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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.
Important - Planning System Changes Effective 1 November 2026
22nd October 2026
To summarise the key national planning reforms coming into force as of the 1st November 2026, and to explain their implications for the parish council, Downswood and the surrounding areas. The article is too long for our web page and it has been added at the link below. It explains the new...
Free Family Festive Fun
20th October 2026
Ho-Ho-Ho! By Overwhelming Resident Demand... The Downswood Christmas Party is BACK! Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree as Downswood Parish Council rolls out the red carpet for our annual festive extravaganza and the grand formal Christmas lights switch-on! Here is what’s...
Kent Police October Newsletter
16th October 2026
Catch up on the latest news from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, including opportunities to have your say on policing and apply for funding. https://www.kent-pcc.gov.uk/news-menu/newsletters/ ...
Environmental Services Newsletter October 2026
9th October 2026
For the latest news and views from MBC, please follow the link Environmental Services Newsletter - October 2026 ...
Your fortnightly news update from Maidstone Borough Council
9th October 2026
For the latest news and views, please follow the link: The Maidstone Bulletin - 9 October 2026. Your fortnightly news update from Maidstone Borough Council. ...
Call for Sites Map
8th October 2026
The link below provides access to Maidstone Borough Council’s Call for Sites interactive map, which displays all land parcels submitted for consideration as part of the emerging Local Plan Review. The total quantum of land put forward across the borough significantly exceeds MBC’s identified...
Foxden Park Play Area
7th October 2026
A Downswood resident has contacted the Downswood Parish Council with concerns regarding the safety of the damage to the wet pour surface at Foxden Park. The Clerk has subsequently reported the matter to MBC Parks and Open Spaces. ...
Increased Police Patrols
7th October 2026
Retail theft - for the full story, please use the following link https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...
Congratulations
5th October 2026
Congratulations to Thomas Thorndycraft for winning the Maidstone Borough Council litter picker of the year award last week. Thomas and others can be seen regularly around Downswood keeping the area clean. Litter picking sounds , well, just so simple but it has remarkable effects. Regular litter...
Mallards Play Area Toddler Swings
5th October 2026
In July, a Downswood resident contacted the Clerk of Downswood Parish Council with concerns regarding the safety of the toddler swings at Mallards Play Area. The Clerk subsequently reported the matter to MBC Parks and Open Spaces and the swings have since been removed for assessment/repair....
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