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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.

• Downswood Precept for 2025/26

  25th February 2025

  Downswood Precept for 2025/26 In response to recent enquiries from residents, the parish council can confirm that the precept for the fiscal year 2025/26 has now been agreed by Maidstone Borough Council and will be set at £45,000. This decision reflects our commitment to maintaining and...

• A Big Day Out for Spot Lane Nature Reserve

  25th February 2025

  We are really pleased to announce that Downswood Parish Council is taking part in the Big Day Out on Saturday the 14th of June 2025. Please click on the link to find out more about the Big Day Out Maidstone's Big Day Out We will be giving 2 guided tours, one at 10.30am and one at 1.30pm...

• A New Chapter for Downswood: Anne Fincham Joins the Parish Council

  24th February 2025

  In a pivotal moment for local governance, Maidstone Borough Council has officially confirmed the conclusion of the nomination period for the forthcoming by-election.  Consequently the democratic process has yielded a significant appointment. It is with great enthusiasm that Downswood...

• Notification Regarding By-Elections and Financial Implications

  17th February 2025

  Maidstone Borough Council's Returning Officer is statutorily responsible for the administration and delivery of elections, including by-elections, across all parishes within the Maidstone borough. In accordance with Section 36 of the Representation of the People Act 1983, the Returning Officer is...

• Standing up for Nature

  14th February 2025

  Last week, an assessment of Downswood took place by the RSPB to advise members of the Parish Council on what needs to be done and in the right way to support nature, especially insects, pollinators, birds and other animals. We now have some good ideas to take forward this year and we will...

• Notice of Election - Downswood Parish By Election - Thursday 20 March 2025

  13th February 2025

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• Shock Delivered

  13th February 2025

  On Wednesday the 12th of Feb, 9 people attended free CPR and AED training. By the end of the training session, everyone commented on how they were now confident should they need to perform CPR or use an AED. Further free to attend training sessions will be planned for this year. ...

• Defibrillator Locations

  13th February 2025

  Locations Want to know the location of defibrillators, please click on the following link Defib finder – find the defibrillators nearest you. This was a suggestion by a local resident and a good one at that! ...

• Spot Lane Nature Reserve - Get Involved

  13th February 2025

  Last year we brought to you the excellent news that Maidstone Borough Council had agreed to run a 5 year project on improving the Spot Lane Nature Reserve. We are pleased to announce a partnership approach with Bearsted Parish Council for this project as half the area is on their land. We have...

• Otham Conservation Area Consultation

  28th January 2025

  Otham Conservation Area Consultation IMPORTANT UPDATE:  Please note: The date of the public exhibition has changed. It will now be held on Wednesday, 19 February between 4pm to 6pm in Otham Village Hall, Otham Street, M15 8RN. Officers will be available to discuss the draft plan...

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