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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.

• Temporary Footpath Closure - Mon 11 to Fri 15 Dec

  8th December 2023

  Advance notice – Foxden Drive Park.  To allow electrical connections to be installed by UKPN, it will be necessary to close the footpath at the top of the steps by The Beams to the Public Right of Way. The path is expected to be closed from Monday 11 Dec to Friday 15 Dec. ...

• Media Policy

  6th December 2023

  The DPC Media Policy has been updated. You can find the policy on the link below: Link to Policy page ...

• Willington Street Closure 29.01.24

  27th November 2023

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• Foxden Drive - Lighting Plans

  9th November 2023

  The following update has been provided by Maidstone Borough Council Six new columns will be installed at Foxden Drive Park (shown as red dots on the diagram below) and three old columns will remain and be refurbed (currently not working).  MBC are trying to arrange for...

• Christmas Carols and Lights 02.12.23 4 pm

  9th November 2023

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• Public Right of Way - The Glebe

  9th November 2023

  The Glebe, Otham. The landowner has recently applied to move the TPO trees in the Glebe field, possibly to make space for future road access and housing, as they have previously proposed developing the land. It is vital that we retain its designation as Local Green Space when the Neighbourhood...

• Use of Public Space CCTV

  7th November 2023

  The latest news and updates on the use of Public Space CCTV Parish Council ...

• ASB - Mallards Way Park

  26th October 2023

  Good work is being undertaken by PCSO Kirsty Greaves (Maid Community Safety Unit) & PC Mitch Hunt and his team! https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/pcso-launches-fishing-event-to-reduce-nuisance-behaviour-in-maidstone/ This helps to highlight that if it’s reported,...

• Update - Foxden Drive Ramp, Steps and Lighting

  5th October 2023

  Update received 23.10.23 Confirmation has been received from Bellway Homes that the new ramp is now tarmacked and the anti-slip coating will be applied this week. However, a delay in the reopening of the footpath is expected as 5 street columns have been added to the scheme. These are...

• Maidstone Local Plan Review - Main Modifications Consultation

  29th September 2023

  Maidstone Local Plan Review – Main Modifications Consultation following Examination. The Local Plan Review will provide the planning framework for development in the borough until 2038. The polices within the plan will be used to assess planning applications and guide future development in...

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