to Members pay a £24 per year At the time of going to press, Jake check dates and availability of subscription. was due to be the star turn at the seats.

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REALITY star Jake Quickenden Christmas lights switch-on in Ju- Headcorn Film Society pro- East) is asking residents to recon- CLA South East represents “Lanterns also pose a signifi- will be starring the Hazlitt the- bilee Square, organised by One vides another chance for fans to sider letting the sky lights go as thousands of landowners, farm- cant danger to planes and heli- atre’s panto, Beauty & The Beast, Maidstone. see the movie – from the director they can set fire to property and ers and rural businesses in Kent, copters. this Christmas, despite breaking The star recently landed a role in of Slumdog Millionaire, Danny be a death trap to wildlife and Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Berk- “We would urge councils who a bone in his neck. the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. Boyle, and the writer of Love Ac- livestock. shire, Buckinghamshire, Oxford- have not yet introduced bans to Jake, pictured left, injured himself The singer turned reality televi- The CLA has been arguing for shire and the Isle of Wight. give it serious consideration, and tually, Richard Curtis. years for an outright ban, and The CLA has been campaign- balance the decision in favour of It will be shown on a 180" recently on holiday and it was dis- sion personality shared a heartfelt hopes Liberal Democrat-led ing for a total ban on sky lanterns the many who have to deal with screen, with high definition digi- covered he had a small fracture that post on social media about his lca- Maidstone Borough Council and for a number of years, and will the unintended consequences. tal projection and six speaker lead him to pulling out of the reer move. community organisations will continue to do so for the sake of “There is enough littering and stereo sound, at Headcorn village Christmas special of Dancing on Ice. He wrote: “I’m excited to test my- heed the warning and enforce re- farming, wildlife, the environ- flytipping in the region, without hall, Church Lane, on Saturday, A spokesman for the Hazlitt said: self again at something new. Don’t “Jake has pulled out of the ITV let people tell you that you can’t do strictions where they can. ment and property owners ev- sky lanterns and balloons adding November 30, starting at 7pm A spokesman for the CLA erywhere. to the problem.” prompt. Doors open at 6pm. show, but we just wanted to reas- something. sure everyone that he has joined the “Work hard and good things will said: “While Christmas time stock, wildlife and the environ- More than 50 local authorities For more information about the Snacks and drinks will be avail- seems a time to release a lantern, ment. have so far implemented a ban. CLA and its work, visit their able to buy. Members and non- rest of the cast for last minute re- happen.” hearsals. The 350-seat venue stages its an- the truth is that there is abso- “There is simply no responsible Mr Valenzia added: “Animals website at www.cla.org.uk/your- members welcome. lutely absolutely no control over way to use them. They can kill could be injured or killed if they area/south-east/regional-news “Jake’s not the sort of guy to let nual festival of Christmas fun from Children are welcome to all where it will land. It is a serious animals, litter the countryside become trapped and entangled in and follow @CLASouthEast on people down. He’s a trouper and a November 30 until December 31, screenings with an appropriate threat to rural businesses, live- and start fires. debris, or if they eat items, caus- Twitter. certificate. Yesterday has a 12A pro. with sales well up on this time last certificate and runs for 116 min- “We understand the doctors have year. utes. There is no need to book in told him not to do any heavy lifting, Many of the dates have already advance and there is plenty of so sweeping the Dame off her feet is sold out or are nearly sold out. Prolific thief is free parking at the hall. going to be out of the question.” Go to www.hazlitttheatre.com to On another planet for pupils Members pay a £24 per year At the time of going to press, Jake check dates and availability of jailed for blitz subscription. was due to be the star turn at the seats. A PROLIFIC thief has been jailed PUPILS from Staplehurst School for more than three years follow- learned all about the solar system, ing a burglary blitz across Kent. the Milky Way and beyond in a Leon Holder, 30, was caught on mobile planetarium. CCTV breaking into houses and Inside the interactive dome, cars, making off without payment they watched and participated in from petrol stations and commit- shows centred around Orion, neb- ting various traffic offences. ulas, and the Sun. Maidstone Crown Court heard The planetarium is an immer- that around 11.25pm on April 27, sive experience designed to give a 2019, Holder and another man stole three-dimensional perspective on a Mercedes ML 250 from Batten space, which is more engaging for Walk, Maidstone after burgling the pupils than looking at pictures in owner’s house and stealing the car a textbook. keys. Research by educationalists has The next day, Holder and his as- shown that using a planetarium sociate burgled an address in Charl- helps youngsters with their learn- ton Lane, West Farleigh and stole ing, particularly with regard to car keys and two bags. long-term memory retention. They took the householder's VW Lucy Davenport, head teacher Golf parked outside the house and, at Staplehurst School said it a one-of-a-kind learning tool, heights. The pupils really enjoyed approximately an hour and a half brought “learning to life”. which has taken our pupils’ cu- the practical experience, which later, went to a petrol station in She added: “The planetarium is riosity and imaginations to new brought their learning to life.” Cranbrook to top up the fuel in the car, before leaving without paying. A search of Holder’s home ad- dress found clothing identical to the items he was wearing in the CCTV Motorists advised to be on alert footage from Batten Walk on April MOTORISTS are being advised thefts from vehicles parked in released on bail pending further 27. The officers also seized 3.7 to take steps to protect their ve- Hermitage Lane in Maidstone, enquiries. grams of amphetamine from a re- hicles following a spate of cat- Railway Street in Chatham, and Detective Superintendent frigerator at the premises. alytic converter thefts across Littlebourne Road in Canter- Mark Weller of Kent Police said: Holder of Fairview, Hawkhurst, Kent. bury. “Vehicle crime can have a big pleaded guilty to theft, drugs and Since August 2019 there have On Tuesday, November 5, a impact on victims as repairs can driving charges. He and was sen- been 173 reported thefts or at- 22-year-old man from east Lon- be costly and time spent without tenced to three years and four tempted thefts throughout the don was arrested on suspicion of a vehicle can make it difficult for months in prison. He also re- county. stealing catalytic converters from victims to go about their daily ceived six points on his driving li- Recent examples include multiple victims across Kent and business.” cence.

