Maidstone Borough Council
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🎥 Exciting news! Introducing Mayoral Mondays! Join Councillor Martin Round on the 2nd Monday of each month for exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Mayor's office. Discover Maidstone facts & Town Hall tales! 👀 #MayoralMondays #MaidstoneMayor #BehindTheScenes #BTS
December 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🎥 Exciting news! Introducing Mayoral Mondays! Join Councillor Martin Round on the 2nd Monday of each month for exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Mayor's office. Discover Maidstone facts & Town Hall tales! 👀 #MayoralMondays #MaidstoneMayor #BehindTheScenes #BTS
Celebrating #SmallBusinessSaturday! This week, we teamed up with One Maidstone for a festive networking breakfast, uniting small biz owners to share ideas. 💡Mark your calendar for Dec 6th! Let's shop & dine local to support our community! 🔗nsmallbusinesssaturdayuk.com #ShopLocal
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Celebrating #SmallBusinessSaturday! This week, we teamed up with One Maidstone for a festive networking breakfast, uniting small biz owners to share ideas. 💡Mark your calendar for Dec 6th! Let's shop & dine local to support our community! 🔗nsmallbusinesssaturdayuk.com #ShopLocal
🎄✨ Due to popular demand, the Christmas Donation Hub is open ONE MORE DAY! Join us this Sun, Dec 7, to make a difference! 📍 @MallMaidstone food court
🎁 We still need:
✔ New children's toys
✔ Christmas decorations
✔ Gifts for adults
Let’s spread the festive cheer!
🎁 We still need:
✔ New children's toys
✔ Christmas decorations
✔ Gifts for adults
Let’s spread the festive cheer!
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🎄✨ Due to popular demand, the Christmas Donation Hub is open ONE MORE DAY! Join us this Sun, Dec 7, to make a difference! 📍 @MallMaidstone food court
🎁 We still need:
✔ New children's toys
✔ Christmas decorations
✔ Gifts for adults
Let’s spread the festive cheer!
🎁 We still need:
✔ New children's toys
✔ Christmas decorations
✔ Gifts for adults
Let’s spread the festive cheer!
We’re tackling Violence Against Women & Girls with a groundbreaking citizen deliberation and expert-led VAWG Working Group. Help shape policy, empower survivors & make Maidstone safer. Apply by 19 Jan 👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We’re tackling Violence Against Women & Girls with a groundbreaking citizen deliberation and expert-led VAWG Working Group. Help shape policy, empower survivors & make Maidstone safer. Apply by 19 Jan 👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
Councils have submitted proposals to government for new unitary councils in Kent.
Maidstone Borough Council supports the 3-unitary model: balanced areas, respect for boundaries & fastest payback.
Public consultation Spring 2026.
More info 👉
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
Maidstone Borough Council supports the 3-unitary model: balanced areas, respect for boundaries & fastest payback.
Public consultation Spring 2026.
More info 👉
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Councils have submitted proposals to government for new unitary councils in Kent.
Maidstone Borough Council supports the 3-unitary model: balanced areas, respect for boundaries & fastest payback.
Public consultation Spring 2026.
More info 👉
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
Maidstone Borough Council supports the 3-unitary model: balanced areas, respect for boundaries & fastest payback.
Public consultation Spring 2026.
More info 👉
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
🎄This Monday, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back! Donate toys, gifts, decorations & food to help those in need.📍 The Mall| 24 Nov–6 Dec. Supporting: Age UK, Blackthorn Trust, Fusion, Street Pastors, MADM, MCSC, Mid Kent Mind, Princess Project, Trinity, Wishing Hearts
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎄This Monday, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back! Donate toys, gifts, decorations & food to help those in need.📍 The Mall| 24 Nov–6 Dec. Supporting: Age UK, Blackthorn Trust, Fusion, Street Pastors, MADM, MCSC, Mid Kent Mind, Princess Project, Trinity, Wishing Hearts
🎄 Looking for a calm festive experience? The Jingle Bell Experience at Maidstone Museum offers a peaceful visit with Father Christmas for SEND adults, those living with dementia & anyone who prefers a quieter setting.
🎟 £10 | Book now:
museum.maidstone.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...
🎟 £10 | Book now:
museum.maidstone.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 AM
🎄 Looking for a calm festive experience? The Jingle Bell Experience at Maidstone Museum offers a peaceful visit with Father Christmas for SEND adults, those living with dementia & anyone who prefers a quieter setting.
