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Hawkinge traffic problems will be history after Michael Howard MP opens the Hawkinge Relief Road tomorrow (Monday 9th July).

The road has been built by George Wimpey, which is building the Blenheim Court development in Hawkinge, and will help alleviate Hawkinge’s congested village centre and make it a safer place for children.

On the day, children from Year 5 of the Churchill School will attend the opening ceremony at 9.45 am and will be taught about road safety by Kent County Council’s road safety operations manager, Steve Horton, before Michael Howard MP cuts the ribbon.

Consolidating its commitment to the local Hawkinge community, George Wimpey is contributing a polytunnel to the Churchill school, which is working with the Hawkinge Gardening Club, a volunteer organisation, to teach the children about the benefits of gardening. Jennie Carter, head teacher of The Churchill School comments that “the polytunnel will mean that the work of educating the children about nutrition, science and going green can continue throughout the year.”

Norman Sharpe, Wimpey’s South East managing director, comments: “George Wimpey is delighted to support local communities. Hawkinge without congestion will help both current and new residents and I’m sure the produce that the school will be growing will be enjoyed.”