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Obituaries Patrick Whelan Grammar School. Harry Garrett He spent time in the merchant navy and PATRICK Whelan (83), also known as Pat, drove lorries for local firms before taking HARRY Garret (101) lived in Sevenoaks lived in East Malling from 1976. on the boatyard, which had been owned but was known locally from years spent Brought up in Fife, Scotland, he came by his father. David built up the business, travelling as a millinery seller. from a mining family and was determined allowing himself to adopt a range of roles, He was also highly active with the local not to follow his using the full range of his talents. Poppy Appeal, having helped to raise over father down the local David – an accomplished mechanic – £60,000 in his branch pit. He started work was known for his inventive approach. His of the local Royal in the RAF as a cook children said: “Many of his creations are British Legion. before a working life still going, including a very fast speedboat Harry was known that took him south (which he retro-fitted with a V12 Jaguar to those who keep until he reached East car engine) and a car which had the track of surviving Malling. bodywork of a Land Rover, but a powerful WWII veterans and At various points, Cherokee engine. He built a motorbike earned the nickname Patrick worked as a from scratch using a Rover car engine . “Lucky Harry” roustabout in a “He was always intrigued by people because of his near circus, as a kitchen porter in various with interesting stories, many of whom he misses with death. London hotels and as a labourer. In the met in bars, pubs and marinas. His ‘local’ He was rescued 1980s, he worked as a groundsman at was the Victory Inn in Farleigh Lane. during the Dunkirk evacuation and met Mereworth Castle and as a porter at “Our father once transported a huge Prince Harry as one of a small band of Oakwood Park Hospital. crane over East Farleigh bridge, with survivors brought to an event in the wake Patrick lived with his partner Maureen centimetres to spare on each side. He had of the 2017 film Dunkirk. for many years, until her death in 2004. crossed the English Channel a few times in Harry was honoured by Sevenoaks Patrick was a parish councillor and a his boats, darting between ferries and Town Council with a tree planting on his founding trustee of the East Malling other vessels and he enjoyed turning 100th birthday. Centre. In 2010, his local contributions heads with his controversial loud were marked with an award for services to creations, fast affordable cars, and smoky the community. Patrick was also a member boats. He said he was proud of the way he Patrick Cash of Larkfield Community Church, where he had lived his life – doing and experiencing PATRICK “Paddy” Cash (31), from worshipped for over 10 years. things that other people hadn’t.” Headcorn, died after developing a rare Amongst the many people he had met David leaves his three children – neurological condition. and befriended over the years was Stephen, Christine and Louise. The former bricklayer spent his final EastEnders actor John Altman, who he months in and out of medical care as knew well enough to ask his advice on doctors looked for an explanation for his some big life decisions. Bob Walters condition. Patrick leaves a niece in Scotland and TRIBUTES have been paid to Robert Patrick was living in Poole, Dorset, one cousin in Newcastle. “Bob” Walters (54), a well-known local when he developed the first symptoms of landlord who ran a number of his illness and subsequently went to establishments in and around Maidstone, hospital in London, Maidstone and David Paine most recently the Papermakers Arms in Canterbury. DAVID Paine (60), who has died in Upper Stone Street. Gibraltar, was a well-known member of A father of four, Bob grew up in the river community. Allington and was employed as an David Mertens He owned and ran electrician at Aylesford Paper Mills before FORMER local journalist David Mertens the boatyard in East becoming a pub landlord. His work took (73) has died at his home after a battle Farleigh for 23 years in many Maidstone watering holes, with cancer. before moving to including The Cooper’s Cask, The Druids Known to colleagues as “Merts,” David Gibraltar in 2012. Arms and The Rose in Tovil. was a seasoned reporter with a track Born in Maidstone He worked for 10 years at Maidstone record of significant stories. His career and brought up in Snooker Club, Buckland Hill, before started as an £8 a week junior reporter Medway House, East moving to the Style and Winch in Union for the Kent Messenger and progressed Farleigh, David Street, and later buying the lease at the to covering major news stories like The attended Maidstone Papermakers Arms. Falklands War. A notable exclusive involved David getting details of the relationship between Prince Andrew and actress Koo Stark by placing a glass against a wall and overhearing the details as Stark’s mother held a phone conversation in the next room. David was night editor on The Sun and earned a reputation as an excellent Wills | Probate | Powers of attorney | Funeral plans manager of others. 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Parish Councils Broomfield & Kingswood the latter was anonymous, so the council group from Dean Street was asked to come was unable to respond. up with ideas to solve the problems so they Speed reduction Cllr Shellina Prendergast Christmas drinks Invitations needed to be could be put to the Highways had met highways officers and Ulcombe sent out for the event on December 16. It Improvement Plan. Parish Council to discuss the Lenham Road was agreed to invite all residents but to Footpaths Tony Fincham spoke about the speed reduction and footpath issue. make it a ticketed event, on a first-come, fence that was blocking KM37/38. The clerk Officers would be carrying out a speed first-served footing, due to the capacity of had reported the problem to the Public survey ahead of any traffic regulation the village hall. Rights of Way officer. There had been no order. The footpath issue was complex, Parish office Following the survey of reply from the landowner. with issues including ownership and costs. residents, it was agreed that a potential Bus service A resident asked if the parish Drainage There was a discussion regarding solution would be to build a community council could liaise with Nu-Venture about KCC’s suggestion that a holding ditch be building on the sports field. It was agreed the new bus timetable which did not allow created along the carriageway side of the that it should be environmentally friendly enough time for parishioners to shop in the Lenham Road near the sports field. KCC and self-sufficient. Cllr Hoy would town centre. The clerk would follow this drainage engineer Gracie Sladden had been investigate building costs and Cllrs Darling up and copy in KCC. unable to locate the soakaways and felt the and Clark would look at grants. It was Play area The swings in the play area had best solution would be to install three agreed to set up a working group to take been bought, but needed final adjustments curbed slipways into the hedgerow, which this work forward. before being fitted. Cllr White would repair might involve pruning the