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.
Conservation Area Extension
20th June 2025
Otham Conservation Area Update The new boundaries for Otham have been formally adopted. The final document and the associated map are shown below. Please note, the map will be updated to include the Willington estate once MBCs systems have been updated, but they currently do not have a...
Foxden Play Area
10th June 2025
A large hole has been reported today in the Foxden play area between two drains at the end closest to the Bellway development. It has now been reported to the Parks and Open Spaces Team at Maidstone Borough Council who are responsible for the play area. ...
Tree Down
10th June 2025
A large section of tree has collapsed in the Spot Lane nature reserve at the junction with Mallards Way. It was causing an obstruction for both traffic and pedestrians but has been partially cleared by the open Spaces Team and the road is passible. Maidstone Borough Council have been informed. ...
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,...
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner's Spring Newsletter
20th May 2025
Spring Newsletter 2025 ...
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...
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...
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