downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk Maidstone Weald Edition Maidstone & Malling’s No. 1 newspaper Maidstone East Edition Maidstone & Malling’s No.FREE 1 newspaper November 2017 FREENo. 247 October 2017 No. 246 News NewsBrewery hits jackpot Call to resolve rural THE Musket Brewery in Linton can Panto ahoy! Kate, 107, dies THE cast of Cinderella, which is to be give business a boost after KATE Hart, a resident at an old staged at the Hazlitt Theatre in Maid- winning an EU grant. 4 people’s home in Bearsted, stone, took to the River Medway to has died aged 107, her son 3 launch this year's panto. gypsy site planning David has disclosed. On board The Kentish Lady were Home ‘outstanding’ national treasure Rustie Lee (Fairy A CARE home in Staplehurst was Godmother), former EastEnder Ste- MP’s Local Plan bid RfanU BoothRAL (Princearea Charming),s are be Eliza-coming a “magnet” for gypsy and travellers as the given top marks by Care HELENQ Whatelyuality Co askedmmis stheion . 5 pbethrop o Brightrtio n (Cinderella),of sites in Craigsome areas increases, a Maidstone borough coun-government to halt the Anderson (Buttons) and, pictured, borough’s housing scheme. 4 cStephenillor h Richardsas wa r andne d Adam. Bor- zone (Ugly Sisters) . 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2 Maidstone Weald November 2017 downsmail.co.uk News PCSO stops Pond used as dumping man in van A MAN has been arrested in connection with a theft after ground by fly-tippers being stopped by a member of the Special Constabulary in the NEW bins and a call on villagers Marden’s vil- early hours of the morning. to report fly-tippers has been is- lage pond is The volunteer officer ordered sued following complaints about being used as a a Renault Master van, which was reported to have been act- the “disgusting state” of the vil- dumping ground ing suspiciously in Yalding, to lage pond in Marden. by fly-tippers Downs Mail was sent this picture stop at 1.20am in Hampstead by a disgruntled resident who said: Lane on Tuesday, October 17. “This is the pond adjacent to the A subsequent search of the playing field in Marden and close vehicle led to the seizure of a to the new housing developments. lawn mower, five car batteries “It is disgusting. Rubbish is regu- and gardening tools. larly thrown into the pond and in The driver, a 29-year-old man the surrounding area, and when from Penshurst, was arrested on there is a football match, plastic suspicion of going equipped for theft and for possessing a bottles and rubbish are left on the bladed article. Special consta- playing field. ditch is also litter picked. She confirmed the parish council bles are unpaid volunteers who “Where the responsibility lies is “Marden Minors Football Club is has also been in talks with Mill- give up at least 16 hours time a unknown. But, it is a disgrace to the asked to remove any litter from the wood Homes and has been assured month to support regular police whole village that this situation is pitch and side-lines following any it will be clearing the pond and officers. Kent currently has allowed to continue.” matches and the caretaker monitors ditch soon. more than 300 special consta- Downs Mail approached the the field following any games.” However, we contacted Mill- bles who have full police pow- parish council, which says it is However, she said further action wood Homes, which said it cleaned ers, wear a uniform and carry aware of the problem and will act. and help is now being pursued. the ditch and pond near Napoleon standard-issue police equip- Parish clerk Alison Hooker said: She said: “Two new litter bins Drive two months ago and its ecol- ment. Details about the Special “Marden Parish Council is respon- have been bought by the parish ogist was not due to visit again Constabulary, can be found at sible for the playing field and our council, with assistance from the until January. www.kent.police.uk/specials or caretaker regularly litter picks the community warden, and one will In the meantime, the parish clerk follow @KentSpecials on Twit- play area, football pitch and sur- be put by the footbridge on the urged villagers to report incidence ter. rounding area. The area between public right of way leading to the of littering, vandalism and other the playing field boundary and the new development.” anti-social behaviour.

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THE Musket Brewery could be forgiven for sending a volley of celebration shots into the air over Linton after winning a grant from the Eu- ropean Union to expand its business. The family-run micro-brewery, business has earned itself a reputa- which celebrated its fourth birth- tion for good old-fashioned cus- day on October 21, has won a rural tomer service and a great product. development grant from Leader to It’s been physically demanding, buy a new state-of-the-art brewing but it’s kept me out of the gym lift- kit for its base at Loddington Farm. ing 25 kilo sacks of malt and run- It means instead of struggling to ning the whole operation with my keep up with runaway orders – wife Linda and son Ryhs. supplying more than 300 outlets “This money will ensure the across Kent – it business is here will be able to to stay and can produce the What’s in the name continue to same amount of of Musket Brewery? grow.” beer in one day, His support- rather than four. MUSKET Brewery is based at ers, which in- The Musket Loddington Farm, the parish clude friends Brewery was the next to Coxheath. It was at Cox- and family, have idea of Tony heath that troops trained for the pledged the Williams (64), ‘inevitable invasion’ by France money to buy who turned his that never materialised in the the new brewing home-brewing 1700s. Even today, musket balls kit, with 40% of hobby into a are still found in local gardens. the cost being re- business after The brewery is a short distance turned to in- being made re- from Heath Road, a road fash- vestors using the ioned in a straight course by the The Williams family who run the successful Musket Brewery dundant from EU grant, which Picture: David M Baker Photography his job in pub- military engineers. is administered lishing. He re- by KCC. to meet orders, with my son and I ‘Flash in the Pan’, all have names flects on the move at a time when Mr Williams said: “We are ex- working 27 days back to back this associated with muskets, with its the brewing industry was facing tremely excited, relieved and grate- summer to satisfy our clients, to an flagship brew called ‘Fife and one of its toughest trading periods, ful to have won this grant. This will expanding operation able to look to Drum’. adding: “I felt, if we can live mean that the brewery can take on the future.” Mr Williams concluded: “We are through this, we can succeed what- more clients in the new year, look The beers, made using mostly delighted to have won this grant, ever.” at bottling, and take on one or two Kent hops from a supplier at Ben- which one can only imagine will A dedicated CAMRA member, more people to help us. This will over, near Yalding, and Boughton now be coming to an end in light of from Maidstone, he said: “The take the operation from struggling under Blean for its green hop ale Brexit.” Festive crafts Six of the best for youngsters Churchyard is

and food fair PUPILS at Headcorn Primary Yalding also earned special praise up for award THE Christmas Market at Ulcombe School are the proud winners – and a certificate – for having THE new layout at St Mary’s Church takes place on Saturday, of a Kent-wide reading competi- the most children taking part in Church in Sutton Valence could be December 2 from 2.30pm to 7pm. tion. the Summer Reading Challenge. in line for an award. Craft stalls have been booked The Kent Libraries contest chal- Fiona Batchelor, from Kent Li- The congregation was waiting to and Christmas market food and re- lenged youngsters to read six an- braries, said: “The children were learn if the re-organisation of its loo freshments will also be available. imal agent books over the really eager to tell staff which and kitchen will win the industry There will be activities for the six-week summer break. school they went to and kept an award, due to be announced by the children, quizzes and treasure At Headcorn, 30% of year 6 eye on how their school was doing Duke of Gloucester on October 26 hunts. The popular Faversham pupils took part. Pupils at St Peter in the weekly league tables on dis- as we went to press. Waites are visiting and the evening and St Paul Primary School in play in their local library.” The President’s Award is put up will end with a light-hearted con- by the Ecclesiastical Architects and cert by the Boughton Malherbe Surveyors’ Association. Community Choir. The project at Sutton Valence was one of three projects shortlisted for the award, offering a £500 cash Duo bailed prize. TWO people have been arrested Headcorn by police officers investigating a Library’s burglary in East Fareigh. Headcorn is a Kim Phipps A man (22) and a woman (20), from Maidstone were arrested on presents teachers place for gifts suspicion of burglary near Lower THERE’s a chance to start topping and pupils Stone Street on Wednesday, Octo- up Christmas stockings with gifts ber 11. from Head- at an arts and crafts fair in Head- It follows a burglary in the vil- corn Primary corn on Saturday, November 4. lage on Monday, October 9. School with A range of stalls will be trading The pair have been bailed until the district at the village hall from 10am to November 8, pending further in- trophy 1.30pm. Light refreshments will be vestigation. available.

4 Maidstone Weald November 2017 downsmail.co.uk News Top accolade for residential home A CARE home in Staplehurst has encouraged by staff to make their been rated ‘outstanding’ by the own decisions and set goals and ac- Care Quality Commission. tively promoted independence. Gresham House received the “Relatives told inspectors that grading for its ‘caring and respon- they felt people living in the serv- sive’ approach to people’s needs. It ice were well cared for and valued was also rated ‘good’ for being by all the staff. safe, effective and well-led. “To receive an outstanding rat- Gresham House, in Station Road, ing overall is a commendable provides support and accommoda- achievement and the staff and tion to adults with learning disabil- management at the service should ities. There were 12 residents – be very proud of the high quality, aged between 18 and 65 – at the person-centred care they are pro- time of the inspection. viding.” Deborah Ivanova, deputy chief Mr Chris Barrett, deputy man- inspector of adult social care at the ager at Gresham House – which is CQC, said: “Gresham House is run by Broadham Care – said staff clearly a service where people ex- were particularly pleased. perience a high level of care and He said: “Our work and stan- support that not only promotes dards here reflect our company’s their well-being but also encour- policy, which has picked up out- ages them to enjoy a fulfilled life. standing grades at four out of eight “Staff were found to go the extra of our homes. mile when performing their duties, “We work hard to support as such as one-to-one sessions with normal a life as possible for our res- residents who displayed signs of idents with horse riding, trips to anxiety. the cinema, bowling and time in “Inspectors found people were the garden all regular events.” Will, Estate or Power of AttorAttorney dispute?