hedges at the the surface and the clerk would order the bottom. The road would need to be closed Chart Sutton necessary products. Cllr O’Callaghan said to undertake the work. It was agreed that Mud on road A parishioner complained the play area at the recreation field was the works could take place. generally in good order except the bench, Footpath Members considered the KCC about mud being left on Chart Hill Road and Amber Lane by a farmer. Members where there was a screw sticking up. Cllr response about a pavement on Lenham Beasley would make this good. It was Road. The clerk would contact KCC to find noted that this was not continuous and had been exacerbated by wet weather. The agreed to investigate new benches in a out how much land would be needed for more durable material and obtain quotes. the path and the cost of the deeds of farmer has been using a sweeper to try to clear the mud. Pollution monitors It was agreed that dedication. diffusion tools were a good tool for Co-option Councillors voted unanimously Crime report Two crimes were reported in September: a burglary in Chart Hill Road monitoring pollution in respect of to co-opt Aimee Parker on to the parish increased traffic. Data reported so far council. and criminal damage to a vehicle in Mercer Way. indicated there was not much air pollution Police report Doors had been damaged at in East Farleigh. Broomfield Lodge; there had been a Football parking The issues were for a limited time at weekends only and the The Priory Cllr Beasley reported an issue burglary at Chapman Wood; a burglary with overgrown hedges and debris left on and arson at Acorns in Gravelly Bottom football teams had been asked to park considerately. Any speeding issues were the pavement and road when it was cut. Road; and a burglary at the Old Forge in He had got Pearsons to clear it under Chartway Street. There had been no said to be a police matter. The PCSO had been asked to monitor the situation. emergency powers. Pearsons were said to reports of antisocial behaviour. There had be behind in their maintenance schedule. been regular foot patrols in the area, and in Salt bin Members noted that the salt bin on Chart Hill Road had to be removed as it Sustainability It was agreed that new road popular flytipping areas. Speed monitoring verge guidelines should be forwarded to had taken place in Chapman Way. The was on private land. Cllr Waring would speak to the landowner to see if it could be Pearsons so that they knew when to cut introduction of a boxing club in the village edges. The school had been asked to liaise had been discussed with the clerk, and moved to a different location. Play area MBC still had funding for play with the parish council if they wished to there were ongoing discussions regarding plant wild flowers in the village. clubs and activities for teenagers. area equipment which would have to be match funded. It was decided that the Defibrillator The box had been cleaned. Play equipment A quote had been received Village car park The first weed control for the parts to repair the fun buggy, but existing equipment was sufficient. It was felt that adult exercise equipment would spraying had been done and another the clerk was querying whether it had been would be carried out. It was agreed to correctly installed in the first place. It was rarely be used. Textile bank Members considered an offer order more aggregate. The school head had agreed to accept the quote if appropriate. It said the caretaker would deal with weeds was agreed to accept the quote for of a textile bank from South East London Textiles. They would pay £150 per tonne coming from the school side. It was agreed replacing the swing seats and chains, and that Lee Owens had the council’s backing the handyman would be asked to install and collect every four to six weeks. It was agreed to go ahead. to lock the car park at the designated time, them. even if there were still cars remaining. Sports field It was agreed that the quote Flytipping A load of glass had been dumped in Forge Lane. The clerk was Traffic calming Initial data showed a for opening and closing the gates was too minimal decrease in traffic speed. It was expensive. The clerk would put an article asked to report this to John Edwards at MBC. There was also a report of flytipping agreed that further surveys were needed to in the Parish News and put up notices make direct comparisons. asking for a volunteer. One of the football in Babylon Lane. nets was tattered and it was agreed to ask Barriers The meeting heard that Langley the handyman to remove it. contractors had still not completed the Litter picking The finance officer had work in Green Lane. The clerk was asked Community warden Dawn Riach-Brown sourced more quotes for litter picking to chase up the installation of the barriers. was continuing welfare visits in the area, signs, which were shared with councillors. Flooding issues Cllr Waring reported on but no other issues had been reported. It was agreed to buy four cone signs. flooding at Marshalls Corner. Highways Play area Following work on the Cherry picker The finance officer said the had put cameras down the drainage refurbishment, it was found that the wet cherry picker for the CCTV pole would be system and had found the problem, which pour surface on the two areas for the new delivered on December 1, and relevant they were dealing with. basket swing and springer had gone hard councillors would meet at the Sports Field and would not meet safety provisions. It at 9am the next day. East Farleigh was agreed that the surface would be re- Emails The clerk had received two emails, Traffic concerns John Wilson spoke about skimmed at a cost of £2,996. one querying the surface that would be efforts to address traffic issues, particularly Church clock The clock had not been used on roads and another expressing HGVs in the area. Residents were able to working for some time. Cllr Taylor-Maggio concern at work being undertaken to a state their concerns. It was agreed to try to said the issue is thought to be that there bungalow in Cayser Drive. Unfortunately, set up a meeting with KCC. The attending was no longer a willing volunteer to wind

36 Maidstone Weald December 2019 downsmail.co.uk downs mail.co.uk Parish Councils Parish Councils Broomfield & Kingswood the latter was anonymous, so the council group from Dean Street was asked to come the clock, as it would mean climbing a very arson; attempted burglary; two thefts; theft number of trees for planting, but some was unable to respond. up with ideas to solve the problems so they tall ladder. It was agreed that if the church of a vehicle; a theft from a vehicle and thought needed to be given to the Speed reduction Cllr Shellina Prendergast Christmas drinks Invitations needed to be could be put to the Highways wished to consider automating the clock, a fraud. There had been three reports of anti- locations. had met highways officers and Ulcombe sent out for the event on December 16. It Improvement Plan. donation could be considered. social behaviour. Residents also raised Village in Bloom West Farleigh had Parish Council to discuss the Lenham Road was agreed to invite all residents but to Footpaths Tony Fincham spoke about the Bus pilot An email from the Big concerns over