Yellow lines approved for Crown Road, Shoreham

At its March meeting, the Sevenoaks Joint Transportation Board voted in favour of putting in yellow lines at the corner of Crown Road and High Street in Shoreham, but not two other proposed sites (the Church Street bend near The George pub and the corner of Mill Lane). Following a representation that consultation figures had not been fully presented at the meeting, the JTB considered the issue again. I spoke in favour of the stance taken in March and the JTB voted in favour of this.

Minerals and Waste: Badgers Mount sites NOT allocated

For a year, Badgers Mount residents have fought against two proposals submitted by developers as part of the 'call for sites' for the Kent Minerals and Waste Development Framework: an aggregates recycling centre on the former Chelsfield Ammunition Depot (owned by FM Conway) and a 'waste recycling facility' - aka an incinerator - near Hewitt's Roundabout at the other end of the Orpington by-pass.

Both plans were a serious threat to the way of life of Badgers Mount community. I worked closely with the Badgers Mount Residents Association to oppose these plans - making the case to KCC officers and Members, and speaking for the community at a related planning inquiry.