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Maidstone Weald November 2017 5 News downsmail.co.uk Teston Bridge has reopened Mains upgrade plans TESTON Bridge has reopened fol- lowing its closure in August after being damage by a drink driver. Repairs to the bridge on the must resolve flooding B2163 Teston Lane, costing in the region of £75,000, had originally SOUTHERN Water needs to be villagers in Moat Road experience been scheduled to finish by Octo- clear that any changes to the sew- sewage flooding twice to 11 times a ber 8, but were delayed for a fur- erage system in Headcorn ad- year when it rains. ther 10 days. dresses current flooding issues, as Southern Water said that while the well as plans to join more homes “finishing touches” are still being Traffic diversion to the mains. made to its project, the work WORK by BT will force the closure The comment comes from parish “should also ease some of the flood- of Chart Road for up to 12 days. council chairman Lyn Selby, who ing problems in Moat Road”. The county council says the road says any upgrade, while welcome, A spokesman said: “The scheme is will be closed outside Laurel House would be “simply ridiculous” if it being carried out to serve new de- in Chart Sutton from November 20. failed to resolve the area’s current velopments – but will improve the As a result, traffic will be pushed overflow issues. flood situation for residents as we on to the A274 North Street, Warm- Her comments come after South- will be increasing the network ca- lake Road, and Church Road. ern Water’s decision to delay this pacity and laying a new main along The closure is for the installation month’s consultation on its upgrade Moat Road into the pumping sta- of a BT cabinet by BT Openreach. to the New Year. tion.” Cllr Selby said: “I’m not entirely Asked about future development, Village banker sure why this has been set back, but the spokesman said: “With regard to NATWEST’s mobile bank will be we have been badgering Southern development beyond 2031, we’d stopping weekly in Staplehurst. Water for a solution for 15 years. Moat Road in Headcorn has seen look closely at any plans before The mobile branch will be in the “Moat Road has particular prob- regular flooding following periods of working out what, if any, additional lems, especially when it rains, with work is needed to connect them. We car park of the Free Church in Sta- heavy rain tion Road every Saturday from sewage spewing into the road, along firmly believe that working collabo- 10.30am to 11.45am from Novem- with other unpleasant matter, such pumping station, it says the upgrade ratively with developers and au- ber 18. as contraceptives, and this needs to is “primarily a scheme to connect thorities is the best approach for all.” This is in addition to NatWest’s be addressed before any more new developments”. Southern Water says the scheme is “community banker”, who is at houses are built.” The improvements will allow a likely to start in the first half of 2018, Staplehurst library on Tuesdays But while Southern Water agrees further 550 homes to be tapped into but it will “continue to liaise with from 1pm to 4pm to help customers there is a problem, with the system the system – in line with Maid- customers and local authorities, to with banking queries. overflowing near its Moat Road stone’s Local Plan – at a time when ensure all elements are right”.

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MaidstoneMaidstone Weald Weald November October 2017 7 News downsmail.co.uk Chapel’s bright and beautiful AN EVENT for the whole family at Headcorn Church proved the perfect occasion to show off the new look given to the altar in St Peter and St Paul’s children’s chapel. The service for the congregation’s other. John, who enjoys DIY, and extended family – which included Jenny also belong to an art group in 28 dogs, a rabbit and two bearded Tenterden. dragons – was chosen by Rev Fiona Jenny said: “Our styles are very Haskett to dedicate the handiwork different. I like intricate water- of husband and wife team Jenny colours, while John uses oils and and John Robson. acrylics, but we work well when we The chapel’s wooden cross and team up for a project like this one candlesticks were refurbished by for the church.” John (74) and the altar frontal and As well as her artistic talents, curtain made by Jenny (73), who Jenny also sings in the choir and live in Moat Road, Headcorn. helps with the church flowers. Jenny spent more than two She joked: “I often say I’m a jack months making the applique scene, of all trades and master of none and including animals and trees, which while this was a difficult challenge, has transformed the church’s St I’m really pleased we were able to Canine companions were among creatures great and small that attended Nicholas Chapel, making it help.” the family pet service at Headcorn Church brighter and more child-friendly. She said: “It was quite a thick material, which we bought back in Garages make July and while the curtain took around two weeks, the font cover way for homes was a different story; it was laid out on the table in our spare room REDEVELOPMENT on a Cox- for three or four weeks, along with heath garage block is set to start. various bits of piping and patterns Eighteen garages will be de- when we decided it would be a molished at The Beacons to good idea to have it on display for make way for three one-bed bun- the pet service. Fortunately, it was galows. just long enough to get it fin- It is one of four garage-block ished.” developments approved by the The intricate work involved a lot borough council across Maid- of hand stitching and some em- stone on sites identified as “suit- broidery. able for redevelopment” by However, the retired home-econ- Golding Homes. omist, who founded the Maidstone The other sites are in Bicknor branch of the British Sugar Craft Road, Hartnup Street and Francis Guild in 1985, was happy with the Lane in Maidstone. finished article. The development in Coxheath She added: “I was very pleased will be carried out by Chartway with it, although I’m more used to Construction. working with sugar than a needle A spokesman for Golding and thread.” Homes said the development ex- The couple, who celebrate their pected to take a year to com- 21st wedding anniversary this plete and the bungalows will be month, admit their talents are very Jenny and John Robson, whose work has made St Nicholas Chapel at Head- available for “affordable rent”. different, but complement each corn Church more child-friendly Four hurt in knife incident Towpath robbery appeal KENT detectives are appealing man is described as black, aged KENT Police are appealing for and a quantity of cash were miss- for witnesses following a knife between 25 and 30, well-built, witnesses after a man was report- ing. incident in Maidstone in the with short dark hair and was edly robbed by the River Medway The suspects, who spoke with a early hours of Saturday, Octo- wearing a dark coloured in Maidstone. foreign accent, are described as ber 21, in which four men were bomber/puffer style jacket, dark A man in his 60s was walking aged between 25 and 30, with dark slashed in the face. trousers and dark shoes. along the towpath next to Clifford brown hair and were wearing dark Officers were called to Hart The second man is described Way and, as he approached the hoodies and tracksuit bottoms. It is Street at 4.33am where it was re- as white, with very short, gelled Tovil Bridge, two men cycled past believed they left the scene on the ported that four men had been and slicked back hair, wearing a him at speed, causing him to jump bikes towards Wateringbury. assaulted by two males. cream polo top with a different to one side. Kent Police would like to speak A police statement said: "It is colour collar. He shouted at the men, and car- to the member of the public who believed a knife may have been Anyone with information ried on walking, but he has re- helped the victim, anyone who saw used during the assault. should contact Kent Police on ported feeling a blow to his face the incident and anybody who may “All four received injuries to 01622 604100. and fell unconscious. He was found have information that can help. their face and three were taken Alternatively, call CrimeStop- on the ground by a member of the They are asked to contact Kent Po- to a local hospital and have since pers anonymously on 0800 public, who took him to hospital. lice on 01622 604100 quoting refer- be discharged." 555111 quoting reference 21- He suffered a facial cut and ence YY/28701/17. According to police, the first 0254. bruising, and later found that his Alternatively call Crimestoppers, mobile phone, watch, bank card anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

8 Maidstone Weald November 2017 downsmail.co.uk downsmail.co.uk Advertisement Feature News News downsmail.co.uk Revolutionary New Treatment for dry or watery eyes. CCTV call to stop fly-tipping CALLS for the installation of Illegal fly-tipping Across Kent, local authorities are Don’t suffer any longer. one of the leaders in dryCCTV eye cameras treatments to prevent fly-tip- is costing local spending hundreds of thousands of in Kent. Buchananping onOptometrists a country road have been authorities hun- pounds clearing up rubbish. made by the local borough coun- According to one report £323,000 A new treatment for dry eyes called recently added this revolutionary new dreds of thou- cillor. sands of pounds, was spent dealing with almost E-Eye has come to award-winning Burberry Lane, near Kingswood, 14,000 incidents in 2016-17. This is a E-Eye equipment to the practice. E-Eye says Cllr Gill Fort Opticians Buchanan Optometrists. The gives you the opportunityhas beenand freedom targeted by waste sharp increase on the previous 12 dumpers for years, but in recent months when just over 10,000 in- in-practice treatment helps relieve the to treat your dry eyesmonths, rather the than problem just has become stances cost £244,000. debilitating discomfort of dry eyes or being recommended eyemore drops. acute with waste oftenBook strewn your E-Eye Cllr Fort welcomed a joint initia- meibomian gland dysfunction. This new Alisdair explains whyacross he is the so middle excited of the road. tive by the Environment Agency procedure is non-invasive, painless, Cllr Gill Fort, pictured right, said: and the Driver and Vehicle Stan- about this breaking news.“Every “Treating month we dry are havingappointment toi- today dards Agency to clamp down on safe and takes about 20 minutes. Often eyes has always meantlets, using sinks anddrops construction or waste unlicensed waste carriers. But she this can eliminate the need for time- other at-home regimes.dumped The in amazing the village, specifically believes the high cost to small firms in Burberry Lane. We are now more than a Headcorn and Chart Sutton. Last of disposing of construction waste consuming therapies at home. It is so new E-Eye can often thinkingmean you of need installing no camerasCall on now onyear - after it was year, Maidstone Borough Council at a transfer station is costing coun- incredibly efficient and straightforward, more time-consumingprivate daily landtreatments. to oversee the problem dumped and torched. The church cleared 911 cases of fly-tipping and cils dearly. Cllr Fort made her re- with a series of flashes of light, it can It is a breakthrough,area.” giving amazing car park has also seen illegal dump- more than 163 have been recorded marks as one of the borough’s A recent event in Burberry01622 Lane ing. 535115 since April this year. The ap- closest transfer stations at North make the tears flow smoothly relieving results and relief sawto aour caravan clients.” burned out while a But it is also a problem in many proaching darker evenings will Farm, Tunbridge Wells, announced you of your discomfort. Dry eye is a Even if you feel yourcar remainssymptoms on aare footpath nearby, rural areas, including Langley, prompt a rise in illegal tipping. it will be closed for 10 weeks. terrible condition to suffer from, and bearable, long-term dryness can lead to it tends to be worse at this time of STAPLEHURST vineyard Hush Heath Estate will be supplying to ulceration on your corneaHeath and will scarring. send its sparkling wine to Vineyard ‘bubbling’ over deal Canadian consumers is hugely wel- year. Buchanan Optometrists’ leading Therefore it is best toCanada seek afterthe landingbest a deal with come and they will be flying the dry eye clinic in Snodland, Kent has possible treatment earlyone ofand the prevent world’s largest alcohol gramme. The “significant deal” was trading relationship as the UK flag for the high-quality of wine buyers. announced as Prime Minister leaves the EU. being produced in Britain.” been bringing happiness and relief to any further damage fromHush Heath’soccurring. Balfour 1503 Clas- Theresa May was in Ottawa for Mrs May said: “It’s great to see Hush Heath owner Richard Bal- sufferers of dry eyes for many years. Stop suffering fromsic uncomfortable Cuvée is the first English talks with Canadian PM Justin that English sparkling wine has four-Lynn said: “Hush Heath is a Led by husband and wife team Alisdair sparkling wine selected for56 theMallingTrudeau Road, on Snodland, how the Kent UK and been making a name for itself, not family-owned winery…and we are eyes and Book Liquoryour Contril E-Eye Board (LCBO) of On- Canada can further strengthen just in the UK but further afield too. very excited to see our wines avail- & Kathryn Buchanan, the practice is Appointment today ontario’s 01622 Vintages 535115. Classics Pro- theirME6 ties to 5NB build the closest, freest “The news today that Hush able in the Canadian market." Has your doubledouble glazingglazing steamedsteamed up?