people being verbally received two silver awards – one was for speed reduction and footpath issue. make it a ticketed event, on a first-come, fence that was blocking KM37/38. The clerk Conversation Team noted that the abused and stones thrown whilst out the village and the other was for the Officers would be carrying out a speed first-served footing, due to the capacity of had reported the problem to the Public necessary infrastructure needed for the walking or running; an incident in Thorn church. The group was congratulated. survey ahead of any traffic regulation the village hall. Rights of Way officer. There had been no feeder pilot was still delayed, due to Road and a report of animal neglect. The Highways A resident reported that the order. The footpath issue was complex, Parish office Following the survey of reply from the landowner. highway permits being required for road clerk would contact the PCSO for an 20mph sign by the Thatched House was with issues including ownership and costs. residents, it was agreed that a potential Bus service A resident asked if the parish closures near Sutton Road to lay the update. obscured by vegetation, and the SLOW Drainage There was a discussion regarding solution would be to build a community council could liaise with Nu-Venture about necessary cables. The work is expected to Newsletter Cllr Boswell had produced the road markings had worn and were not KCC’s suggestion that a holding ditch be building on the sports field. It was agreed the new bus timetable which did not allow start in December. first draft of the newsletter which had been clear. These needed to be refreshed. The created along the carriageway side of the that it should be environmentally friendly enough time for parishioners to shop in the Play area The inspection report contained circulated to councillors and comments clerk would progress this. Lenham Road near the sports field. KCC and self-sufficient. Cllr Hoy would town centre. The clerk would follow this no new items as the area had been closed. returned. The clerk would update the Police matters Community warden Adam drainage engineer Gracie Sladden had been investigate building costs and Cllrs Darling up and copy in KCC. The installation of new equipment was document. unable to locate the soakaways and felt the McKinley was moving to the Swale team and Clark would look at grants. It was Play area The swings in the play area had nearly complete. At the request of a Memorial Hall There had been a request best solution would be to install three and no replacement had been found. Five agreed to set up a working group to take been bought, but needed final adjustments resident, the boundary fence between the for replacement lighting in John Banks curbed slipways into the hedgerow, which crimes were noted: a handbag stolen from this work forward. before being fitted. Cllr White would repair recreation ground and the neighbouring Hall, after damage by the youth club. Two might involve pruning the hedges at the a car; a car was seen being driven onto the surface and the clerk would order the property would be reinforced. quotes had been received. It was proposed farmland and the door of an outbuilding bottom. The road would need to be closed Chart Sutton necessary products. Cllr O’Callaghan said to defer this to the finance committee. to undertake the work. It was agreed that was damaged; a trailer was stolen from an Mud on road A parishioner complained the play area at the recreation field was Marden Bollards The position of bollards at industrial site; a commercial property was the works could take place. generally in good order except the bench, about mud being left on Chart Hill Road Chantry Road had been reported to Kent broken into; number plates were stolen Footpath Members considered the KCC where there was a screw sticking up. Cllr Allotments Regarding the proposal for and Amber Lane by a farmer. Members Highways, as they prevented pushchairs from a vehicle parked on the road. response about a pavement on Lenham Beasley would make this good. It was allotments at Highwood Green, Cllr noted that this was not continuous and had and wheelchairs passing. Lower Road Borough Cllr Webb asked Road. The clerk would contact KCC to find agreed to investigate new benches in a Adams and Brown updated the meeting on been exacerbated by wet weather. The when the hatching marks would be added out how much land would be needed for more durable material and obtain quotes. why the parish council had been reluctant farmer has been using a sweeper to try to Sutton Valence to the lay-by. The clerk said Jennie Watson the path and the cost of the deeds of Pollution monitors It was agreed that to take on allotments in the past. However, clear the mud. Co-option An expression of interest and a had acknowledged that these were dedication. diffusion tools were a good tool for it was felt the situation had changed and Crime report Two crimes were reported in CV was received from Tina Oakley. It was Co-option Councillors voted unanimously monitoring pollution in respect of the parish council would reconsider the outstanding and should be completed in September: a burglary in Chart Hill Road agreed that she should be co-opted onto to co-opt Aimee Parker on to the parish increased traffic. Data reported so far position. It seemed that there was a high the near future. council. and criminal damage to a vehicle in Mercer level of public interest. The clerk was asked the council. Traffic survey The clerk reported on the Way. indicated there was not much air pollution Police report Doors had been damaged at in East Farleigh. to write to MBC to ascertain if there would Play area and field The monthly report companies she had contacted for quotes. Broomfield Lodge; there had been a Football parking The issues were for a need to be a change of use planning noted that the chain connector was loose Each had offered different things. Street limited time at weekends only and the The Priory Cllr Beasley reported an issue burglary at Chapman Wood; a burglary with overgrown hedges and debris left on application if the land was split into 12 on the tyre. The playing fields risk Wise Services offered the exact information and arson at Acorns in Gravelly Bottom football teams had been asked to park allotments and a community garden. assessment was circulated. Following needed in a seven-day survey at a cost of considerately. Any speeding issues were the pavement and road when it was cut. Road; and a burglary at the Old Forge in Public transport Nu-Venture had said it parking issues on a Sunday, the clerk was £225 plus vat. The information they gather said to be a police matter. The PCSO had He had got Pearsons to clear it under Chartway Street. There had been no would be withdrawing the No 28 bus. KCC looking into engaging a car park attendant. is laid out is a user-friendly way. It was been asked to monitor the situation. emergency powers. Pearsons were said to reports of antisocial behaviour. There had had been informed and were to provide an Quotes for resurfacing had been received agreed to ask them to proceed with the Salt bin Members noted that the salt bin on be behind in their maintenance schedule. been regular foot patrols in the area, and in alternative provision. from