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Autumn 2013

A WORD FROM YOUR PHASE 3 PLANNING APPLICATIONAutumn 2013 CHAIRMAN The evening of Monday July 1st was one In June we received to remember! The turnout for this Liberty Property consultation exceeded all Trust‟s long awaited expectations and a big thank you must proposal for Kings Hill go to all parish staff for organising and (Phase 3) which set in to residents for attending the event. motion our consultation process and what a success it was with What is happening now? Officers at over 400 people attending our the TMBC Planning Department are now public meeting and over 300 preparing to report to the Area 2 Planning completing our questionnaire. Committee. During this process the planners will meet with the applicant to discuss any concerns. When the final report is Overwhelmingly residents available, the Parish Council and residents who sent in expressed anger at the scale responses to TMBC will be notified of the Area 2 committee and density of the proposed date. development; shock at the lack of concrete proposals for a What Next? Anyone who submitted a response to TMBC desperately needed primary will be able to speak at this meeting. The time allowed school and bewilderment at its is usually 3 minutes each. A representative of the Parish inappropriate location. Council will speak at this meeting and anyone who responded is urged to attend and speak at the meeting. Full details of the This is not the viable and meeting will be available on the Parish Council Website: sustainable community we were www.kingshillparish.gov.uk/home. promised: with no additional community or recreational facilities to mitigate 1,000 more PHASE 3 RESIDENTS’ COMMITTEE houses and no land set aside should we wish to add them in A local resident has offered to the future, Kings Hill will form a residents‟ group for people become just another crowded who are willing to speak out at housing estate. the anticipated TMBC committee meeting about the outline The Parish Council welcomes planning application for Phase 3. the news that residents have The group hope to work with formed a group to fight this professionals and experienced proposal and looks forward to individuals who can give them helping and assisting them. TO JOIN A RESIDENTS’ GROUP invaluable help in shaping the future development of Kings Hill. AND HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE All residents who objected to the IN THIS ISSUE OF KINGS HILL planning application will be *Kings Hill Sports Park* invited to speak; however, if there is a coordinated and well thought out objection on each *New School For Kings Hill?* subject, spoken by a member of the group, it will give residents *Kings Hill Cricket Club* a better chance of being heard.

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COMMUNITY WARDEN POLICE UPDATE

KHPC welcomes new With the move into Autumn, police are advising residents in

Community Warden Kings Hill to secure their properties, especially garages and John Lees. The role vehicles, ensure that the contents have a security mark and of a Community report any suspicious activity using 101 or 999. Please stay Warden is to help proactive and vigilant. people to live safely and independently in their Speeding and parking continue to be a theme and further work is planned with the support of Liberty Property Trust to improve neighbourhoods and communities. They provide a things. Drivers should be considerate when driving and parking. visible uniformed presence to Most people who are issued tickets are residents. tackle any anti - s oci a l Halloween and Bonfire night are approaching – a family time, not behaviour and will be in an excuse for antisocial behaviour. Please visit the Police addition to our PSCO, Wendy site www.kent.police.uk for “No Trick or Treat” signs to print Stanley. Many wardens are off. An appeal to parents – please ensure you know what your regarded as the focal point for children are doing – police will be visiting if they find individuals the communities they serve causing problems. and their mobile telephone numbers are available to all. Finally, Kent Police now have a presence at Tonbridge & Malling Community Warden John Lees Borough Council offices at Kings Hill. This is not open to the can be contacted on public but an operating base for officers, but it does mean 07969 584177. increased visibility around Kings Hill.

KINGS HILL CRICKET CLUB KINGS HILL ROC UPDATE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 2013 has been an amazing year As a group we have decided so far for KHCC; the senior side it is time to try and change have won their Kent Regional peoples opinions that the WI League, winning all games. KHCC is all about jam and cake aims are to get the club playing making! It is far more fun at the top level, developing more than that – we are a friendly sides. This may take a couple of bunch, up for a challenge and years, but they have the players ready for a laugh. Our ages and the infrastructure to do it, range from 46 to 85 and we boasting one of the best cricket meet every fourth grounds in the South East. For membership please email Kevin Wednesday of the month at at [email protected]. Kings Hill Community Centre Meanwhile the juniors are doing very well. KHCC currently run at 7:45pm. We also meet a junior training sessions on a Friday from 6pm and have over 50 couple of times a month for junior members participating. The ground is full of life on a coffee and once a month for Friday and there is a fantastic buzz, whilst the parents lunch, with other trips and enjoy the facilities that the club offers. KHCC have hosted the socials planned for the future. Kent Visual Impaired fixtures this year as well as the Kent We are aware West Malling Special Needs School tournaments thus helping spread the word WI has closed and we would of cricket to all. invite anyone in West Malling, Kings Hill or the surrounding A NEW SCHOOL FOR KINGS HILL? villages to come and join our friendly group. For further KCC , the strategic commissioner for Education Provision in Kent information please phone is seeking a promoter for a new 1 Form entry Primary Linda Simmonds on Academy or Free school for Kings Hill. The school will have 01732 522437. Specialist Resourced Provision for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The key dates for the choice of promoter are on the KCC website and a link to this is also on KHPC website /News.

www.kingshillparish.gov.uk PARISH COUNCIL NEWS UPDATE

KINGS HILL SUMMER FETE THE PARISH The day was packed with fun and COUNCIL entertainment and the crowds turned out to join in. There were fair rides Your current Parish Councillors are: and plenty of stalls, including Dave Waller charities raising funds for Chair of the Parish Council themselves.

