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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.
KCC Community Warden
9th July 2026
Downswood Parish Council is delighted to welcome Sally Williams to Downswood. We have been working with KCC and Bearsted Parish Council and we are glad to say Sally is now also taking on the Downswood Parish area. We wish her every success and we will be reporting on updates as we go...
Environmental Services Newsletter - July 2026
6th July 2026
For all the latest from Maidstone Borough Council, please follow the link Environmental Services Newsletter - July 2026 ...
A Message from Maidstone Borough Council
1st July 2026
Help us keep everyone safe this summer. We’re asking residents not to swim in any open inland waterways in the borough such as the River Len, Mallards Way Lake and Mote Park Lake. We’ve had a report of someone becoming unwell after swimming, and these waterways are not tested or safe for...
Urgent Appeal From Southeast Water
23rd June 2026
From Southeast Water: We’re going into another heatwave this week and we want to make sure the taps keep flowing for everyone. We need your help to do this. Please use water for essential purposes only: hygiene, drinking and cooking. Why are we asking you to help? Right now the...
Summer Solstice Clean-up
21st June 2026
Happy Spot-Less Summer Solstice… and a Happy Father’s Day too! Today, 3 volunteers went on a dawn litter pick mission to tackle roadside litter in Church Road Otham. They made use of the longest day of the year and quiet road traffic conditions, working from 4.30am - 7.30am to clear a...
Police Talk on Fraud Cancelled
17th June 2026
Unfortunately, the Police have had to cancel the talk on fraud at the Downswood Community Centre https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
My Community Voice
17th June 2026
My Community Voice (MCV) helps the Police keep us updated with local policing news, crime prevention advice, appeals, and community events — straight from your neighbourhood officers. Want to make your community even stronger? Please spread the word! Ask your family, friends, neighbours,...
Neighbourhood Watch June News Letter
17th June 2026
For all the news locally, click on the link below https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
MBC Local Plan Review - Church Road
16th June 2026
The article below is a slightly longer read, but it provides an important and clear overview of how Maidstone Borough Council will develop the next Local Plan. It also explains when each stage of public consultation will take place — something that is especially crucial for our community to...
What's on Maidstone River Park
12th June 2026
Join Maidstone Borough Council to help mark the 25th anniversary of Maidstone River Park with a fantastic programme of events celebrating the park, the River Medway and the wonderful green spaces at the heart of our borough. What's On Maidstone River Park ...
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