the tennis club. survey as soon as possible. Chart Hill Road had to be removed as it Sustainability It was agreed that new road popular flytipping areas. Speed monitoring Air quality An email had been received Speeding The speed warning sign outside Internet service Cllr Pritchard said the was on private land. Cllr Waring would verge guidelines should be forwarded to had taken place in Chapman Way. The from MBC saying there was not much of an the village hall would be upgraded to a village would qualify for both the national speak to the landowner to see if it could be Pearsons so that they knew when to cut introduction of a boxing club in the village air quality problem in rural areas such as camera. and Kent top-up broadband schemes. It moved to a different location. edges. The school had been asked to liaise had been discussed with the clerk, and Marden (although Marden had not been Salt bags KCC had offered a bag in was up to the village to contact the Play area MBC still had funding for play with the parish council if they wished to there were ongoing discussions regarding addition to the salt bins. It was agreed to providers and any property wishing to area equipment which would have to be plant wild flowers in the village. measured). MBC’s project would run until clubs and activities for teenagers. accept this offer, and the bag would be take part should have been built for more match funded. It was decided that the Defibrillator The box had been cleaned. the end of the year. MBC could provide Play equipment A quote had been received Village car park The first weed control details of a laboratory that might be able to placed at the entrance to the village hall car than three years. It was agreed that Cllr for the parts to repair the fun buggy, but existing equipment was sufficient. It was park. felt that adult exercise equipment would spraying had been done and another offer advice, but there may be costs Pritchard would contact the suppliers. the clerk was querying whether it had been would be carried out. It was agreed to involved. The clerk was asked to contact Call for Sites Borough Cllr Webb was correctly installed in the first place. It was rarely be used. West Farleigh Textile bank Members considered an offer order more aggregate. The school head had MBC to ask how they knew there was no concerned that Coxheath might be hit agreed to accept the quote if appropriate. It said the caretaker would deal with weeds air quality problem in the village. Trees competition The tree warden gave again, which would see traffic increase. He was agreed to accept the quote for of a textile bank from South East London Textiles. They would pay £150 per tonne coming from the school side. It was agreed Police update Ten crimes had been an update on the Men of Trees reported on the new development and replacing the swing seats and chains, and that Lee Owens had the council’s backing reported since the previous meeting: one competition, as the village had been judged asked any construction vehicles coming the handyman would be asked to install and collect every four to six weeks. It was agreed to go ahead. to lock the car park at the designated time, criminal damage; two burglaries; one the previous week. The judge had offered a through the village be reported to him. them. even if there were still cars remaining. Sports field It was agreed that the quote Flytipping A load of glass had been Traffic calming Initial data showed a A Honda HR-V was broken into in Lower Crime reports for opening and closing the gates was too dumped in Forge Lane. The clerk was asked to report this to John Edwards at minimal decrease in traffic speed. It was Farm Road, Boughton Monchelsea. The expensive. The clerk would put an article agreed that further surveys were needed to ignition was damaged and various items Neighbourhood Watch in the Parish News and put up notices MBC. There was also a report of flytipping make direct comparisons. were stolen. asking for a volunteer. One of the football in Babylon Lane. Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police A shed was broken into at a house in nets was tattered and it was agreed to ask Barriers The meeting heard that A house in Huntington Road, Lenham Road, Headcorn. Langley Brooklands, Headcorn, and a lawnmower the handyman to remove it. contractors had still not completed the Coxheath, was broken into. A blue Mitsubishi L200, GF06***, was Litter picking The finance officer had work in Green Lane. The clerk was asked Community warden Dawn Riach-Brown was stolen. The battery leads were cut off a vehicle stolen from a driveway in Marden Thorn, sourced more quotes for litter picking to chase up the installation of the barriers. was continuing welfare visits in the area, There was an attempted break-in to a in Gallants Lane, East Farleigh. Marden. signs, which were shared with councillors. Flooding issues Cllr Waring reported on but no other issues had been reported. vehicle and a shed at a house in Church There was an attempt to steal from a Various items were stolen in a break-in It was agreed to buy four cone signs. flooding at Marshalls Corner. Highways Play area Following work on the Hill, Boughton Monchelsea. food van in Church Hill, Boughton at a garage at a house in Kenward Road, Cherry picker The finance officer said the had put cameras down the drainage refurbishment, it was found that the wet A brick was thrown onto the roof of a Monchelsea. Yalding. cherry picker for the CCTV pole would be system and had found the problem, which pour surface on the two areas for the new house in Gybbon Rise, Staplehurst. Two lawnmowers were stolen in Thieves broke into a house in George delivered on December 1, and relevant they were dealing with. basket swing and springer had gone hard A multi-axle trailer was stolen from a Road,Staplehurst . Street, Staplehurst, damaging the front councillors would meet at the Sports Field and would not meet safety provisions. It farm in Loddington Lane, Linton. A farm outbuilding was broken into in door. A television was stolen. at 9am the next day. East Farleigh was agreed that the surface would be re- A catalytic converter was stolen from a Gallants Lane, East Farleigh. The side panel of a patio door was Emails The clerk had received two emails, Traffic concerns John Wilson spoke about skimmed at a cost of £2,996. Honda CRV in Gallants Lane, East A CCTV system and a diary was stolen damaged at a house in Clock House Rise, one querying the surface that would be efforts to address traffic issues, particularly Church clock The clock had not been Farleigh. in a burglary at a flat in Bensted Close, Coxheath. used on roads and another expressing HGVs in the area. Residents were able to working for some time. Cllr Taylor-Maggio The rear nearside window of a vehicle Hunton. The tow bar was stolen from a Land concern at work being undertaken to a state their concerns. It was agreed to try to said the issue is thought to be that there was smashed in Slaney Road, Four men threw something at a Toyota Rover Discovery at a car wash in Station bungalow in Cayser Drive. Unfortunately, set up a meeting with KCC. The attending was no longer a willing volunteer to wind Staplehurst. Yaris, damaging the windscreens, in Approach, Staplehurst.