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Maidstone Weald November 2017 9 Maidstone Weald October 2017 11 downsmail.co.uk NNewsews downsmail.co.uk RAnothered fac incursiones after planning errors MAIDSTONE Borough Council’s which made the consent personal drowned out by chatter from the croft in Maidstone Road, Head- planners came under fire at a to the applicant, while the second committee’s top table. corn, was rejected by the commit- mateeting of Larkfieldthe planning commit- was down to tparkwo conditions that She was allowed to repeat the tee, who, after hearing from tee following errors described by were not included when the initial end of her address after a request Headcorn parish councillor Bridget mTRAVELLERSembers as “em havebarra movedssing”. back pellersropos simplyal was movingdebated on. to take up from Cllr Martin Round, after Dungey, voted overwhelmingly to ontoThe afir popularst two ite parkms on inth Larkfielde agenda temporaryCllr Tony residenceHarwood elsewheresaid: “Thes ine which Cllr Mumford said: “I’m em- approve the development. oforf th thee m secondeeting timeon Oc into sixber months.19 both athere area.very unfortunate circum- barrassed and I would like to apol- Cllr Dungey said: “We were told conThecern familiesed appli -ca intio fivens p caravansreviously - staHence said:s. We “They’ve had justthe seemdebat toe o ben ogise to Cllr Sharp at how she that the building by Bovis Homes apulledpproved onby t tohe c Gighillommitte Greene, but re in- tdoinghis an thed no rounds.w this Theseis abou incidentst Maid- might feel she was treated tonight.” of 62 houses on a nice little field up fLunsforderred back Lanebeca onuse Sundayof errors Octoberby the shavetone affectedBoroug Westh Co Malling,uncil co forcingcking The planning department also the road did not cause significant p,,la releasingnning team dogs. on the popular tthehing closures up. It ofis thenot villageaccepta hall,ble a andnd saw three of their recommenda- harm to the character of the coun- publicBoth openconce spacerned anda settingpropose upd iLeybourne,s really quit ande em nowbarra theyssing are”. back tions overturned by the planning tryside and yet we were advised gwashingypsy and linestrav withineller s hours.ite on M It isap un-le- inB Larkfield.oth applic Theation polices were toldpas resi-sed committee, while a fourth – the that one house, an infill on some- hderstoodurst Lane in Staplehurst. Planning adentsgain, b thatut n thisot be wasfore am civilore r trespassed faces contentious plan to place a mobile one’s garden, represented this. dtheevelo fami-pment manager James Bai- awhent the theymeet reporteding, whic ith andend thated w theyith home on land at Pye Corner, Ul- “The parish council was amazed lliesey expla in-ined conditions of the ap- Ccouldn’tllr Steve doM anythingunford a andpolo obviouslygising to combe – was deferred after almost at this recommendation to refuse, proval sent to the applicant had Cllr Adele Sharp of Staplehurst an hour of debate. volved the council offices were closed be- which clearly demonstrates there is differed from those passed in both Parish Council, who spoke against A recommended refusal for the have been cause it was the weekend. These no consistency in the planning cases. the first proposal, but found the proposed erection of a detached offering travellers know and play the sys- process.” The first came due to a condition second half of her three minutes chalet-style dwelling at Meadow- tree felling tem.” ‘Spooktacular’ atSimila therly, the farmconstruction of a two-bedroom self-build detached services to The council’s legal team served an MAKE the most of the October half-term holiday at Kent Life Heritage residents eviction notice butSc ith tookoo al week’s p torimFarmar Park’sy’s Halloweenpump Spooktacularkins inbu Maidstone.ngalow in Pattenden Lane, Mar- den, was voted for by the commit- in the area. enforce. Cllr ThornewellPUPILS at heldTige talksr Primary SBravechool kidsin Lo areose invitedhelpe tod t theo ce vintagel- village to knock on doors and tee despite the planning officer’s Parish with Laddingfordebr Engineeringate harvest inb any decdiscoverorating whoa sp –e orcta whatcular – isse lurkingt of behind them from October 21-31. recommendation. council effort to increasepu securitympkins furtherfor Hall onoween. The award-winning attraction at Sandling, near Maidstone, has a few A plan to build four houses on chairman the public land, nearThe thech M20.ildren broughothert thei tricksr cre upepy itsc sleevereation tos turninto its usual exhibits into frightening Heath Road, Coxheath was ap- David Thornewell says more has to Valdemar Kalininschool (pictured),along with t ofinnedfarmhousesand packed andfoo horrifyingd for dona homes.tion Youngsters can try pumpkin carving, proved as recommended, but the be done to stop the travelling com- the National Gypsy-Traveller-Romato Maidstone Day Centrdressinge. up and the Ugly Bug Ball. final case of the evening also went munity running circles around the Council said recentlyHead te thatacher localHayley LidOndo Octobern said: “ 25,We theretalke willd ab beou moret spooky goings-on with Kent Life against the officer’s recommenda- police and local councils. councils must providehow we h designatedave plentiful Afterdiets Dark,while some people have He says the job of moving on trav- tion as the committee voted to re- traveller sites orver “toleratedy little and zone”discussed thThise ho eventmele includesss in the aU spine-chillingK. tour suitable for under-eights from ellers for a second time will run into fuse permission for a two-storey which gypsy convoys“We als cano ex moveplained t5-6pmhe imp and,orta fornce olderof th visitors,e harve fromst 7-8pm. thousands of pounds The last inci- extension to the rear of a property onto. 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106 Malling Maidstone October Weald 2017 November 2017 downsmail.co.uk News MP patch shake-up ‘unlikely to happen’

A PROPOSED shake-up in parlia- “To me, it is not worth speculat- go along with it. Are these men mentary boundary changes could ing on. But I do look forward to “And since the DUP provides the spell the end of Helen Whately’s being the MP for the Faversham government with its majority, it known to you? Faversham and Mid-Kent con- and Mid Kent constituency until might not get through. I’ll just carry THESE are images of two men stituency. 2022.” on doing my job.” being sought by Kent Police in Draft proposals by the Boundary Maidstone and the Weald MP Tonbridge and Malling – MP connection with an apparently un- Commission for England (BCE) Helen Grant, as the MP with the Tom Tugendhat – becomes just provoked assault in Maidstone. sees Mrs Whately’s patch swal- biggest chunk of Maidstone, will be Tonbridge, but will include wards Officers have released CCTV lowed up by other MPs’ viewed as the incum- from the boroughs of Tunbridge pictures of two people who may newly drawn areas. bent going forward. Wells and Sevenoaks. have information that could help But the MP is herself Her new patch will Headcorn, Staplehurst, Marden with their enquiries. not convinced the include areas like Mrs and Yalding, currently in Maid- Kent Police received a report changes will happen – Whately’s Park Wood stone and the Weald, will also join that a man in his 30s was in the not least because the gov- and Shepway north Mid Kent and Ticehurst, along with High Street at its junction with ernment’s partner, the and south wards. villages from Ashford such as Bid- Pudding Lane at around 4.40am Democratic Unionist The proposed denden, Rolvenden and Tenterden. on Tuesday, October 10, when two Party (DUP), is unlikely changes are not likely Chatham and Aylesford – MP men he did not know assaulted to favour them. to find favour with Tracey Crouch – becomes Chatham him. It is reported the victim fell The BCE intends to re- the DUP – which has and The Mallings, and will include unconscious and he was subse- duce the number of MPs a “confidence and Snodland, West Malling, East quently taken to a London hospi- from 650 to 600 by the supply” agreement Malling, Kings Hill, Aylesford and tal for medical attention to time of the next general election in with the Conservative government Larkfield along with Princes Park, injuries described as facial frac- 2022 by making the size of the re- in order to give it a majority – as it Walderslade, Luton and Chatham tures, bruising and a cut lip. maining constituencies more equal is likely to lose a seat under bound- Central. Anybody who has any informa- in size. ary changes, taking Northern Ire- Tunbridge Wells is to be named tion that may help is asked to con- Mrs Whately, above, said: “I feel land’s quota from 18 to 17 seats at Tunbridge Wells and Crowbor- tact Kent Police on 01622 604100 this is truly uncertain to go through Westminster. ough, to include six wards from quoting reference YY/029339/17 or because the government may not Mrs Whately added: “As I under- the East Sussex borough of call Kent Crimestoppers anony- be able to get a majority for it. stand it, the DUP may not want to Wealden. mously on 0800 555 111. PETSWORLD - STAPLEHURST Dog Food Cat Food Small Animal Food CCAASSHH && CCAARRRRYY Small Holders Premium BIRD FOOD • Insect • Mealworm Suet & Seed MEAL WORMS BIRD NUTS BEST • Berries all-round mix FAT BALLS 20kg only 20kg only x150 £19.90 SUNFLOWER HIGH £9.99 Flavoured Suet HEARTS ENERGY £12.99 SONG BIRD PELLETS 20kg kg 800g MIX 20kg 12.5 £19.99 £19.99 £19.99 £9.99 PETSWORLDKENT.CO.UK • 01580 891312 CRANBROOK ROAD (A229), STAPLEHURST, KENT TN12 0EU Open: Monday to Saturday 8.30am-5pm. Sunday 10.00 - 12.00.

Maidstone Weald November 2017 11 News downsmail.co.uk New Downs Mail deputy Call to clamp truckers THE Downs Mail has a new deputy editor. Jon Phipps, 36, has been ap- for parking illegally pointed to the role, replacing long-serving Diane Nicholls, A SCHEME to clamp nuisance enforced over weekends. who left in September for fam- lorry drivers being trialled on the "It's a great idea," said Cllr Powell, ily reasons. A20 should become a permanent "and the sooner they bring some- Jon, who grew up in Kent, fixture in Maidstone and through- thing in over here in Maidstone, the has, in his own words, lived in out Kent, it has been claimed. better. I'll even go out and help them “all four corners of England”, The national project is being tried put the clamps on myself. having earned a degree in out in Ashford, which has suffered "With clamping, they have to pay journalism in Preston, Lan- similar problems to Maidstone with to be released so it will send a mes- cashire, worked at the Press rogue truckers parking illegally. sage to the truck firms across Europe Association in Yorkshire for The vehicle drivers – many of not to park in Kent. They'll get the four years and spent time at them foreign – pull up in lay-bys, in- message. the Bristol Evening Post. He dustrial estates, service stations, soft "Lorry drivers entering this coun- was with Local World for three verges and village car parks in order try just think they can park where years and his most recent role to avoid paying overnight charges. they like and do what they like, in- was at the Police Federation of But they cause damage and leave cluding leaving filth behind them." England & Wales. human waste behind and, in some But former trucker John Tweddell He said: “I’ve always been a cases, attract prostitutes plying their wrote on Facebook: “As an ex-HGV firm believer in the impor- trade. driver, this is a ridiculous idea. The tance of local newspapers and Ukip borough councillor Eddie council or whoever needs to provide Cllr Eddie Powell wants a ban on their role in the community, Powell, a long-time campaigner decent affordable parking areas first. and there is no finer proof of against rogue activities associated illegal lorry parking The parking issue is one of the many that than the Downs Mail. with antisocial parking, said he stop HGV drivers parking between reasons I left the industry.” “I’m enjoying getting to would even “help out” in clamping Charing and the Drovers round- Conservative MP Helen Whately know people and I’d love to offenders. about after complaints from resi- has also been campaigning for hear from anyone who has Cllr Powell said the current sys- dents. tougher action on “fly-parking”. anything they would like us to tem of moving on offending drivers Under the scheme, the ban runs She said earlier this year: “People cover.” with the occasional ticket “is simply from 8pm to 7am Monday to Friday, have been putting up with noise, lit- Call 01622 734735 or not working”. and drivers will have to pay a £250 tering and unhygienic behaviour as- [email protected]. Ashford's 18-month clamping trial fine to get the clamp released. But sociated with fly-parking for too is launched on October 30, and will the ban will not be in operation or long.” COUNTY COBBLER

