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.

• Downswood Photo Competition

  9th September 2026

  At our recent Parish Council meeting, we were delighted to announce the results of this year’s Downswood Photo Competition, proudly titled “The Beauty of Downswood.” All submissions were carefully reviewed by our independent judges,  and after much consideration, the results were...

• Link to MBC New Local Plan Process

  9th September 2026

  Maidstone Borough Council now provides a dedicated **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)** section on its website, designed to guide residents through the evolving work on the **New Local Plan Review**.  This resource brings together the most up‑to‑date information in one place, offering...

• MBC News Release - Call for Sites - Local Plan Review Process

  8th September 2026

  MBC press release dated yesterday - 07/09/2026 Following the closure of the Call for Sites submission period, Maidstone Borough Council is providing further information about the next stage of the process. The submitted sites will now be assessed as part of a wider evidence base that will...

• Kent Police Local Priorities Vehicle crime (theft from or theft of) Message

  8th September 2026

  Please use the following link https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...

• Our News, September 2026 - knife crime, 'snapping' and our online conference

  8th September 2026

  Please use the following link https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...

• Local Government Review

  8th September 2026

  As of yesterday, Angela Rayner has effectively paused and withdrawn key decisions on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is not a minor delay: it is a formal halt pending a full legal and policy review following updated and privileged legal advice. What has Angela Rayner...

• Environmental Services Newsletter September 2026 Edition

  7th September 2026

  MBC - Environmental Services Newsletter  - September 2026 Edition Environmental Services Newsletter - September 2026 ...

• Community Surgeries Tomorrow

  4th September 2026

  Vey late in the day but the Police have notified us of Police Surgeries that are happening tomorrow - nothing like advanced notice! https://www.mycommunityvoiceke... ...

• A New Website

  29th August 2026

  Downswood Parish Council is delighted to share that a brand‑new parish website will be launching soon. Designed to be fresh, modern, and far easier to navigate, it represents a significant step forward in how we communicate with and support our community. This is a project we have been eager to...

• The Maidstone Bulletin

  27th August 2026

  All the very latest news from Maidstone Borough Council The Maidstone Bulletin - the latest news updates from Maidstone Borough Council ...

Top of page