Congratulations to Geoff Samme, newly elected Lib Dem County Councillor for Maidstone North East. He will join the official opposition at County Hall, continuing the strong legacy of Ian Chittenden
Despite renewed discussion, the road was ruled out by the Government’s Inspector and excluded from Maidstone’s adopted Local Plan. With no KCC support or funding, the proposal remains unviable and unsustainable.
Lib Dems opposed the flawed Conservative Local Plan—now it's unravelling. Risky large sites stall, housing targets slip, and green spaces are under threat. We're acting fast to protect Maidstone’s countryside, including the Greensand Ridge.
After years of Tory inaction on HMOs, the new Lib Dem-led council is delivering. A robust HMO policy is in the works, with public consultation starting 31 March. We’re closing the policy gap to protect communities and improve housing standards.
Lib Dems are leading efforts to protect Invicta Park Barracks’ historic parkland and wildlife. A new Supplementary Planning Document is being developed to ensure any future development respects this unique and sensitive site.
Lib Dems have transformed plans for the Sorting Office site—cutting units from 217 to 180, adding a central park, and pushing for NHS facilities and affordable homes. The revised, greener scheme was unanimously approved by Planning Committee.