🎟 £10 | Book now:
museum.maidstone.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...
🎟 £10 | Book now:
museum.maidstone.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...
🎶 Celebrate Christmas at Maidstone Carols!
📍 All Saints Church, Mill Street
📅 Sat 13 Dec 2025
✨ Free entry – all welcome!
Enjoy festive carols, readings & community spirit in a historic setting.
👉 Details: visitmaidstone.com/p318341
📍 All Saints Church, Mill Street
📅 Sat 13 Dec 2025
✨ Free entry – all welcome!
Enjoy festive carols, readings & community spirit in a historic setting.
👉 Details: visitmaidstone.com/p318341
December 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🎶 Celebrate Christmas at Maidstone Carols!
📍 All Saints Church, Mill Street
📅 Sat 13 Dec 2025
✨ Free entry – all welcome!
Enjoy festive carols, readings & community spirit in a historic setting.
👉 Details: visitmaidstone.com/p318341
📍 All Saints Church, Mill Street
📅 Sat 13 Dec 2025
✨ Free entry – all welcome!
Enjoy festive carols, readings & community spirit in a historic setting.
👉 Details: visitmaidstone.com/p318341
🎄🎁 The Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back this week! Join us in spreading joy to those who need it most this holiday season. Huge thanks to The Mall Maidstone & our amazing charity partners! ❤️ #MaidstoneChristmas #SpreadKindness #CommunitySpirit #MaidstoneTogether
November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎄🎁 The Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back this week! Join us in spreading joy to those who need it most this holiday season. Huge thanks to The Mall Maidstone & our amazing charity partners! ❤️ #MaidstoneChristmas #SpreadKindness #CommunitySpirit #MaidstoneTogether
📢 We want your views .
✅ Violence Against Women & Girls Youth Consultation
✅ Lidsing & Heathlands Garden Community
✅ Food Waste Recycling Survey
✅ Conservation Area Management Plans
✅ Climate Change & Biodiversity 2025
👉 Take part: letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/
✅ Violence Against Women & Girls Youth Consultation
✅ Lidsing & Heathlands Garden Community
✅ Food Waste Recycling Survey
✅ Conservation Area Management Plans
✅ Climate Change & Biodiversity 2025
👉 Take part: letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢 We want your views .
✅ Violence Against Women & Girls Youth Consultation
✅ Lidsing & Heathlands Garden Community
✅ Food Waste Recycling Survey
✅ Conservation Area Management Plans
✅ Climate Change & Biodiversity 2025
👉 Take part: letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/
✅ Violence Against Women & Girls Youth Consultation
✅ Lidsing & Heathlands Garden Community
✅ Food Waste Recycling Survey
✅ Conservation Area Management Plans
✅ Climate Change & Biodiversity 2025
👉 Take part: letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/
🎄This Monday, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back! Donate toys, gifts, decorations & food to help those in need.📍 The Mall| 24 Nov–6 Dec. Supporting: Age UK, Blackthorn Trust, Fusion, Street Pastors, MADM, MCSC, Mid Kent Mind, Princess Project, Trinity, Wishing Hearts
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎄This Monday, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back! Donate toys, gifts, decorations & food to help those in need.📍 The Mall| 24 Nov–6 Dec. Supporting: Age UK, Blackthorn Trust, Fusion, Street Pastors, MADM, MCSC, Mid Kent Mind, Princess Project, Trinity, Wishing Hearts
Illegal tobacco & banned vapes seized in Maidstone!
450 packs of illicit tobacco found hidden during compliance checks with @Kent_cc Trading Standards & @KentPoliceMaid. Disposable vapes also removed.
Report concerns: [email protected]
#CommunitySafety #Maidstone
450 packs of illicit tobacco found hidden during compliance checks with @Kent_cc Trading Standards & @KentPoliceMaid. Disposable vapes also removed.
Report concerns: [email protected]
#CommunitySafety #Maidstone
November 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Illegal tobacco & banned vapes seized in Maidstone!
450 packs of illicit tobacco found hidden during compliance checks with @Kent_cc Trading Standards & @KentPoliceMaid. Disposable vapes also removed.
Report concerns: [email protected]
#CommunitySafety #Maidstone
450 packs of illicit tobacco found hidden during compliance checks with @Kent_cc Trading Standards & @KentPoliceMaid. Disposable vapes also removed.
