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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 21h

🍂 Brenchley Gardens looks stunning in autumn! Huge thanks to everyone who has visited this year, and made this summer's concerts a hit! 🎶 Looking forward to spring & summer & still proud of our recent Green Flag award! 🌿 #Autumn #BrenchleyGardens #VisitMaidstone

Brenchley Gardens, Autumn leaves on the ground

Brenchley Gardens, fallen leaves on a path of a tree lined avenue

The Lighthouse Christian Centre pictured in the background of Brenchley Gardens, trees, grass and autumnal leaves feature in the foreground

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 The Eco Hub is back! Our pop-up eco information centre is packed with inspiration, advice, giveaways and activities to help you live more sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint. 📆 27 Oct to 9 Nov 2025. Full details 👉 climatechange.maidstone.gov.uk/home/communi... #EcoHub #Maidstone

People looking at information offered at the Eco0-Hub

Display at the Eco-Hub with leaflets, posters and two large wheelie bins

A reusing and recycling display ta the Eco-Hub

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 Black History Month kicked off at the Town Hall with vibrant energy! From African drumming to dance performances, it was a celebration of culture and community. The celebrations continue today, make sure to join in!
#BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityCelebration #CulturalDiversity

The Samba Girls parade, a dancer in a vivid pink carnival outfit teaches samba moves outside of Town Hall

Abas (One Drum) performing in a drumming circle in town hall

Colourful carnival costumes on display, feathers and sequins abound

Mayalu demonstrating dance moves outside of Town Hall

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 5d

🖼️ The Mote Park Art Competition exhibition is now open! 🎉 Explore stunning artworks themed ‘A Favourite Time’ at the Mote Park Learning Space until Nov 1, 2025, 10:30am-3pm daily ! 🖌️✨ #MotePark #ArtInThePark #MoteParkArtCompetition #VisitMaidstone #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil

Mote Park Art Exhibition at the Mote Park Learning Space

Visitors to the Mote Park Art Competition exhibition preview

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 5d

Do you regularly see fly-tipping in your area? 🫵We want to hear from you in our new Fly-Tipping and Litter Survey.
🗣️Your voice matters – take part today! Take the survey here🔗https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/1b7de04f-2c62-4374-91f1-5a0f83dea2a5 #flytipping #yourvoicematters

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 7d

Black History Month Celebrations at Maidstone Town Hall coming NEXT WEEK✨ Discover a packed two day programme of events that honour culture, music, and powerful stories from the Black community. 📸2024 Black History Month celebrations
#BlackHistoryMonth #maidstoneboroughcouncil

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 7d

🖼️ Art in the Park: Mote Park Exhibition Launches Monday 20 Oct. Visit the exhibtion and vote for your favourite artwork 🎨 Mote Park Learning Space, Mote Park, Mote Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7RN #artinthepark #moteparkartcompetition

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 8d

Maidstone’s inaugural VAWG Action Group met to create a safer community! 💪 Experts from Kent Police, SATEDA & KCC joined us. Key themes:🔊 Listen 💪 Empower 🧱 Challenge 🔗 Learn more: enough.campaign.gov.uk/ | #VAWG #CommunitySafety #16DaysOfAction #BeBetter #Maidstone

Violence Against Women and Girls action group

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 8d

#BeFloodSmart do you know your flood warnings? ⚠️
👉Swipe through to see the different flood warnings and what action you should take
🔗 Learn what to do in a flood: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...
🔗 Sign up for flood warnings: www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-...
#floodawareness #emergencyplanning

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 9d

⌛ Time’s running out to apply for our Rural Investment Grant Scheme in #Maidstone! Independent rural businesses could receive £500–£15K in capital funding. Act fast—projects must finish by 31 Mar 2026. 👉 Apply: maidstone.gov.uk/.../shared..... #REPF #BusinessSupport

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 9d

Get Creative! 🎨🚛 Join our Recycling Truck Design Contest with SUEZ! Open to all ages, we want bold artwork with a strong eco message! ♻️
🏆 Win £200 in vouchers!
📅 Deadline: 30 Nov
👉 Enter now: news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#MaidstoneArtComp #EcoArt #SUEZ #LoveWhereYouLive

Design a recycling truck sheet, with coloured pencils

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 10d

Residents of Upper Stone St. got a leaflet on air quality! 🌬️ Maidstone’s only AQMA is tackling pollution, and we need your help! Councillor Clive English hand-delivered info to 300+ homes. 💪📄 Learn more: uk-air.defra.gov.uk/aqma #Maidstone #AirQuality #ClearTheAir

Let's Clear the Air tile featuring Clive English

What you can do tile, shows actions you can take for cleaner air

What we can do tile, shows the actions MBC is taking to work towards cleaner air

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 10d

Kent Online has featured our Tony Hart Centenary Exhibition, currently on display at Creative Maidstone. The exhibition opened on Saturday and runs until 8 November, celebrating 100 years since the birth of the iconic TV artist
www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/ne...

