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.
Sign up to the Kent & Essex CCTV registry to keep your community safe
17th March 2025
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Check your smoke alarms are in date
17th March 2025
Check your smoke alarms are in date! Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging people to check the expiry date on their smoke alarms, as they only have a lifespan of up to ten years. Between 2022-2024, approximately 6,600 expired smoke alarms were discovered at properties in Kent and...
A Step in the Right Direction
13th March 2025
With the permission of KCC Public Rights of Way Team, the DPC Open Spaces Team have repaired the missing step at the SSSI site making it much safer. The pictures below are the before and after. ...
Tea and Cake Anyone?
7th March 2025
Every Friday morning between 10am and 12pm Otham Church holds a Tea and Coffee Morning with some delicious cake as well. It is a great community get together and the proceeds help to maintain the church. Why not pop in and say hello. ...
KCC Letter in Response to Recent Road Closures
5th March 2025
Sharing a letter received by Otham Parish Council regarding the recent road closures. ...
Blooming Great Idea
5th March 2025
We are pleased to announce that Downswood Parish Council has now launched its annual Garden Competition. The theme is different this year and there will only be two categories - 1) Best colourful garden 2) Best garden for wildlife. The judging will take place at the beginning of September...
Crimestoppers
3rd March 2025
Did you know that you can report many things to Crimestoppers and when you do, your details remain completely anonymous. Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers ...
DPC Meeting
2nd March 2025
The next DPC meeting is this coming Tuesday (04/03/2025) starting at 8pm in the Community Centre. All residents are warmly welcome. The below link is the agenda for the meeting. DOWNSWOOD PARISH COUNCIL ...
Sweeping Changes
2nd March 2025
The Open Spaces Team have been out again in force around Downswood. Downswood Parish Council Caring for our Community ...
Downswood Precept for 2025/26
25th February 2025
Downswood Precept for 2025/26 In response to recent enquiries from residents, the parish council can confirm that the precept for the fiscal year 2025/26 has now been agreed by Maidstone Borough Council and will be set at £45,000. This decision reflects our commitment to maintaining and...
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