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14 Maidstone Weald November 2017 downsmail.co.uk News Camera plans For sale at £2m: the at village hall CCTV cameras have been fitted at Chart Sutton village hall in an ef- fort to deter fly-tipping. castle’s woodlands In recent months, hall volun- teers have had to tidy items of A HUGE swathe of woodland clothing left by the recycling bin. around Leeds Castle is up for sale On two other occasions, dis- for a total price of £2m. carded kitchen units have been The family of a former owner of dumped at the site. the land, Lady Olive Baillie, are un- Gloria Adams, chair of the hall derstood to be behind the sale. committee, said: “Having decided John Clegg & Co is offering for enough was enough, we took the sale by private treaty, either as a decision to install security cam- whole or in 10 lots, 453 acres within eras, which are now working suc- a two-mile radius of the castle. cessfully, enabling us in future to The lots are priced at up to pass footage of any future inci- £490,000 each, but the agents have is- dents to the police.” sued a guide price for all of them at She assured those living next to £1,952,000. the hall that their privacy is not being compromised in any way by The woodland is hugely popular the cameras overlooking their with walkers and dog owners. Roe homes. deer have recently been seen there, protected in this country, it is highly said: “These are woodlands with Leeds Parish Council recently after an absence of several decades. unlikely it can be built on. " considerable charm and their loca- announced it would be consider- The Abbey Wood, which straddles She said the land would make a tion and content also means that ing CCTV in Burberry Lane after both Langley and Kingswood vil- “very good investment or legacy” they have commercial potential.” a spate of fly-tipping. lages, is also for sale. So, too, are which would appreciate in value. Within days of the sale being an- large sections of the King’s Wood According to the estate agents: nounced, a large “woodland for between Kingswood village and "The property and 500 acres of sale” sign was erected outside Charity cards Chegworth. Downs Mail under- grounds were bequeathed to the Kingswood. Above it is a new red THE successful charity Christmas stands that the woodland is pro- Leeds Castle Foundation, while the and white sign stating “Private Land cards shop will be operating from tected and cannot be built on and rest of the estate remained in the - Keep Out” with another directing Monday to Saturday in Maid- public footpaths will not be affected. Baillie family, which is now offering users to the public footpath. Most stone’s Methodist Church, Union Heather Harris, of John Clegg & the woodlands for sale.” people appeared to be ignoring the Street, until Thursday, December Co, told Downs Mail: “Woodland is John Clegg of John Clegg & Co, demand. 14 (10am to 4pm).

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Maidstone Weald November 2017 15 16 Maidstone Weald November 2017 Maidstone Weald November 2017 17 18 Maidstone Weald November 2017 Maidstone Weald November 2017 19 News downsmail.co.uk Man held on knife charge Death crash driver is DETECTIVES have charged a man with attempted murder, following a knife-related incident in Barming. Kent Police were called at 7.20pm now serving 5 years on Monday, October 2, to allega- tions that a man had been stabbed A DRUNK who killed a man driv- in Heath Road. ing the wrong way on the M20 Officers attended the scene and motorway has been sent to prison the victim, in his 70s, was taken to a for five years. London hospital with injuries later Christopher Clement (37) was described as not life-threatening. twice the legal alcohol limit follow- John Lowe (51), of no fixed ad- ing a head-on collision on March 4, dress, was arrested and also taken 2017. to hospital with minor injuries. He was behind the wheel of a He was later transferred to a po- Toyota Corolla, when shortly after lice station before being charged 3am the car was reported to have with attempted murder. been seen heading in the wrong di- Lowe was remanded in custody rection on the London bound car- to appear before Maidstone Crown riageway. Court on November 1. It later hit a Volkswagen Touareg, which had been travelling in the correct direction at a location Drugs duo held between junctions three and four. Christopher Clement (left) and (above) the vehicle TWO men have been charged with Mohammed Chowdhury, who he was driving is picked up on camera travelling the pushing heroin and cocaine. was a passenger travelling with wrong way on the M20 Ricky Hagger (31) and James Clement, died at the scene. Packham (20) were arrested in Blood tests show Clement had an extended lives of offenders. In this instance, Westree Road, Maidstone, at 169 mg of alcohol per 100ml of retest to Clement’s reckless actions have re- 3.05pm on Wednesday, October 18. blood – the legal limit is 80 mil- drive again. sulted in the death of a young man A quantity of drugs believed to be ligrams. Traces of cannabis were PC Chris who had his whole life in front of heroin and cocaine was later also detected in his blood and al- Oliver-Jones him. I only hope today’s outcome seized, say police. though levels were below the legal of Kent Po- provides some comfort to his fam- Hagger of Mackenders Close, Ec- limit he admitted to consuming the lice’s Serious Collision Investiga- ily. cles, and Packham of Tonbridge drug prior to driving. tion Unit said: “Christopher “I hope this sentence also serves Road, Maidstone, were jointly Clement, of Orpington, was Clement should never have been as a warning to anyone who is charged on Friday, October 20 with charged with causing death by behind the wheel of a car. under the influence of alcohol and possession of heroin and crack co- dangerous driving and pleaded “After the collision, witnesses is considering getting behind the caine with intent to supply. guilty at Maidstone Crown Court told us he wasn’t aware he had wheel. It simply isn’t worth the Hagger was also charged with on October 18. He was sentenced to been driving the wrong way on the risk. Mistakes like this cost lives driving dangerously and without five years and fourmonths in motorway. Driving under the in- and I’d like to reassure the public insurance. prison. He was also disqualified fluence of either drink or drugs not that we will do absolutely every- Both men were remanded in cus- from driving for five years and only devastates the lives of victims thing within our power to bring of- tody to appear before Maidstone eight months and will have to take and relatives, but also ruins the fenders to justice.” Crown Court on November 17. Sex order breach Award brings back MP’s marathon memories A MAN has been remanded in cus- MAIDSTONE and Weald MP Helen the full and half marathons organ- congratulate them. She said: “The tody after a breach of a sexual of- Grant took a trip down memory ised by the athletics club at Corn- last time I ran a marathon was a fences prevention order. lane to present awards to long-dis- wallis Academy in Maidstone on few days before my first General Jamie Stevens (30) was arrested tance runners at an event organ- Sunday (October 15). Election, in London, in 2010. on Thursday, October 5, following ised by the Maidstone Harriers. And the MP and former Minister “It was pretty tough but I re- the alleged breach of the order on An estimated 500 took part in for Sport was at the finish line to member the joy and achievement October 4. of finishing, the camaraderie of the Stevens, of no fixed abode, was other runners and the enduring charged and appeared before support of spectators along the Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on way.” Friday, October 6, where he was re- She described the Harriers’ manded in custody until his next course as “clearly very demand- court appearance on a date which ing”. is still to be confirmed. The winner of the full marathon was Bradley Cameron, from Thanet Handbag burglary Roadrunners AC, who put in a per- A MAN has been charged follow- sonal best after training for 39 ing a burglary in Maidstone. days straight, running about 80 Benjamin Cooke (31) has been miles a week. charged following a burglary at an Pictured left with Helen, he said: address in Cambridge Crescent on “This was my best result by a long September 26, where a handbag mile but it was a tough course be- and contents were stolen. cause of all the hills. I reached my Cooke, of no fixed address, was first wall at about mile 21 but the arrested on Monday, October 16, whole of the last three miles was and was also charged with a theft very testing.” of alcohol from a supermarket. He says he is now feeling confi- He was bailed to appear before dent to go for the Malaga Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Marathon on December 10. Friday, November 17.

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Maidstone Weald November 2017 21 News downsmail.co.uk M&S branches out with Park deal MARKS & Spencer has confirmed it plans to open a new store in Maidstone, stepping into the void left after Waitrose pulled out of becoming the flagship premises on Eclipse Park. The chain will be keeping their plans go ahead, the new store will tracting someone to the hotel. We’ve main store in the centre of town, but also create new jobs. also got permission for offices – but the larger store on the outskirts will “We’ll make sure we keep the we’re just taking it one step at a time. give them an even bigger presence community updated as plans “Eclipse Park has a fantastic loca- in the area. progress.” tion – it’s just outside town but most Charlotte Hall, store manager at Nick Yandle, managing director of importantly it is bang on the motor- M&S Maidstone, told Downs Mail developers Gallaghers, said M&S way junction. that the decision will create a bigger had been interested for a while but “We took the trouble to put the in- and better offer for fans of the brand now a planning application would frastructure in very early and then in the town. have to be prepared. we’ve just taken the view that we’re She added: “We’ve been serving He said that the store at J7 of the going to be patient to get the right customers in Maidstone for over a M20 would be attractive to out-of- development. 100 years and we’re really excited town shoppers. “We’ve had approaches from all about our plans to open a new store He added: “It’s fantastic. I haven’t sorts of companies, motor dealer- at Eclipse Retail Park.” been able to say very much for obvi- ships and storage companies but As part of the move, M&S will ous reasons but we’ve been getting we’ve never felt that they are right continue to sell clothing and food emails from people disappointed by M&S coming is huge. I think it’s for Eclipse Park. from its main high street store, but Waitrose and I’ve been saying to going to be better. “We’d rather wait and get some- proposes closing its smaller store them that there were other options. “The rest of the site is allocated – thing that’s good quality rather than further down Week Street - and no “I think most people will have we’ve got permission for a hotel just do a deal because a deal can be jobs will be at risk. been thinking those other options which hasn’t had a great deal of in- done. She finished: “The whole team were not as good, so I think the re- terest, if I’m honest. Having M&S “It fulfils our belief in the loca- will stay with M&S and, should the lief and the pleasure that comes with there may be the difference in at- tion.”

