Latest News
Additional buses running
Two additional buses now run on Mondays to Fridays at 1745 hours from Downswood to Maidstone and at 1811 hours from Maidstone Bus Station to Downswood.
Downswood Update
5th August 2026
Downswood Parish Council is pleased to report that Kent County Council contractors have been working in Deringwood Drive today, carrying out the annual cutting‑back of the Pyracantha bushes. This routine maintenance is essential at this time of year, helping to keep the footpaths clear, the play...
Maidstone Police: Upcoming Community Surgeries
5th August 2026
If you wish to chat with your local Police Officer, please follow the link. https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
Mote Park Community Event
30th July 2026
This is a great opportunity to speak with your local officers, Community Policing Equine Volunteers, and a range of partner agencies and organisations who work together to support our communities https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
A Little Bit of Colour
27th July 2026
Downswood Parish Council, working in close partnership with Maidstone Borough Council, has secured two new roadside planters to enhance the character of our community. These were installed this morning along Deringwood Drive, thoughtfully positioned to complement the natural long‑grass areas and...
Bearsted Woodland Trust Update
25th July 2026
Anti Social Behaviour Tackled https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
It is Good to Talk
25th July 2026
A Big Thank You https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
Kent Police July Newsletter
24th July 2026
For all the very latest news from Kent Police https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
What's on in Maidstone in August
24th July 2026
For all the very latest What's On August ☀️ ...
New Councils for Kent from April 2028
17th July 2026
The latest news from MBC New councils for Kent from April 2028 ...
Climate Change and Biodiversity
17th July 2026
For all the latest news Climate Change and Biodiversty Newsletter - July 2026 ...
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