14 December 2017 Two men charged with armed robbery in Hartley
2 men from Gravesend and Northfleet charged with armed robbery at Hartley Post Office on 19 September. See also News Shopper 14/12/17
Kent Police

18 December 2017 Parish Council: Attendance
Only 7 councillors were in attendance for this meeting that had been postponed a week due to the weather.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Roads: Wellfield
Cllr Brazier informed the meeting that the yellow lines would be in place within 3 months. He hoped they would not be moving the problem further down the road which doesn't have a problem at present.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Transport: Buses
Cllr Brazier said it was an own goal to publish the list of buses affected before it was discussed. The council hope some will be taken on by bus companies on a commercial basis. As for all the others communities will be offered dial a ride or minibuses,
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Football
Hartley De Sales confirmed that their own insurance covers training at Manor Field. As the club has more older players, they asked for one of the pitches to be extended to 88m. Parish council thought this would mean it would have to be widened too, which wouldn't be possible, so they told the football club to liaise with Landscape Services who do the pitch markings.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Allotments
Owner of one allotment who brings pre-school children to the allotment with the council's permission said other holders had complained. Council confirmed she has their support. At a meeting the allotment holders said the paths weren't being maintained, council said it was up to the adjoining plot holders. Holders asked if there was a site manager, the reply was it was the clerk. Fencing contractor to look at fence by plot 19 and tap has recently been repaired.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Trees
Council accepted quote from Down to Earth Ltd of £2,370 to undertake the tree works recommended in the risk assessment
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Manor Field Pavilion
They requested cleaning contractors drop late payment fine from contract as it doesn't fit in with council meetings. They rejected a request to have a party there on New Year's Eve as it might disturb the neighbours.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Rectory Meadow
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership will cut and rake the meadow for 2 days for £500, volunteers welcome. They also paid them £145 for 4 habitat boxes and a ½ day plant survey.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Manor Field
Quotes sought for following works: fertilizer & sulphate of Iron (March, September), Fertilizer and herbicide (June)
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Chantry Avenue
They agreed to spend £6,200 on replacing the fence with 68m of 1.2m high steel bow top railings. It will be paid for either by Community Infrastructure Levy money or council's general reserve.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Woodland Avenue
Following branch falls £300 spent on tree surgeon inspecting and removing major limbs near houses.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Pond
Council to look at taking it over by squatter's rights
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Dog bins
Council met with KCC to discuss. New one at Wellfield end of Woodland Avenue Park not a problem, but HPC will need to employ someone with a Streetworks Operative Qualification (therefore not Mr Munday) for the proposed one at junction of Church Road and Manor Drive.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Amenities: Billings Hill Shaw
Dumping of a lawnmower has been reported.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Roads: Speeding
Battery on new speed indicator device only lasting 5 days, not the 2 weeks promised.
Parish Council Meeting

18 December 2017 Parish Council: Payments
Payments for December of £7,533 were agreed.
Parish Council Meeting

19 December 2017 Three people from Dartford arrested after New Ash Green burglary
3 arrested following burglary on 18th December at Seven Acres, where they took keys to car and made off in it.
Kent Messenger

21 December 2017 Emergency services tackle multi car fire in New Ash Green
Derilict car caught fire at Bazes Shaw, which spread to a Smart Car and Toyota Yaris nearby
Kent Messenger

27 December 2017 The brand new menu on offer at Green Man pub in Longfield after a full scale revamp
Green Man at Longfield Hill reopens after revamp
Kent Live

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