More markets Pub opens its doors to to boost town THERE will be twice as many opportunities to shop at Maid- the whole community stone’s open-air market. The borough council’s plan- THE Queen Anne pub is looking to ning committee has extended a bright future after a £100,000 refit. the number of days that the The pub, run by Craig and Leon market can operate in Jubilee Burns, had its grand re-opening on Square, from 60 to 120 a year. Monday, October 9, with mayor The market, outside Maid- Malcolm Greer among the guests. stone’s Town Hall, will be able Traditionally a “gay pub”, the cur- to operate from 8am-6pm on rent landlords are keen to make sure each of the days. it is an inclusive space where every- It follows a proposal from one feels welcome. Cllr Brian Clark, supported by “We class it as LGBT friendly,” Cllr Martin Cox. Craig said. Speaking after the decision, “We’re hoping to push the place Cllr Clark said: “The market at forward, get the food going through- Natalie Burnett, business development manager of Admiral Taverns, Jubilee Square has a long his- out the day and in the school holi- mayoress Brenda Greer, Mayor Malcolm Greer with Leon and Craig Burns tory, even pre-dating the build- days we want to introduce some sort ings of Middle Row. It is great He said: “It’s a high-class finish, ple have come from all over today. of kids’ club out in the garden and to see a thriving market in this it’s quite posh, it’s not dark and “It will be like a beehive, people do something like pizza-making and location once again, becoming dingy any more so we’re well happy. will come to it because the venue is cake-making, and stuff like that. a key part of life in Maid- “We’ve been here six months. fantastic, they tell me the food is bril- “Previous landlords would only stone.” When we first came in here the tak- liant and it’s absolutely essential that allow gay people in. Our doors are Cllr Cox added: “The farm- ings were next to nothing, we’ve al- we support these kind of establish- open for children to come in, mums ers’ market and events at this ready quadrupled them so we’re ments. I congratulate everyone here and dads after school, disabled peo- location have been a real suc- doing well so far.” for what they’ve done. ple, gay people, transgender people, cess. The extra trading days Cllr Greer was impressed by the “I’ve been here for half an hour we want to turn into a pub for the will boost the town centre’s at- work carried out, and has called on and everyone I’ve met is so friendly. tractiveness to visitors and whole community to share.” the town to support the venture. It’s such a genuine place and all I’d shoppers and provide further The refit has completely changed “It’s a fantastic pub,” he said. “We say to people is come down and try scope for market events.” the interior of the pub, and Craig is need this type of public houses .Peo- it, you’ll enjoy it.” thrilled with the result. Fire service issue warning after deliberately-lit rubbish blaze FIREFIGHTERS have issued a stark in St Peter’s Street at 5.45am on such fires that not only is it a waste quickly spread out of control,” the warning after being called to a bin Tuesday October 17 and discovered of time and money, but it could Service said. “Deliberately-started fire in Maidstone which they be- the contents of a brick-built out- also cause danger elsewhere. fires waste time and money. lieve was started deliberately. house and a small pile of rubbish. “We are reminding people that “They can be dangerous and Kent Fire and Rescue Service It was quickly extinguished, but what may start out as just a small have the potential to keep crews were called to reports of bins alight a statement warned those who set fire, or a bit of harmless fun, can away from real emergencies.”

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IN THE gossipy world of cross-Channel transport, it sometimes pays to be sceptical about the motive behind the message, but disturbing possibilities are emerging about the M20 corridor post-Brexit. SIMON FINLAY reports... .

Brexit: chaos looms for M20 THE chief executive of the Port of Port observers scoff at the idea of Dover, bunged up with a heavy redirecting huge volumes of freight cold, is not in any mood to mince to Thanet only to trundle the whole In three decades of his words. way to Dover on single-track, coun- Speaking at his offices overlook- try roads. Operation Stack, the ing the Western Docks, Tim Wag- “Absolutely bonkers idea,” is one gott says research shows the M20 reaction. best brains in faces severe tailbacks if a solution But, presently, the only site seri- Westminster and to freight movements across the ously on the radar is land set aside Channel is not found before Brexit for a £250m lorry park on the M20 Whitehall have neither becomes a reality in 2019. outside Folkestone, which is now Mr Waggott is clearly concerned the subject of a judicial review and found the will nor the that the prospect of Operation it is doubtful if it could be running way to solve this Stack in place on an almost perma- by Brexit’s 2019 deadline. nent footing rests on whether a Besides which, it is meant to be a politically toxic issue. transitional border and customs freight holding area when cross- arrangement can be found before Channel operations are suspended Brexit has changed departure from the EU. or perhaps used as overnight park- everything. Analysts commissioned by the ing to stop foreign lorries illegally port have found that if each truck’s using the county’s roadsides for Port of Dover boss Tim Waggott two-minute average processing free – not a 24-hour, non-stop cus- to solve this politically toxic issue. time doubles to deal with extra pa- It could spell major trouble ahead toms clearance facility. Brexit has changed everything. perwork and checks, the conse- for rural communities around The feeling in political circles is Mr Elphicke is now in no mood quences could bring unimaginable Maidstone’s A20 route such as that once it is built, its primary pur- for shilly-shallying in London. difficulties. Lenham, Leeds, Harrietsham, pose may be allowed to become “The Treasury and the Depart- Mr Waggott tells Downs Mail: “It Hollingbourne and Bearsted. more opaque. However, any devi- ment for Transport should stop could lead to 17-mile queues on Those communities – already suf- ation from the original proposal dithering and get on with it,” he each side of the Channel. That’s fering large and growing volumes could be open to further challenge tells Downs Mail. what we’ve found. of vehicles daily – would soon be and delays. To prove the point, the former tax “The secret will be how we keep swamped by unwanted traffic with The spectre of the impending lawyer chaired a meeting of MPs the traffic moving. How can we de- no alternative routes. chaos on Kent’s roads appears to be and haulage representatives at West- liver what our Chancellor called the Hollingbourne parish councillor heightening local political anxieties. minster on October 17, where former most ‘free and frictionless’ trade we John Cobbett has publicly voiced Eleven MPs – including Helen Border Force director general Tony possibly can?” concerns for many months about Grant, Helen Whately and Tom Tu- Smith CBE, Eurotunnel public affairs The Freight Transport Associa- the future and urges Kent County gendhat – have written a joint letter director John Keefe, Road Haulage tion, a respected trade lobby group, Council to come up with a “contin- to Mr Grayling to complain Association chief executive Richard paints an even gloomier picture. If gency or the county could grind to progress is too slow on an M20 Burnett and shipping trackers four minutes clearance time takes a standstill”. lorry park. Kuehne & Nagel’s international for- queues to Ashford, an additional Mr Waggott adds: “We have to One insider told Downs Mail: warding director Mark Johnson six would mean Maidstone. Eight find a solution to maintain the tran- “They have to be seen to be saying were on the expert panel. would see freight backed up into sition times at the present level of something because they know Mr Burnett complained access to Essex. two minutes. How do we avoid it there is, potentially, trouble up governmental help and advice has being four minutes or more – that’s ahead. The lorry park isn’t the issue been limited while a more circum- the question.” anymore, it’s Brexit.” spect Mr Keefe warned that “in- This will inevitably involve But Charlie Elphicke, Dover’s creased (freight) volumes are Transport secretary “working with our European MP, remains resolutely clamped to coming regardless” and that Brexit Chris Grayling has friends” to achieve the best out- the same message: “Deal or no could be “a lever to help get some come, he says. deal, we will make an immense of the technology we need to move floated the possibility Moving a speedy technology- success of Brexit.” things forward to make sure traffic based clearance system away from However, Mr Elphicke recog- flows smoothly as traffic grows.” of the Manston Airport the border – i.e. not the space-con- nises that the M20 lorry park re- Mr Johnson, however, sent the site as a clearing strained Port of Dover with white mains the best – possibly the only – message to Whitehall: “Tell us what cliffs on one side and sea on the option left to Kent’s MPs to cling we’ve got to do and we’ll get ready.” house...“Absolutely other – will cause even more prob- onto, despite its apparent unsuit- But, more starkly, asked if he lems. ability. thought the roads to Dover, such as bonkers idea,” is one Transport secretary Chris After all, in three decades of Op- the M20 and A2, would be able to reaction. Grayling has floated the possibility eration Stack, the best brains in cope in the event of a late failure in of the Manston Airport site as a Westminster and Whitehall have Brexit negotiations, Mr Johnson clearing house. neither found the will nor the way said: “Absolutely not.”

26 Maidstone Weald November 2017 downsmail.co.uk News Residents called to rally for relief road proposals A RALLY in support of the proposed relief road in south Maidstone will be held in the first week of November. It is being organised by county grabs, the issue of Maidstone’s hous- councillors Gary Cooke and Paul ing numbers and its impact on roads Cooper and will be held at the Mer- and the need for a relief road are cure Maidstone (Great Danes) Hotel likely to be significant in key battle- in a large function hall on November grounds. 2 at 6.30pm. Cllr Cooke was hoping for greater Among the audience will be resi- co-operation between the county dents, pressure groups such as council and the borough authority WILLact, representatives of parish after a unanimous agreement in the councils and landowners, as well as summer by the joint transportation locally-elected members of the bor- board to work on a relief road pro- ough council, council officers and posal. local MP Helen Whately. But he expressed disappointment It will be chaired by independent that the Lib Dem faction at MBC de- local businessman Geoff Miles, who cided to invest developer contribution is chairman at The Maidstone Stu- cash (section 106 money) not into the dios at Grove Green. relief road fund but into walking, cy- Cllr Cooke, who has campaigned cling and bus lanes as part of the for eight years to get the relief road council’s controversial “modal shift” on the agenda once more, said: strategy to get drivers off the road. “We’re looking at a hall with a ca- Chairman of Maidstone’s cross- Pro-relief road supporters John Garner (74), left, and Clive Baker (68) will attend pacity of about 400 to 500 to accom- party joint transportation board modate a pretty big attendance. the rally at the Mecure Maidstone (Great Danes) Hotel (JTB) David Burton said: “There is a “This is an important issue, and “We want to update people where ton Road, Willington Street, Shep- tremendous amount of work going one that has gained significant mo- Kent County Council is in its work way, Otham, Broomfield, on to progress the many schemes for mentum in the past year, not least by on the relief road.” Kingswood and Langley. But in the junction improvements, road up- parish councils and the work of The rally is a non-political show of run-up to the next tranche of Maid- grades and the Leeds Langley Relief Jenny Sutton and her WILLact cam- strength by local people. It is likely stone Borough Council elections in road to improve congestion in Maid- paign in Willington Street. to attract residents from Leeds, Sut- May 2018, when 18 seats are up for stone.” Sex offender’s 23-year stretch A RAPIST who carried out a series of sex attacks against females – some in the Maidstone area - has been jailed. Jamie Tay- lor (42), right, was sentenced to 23 years in prison after being found guilty of a string of physical and emotional at- tacks spanning 11 years. After a trial at Canterbury Crown Court, which heard Taylor com- mitted multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, along with other Entente cordiale is music to choir’s ears crimes including making threats to MAIDSTONE Choral Union has Goodall, with a little Mozart Gilbert and Sullivan’s comedy kill, false imprisonment, possessing been providing music to the ears added for good measure. The The Mikado at Mote Hall Leisure a firearm and perverting the course of our French counterparts in the choir then teamed up with their Centre in aid of Voices for Hos- of justice. county’s twin town of Beauvais. French colleagues to perform John pices in October. Taylor, previously of Flimwell, The choir earned a standing Lennon’s Imagine. Tickets and details of all future East Sussex, was sentenced on Sep- ovation from French music fans at Afterwards, Cllr David Pickett, events are available at tember 22 for the offences, carried St Peter’s – the highest vaulted chorister and president of Maid- www.maidstonechoralunion.org. out between 2006 and this year. cathedral in Europe at 48 metres. stone Choral Union, said: “I very uk. Detective Sergeant Michelle Led by Marion Weller, their much hope that this visit will pave The choral union was formed Burgess of Kent Police said: “I hope concert included work by English the way for further cultural ex- in 1902. The link between Maid- this lengthy sentence sends a composers Elgar, Malcom Archer, changes between the twin towns.” stone and Beauvais twinning as- strong message to other victims of John Stainer and Howard The choir then performed sociations goes back to 1961. sexual abuse that you do not need to suffer in silence.”

