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Children and parents are leaving nothing to chance when it comes to saving their precious green space. On Monday, Tonbridge and Malling’s scrutiny committee unanimously voted to recommend the council abandon plans to extend the Upper Castle Fields car park in Tonbridge at the expense of a green area close to Slade Primary School and used for after-school play. Just two days later, scores of children turned out in force with colourful banners opposing the scheme. Mum Laura Bayley said: “It was a really good turnout of Slade parents, pupils past and present, and local residents and several counc…

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