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.
The Big Day Out
4th June 2025
Celebrate Nature on June 14th – Join Us for Maidstone’s Big Day Out On June 14th, the beauty of Maidstone’s natural landscape takes centre stage during Maidstone’s Big Day Out — a borough-wide celebration held in partnership with Maidstone CAN and supported by Maidstone Borough...
Incident at Spot Lane Nature Reserve – 20th May 2025
21st May 2025
The Parish Council is aware of a serious incident that took place on the evening of Tuesday 20th May 2025 at the bike track within Spot Lane Nature Reserve. A group of four young children, aged around 11, were approached by a larger group of older youths, believed to be approximately 14...
Use of Social Media
21st May 2025
As a member council of the Kent Association of Local Councils (KALC), Downswood Parish Council regularly engages in training opportunities and adheres to the guidance provided by the association. KALC acts as the representative body for local councils throughout Kent, offering valuable support,...
Walk for Parkinson's UK (Passing through Downswood) 08.06.25
20th May 2025
Event Name: Walk for Parkinson’s: Maidstone Event Date: Sunday 8th June 2025 Event: A 2 or 6-mile walk for supporters of Parkinson’s UK, with all proceeds going to the charity. All funds will go towards giving help and hope towards those living with Parkinson’s. Number of...
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner's Spring Newsletter
20th May 2025
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Parish Precept Comparison
15th May 2025
Below is an updated list of parish and town councils within the Maidstone Borough area, ranked from highest to lowest based on their Band D council tax precepts for the 2025–26 financial year. This list includes Downswood Parish Council, with its precept information sourced from the council's...
Extension to Otham's Conservation Area
14th May 2025
Update on the Proposed Extension to Otham’s Conservation Area Following the consultation held just after Christmas, Downswood Council would like to thank all residents who took the time to provide feedback to MBC on the proposed extension to Otham’s Conservation Area. The Otham...
March Crime Figures
10th May 2025
Kent police have released the March crime figures. Here is a snap shot of the parishes surrounding Downswood. Shepway - 90 Downswood - 4 Otham - 8 Bearsted - 22 Leeds - 19...
Parish Council Election Results 08.05.25
9th May 2025
Congratulations, Lawrence Rustem, on your election to the Parish Council. We look forward to welcoming you at the next PC meeting at 8pm on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, and to working together for the benefit of our community." Commiserations, Karen Berry. We hope you will continue your...
Heathlands Garden Settlement
9th May 2025
Dear Sir/Madam, We’re surveying residents and businesses to share their ideas about the development. ...
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