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2830 MaidstoneMaidstone WealdWeald October November 2017 2017 downsmail.co.uk News New school delay row erupts A PLAN to build a much-needed 1,200-place secondary school in Maidstone has been delayed by a year after a bitter war of words between its management and the borough council. In a letter to parents from Valley negotiations and took the plan to Invicta Academies’ Trust (VIAT), co- appeal 36 hours before it was due to chief executive officer Vic Ashdown be approved by the council’s plan- apologises to those who had hoped ning committee. to secure a place at the New Cut Road school next September, blam- ing it on an “impasse” with council- lors. The most inflexible The fate of the application for the ‘ Maidstone School of Science and approach I have come Technology (MSST) will now rest across in 20 years on with a government inspector. ‘ The letter states: “We have lost the planning commit- faith in the ability of the (Maidstone Borough) council to deliver the nec- tee.. essary and lawful planning permis- Artist’s impression of the proposed new secondary school in :Maidstone Cllr Clive English sion in a timely fashion and have referred the matter to the Planning proceed in any other way.” municate, deferring decisions be- Inspectorate. In it, the trust claims the council yond the set deadline of June 2017, “We understand that this will was looking for contributions to- while the project received govern- The committee approval would offer little comfort to those of you wards infrastructure totalling about ment backing in May 2015. But have included conditions to satisfy who were seeking places in 2018, £1m, but states this is “potentially councillors say that, while they sup- issues including school transport but given the circumstances pre- neither reasonable, nor legal”. ported the new school, the appli- provision and traffic congestion. sented to us we have been unable to It says the council failed to com- cants were unwilling to enter into The chairman of Maidstone’s planning committee, Cllr Clive Eng- lish, described the approach taken School governors shortage ‘unsurprising’ as “the most inflexible I have come across in 20 years on the planning SCHOOLS in Maidstone are fac- their schools said: "While many of the head- committee”. Cllr English added: ing a major shortage of governors or the wider lines at the moment are around “Any reasonable applicant would – but that has come as no surprise community. teacher shortages, the problem in have waited a day to have the plan to one education expert in Kent. “There is recruiting governors is just as considered in the proper way. Figures from Kent County also a signifi- acute. “We were not against the school, Council and analysed by the edu- cant degree "Governors are critical in ensur- which is much needed, but the plan- cation charity Governors for of expertise ing that schools are being man- ning process is about dialogue.” Schools shows there are 564 un- r e q u i r e d aged efficiently and effectively so Cllr English says councillors had filled positions. which most that they can deliver excellent ed- wanted to discuss issues including Maidstone and Tonbridge and n o r m a l ucation." the loss of mature trees, access and Malling areas are short by 156 – working peo- She said becoming a governor is design issues, and a contribution to- the highest in Kent. Dartford, ple do not have the time for. "incredibly rewarding". wards the cost of running school Gravesham and Sevenoaks are “There is no point in being a But one former Maidstone gov- buses, but were denied the opportu- short by 150 and Ashford, Shep- governor to sit around and agree ernor said: "Louise Cooper is right nity. way and Dover by 145, while Can- with everything the head teacher about it having its rewards but He added: “It is my belief that tak- terbury, Swale and Thanet are all does. You have to challenge the you have to have the time and ing the plan to an inspector was seen looking for 113. head. And I think that is an essen- there can be a large amount of pa- as a way to avoid consultation and Peter Read, a former teaching tial part of accountability, espe- perwork. escape conditions and costs of meet- professional who runs Kent Inde- cially in this day and age.” "Silly as it sounds, if your panel ing the needs of the community.” pendent Education Advice, said As a governor, Mr Read said he meets at 6pm or 6.30pm and you A detailed submission will be sent he is “totally unsurprised” by the often had to read documents work more than five miles away to the planning inspector, making a figures. which measured six inches deep at from the hall, the chances are strong case for the borough and Mr Read (pictured), himself a times. you'll get stuck in Maidstone traf- county council’s needs to be met as former governor, added: “A lot of The chief executive of Gover- fic. That was one of the reasons I part of any final approval. governors are not appreciated by nors for Schools, Louise Cooper, gave it up." Terrific Toby throws his way to county crown A MAIDSTONE schoolboy who school PE lessons. He went on to putt where he achieved fifth posi- learned to throw the javelin in his join the after-school club and has tion with his throw of 8.41 metres. school PE lessons just over a year also joined Medway and Maid- Toby’s PE teacher Thomas King ago has scored a hit by being stone Athletics Club. said: “Toby is a fantastic performer placed third in the UK. Cornwallis Academy Head of PE in PE lessons, displaying enthusi- Toby Hughes, a year eight pupil Dane Smith said: “Toby has shown asm, and giving his all to learn and at Cornwallis Academy, Linton, a natural ability for both javelin progress. threw an amazing 38.57 metres in and shot putt and has made amaz- “We are thrilled to see Toby per- the Kent Championships last ing progress during the year. forming at such a high level, con- month, making him not only the “We were all thrilled to hear of sidering he only started javelin last Kent U13 Champion but third in his his achievement. It was well de- year. age group in the UK. served and we look forward to sup- “We hope he continues to excel Toby, aged 13, from Loose, only porting him with future training in in his Javelin and look forward to started throwing the javelin in the the sport.” hearing about more records being summer of 2016, as part of his Toby also competed in the shot broken.”

Maidstone Weald November 2017 31 downsmail.co.uk Lynda Bryant eight coxed by Cambridge Blue Brian months working for a local firm before O b i t u a r e s Eddy.” spending the rest of his working life in LYNDA Bryant (67) was well known in and Daughter Bertie said; “My father played a administration roles for Kent County around Coxheath from 32 years of working huge part in the life of Aylesford Church. Council. His work involved overseeing in the local pharmacy (now Lloyds) and as He was a fun guy with lots of character.” operations linked to social services work one of a group of dog walkers who met and Brian leaves children Rosie, Steph, including adoptions, fostering and child walked around the local area. Frankie and Bertie and seven grandchildren. protection. Born locally, Lynda Daughter Amanda pre-deceased him. Peter was father to Frances, Helen and was educated at Ruth. Wife Pauline said:“Peter was a life- Southborough School long-supporter of Manchester United and and had lived in town Hughie Batchelor also followed the fortunes of Maidstone and Bearsted before she United. and husband Trevor HUGHIE Batchelor (90) was a colourful and successful Maidstone farmer and land “He was actively involved in sport moved to Coxheath in himself including playing bowls locally and 1977. The couple were owner whose career ended in high-profile controversy and financial disaster. At one table tennis for Kent County Council. parents to Amanda and “He was a commi�ed Christian and a Stephen. time the family owned about 4,000 acres of farmland, specialising regular worshipper at the Baptist Church on Trevor said: “Lynda Knightrider Street and a Gideon. was a happy and bubbly person. Before in peas. He became widely “Peter was generous, popular, loving and working in the pharmacy, which had had a great sense of humour.” different owners over the years, she worked known for his antipathy for trees and Peter leaves his wife, daughters and at Park Wood post office. grandchildren Joy, Simeon and Peter. “She was very family oriented and did hedges which most of the home making because I had interfered with long working days. People will remember intensive arable Jim Ba her love of dogs. farming and his “She owned two Golden Retrievers over disrespect for JAMES “Jim” Ba� (64) lived in Tovil Green the years and really enjoyed the times she preservation orders for 31 years. He moved to the Maidstone met her fellow dog walkers and went brought him into serious conflict with area as a 12-year-old when his family around the local area. .” Maidstone council and many local relocated from London. Lynda leaves her husband, children and residents. His ba�les in courts were widely Jim was employed by BT for most of his granddaughter Johanessa. reported and on two occasions he was working life, starting as an engineer and sentenced to prison. ending as a manager. It was on a commuter His business ran in to financial coach to London that he met Heather, his Brian Eddy difficulties and he faced a bankruptcy wife of 30 years. order to pay off a £9m bank debt. This led Jim played football for both Barming and BRIAN Eddy (89) moved to Aylesford in to another serious incident in 1994 when he Westborough and was a supporter of 1971 to work for Kent County Council. tried to kidnap at gunpoint a receiver who Liverpool FC. Brian’s life prior to his local move had called at his large home in Thurnham Lane, He made headlines as a boy when he saw been remarkable. He coxed the successful Thurnham. He was charged and given a a body floating in the Medway. His call to Cambridge eight in the 1953 University Boat suspended sentence. the police helped save the woman’s life and Race to an eight-length victory. He went on Land, much of it with subsequent high he received an award from a local newspaper. to work in the colonial service, and while in development value, was sold off and Wife Heather said: “Jim was a wonderful the Rhodesian Territories he met and Hughie retired with his wife (who pre- caring husband who loved life.” married Gillian and they had five children. deceased him) to a more peaceful life in the Jim leaves his wife, family and his many The family se�led in Aylesford when countryside around Ashford. friends, he will be greatly missed Brian took a post with the personnel department of KCC, rising through the ranks to the highest level of management. Peter Jordan Jean Heynes A tribute on the Facebook page of St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Aylesford described PETER William Jordan (81) lived locally his JEAN Patricia Mary Heynes (85), who made Brian as “a loving father and whole life. Born in Maidstone he grew up many friends as a professional hairdresser, grandfather…a quick-wi�ed inspiration to on Brewer Street and first moved to Bearsted before she and his whole family”. lived in the town with husband John designed and built their Brian was a co-founder of Maidstone Pauline, his wife of family home for 30 years in Workhouse Invicta Rowing Club and he donated his almost 56 years, before Lane, East Farleigh. boat, Blue Boy, to the club when he retired se�ling in the Vinters She became deeply involved in the local from competitive rowing, aged 82. The club Road area over the last community through named another boat Brian Eddy in his four years. Young Wives, WI, honour. The club site notes: “The club first Educated at village church, entered the men’s Eights Head of the River Maidstone Grammar amateur dramatics and on the Tideway in London in 1987 with an School, Peter spent six her interests in cycling, dancing and Girl Guides. When John retired they enjoyed an active life which included Camrass Wills restoring two houses to Advice you can trust live in, first at Chart Su�on and then in Yalding. Do you need help with probate? When John died in 2008 – they were married for 54 years - she moved to Do you want to buy a funeral plan? Coxheath and more recently to Hengist Court, Maidstone, and finally to Barty • We offer help & advice • Home visits • All fees agreed before you proceed House nursing home, Bearsted. DipPFS MSWW Jean, an enthusiastic cook and gardener, made a loving home for her family and is 01622 720985 survived by sons Paul, Nigel and Danny. www.camrasswills.co.uk The funeral is at East Farleigh Church on Thursday November 9 (1.30pm).