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Maidstone Weald December 2019 45 downsmail.co.uk Comment Rebel against homes plans r ALMOST 80 years ago, Hitler was I remember several occasions when I blitzing houses and trying to destruct needed to pull on to the hard shoulder of towns and villages. Now our Members of MailMarks a motorway. My new Vauxhall had a Parliament are destroying them in a DENNIS FOWLE President serious design fault in its early days reverse way by enforcing the build of so [email protected] which caused a complete loss of power many houses and imposing massive and there was the day the front unstructured totals seriously windscreen smashed on the M20. undermining quality of life for hopeful, fortune-seeking land owners. They were big problems – but I never increasingly-rebellious residents. But for worried residents, this is no felt we were in real danger of loss of life. I am grateful to so many readers for time to relax. The objections, the cases Now such breakdowns are a much more their support of last edition’s Mail Marks against, need to be made by the February frightening experience for drivers and when I encouraged the many Maidstone deadline. passengers. area rebellions against all the new The awful experiences of so many building in our borough. That was even areas of Maidstone – indeed for much of Cards for charity IT is Christmas card buying time before I saw on November 4 more than the south-east of England – are a a again and I hope readers will support the 300 land offers in response to Maidstone warning. The time to fight and rebel is seasonal charity shop held annually in Council’s appeal for sites for the next NOW. the Methodist Church, Union Street, 10,000-plus houses. I sympathise with the national need to Maidstone. My sympathy was for residents and build many more houses. We in They display cards supplied by many users of totally-overcrowded urban Maidstone must take a share. But I local and national charities and I always Maidstone and villages whose life and strongly oppose the way this is being enjoy the wide choice, value for money done – and the despoiling of towns, character are being completely changed and friendly volunteers who run this villages and lifestyles which Hitler failed as populations more than double in a relaxed shop. two or three years. to achieve in my boyhood days. On November 4, this landed on my How’s that! own doorstep, with so many major land Un-Smart motorways As a life-long cricket buff I am I could never live with the description a offers in East Farleigh off Lower r delighted England’s successes are firing “Smart Motorways”. The danger of Road/Forge Lane/Vicarage Lane for young people in Maidstone. losing the hard shoulder inside lane for around 900 houses, more than doubling The Mote Cricket Club had to work emergencies seemed very un-smart to the size of this lovely farming village hard to field a couple of colts teams but me. Now coroners of fatal accidents seem which dates back to the Domesday Book. the playing number has risen to 150 and to be forcing a change in this policy. We will now be joining the rebellion. there is no stopping the super-keen I cannot drive on motorways Maidstone Council needs comments on under-11s winning trophies. undergoing this work – we have a very these land offers by February. It will Now it looks as though there will be a major example on the M20 – without approve a very small percentage of the girls’ team playing at The Mote too next feeling very ill at ease. 300 or so, many purely speculative by season. Who said cricket was dead! No more carbuncles that your publication might set up a the money; they are simply given it. For people protest against the suggestion that many, it seems strange that they can’t find I AM concerned and somewhat depressed Maidstone Borough Council is even money for this, but they can find money by all the development proposals being thinking of moving the War Memorial for that. bandied about, relating to Maidstone. from its present position, to that of But there are no pressures as such – Our planners continue to despoil the relocation to Brenchley Gardens. apart from picking up the bins, overseeing borough and this behaviour shows no sign Who are these fat cat developers? They a few car parks, running a mayor, holding of abatement. are obviously not from Maidstone, nor do a couple of elections and paying Their atrocious disfigurements in the they have any respect for those brave themselves. town since WWII are too numerous to list. people of the town who gave their lives in And, of course, planning. The Travelodge in the prime position by both world wars. This is where all councils can come the river, does not even deserve Prince Please show some respect and leave the unstuck. Poor policy-making, blinkered Charles’ appellation of “carbuncle”—it is memorial where it is. planning officers, a lack of strategy, too outrageous for that. If this council, and or developers, want panicked or rushed decision-making, A much earlier planning decision led to to build more homes in this town there is prevarication, endless squabbles with the period public house, the Blue Door, on plenty of room on the Tonbridge Road. other authorities, political point-scoring, the corner of Willington Street and the Neville Butteriss, via email hubris, arrogance, far-fetched ambitions, Sutton Road, being demolished and laziness, unworkable resolutions and, replaced by an ugly, modern building, The planning challenge needless to say, pitiable incompetence, will complete with a felt roof. IT IS easy to be critical of local councils. By soon be exposed. Isn’t it time that Maidstone Borough and large, they do their best to provide the Who said that a good local council is one Council told the Government that enough services that we pay for. that doesn’t draw attention to itself? QED. is enough with regard to the ridiculous But sometimes we are left feeling it is M Gibson, via email housing target that it has been set? not really our money and that the local Perhaps, if Brexit ever happens, there authority can spend it on whatever it Labour’s strong women might be an exodus of European citizens pleases, whenever it pleases and without IN HIS attempt to take me to task Mike that will free up some homes. consulting the very people who provide it Wardle (“Labour not backing women”, Ray Town, OAP in the first place. October 2019), he overlooks the 1997 It is in the nature of these organisations election which saw well over 100 women Leave memorial alone to have a rather laissez-faire approach to elected to Westminster, a real political I FEEL I had to write this message of total how they conduct their financial dealings. breakthrough as well as a Blairite indignation, and disgust, and in the hope After all, they don’t have to earn or make initiative.

