Following many months of rain and with the ongoing storms, the number of potholes in both roads and footpaths has increased dramatically in all areas in and around Maidstone.   read more

At the Meeting of Maidstone Borough’s Councils Policy and Resources Committee on 12th February Liberal Democrat Councillors took action to support local residents who have been adversely affected by changes to the Council Tax System, by proposing that the Council sign up to guidance issued by the... read more

Over 30 volunteers of all ages and sizes braved the blustery wind on Saturday to plant trees in Allington Open Space just off Castle Road. read more

In a bid to reduce single-use plastic this week the Liberal Democrat councillors supported the installation of three new water refill stations for public use.  read more

Maidstone’s Borough Council 'Go Green Go Wild' team are inviting you to come and plant trees at Allington Open Space, Castle Road! read more

The Tory government has changed the calculation for housing need, which has increased the Borough’s housing target by 40% (from 883 units per year to 1236). If the borough fails to meet this target it will lose the important “5 year housing supply”, leading to planning applications refused by the... read more

Kent CC has now launched its “Keep Maidstone Moving” consultation. It is seeking residents’ views on proposed improvements to six critical junctions in and around Maidstone. The consultation runs for a six week period and concludes on the 11th March 2020. read more

At a Kent County Council meeting this week councillors endorsed a KCC proposal to implement a trial lorry control area aimed to substantially reduce inappropriate HGV movements. The trial area is likely to be to the south of Maidstone. read more

County Councillors Rob Bird and Daley are asking for local residents’ views on a proposed 20mph speed limit in Buckland Hill, Buckland Road, St Peter's Street and the adjoining roads. read more

To allow water connection works to be carried out, Kent County Council has madean Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on part of Brunswick Street,Maidstone. read more