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P Broomfield and Kingswood Members agreed to sites on the village the November meeting, so that he can start a r i s h County concerns KCC representative green, Norton Road triangle and the island to work as a councillor. Shellina Prendergast reported that a at the junction of Green Lane and Forsham Car park The bay markings are still response had been received from KCC Lane. Cllr Fi�gerald had been offered 500 outstanding, awaiting a convenient dry C Highways regarding the late decision to bulbs from the Dawn Patrol, which could period and the weed growth has been o u n c i l s close Lenham Road. It stated that this was also be planted. sprayed, though new growth is now unavoidable and signs had been put up 10 Planning training Cllr McLoughlin had evident. Following some issues about days prior to the work starting. Cllr a�ended a council planning training overnight parking and access to the car Prendergast was still awaiting a response session and reported MBC was considering park for local residents, the parish council from KCC officers regarding councillors the use of professionals for future sessions. had met with the car park a�endant. As a concerns about admissions to the primary Road markings Faded road markings at result, his contract had been updated to school in September 2018. the junction of Plough Wents Road/A274 include weekends and specifying opening Watch vacancy There was still no were reported. and closing times, which are to be adhered confirmed resident willing to take on the Police forum Cllr Underwood reported to. A keyed padlock had been purchased, Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator that the Police Forum was again being to replace the old one which was code- position. Cllr Tandy agreed to put an item reorganised. based. on the village Facebook page and the post Dog fouling Many complaints had been Speedwatch There had been deployments would be highlighted in the next Parish received by Cllr Underwood. on and September 7 and 26. A new News. Buses Cllrs Fi�gerald and Underwood had schedule would now be drawn up for the Village hall Concern was expressed over winter. the lack of progress with the village hall a�ended a bus meeting – at which Arriva was not represented – and reported that re- Remembrance Service The annual service extension for the pre-school and parish will be held on Sunday, November 12, at council office facility. The formation of a contracting of buses was due before Christmas. 10.45 in East Farleigh Church. Council sub-commi�ee to monitor progress and agreed who would a�end and the clerk investigate alternative provision would be Broadband Cllr Waring advised that fibre would allocate who was reading what from the subject of a future agenda item. optic broadband was now available to the list of the fallen. She would also Closure Members noted that Chartway those connected to cabinet. contact Coxheath Parish Council to see if Street would be closed from October 23 for Defibrillator It was reported that the anyone wanted to come. up to seven days for a water pipe defibrillator was to stay at Lilypie, as it Fete Working Party The Working Party connection. Information about the bus would be more secure there. was now making plans for Carols round service was awaited. Shop on the Green More commi�ee members were needed for the Shop on the the Tree on December 9. Green. Parish meeting The next Parish Council Chart Suon Relief road Cllr Munford spoke about the meeting will be on Tuesday November 7 planned public meeting about the 2017, at 7.15pm in the Old School Hall, Consultation Members considered the Leeds/Langley relief road. Lower Road, preceded by Planning consultation document on Planning For Planning The erection of a detached three- Commi�ee at 6.45pm. The Right Homes In The Right Places and bay carport with a room above at Lambs the clerk was asked to respond with the Cross, Chart Hill Road, was approved. aim of reducing the number of houses in Approval had been given for the East Suon Maidstone. demolition of a conservatory at Lingfield, Watch Cllr Worsfold reported on the new Local plan Borough Cllr Steve Munford Chart Road, and erection of single-storey policing model, Neighbourhood Watch and reported that the local plan had been rear and first-floor side extensions plus a crime figures. inspected and found to be sound, with loft conversion incorporating Velux Campaign Members had received a voting due to take place on October 25. He windows. request to join the We are Ulcombe said that if the plan was not approved the Caravan site It was recommended to again campaign group regarding an application countryside could be left open for refuse change of use of land as a residential for greenhouses, storage buildings and development. Government penalties could caravan site to the rear of Chart View, off water tanks at Church Farm, Ulcombe Hill. also be imposed for not having a five-year Chart Hill. The application had been for Farm House Members noted that the housing policy in place and a 20-year land for two gypsy families each with two proposal for a three bay garage block with supply. caravans, of which no more than one self-contained holiday-let apartment above Thefts Three sheds at a residential would be a static mobile home, together had been permi�ed by Maidstone Council property in Chart Hill Road had been with the erection of two amenity buildings, at Noah’s Ark Farm House, East Su�on. broken into and a re-gassing air laying of hardstanding and the formation Table Cllr Turnill agreed to check the conditioner system, two drills and other of a new access. Members requested the picnic table in the play area following a tools stolen. The offenders also a�empted report that the anchor bolt was coming to break into a Mercedes van at the application be reported to the planning commi�ee. loose. property. At farm buildings in Plough Meeting The Parish Council next meets at Wents Road, three chainsaws, two nail Filmer Hall, East Su�on, on November 1. guns, a kango, an air rifle and a cooking East Farleigh Italian members heard the Italian Evening stove were stolen. Two 8ft metal gates had at the Village Hall would now be on Police No representative from the police been stolen from a property in Chart Hill Friday, November 24. Road. a�ended. There had been one crime in the Bogus callers Community warden Liz last month – the theft of a body panel from Lova� reported on bogus callers and scam a Mazda MX5 parked in St Helen’s Lane on Langley phone calls, and reported on her work September 6. There is usually a spike in within the community. burglaries at this time of year and residents Recording Cllr Wendy Young stated her Highways survey Members completed are urged to be vigilant. intention to record or film the meeting. KCC’s Highways and Transportation Youth club Adam McKinley, the Resignation It was confirmed that Cllr Survey and the clerk was asked to submit community support warden, a�ended and John Tucker resigned in writing in July this. reported that the youth club in Coxheath after 14 years of service. The vacancy can Playground The annual inspection report was due to start on October 11 and was now be filled by co-option. had graded the children’s playground as open to East Farleigh residents: he would Police An email was received from acting ‘low risk’. Cllrs Peter Forknall and Peter be contacting the school in this connection. Inspector Rachael Cumberland outlining Underdown had repaired the pedestrian It is from 6pm to 8pm in Coxheath village the role of PCSOs under the new policing gate and other items were to be monitored. hall, Stocke� Lane. The contact is Helen model. It was noted that crime figures will The clerk was asked to provide the insurers Elstone on 07715 015250. Mr McKinley is no longer be provided and that there will with a copy of the report together with also working with residents suffering from be very limited a�endance at parish details of work carried out. loneliness and dementia issues and works council meetings. Bulb planting The Rotary International closely with the PCSO. Grasslands Emails have been received Organisation had offered to plant crocus Co-option of parish councillor All that from residents of Grasslands regarding the bulbs in the parish (the crocus is the remains is for Brian Dorton to sign his Turn to page 36