Ray Cassidy The fancy dress competition was judged Vice Chair of the Parish Council, Chair of Finance & HR & Amenities Committees by the Mayor of Tonbridge and Malling, Howard Rogers, pictured here with the Sarah Barker winners. The Parish Council raised Chair of Planning & Transportation £416 towards a new sound system for Committee the Community Centre. Thank you to Matt Peake everyone who bought raffle tickets, Chair of the Kings Hill Sports Park joined in on the day, volunteered to help us and to all the Committee businesses that supported us with raffle prizes. David Morfill Chair of the Community Centre Committee KINGS HILL SPORTS PARK

Graham Hall Tony Petty On 16 August the management Robert Griggs Lindsay Sharp of Kings Hill‟s new £4million David Murray Sue Woodcock sports park was officially handed over to the Parish Council by Contacting the Parish Council: Liberty Property Trust UK and 01732 870382 Kent County Council at a [email protected] ceremony attended by local www.kingshillparish.gov.uk sporting and community groups.

Kings Hill Community Centre Kings Hill Sports Park, located at 70 Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, the western end of Beacon ME19 4LG Avenue, has five grass pitches, a floodlit artificial pitch and a

Helen Munro Parish Clerk pavilion with changing rooms and space for a kitchen and social Barbara Hucker Asst Parish Clerk area. The site will also include allotments and extensive Debbie Airey Admin Assistant landscaping.

All Community Centre Enquiries to: Rob Wickenden, Facility Supervisor, said “it is an honour to be Hilary Wren at the supervisor at the fantastic new Kings Hill Sports Park and [email protected] my intention is for the Sports Park to become the hub of your sporting community”. For Sports Park Enquiries contact the Parish Office The facilities are now being used by Kings Hill Football Club (KHFC) and other sporting groups for training and competitive Check our website for further details or if there is any information you matches. Dan Mason, Chairman of KHFC said “We feel very would like us to put online, please email lucky to be a part of what are possibly the best facilities for a it to [email protected] grassroots football club. I feel it will enhance the „club‟ feel and

bring a great sense of community to Kings Hill”.

Parish Council Vacancy The social area, kitchen, bar and finishing touches will be

completed when the lease and funding arrangements have been If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor please submit a finalised, hopefully by the end of 2013. CV to Helen Munro at 3G Pitch Hire at Kings Hill Sports Park [email protected] The floodlit 3G pitch is now available to hire to everyone For further details please see our including residents and local businesses website or call Helen on either as a full or 1/3 mini pitch 01732 870382 Councillor please £30 per hour per mini pitch - To book please call 01732 870 382

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KINGSSPONSOR’S HILL PARISH FEATURE COUNCIL EVENTS DIARY

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday 25th September – WI – Travels With My Chicken (Martin Gurdon) by Jennie Starr with Bring & Buy at the Community Centre

OCTOBER

Saturday 5th October – Quiz Night at the Community Centre. 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £5 per person to include first drink and nibbles Sunday 6th October - The Heart of Kent Hospice – Woofs and KINGS HILL COMMUTER Wellies. 9am At East Malling Research Centre SERVICE Monday 7th October - West Malling GP Practice Patient Participation Chalkwell are a local, family Group Open Evening on flu 6.30pm - 8.00pm West Malling Surgery owned business operating Saturday 19th October – Kids & Kaboodle Nearly New Sale 2pm- commuter coach services and 4pm at the Community Centre local bus services across Wednesday 16th October 8pm – Malling Society – „The Hidden and in to . Cathedral‟ talk by Douglas Chapman, Clout Institute, West Malling We pride ourselves on first class Wednesday 23rd October – WI – Harvest Supper & Games at the quality services coupled with Community Centre excellent value tickets. Thursday 31st October – Kings Hill Christian Fellowship‟s „The Light We are a professional and Party‟ 5pm at the Community Centre for children up to 14 years. established organisation that For tickets contact: [email protected]. work with local residents to deliver the best service to you – NOVEMBER we offer safety and quality as Saturday 9th November – Christmas Craft Fair at the Community standard and although we know Centre 10am to 3pm there are now other operators in Sunday 10th November– Remembrance Service 10.30am at the the Kings Hill area we believe Statue of the Running Airman, Gibson Drive we provide the best solution for Wednesday 20th November 8pm – Malling Society – AGM followed by the majority of commuters wine and nibbles at the Clout Institute, West Malling without cutting any corners. Saturday 23rd November – Kids & Kaboodle Nearly New Sale 2pm to Plus you can’t deny the 4pm at the Community Centre savings…Up to £1300 per Wednesday 27th November – WI – The story of English Country year* - commute to London Cheeses with Chalkwell Coaches from local pickups - Check out the local stops nearer to your home and workplace at commuteforless.co.uk

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YOUTH CLUB

Calling all year 7's ! A reminder that you can now come to Kings Hill Youth Club. Open Tuesday's 6.30 8.30pm and Friday's 7.30-9.30pm

The View From The Hill is the quarterly newsletter from Kings Hill Parish Council