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.
What's on in Maidstone in May
24th April 2026
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Community Speed Watch
22nd April 2026
Yesterday (21st) the Community Speed Watch Team returned to Church Road, to monitor traffic leaving Downswood travelling towards the Otham end. Community Speed Watch exists to reduce speeding, improve road safety, and educate drivers rather than punish them. It is a police‑supported...
Neighbourhood Watch Spring Newsletter
22nd April 2026
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Fencing Work in the Field Opposite the Church
22nd April 2026
The field situated opposite the church lies wholly within the civil parish of Otham. Notwithstanding this, Downswood Parish Council maintains a vigilant and systematic oversight of all planning activity in and around the Downswood area, and we remain in regular dialogue with Otham Parish Council...
Rubbish now Cleared
11th April 2026
We are sad to say that yesterday, there were three instances of fly tipping on Downswood with one alarmingly in the Old Spot Lane Nature Reserve. However, we are glad to say that the fly tipping was reported to Maidstone Borough Council. As a direct result and with swift action, this...
Environmental Services Newsletter April 2026
10th April 2026
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Downswood Parish Council Photo Competition
9th April 2026
Downswood Parish Council is delighted to invite all residents to take part in our newly launched community Photo Competition, open from today. Whether you’re capturing the beauty of our green spaces, the character of parish life, or a moment that simply makes you smile, we would love to see...
Fly Tipping
9th April 2026
Today, there has been two incidents of fly tipping in Downswood. The first one was in the Nature Reserve and the second one is in Deringwood Drive by the junction with Horton Downs. Fly‑tipping is unacceptable because it shifts the cost, the danger, and the mess onto everyone else. It’s...
Funding Opportunity
8th April 2026
The Police Property Act Fund is now open for applications. https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
Keeping Busy and enjoying the Sun!
8th April 2026
Kent Police out and about. https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
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