46 Maidstone Weald December 2019 downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk Comment Comment In the following decade or so, Harriet That does not make them anti-Semites, sinned against even want to forgive? In Harman, Jacqui Smith, Yvette Cooper, at least not in my view. Margaret Hodge the coming weeks, months and years, we Clare Short, Estelle Morris and Ruth Kelly, or Louise Ellman may take a different will need to pray first for the desire to Rebel against homes plans among others, enjoyed high office, so it is view. forgive and then the power, through the not unreasonable to suggest that, at some Holocaust denial, Jew-hating or wanting grace of God, to do so. r ALMOST 80 years ago, Hitler was I remember several occasions when I point, perhaps sooner rather than later, a to wipe any Israeli state off the map is Rev John Corbyn, Vicar of Bearsted, Holy blitzing houses and trying to destruct needed to pull on to the hard shoulder of woman will make the next step and another matter entirely. I do not know Cross Church, Bearsted towns and villages. Now our Members of MailMarks a motorway. My new Vauxhall had a become party leader. how many people in the Labour party Parliament are destroying them in a DENNIS FOWLE President serious design fault in its early days One might add that in the late 1920s, hold such views, but they ought not to be Bring cricket home reverse way by enforcing the build of so which caused a complete loss of power [email protected] Margaret Bondfield, Ramsay MacDonald’s tolerated in any decent movement. I WELCOME the letter (October) calling many houses and imposing massive and there was the day the front Minister of Labour, was the first woman The Labour Party today may be a source unstructured totals seriously windscreen smashed on the M20. on Maidstone to support The Mote Cricket ever to reach the cabinet. of dismay to many, but then the governing Ground through the cricket club. undermining quality of life for hopeful, fortune-seeking land owners. They were big problems – but I never David Cameron, inspired by Blair who Conservative Party is not exactly a model increasingly-rebellious residents. felt we were in real danger of loss of life. Like so many in Maidstone I long for the But for worried residents, this is no he and George Osbourne dubbed “The of tolerance, civility and good humour, is day when Kent cricket considers the I am grateful to so many readers for Now such breakdowns are a much more it? Their brightest hope for the future, time to relax. The objections, the cases Master”, tried to change all this, although facilities good enough again to return to their support of last edition’s Mail Marks frightening experience for drivers and Rory Stewart, like Shirley Williams, has against, need to be made by the February it is questionable how deep his “top- this magnificent and beautiful ground. when I encouraged the many Maidstone passengers. decided that he has had enough and deadline. down” modernisation went in a party still Malcolm Brown, Shepway area rebellions against all the new The awful experiences of so many in thrall to those educated in all-male elite chucked in the towel. building in our borough. That was even areas of Maidstone – indeed for much of Cards for charity K G Banks, Maidstone IT is Christmas card buying time schools. before I saw on November 4 more than the south-east of England – are a a Making change happen again and I hope readers will support the Barbara Castle and Shirley Williams 300 land offers in response to Maidstone warning. The time to fight and rebel is were both significant political figures in Forgive and move forward OVER the last 100 years, the issues we’ve seasonal charity shop held annually in tackled have evolved and changed, but Council’s appeal for sites for the next NOW. their day. Had Barbara Castle’s 1969 Bill OUR country is called The United the Methodist Church, Union Street, our young people’s drive to make a 10,000-plus houses. I sympathise with the national need to “In place of strife”, an attempt to bring Kingdom. It has, however, rarely been so Maidstone. positive impact remains as strong as ever. My sympathy was for residents and build many more houses. We in order to industrial relations, not been disunited. They display cards supplied by many As Scouts, we strive to leave the world a users of totally-overcrowded urban Maidstone must take a share. But I undermined by the trade union-based In 2014, in the Scottish independence local and national charities and I always little better than we found it. Scouts are Maidstone and villages whose life and strongly oppose the way this is being opposition, the Winter of Discontent may referendum there was just a small majority enjoy the wide choice, value for money not bystanders. We play our part to create character are being completely changed done – and the despoiling of towns, never have happened. in favour of the union. In 2016, there was and friendly volunteers who run this a better society and a better future for our as populations more than double in a villages and lifestyles which Hitler failed That said, I agree that there ought to an even narrower vote in favour of the relaxed shop. precious planet. We don’t wait for change two or three years. to achieve in my boyhood days. have been some female candidates among leaving the European to happen. We make it happen. On November 4, this landed on my How’s that! those seeking to be Castle’s successor in Union. own doorstep, with so many major land Un-Smart motorways As a life-long cricket buff I am Blackburn. However, that was 40 years To each and every Scout and volunteer I could never live with the description a I write at a point when whether we will offers in East Farleigh off Lower r delighted England’s successes are firing ago. Times change. in Maidstone, I say thank you for playing “Smart Motorways”. The danger of leave the EU and if so, when we will do Road/Forge Lane/Vicarage Lane for young people in Maidstone. Shirley Williams, a much-respected your part. If you’re not involved yet, losing the hard shoulder inside lane for so, is still unclear. In recent days we have around 900 houses, more than doubling The Mote Cricket Club had to