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THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE on 7 May 2024

at 7pm IN THE MEREWORTH VILLAGE HALL

This will be the Annual General Meeting

All members of the public are entitled to attend the meeting and are cordially invited by the Council to do so. Time will be set aside prior to the published agenda to enable informal discussion to take place.

Agendas will be posted on notice boards and this website

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Kent Community Awards Scheme 2024

Many Congratulations to Mike and Sue Darbyshire for being presented with the Kent Community award in Mereworth. Collectively or individually they have served the Parish Council, Village Hall and Pavilion, Summer Fete, School, Scouts, Church cream teas, coffee mornings and Lunch Club.

They were presented with their Certificate by Neil Hart, Chairman of Mereworth Parish Council at the April Lunch Club.

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VACANCIES FOR PARISH COUNCILLORS FOR THE AIRFIELD WARD and VILLAGE WARDS OF MEREWORTH

PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH CLERK OR A MEMBER OF THE PARISH COUNCIL FOR DETAILS

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Parish Council meeting dates 2024 –

May 7 2024 – Annual General Meeting and Planning

June 11 2023 – Parish Council and Planning

July 9 2024 – Parish Council and Planning

No meeting in August

Meetings change to 1^st Monday in the month

September 2 2024 – Parish Council and Planning

October 7 2024 – Parish Council and Planning

November 4 2024 – Parish Council and Planning

December 2 2024 – Parish Council and Planning

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Road re-surfacing scheduled to be undertaken on: Willow Wents – 16 May 2024 , Beech Road – 20 May 2024

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Temporary Road Closure & 30MPH Speed Limit – A20 Coldharbour Lane & A20 London Road, Aylesford – 26th February 2024 TO 29 November 2024

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of A20 Coldharbour Lane & A20 London Road, Aylesford, in 3 phases, from 26th February 2024 with estimated completion by 29th November 2024.

A mandatory 30MPH Speed Limit will be imposed on A20 Coldharbour Lane, between the junctions of A20 junction five interchange and A20 London Road. From 26th February 2024 with estimated completion by 29th November 2024. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

A20 London Road & A20 Coldharbour Lane will be closed in phases, as detailed below: Phase 1 – completed

Phase 2 – A20 Coldharbour Lane will be closed between the junctions of A20 junction five interchange and A20 London Road, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only, from the 26th June 2024 with an estimated completion date of 16th July 2024. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any southbound through traffic is via M20 J5 Slip Road Westbound, M20 J5 to J4 Westbound, M20 J4 Slip Road Westbound, A228 Leybourne Bypass, A20 Ashton Way, A20 London Road.

The alternative route for any northbound through traffic is via A20 London Road, A20 The Broadway, A229 The Broadway, A229 St Peters Bridge, A229 Fairmeadow, A229 Royal Engineers Road, A229 Running Horse Roundabout, M20 J5 Slip Road Westbound, M20 J6 to J5 Westbound, M20 J6 Slip Road Westbound, A20 Coldharbour Lane.

A20 London Road will be closed between the junctions of A20 Coldharbour Lane and St. Laurence Avenue, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only, from the 26th June 2024 with an estimated completion date of 16th July 2024. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A20 London Road, A20 Tonbridge Road, A26 Tonbridge Road, B2246 Fountain Lane, B2246 Hermitage Lane, A20 London Road and Vice Versa.

A20 London Road will be closed between the junctions of A20 Coldharbour Lane and London Road East, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only, from the 26th June 2024 with an estimated completion date of 16th July 2024. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A20 London Road, B2246 Hermitage Lane, B2246 Fountain Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road, A20 Tonbridge Road, A20 London Road and Vice Versa.

Phase 3 – A20 Coldharbour Lane will be closed between the junctions of A20 junction five interchange and A20 London Road, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only, from the 7th October 2024 with an estimated completion date of 3rd November 2024. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any southbound through traffic is via M20 J5 Slip Road Westbound, M20 J5 to J4 Westbound, M20 J4 Slip Road Westbound, A228 Leybourne Bypass, A20 Ashton Way, A20 London Road.

A20 London Road will be closed between the junctions of A20 Coldharbour Lane and St. Laurence Avenue, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only, from the 7th October 2024 with an estimated completion date of 3rd November 2024. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A20 London Road, A20 Tonbridge Road, A26 Tonbridge Road, B2246 Fountain Lane, B2246 Hermitage Lane, A20 London Road and Vice Versa.