‘Growing up with the legend that was Tony Hart was full of laughter and love’

On what would have been his 100th birthday, Tony Hart’s daughter has helped open an exhibition of his work and paid tribute to “her hero”.

www.kentonline.co.uk

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 10d

We are urging DEFRA to protect the Len Valley & Greensand Ridge as National Landscapes. Without action, these vital habitats face development & climate risks. A once-in-a-generation chance to safeguard Kent’s natural heritage.

news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...

🌿 #30by30 #NatureRecovery

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Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 11d

📺 Watch the full meeting here: www.youtube.com/watch
👀 Stay informed. Get involved. Your voice matters.
#MaidstoneCouncil #LocalDemocracy #CommunityMatters #ClimateAction #AffordableHousing #RightsOfNature #EVInfrastructure #CouncilUpdates

Council Meeting - Monday 13 October 2025

www.youtube.com

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 11d

🌳 Conservation Management Plan Consultations are now live for:
📍East Farleigh
📍Boxley
📍Loose Valley & Tovil
🗣️ Share your views 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #consultations #conservationmanagement #shareyourviews

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 11d

It's #FloodActionWeek! 🏠 Around 6.3 million homes and businesses are in areas at risk of flooding.
🔗 Learn what to do in a flood: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-...? #floodawareness #floodrisk #emergencyplanning

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 12d

Hackney carriage fare rise proposed.
New fares may include:
• £3.80 for first 495m
• £0.20 per extra 105m
• Higher rates for nights/holidays
• £50 soiling fee
🗓️ Comment from 2–16 Oct
📧 [email protected]
📢 Have your say!
#Maidstone #PublicConsultation

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 14d

Opening today! Creative Maidstone presents a special exhibition marking 100 years since the birth of iconic TV artist Tony Hart, born in Maidstone on 15 Oct 1925.
🗓️ 11 Oct–8 Nov | 🕐 Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm
📍Gabriel's Hill, ME15 6JR
#TonyHart #ArtExhibition

Carolyn Ross with her childhood portrait

Cllr Tony Harwood at the Tony Hart exhibition preview

Guests at the Tony Hart exhibition preview

Guests at the Tony Hart exhibition previewq

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 16d

Smoke Free Spaces in Maidstone - Have YOUR say❗What do you think about Maidstone's Smoke Free Spaces?
Take the survey 🔗 online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/1b... #SmokeFreeMaidstone #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil

Smoke free spaces signage in Fremlin Walk Maidstone

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 17d

.@MaidstoneMuseum has been awarded £75K from the #MuseumRenewalFund
🎨 New exhibition: The Tōkaidō Way
🌍Digitising the collection for global access
🏛️ Upgrades to the Withdrawing Room
Thanks to @ace_national & Department for Culture Media and Sport 🙏
www.news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 17d

♻️ Food waste recycling in Maidstone rose by 145+ tonnes between Nov 2024 & July 2025!
Thanks to everyone taking part! 🙌
Not signed up yet? Weekly collections turn scraps into energy & fertiliser.
Order your bin 👉 maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary...
#FoodWaste #Maidstone

Image shows food waste scraps and soil with green arrows pointing up

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 18d

📢Service announcement - We’re currently experiencing issues with our online forms and are working hard to fix them. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we resolve the problem.

#maidstoneboroughcounicl #serviceannounement

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 19d

💰 Community Resilience Fund now open!
Grants up to £9,999 for projects tackling food insecurity & building local resilience.
🌱 Grow, cook, share!
Apply by 23 Nov 👉 [https://maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary-services/community-support/community-resilience-fund]
#Maidstone #CommunityFunding #Resilience

Maidstone Borough Council @maidstonebc.bsky.social · 20d

Thinking of going green at home? 🌱 Join the Green Home Safari! 📅 Sun 18 Oct, 2pm 📍Madginford Hall, Egremont Rd, ME15 8LH. Explore real eco-upgrades & hear from homeowners/installers. 🎟️ Free: Green Homes Bearsted 2025 📧 [email protected] #greenhomes #energyefficient