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Continued from page 34 Calming The clerk had informed the clerk lower than in 2016. Both income and costs P at Wateringbury that the parish council had increased due to the extended a r i s h state of their road nameplate and weeds wished to support and be consulted on any operating hours and on average 30.25 growing in the highway and pavement. traffic calming measures at Gibbs Hill/ children a�ended each session. The council The clerk reported that the new nameplate Pizien Well. agreed to pay £725.18 to Play Place to fund C is now in place and weeds are the Chaerbox Cllr Benne� reported that the part of the deficit it had borne. o u n c i l s responsibility of Kent Highways and this a�endance at Cha�erbox was very good, Crime reports Cllr Claridge had a�ended a has been reported via the portal. with meetings taking place every third meeting with Kent Police, where it was Parking An email has been received from a Tuesday at the Hop Pole pub from 1pm. said that an issue with recording crimes resident regarding parking near the Po�ing Dog show Cllr Meredith stated that the meant that comparative statistics were Shed. It was noted that bollards have now dog show at the village hall had not been likely to be unreliable until December. been placed along the property’s boundary as successful as had been hoped. Police were also discouraging the use of line with the A274 Su�on Road and the KGV field The clerk was to chase the Facebook to report crime, the village’s landlord appears to be taking removal of the dog bin and speak with neighbourhood watch scheme would responsibility for the parking especially Playquest about a new seat for the cable benefit from fresh impetus and the PCSO during popular event nights. ride. It was also noted that the nets need for Staplehurst was having to cover a Village hall The village hall extension to replacing. larger area as the police were down five the changing rooms has been erected and Highway A response from KCC to a report PCSOs. Incidents had been reported in the was now water-tight. However, the that a pipe had been installed from the Poyntell Road area, and it was suggested internal fi�ings and decoration still needed Three Sons property into the main drain that a CCTV camera could be redeployed if to be done and funding was being sought was still awaited. suitable power could be funded and to complete this. It had been found that the Parking Cllr Watson stated that the installed. Cllr Riordan also reported a case flat roof of the hall required replacing and funding for double yellow lines in Bishops of vandalism at Jubilee Field. an internal water leak had caused damage Close was being chased. Wimpey Field The Biobli� event held on to the ceiling of the commi�ee room. It was Footpaths The clerk was to accompany August 23 had been a great success, with agreed that the village hall commi�ee Clare Chewter from KCC on a walk along more than 100 people a�ending. Helen should put together estimates for the the footpath on Maidstone Road. The clerk Grant MP had opened the new footpath, works and the parish council would also reported another footpath in the area and it was agreed that the current consider this once received. was overgrown. arrangements for cu�ing the grass paths Orchard Members resolved to object to a should continue for 2018. retrospective application for a replacement Parking problems Correspondence had Marden store, garage and workshop at The been received requesting support for Councillors Cllr Christopher Childs Orchard, Hampstead Lane, Yalding, extending parking restrictions at the tendered his resignation as parish because the plans were inconsistent with entrance to Chapel Lane and for a review councillor, in writing to the clerk, with what had been built. They also noted that of the “traffic situation” in Station Road. effect from September 1. The clerk had the site is within a flood zone and Cllr Riordan was to meet with MBC and informed Maidstone Borough Council and metropolitan green belt. They also wanted would mention these proposals. had advertised the casual vacancy. it noted that as the new building appeared Councillors also noted the results of the Marraige Cllrs Brown and Turner would to be a separate dwelling, this should not KCC consultation on proposed restrictions need to amend their register of interests be sold separately. to parking on Headcorn Road. following their marriage. Plans No objection was raised to a plan for Clerk’s report The clerk said that vacancies Police The PCSO will no longer be a detached house at Kings Co�ages on the for the parish support officer and caretaker a�ending the parish council meetings Maidstone Road. The proposal also roles were being advertised, the office team unless there is a specific request from the includes associated demolition of the side had been working on planned council. Therefore crime figures and any extension to the existing co�age and reconfiguration of the office space, the other reports will be read out to members. provision of new parking for both clerk had wri�en to MBC and Secretary of Local Needs Housing In regard to the properties. State Sajid Javid about the local plan, the Maidstone Road development there were Stables Members noted that the CCTV servicing had been completed, the still some conditions to be met before work application for a timber stable block for village planters were being replanted, the could commence. The clerk would contact three horses, with a store room had been skate park has been repainted, the Golding Homes to see if there is any date permi�ed by MBC. resurfacing work on Five Oak Lane and for commencement. Defibrillator Dawn Dunmill was present Five Ash Lane had been scheduled for Website It is still being updated and Cllrs and extremely pleased that the defibrillator October, the formal premises licence for requested to submit a short profile of had been installed. She had a plaque to Jubilee Field had been received and themselves, with photos if possible. place beside it. It was noted that the NatWest had advised that its mobile Memorial Hall The next meeting of hall chairman and Mr and Mrs Dunmill would branch was due to start service on trustees was held on September18 officially mark the occasion, with photos Saturday mornings in October. Marden playing field A consultation over and a report in the next parish magazine. New website It was agreed to follow the a new youth shelter had been held with Speed A member of the public asked if the recommendations of the communications Marden Youth Club in August and Cllr council could consider speed calming group to approve the new website and to Tippen had submi�ed a report following measures on Maidstone Road. The redirect the existing web address to the this consultation. Cllrs agreed with the chairman stated that members would look new one, www.staplehurst-pc.uk, and to proposal of proceeding with the quote at what could be considered. give notice to the existing supplier of the from Rekk. The clerk was asked to contact Bollards The clerk informed the meeting website for the contract to end next March. MBC to ascertain release of the S106 money that Maidstone council’s Lucy Stroud had Clean-up The council resolved to make before entering a contract with Rekk. been in contact with Golding Homes about budgeted donations of £50 each to Highways Village sign and proposed parking on the grass at the end of Bryants Staplehurst Youth Club and Men’s Shed for gateway at Goudhurst Road. Councillors Close and the association would be pu�ing their assistance at the Village Clean-Up, felt this was over suburbanising and would in bollards to stop the problem. However, which was a success even with slightly prefer to see the Marden and 30mph sign some residents felt that two or three fewer participants. Cllr Riordan was to on a larger gateway with no yellow parking spaces could be marked on the promote a “Keep Staplehurst Tidy” background. grassed area to help with the lack of message via social media, and Cllr Buller parking. The clerk agreed to contact Lucy said the Stations Redevelopment Group Stroud again and put forward the would look at initiatives to be taken. Nelestead suggestion. New name It was noted that the new development in Ne�lestead will be called Suon Valence Blumer Lock. Staplehurst Play area The cantilever swing was to be Notices The clerk was asked to order a Summer play The Staplehurst Summer monitored after a report of movement in new parish noticeboard for the Hop Pole Play Scheme still ran at a loss this year, but the top anchor plate. Outdoorsy Living pub the operating deficit was two per cent was repairing the fence, gate and multiplay

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bridge at the War Memorial play area and over an existing garage in The Street to be £150 was suggested. Members agreed to field. refused; if it were to be approved, they proceed on this basis. P

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38 Malling October 2017 Maidstone Weald November 2017 45 downsmail.co.uk C o m e n How do you see Brexit now?

t IT is now almost 18 months since we could be a very long time before they see in Maidstone and Malling cast a very power again – and many will welcome an decisive vote in favour of Brexit. So did MailMarks energetic re-emergence of the eloquent the rest of Kent. How do you view things DENNIS FOWLE President Nigel Farage and Ukip. now? I trust politicians have their ears very It is worth reminding ourselves of the [email protected] close to the democratic ground. They voting figures. In Maidstone it was 52,365 must be receiving the same strong (58.8%) for Brexit and 36,762 to remain. especially so much extra housing, messages increasingly coming to me. In Tonbridge and Malling the voting was congested roads and on our hard-pressed 41,229 for leave and 32,792 to remain. and under-funded local services, are more Stage fright Across the rest of Kent, every area bar deeply ingrained than ever. The demand D OES anyone share my long-term Tunbridge Wells voted to leave – Ashford, is for sovereignty – and no more frustrations trying to make online theatre Shepway, Sevenoaks Canterbury, European Court of Justice. bookings with the Assembly Hall, Dartford, Dover, Swale, Gravesham, Most expected to be free of the EU after Tunbridge Wells? Thanet and Medway. The total Kent vote two years of giving notice. The potential I made a strong protest more than a to leave was 576,607, just about 60%. extra two-year transitional period does year ago that the site was very user There can be no argument what Kent not go down at all well – but most unfriendly. I have now run in to problems demands. appreciate this is a complex issue to help again and when I switched to the phone, Recent surveys show the national safeguard both the UK and our friends in the staff did admit to other complaints majority for Brexit is hardening and, in other European countries and are and a “clunky” site. addition, many who voted remain now listening to the case now being projected By comparison, bookings at want to see the job done, so we move on. by the British government. Maidstone’s Hazli� seem fast, friendly Stated EU ambitions in the last weeks for But most believe the EU is not really and efficient. more federalism and greater controls over negotiating – just trying to prevaricate to nation members are not going down well force us into submission to remain. They Garden of England on this side of the English Channel. see a fearful EU set on a course of IT may not have been a hot, sunny I did not forecast a Brexit vote in punishing, bullying and extorting as summer but I think in Kent the mixture of Maidstone until the last few days before much money as possible, no ma�er the warmth and rain has made our gardens the referendum. But as I took straw polls damage both to their own remaining and countryside about the most beautiful among groups of friends and at meetings national economies and ours. and productive I can remember. I saw a powerful trend emerging. On a No one has forgo�en Theresa May’s It started in early spring with a prolific couple of occasions all 20 or so declared statement – “No deal is be�er than a bad daffodil season and went on from there. for Brexit. When I told some senior deal” – and is expecting her to change her Our vegetables and soft fruits cropped politicians they did not believe me! approach and start soon playing this very heavily, followed by massive plum So how do those same Brexiteers in prolonged and unedifying game on our and apple harvests. Kent feel now? I have spoken to many – terms. It is our decision and we must be Shrubs and others plants took off and and they are mainly frustrated, becoming the piper playing this tune. the challenge was to cut them back to increasingly angry and with rebellious There is strong suspicion about the two- ensure all had their allo�ed space. thoughts. They are even more determined year transitional period and the desire of And with no long hot and dry spells, we must quit an expensive and expansive some remainers in government to extend gardens retained their green freshness European political club we did not vote to it. The Prime Minister says it is set to a during August and September. There was join and they see increasingly threatening firm deadline (2021). Many fear others no rest for lawnmowers! our way of life and future prosperity. will see it as a general election issue in I have always loved Kent. This year it The serious impacts of immigration and 2022. has really been a magnificent “Garden of major overcrowding in our area, If the Conservatives agree that route, it England”.

We must back Local Plan the hearings, lobbied at countless Ward and Loose) YOU may be aware that there has been commi�ees, raised petitions and worked Derek Mortimer, Paul Wilby, Brian Clark much debate in the local press recently hard to reflect the public view. This, along and Sue Grigg about the Local Plan and the level of with a tremendous community effort has housing proposed. Unfortunately, a process led to a considerably improved plan. The government inspector listened to our imposed by Whitehall determines this level Not the Brexit I wanted evidence and agreed that two major South and, going forward, councils without an AS A Leave supporter, I am having some Ward sites should be removed from the adopted Local Plan will likely see misgivings about the way things are going plan, endorsing our concerns on local traffic significantly increased housing numbers. In in relation to leaving the EU. and congestion in his report. Furthermore, light of this, we did not agree with the It seems the reported extra £350 million we successfully campaigned for these sites recent a�empt to “call-in” our Local Plan to to be included in the Landscape of Local pounds a week for the NHS has turned out the secretary of state for reconsideration, Value register along with large tracts of to be nonsense; David Davis says that and are pleased that the Home Secretary previously unlisted green open space immigration might have to actually go up; has decided not to intervene. within the Loose Valley. soon we won’t be able to buy fruit and We chose to support the plan during In light of these and other safeguards vegetables because there is no one to pick consultations even though we knew we had achieved, we are united in our decision to them; we shall be trying to make trade much more work to do to make it vote in support of the Local Plan at the deals with USA, who, judging by the acceptable for our area. While some were Town Hall on October 25. Should the Plan Bombardier case, are not going to be easy critical, council approval gave us a five-year be rejected, we would jeopardise our valid people to deal with and who will want us to housing supply, a statutory requirement five-year housing supply, taking away our buy chlorinated chickens, genetically giving us a much stronger position to fight ability to keep at bay what will become a modified crops and meat full of antibiotics. for concessions. tidal wave of new speculative development. Also, I understand we shall be excluded Working with the NLRA, Tovil and Loose We understand how controversial any large from some important science research Parish Councils and local residents we housing plan can be, and that choosing to projects and won’t be able share important jointly reviewed areas of the plan that oppose the plan may seem an easy choice, intelligence on terrorists with the rest of would be most harmful locally, and but we feel that the risk we face by not Europe. considered opportunities for improvement. having a Local Plan would be unthinkable. Some reassurance, please. We have appeared as expert witnesses at Maidstone Borough Councillors (South Jeremy Staker, via email

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Sign the Cllr Clive English, Maidstone Borough ordoredrenronmo am�ae�rehrohwowmamnaynpyepoepoleplseusffueffr,er, tretareteadteadsapsaptiaetnietsn,tns,ontoctricmriimnainlsa.lsS.igSnigtnhethe ClClrlClrlCivleivEenEgnligslhis, hM, aMidasidtosntoenBeoBrouroguhgh how much it costs and whether their national petition at www.endourpain.org Council hohwowmumcuhciht citocstosstasnadnwdhwehtheethrethr ethireir nantiaotnioanl apleptietitoitnioant awtwwww.wen.ednoduoruprapina.ionr.gorg CoCuonucnilcil

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