work intellectual and former minister, made the please join us. You’ll gain valuable skills emergencies seemed very un-smart to heard it said that we need to get Brexit the size of this lovely farming village hard to field a couple of colts teams but regrettable decision not to fight her corner, for life and make all the difference. me. Now coroners of fatal accidents seem done so we can put that behind us and which dates back to the Domesday Book. the playing number has risen to 150 and however difficult, and help keep Labour a Tim Peake, Scout Ambassador to be forcing a change in this policy. move forward together. This is, I fear, We will now be joining the rebellion. there is no stopping the super-keen broader church. I cannot drive on motorways easier said than done. Our divisions will Maidstone Council needs comments on under-11s winning trophies. Her leaving the party was a real loss, Yobs spoiling lock delights undergoing this work – we have a very not evaporate like the morning dew. these land offers by February. It will Now it looks as though there will be a major example on the M20 – without depriving it of a political future leader. If there is no Brexit, those in favour of it I AM glad your paper has highlighted the approve a very small percentage of the girls’ team playing at The Mote too next feeling very ill at ease. The SDP was the road to nowhere. will be feel betrayed and disaffected. If we problems at Hampstead Lock, Yalding. 300 or so, many purely speculative by season. Who said cricket was dead! It is very difficult to reach the truth do leave and Remainers’ fears are justified Having this year walked the length of about the extent of anti-Semitism in they will feel vindicated and angry, the River Medway from Allington to the No more carbuncles that your publication might set up a the money; they are simply given it. For Labour constituency parties today, given especially if jobs are lost and retirements Leigh Barrier at Tonbridge, I have been people protest against the suggestion that many, it seems strange that they can’t find I AM concerned and somewhat depressed the plethora of claims and counter claims blighted. able to enjoy the delights of it. It is a Maidstone Borough Council is even money for this, but they can find money one hears. The issue is currently under We are and we will be in the wake of shame a few youths have to spoil the by all the development proposals being thinking of moving the War Memorial for that. bandied about, relating to Maidstone. investigation I believe. Brexit or no Brexit, a divided country to enjoyment of such a lovely river. from its present position, to that of But there are no pressures as such – My impression is that many Labour which the words of Jesus, “A kingdom I am sure Mark Smurthwaite, Our planners continue to despoil the relocation to Brenchley Gardens. apart from picking up the bins, overseeing borough and this behaviour shows no sign activists as well as plenty of people in divided against itself cannot stand” speaks Commodore of the Medway Boat Users' Who are these fat cat developers? They a few car parks, running a mayor, holding other parties or in none are unhappy starkly and ominously. The Brexit process Association is pleased you have of abatement. are obviously not from Maidstone, nor do a couple of elections and paying Their atrocious disfigurements in the about Israeli government policies towards has poisoned our common life. We teeter highlighted these incidents but not so they have any respect for those brave themselves. Palestinians and in favour of the so-called on the edge of national sepsis. pleased that in your article you aged him town since WWII are too numerous to list. people of the town who gave their lives in And, of course, planning. The Travelodge in the prime position by “Two State” solution to the problems of The path forward is through forgiveness by 10 years as he is only 59! both world wars. This is where all councils can come that deeply troubled region. to reconciliation. But will those who feel Maureen Chandler, via email the river, does not even deserve Prince Please show some respect and leave the unstuck. Poor policy-making, blinkered Charles’ appellation of “carbuncle”—it is memorial where it is. planning officers, a lack of strategy, too outrageous for that. If this council, and or developers, want panicked or rushed decision-making, A much earlier planning decision led to to build more homes in this town there is prevarication, endless squabbles with The five editions of the Downs Mail are delivered to 90% of households in the Maidstone and Malling area, the period public house, the Blue Door, on plenty of room on the Tonbridge Road. other authorities, political point-scoring, reaching over 190, 000 readers every month. the corner of Willington Street and the Neville Butteriss, via email hubris, arrogance, far-fetched ambitions, Sutton Road, being demolished and laziness, unworkable resolutions and, Maidstone North Maidstone South Maidstone East Maidstone Weald Malling replaced by an ugly, modern building, The planning challenge needless to say, pitiable incompetence, will complete with a felt roof. IT IS easy to be critical of local councils. By soon be exposed. 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Worktops Before After The top that  ts on top Don’t just take our word for it In a matter of hours With over 1 Million installations globally, “ I would not hesitate to recommend Transforming your old kitchen does not our worktops are the market leaders in Trend Transformations to family and have to be stressful, as we have the terms of stunning style and durability. friends as they are trustworthy and the products and expertise to modernise Plus all our worktops come with an workmanship is  nished to a very high it within just a few hours, simply by industry leading 10 Year Guarantee for standard.” replacing the door and worktops – no peace of mind. Cheryl Dunn, Morpeth mess – no fuss.

For a free consultation call or visit: MAIDSTONE SHOWROOM: 01622 469 980 Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Road, Maidstone ME14 5LH trend-transformations.co.uk/maidstone

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