Decisions
Every decision the Council has taken, newest first, grouped by the meeting it was taken at.
27 July 2026
pending Neighbourhood Watch signage
Replacement signage at the three parish entrances agreed in principle, cost to be confirmed.
action Winter flood plan review
Review of the parish flood plan and grit bin locations ahead of winter.
27 June 2026
action Grounds maintenance contract to be re-tendered
Current contract expires in March; Clerk to seek three quotations.
pending Tree survey commissioned
Survey of parish-owned trees on the recreation ground commissioned ahead of winter.
27 May 2026
complete Planning 26/504109/FULL — no objection
No objection raised to the single-storey rear extension.
complete Planning 26/503812/FULL — OBJECTION
Objection raised on grounds of heritage impact on the adjacent listed building and inadequate access visibility.
27 March 2026
action Bench restoration at the recreation ground
Two benches to be sanded and re-oiled by volunteers in the spring.
action Speedwatch equipment purchase approved
Purchase of a second speed indicator device approved, subject to KALC training being completed.
27 March 2026
complete Annual Parish Meeting — Chairman's report received
Report on the year's activity presented and received by those attending.
27 January 2026
complete Defibrillator maintenance contract renewed
Annual pad and battery check renewed for a further twelve months.
complete Footpath KH31 clearance
Clerk to arrange cutting back of vegetation obstructing the footpath near the church.
27 November 2025
complete Village hall grant of £1,200 awarded
Towards replacement of the hall's heating controls.
complete Automatic traffic count commissioned
ATC survey requested from KCC Highways for Maidstone Road following repeated speeding reports.
27 September 2025
complete Precept for 2026/27 set at £15,000
A 2.4% increase, equivalent to £31.91 on a Band D property, agreed after review of the draft budget.
complete Playground safety repairs approved
Two items identified by the annual RoSPA inspection to be repaired at a cost not exceeding £480.