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Taking bribes was not mentioned at the meeting.
The presenter from Defend Kent mentioned a government provision about district councils having the opportunity to receive the full council tax for a period of time on extra houses built, and that this can become twice the amount of council tax at some point.
The exact details would need explaining here by someone acquainted with the technical specifics, such as a district councillor or officer, I'm only speaking out of memory.
He explained that, because councils are cash-strapped, this provision is tempting for a council to take advantage of. He didn't talk of personal enrichment here, but of council budget restraints.
I personally also thought that the comment on the roads being badly looked after on W.H. was counter-productive. My argument was - with those who I've been speaking too individually at these meetings - that Military Road is full of bends and not in a position to cope with increased traffic.
People would find it harder to enjoy the area if, when crossing the road, you can't see what's coming, and can't distinguish between the sound of a car that has just passed, and that of a following car which you can't see.
So you could not even cross the road at ease by judging if you can hear a car coming or not, as there would be many cars at the same time.
It wouldn't be the place I'd advise children to go and enjoy themselves, if the area became traffic infested.
