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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.
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...
Mallards Way/Spot Lane Closure
25th September 2023
Information received from Kent Highways To enable large patching/pot hole repairs to be carried out, Mallards Way/Spot Lane will be closed from 23 to 27 October, during working hours. Residents will be allowed access during the course of the work. The centre white lining of Deringwood...
Notes - Bellway Homes Meeting 12.09.23
14th September 2023
Notes - Bellway Homes Meeting 12.09.23 ...
Electoral arrangements: Bearsted and Downswood
24th August 2023
Residents may recall that the Borough’s proposal to change the parish electoral arrangements was discussed by Downswood Parish Council last year. Two Parish Councillors attended a workshop that had been organised by MBC and a link to the proposal was shared on the parish website. Whilst...
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