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WHERE DID THE MONEY GO?

Dear Ed,

Some 5 years ago every new house built in Hawkinge had to pay a levy of £3000 per property.

I was informed by my builder that this money was to be used to provide new amenities for Hawkinge and the increasing population, ie: sports facilities, various activities for all ages, swimming pool etc.

I would like to know, to what body this money was given and what happened to it.

Was it spent and by whom on the community centre?, a ridiculous building, lacking in kitchen and catering facilities bar and stage, depriving the community of somewhere suitable for plays and panto, wedding receptions, dances etc.

Was it spent on salaries for the quango that calls itself Hawkinge Partnership?

I understand the only people who did not pay this levy were Pentland Homes. Why was this? 

Somebody, somewhere, must know a little more about all this, if so, please enlighten me.

Martha.