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.
Busting the Myths
1st May 2025
Council Statement Regarding Recent Facebook Post The Parish Council is aware of a post circulating on a separate Facebook page concerning a newsletter allegedly linked to the upcoming by-election on 8th May. We wish to clarify that this information is incorrect. The newsletter referenced by...
Parsonage Place Related Remedial Works – Update from KCC.
29th April 2025
Some works were carried out by the developer on Church Road last week (kerbing, surfacing by the kissing gate, adjacent carriageway remedials and a dip in the footway into site). The Deringwood Drive/Willington Street junction has been discussed again, with a request for detailed design of the...
Defibrillator Training
28th April 2025
Just a couple of places left for tomorrow's defibrillator training. Please get in touch ASAP if you would like to take part. ...
Flower Power
17th April 2025
With the recent thinning of the tree canopy at Spot Lane Nature Reserve, sunlight now pours through to the woodland floor, breathing new life into the undergrowth. Dormant native wildflowers—long suppressed by the dense shade—are beginning to re-emerge, adding vibrant splashes of colour and...
Election of a County Councillor
16th April 2025
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Spot Light on the The Facts
15th April 2025
It is regrettable that misinformation continues to circulate on social media regarding the recent tree works at Spot Lane Nature Reserve. Misplaced blame has once again been directed toward Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) contractors and Downswood Parish Council (DPC). This is categorically...
Good News
14th April 2025
Following a meeting last week with Kent Police and the Community Safety Team, it was discussed that youths with catapults are a county-wide issue and not just an isolated problem for Downswood. Kent Police will begin foot patrols in Downswood and will be visiting Mallards more frequently....
Annual Parish Meeting - Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 7.30 pm
14th April 2025
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Parish Councillor Election - 8 May 2025
9th April 2025
The following two candidates are standing for election as a Parish Councillor on 8 May 2025. ...
Defibrillator Training
3rd April 2025
Building on the success of our previous training session, we are excited to announce another defibrillator training program. Please get in touch if you would like to participate. ...
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