A20 London Road will be closed between the junctions of A20 Coldharbour Lane and London Road East, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 only, from the 7th October 2024 with an estimated completion date of 3rd November 2024. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.

The alternative route for any through traffic is via A20 London Road, B2246 Hermitage Lane, B2246 Fountain Lane, A26 Tonbridge Road, A20 Tonbridge Road, A20 London Road and Vice Versa.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works. The restrictions are required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow roundabout improvement works to be carried out, works are undertaken by Kent County Council.

For the most up to date information on these works please visit: https://one.network/?tm=137292624

For information regarding these restrictions please contact Kent County Council, who will be able to assist with the scope of these works.

The Kent County Council Highways Helpline phone number is: 03000 418181

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WALK 4 WELLBEING

Tonbridge and Malling BC’s health walks have been rebranded as Walk 4 Wellbeing. They are looking to set one up in the Mereworth area if possible but that would rely on being able to recruit and train some local volunteers for it.

See poster and information on our ‘walks’ page.

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OUTLINE PROPOSALS FOR THE RECREATION GROUND (QUEEN ELIZABETH II FIELD) MEREWORTH

The attached document and proposals were initially discussed by the Parish Council at the meeting on 26 September 2023 and the landscaping proposal was agreed at the Parish Council meeting on 28 November 2023 . Members are very interested in hearing your views on these ideas and Consultations will take place in the future. If you would like to comment on the proposals, please contact the Clerk via email.

Recreation ground proposals

MPC proposal landscaping (4)

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Mereworth Parish Council’s Response to KCC’s Consultation on Kent Cycle and Walking Infrastructure Plan

LETTER TO NEIL BAKER – KCWIP

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Kent Street and Malling Road Junction Improvements

Below is a link to the Mereworth Parish Council’s final response to the Consultation:

Mereworth Parish Council’s response to Kent Street consultation

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The new play equipment is now open at the QE II Recreation Ground. It was paid for by a grant from the National Lottery and match-funded by Mereworth Parish Council. See photos of the School Children enjoying the new equipment.

An additional piece of play equipment (spinner) is now installed. The new seat at the play area is in place. These were made possible by a grant obtained from the Community Development Grant Fund.

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Adult Outdoor Gym Equipment

This is now installed in the QE II Recreation Ground. It was made possible by using s.106 money (i.e. developers money from Kings Hill). Please go along and try out the equipment.

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The Mereworth Views Survey Summary Report can be read using this link.

Mereworth Views Survey Summary Report

For clarification – as some comments seem to show confusion:

There are FOUR noticeboards in the parish – the village hall, outside the Church, outside the old shop in The Street, and at the Airfield Estate.
Notices of forthcoming Parish Council meetings are posted on all of these boards. The Parish Council will meet on the second Tuesday of each month (no meeting in August) – always at 7pm in the Village Hall.
Website is kept current as far as it is possible – agendas are posted well before the meetings so that topics for discussion are clear
Publication of the minutes on the website takes place the day following their adoption at the next Parish Council meetings. They are not legal until adopted. However draft minutes will be posted 5 days prior to the next meeting.
A report of meetings is sent to The Record two days following the meeting,
There is a great deal of local information on this website should new residents need this. Please let the Clerk know if you wish anything else to be added ____________________________________________________________

Bullying and harassment statement

We treat everyone with courtesy and respect and ask for the same in return. We ask that you treat your councillors and council staff courteously without violence, abuse or harassment.

Councillors and council staff have the right to carry out their civic duties and work without fear of being attacked or abused. Any behaviour whether that be verbal, physical or in writing, which causes either councillors or council staff to feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or threatened is totally unacceptable.

The zero-tolerance policy includes abuse, aggression or threats made in person, over the telephone or in written communication, including on social media. The council considers threatening behaviour to be:

Attempted or actual aggressive, or physical actions made towards any councillor or member of staff.

The use of aggressive, or abusive language, (including raising of the voice, swearing, shouting or in writing) which threatens or intimidates councillors or council staff.

The policy applies through all Council Meetings, but it also applies to any Councillor or Council Staff away from Council Meetings.

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