Report concerns: [email protected]
#CommunitySafety #Maidstone
🎄This Monday, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back! Donate toys, gifts, decorations & food to help those in need.📍 The Mall| 24 Nov–6 Dec. Supporting: Age UK, Blackthorn Trust, Fusion, Street Pastors, MADM, MCSC, Mid Kent Mind, Princess Project, Trinity, Wishing Hearts
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎄This Monday, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back! Donate toys, gifts, decorations & food to help those in need.📍 The Mall| 24 Nov–6 Dec. Supporting: Age UK, Blackthorn Trust, Fusion, Street Pastors, MADM, MCSC, Mid Kent Mind, Princess Project, Trinity, Wishing Hearts
🌸 Vinters Rainbows Guides helped plant spring bulbs at Allington Library for #RewildingAllington 🌼
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden with wildflowers, bird boxes & a hedgehog house! 🐝🦔
Great partnership with Maidstone CAN, KCC and MBC!
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden with wildflowers, bird boxes & a hedgehog house! 🐝🦔
Great partnership with Maidstone CAN, KCC and MBC!
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🌸 Vinters Rainbows Guides helped plant spring bulbs at Allington Library for #RewildingAllington 🌼
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden with wildflowers, bird boxes & a hedgehog house! 🐝🦔
Great partnership with Maidstone CAN, KCC and MBC!
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden with wildflowers, bird boxes & a hedgehog house! 🐝🦔
Great partnership with Maidstone CAN, KCC and MBC!
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
🌳 Conservation Management Plan Consultations are now live for:
📍East Farleigh
📍Boxley
📍Loose Valley & Tovil
🗣️ Share your views 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #consultations #conservationmanagement #shareyourviews
📍East Farleigh
📍Boxley
📍Loose Valley & Tovil
🗣️ Share your views 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #consultations #conservationmanagement #shareyourviews
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌳 Conservation Management Plan Consultations are now live for:
📍East Farleigh
📍Boxley
📍Loose Valley & Tovil
🗣️ Share your views 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #consultations #conservationmanagement #shareyourviews
📍East Farleigh
📍Boxley
📍Loose Valley & Tovil
🗣️ Share your views 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #consultations #conservationmanagement #shareyourviews
Help shape two major developments that will deliver thousands of new homes, including a significant proportion of affordable housing. Consultations are now open for: Heathlands Garden Settlement & Lidsing Garden Community.
Have your say: maidstone.oc2.uk/ #HaveYourSay
Have your say: maidstone.oc2.uk/ #HaveYourSay
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Help shape two major developments that will deliver thousands of new homes, including a significant proportion of affordable housing. Consultations are now open for: Heathlands Garden Settlement & Lidsing Garden Community.
Have your say: maidstone.oc2.uk/ #HaveYourSay
Have your say: maidstone.oc2.uk/ #HaveYourSay
🍂 Leaf it out! Please don’t blow garden leaves onto the road – keep them for compost or make leaf mould instead. Great for soil, great for wildlife!
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#LoveWhereYouLive #CleanGreenSafe
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#LoveWhereYouLive #CleanGreenSafe
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🍂 Leaf it out! Please don’t blow garden leaves onto the road – keep them for compost or make leaf mould instead. Great for soil, great for wildlife!
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#LoveWhereYouLive #CleanGreenSafe
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#LoveWhereYouLive #CleanGreenSafe
Violence against women and girls is on the rise. It's time for every man to take a stand against abuse. Join the #KnowSeeSpeakOut campaign at www.domesticabuseservice.org.uk/ and become a White Ribbon Ambassador at www.whiteribbon.org.uk/. #EndDomesticAbuse #16DaysofActivism
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Violence against women and girls is on the rise. It's time for every man to take a stand against abuse. Join the #KnowSeeSpeakOut campaign at www.domesticabuseservice.org.uk/ and become a White Ribbon Ambassador at www.whiteribbon.org.uk/. #EndDomesticAbuse #16DaysofActivism
Today is #WhiteRibbonDay – a global call to end violence against women & girls. Your voice matters! Take our survey & help shape safer communities in Maidstone. 👉 online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/94... #VAWG #Maidstone
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Today is #WhiteRibbonDay – a global call to end violence against women & girls. Your voice matters! Take our survey & help shape safer communities in Maidstone. 👉 online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/94... #VAWG #Maidstone
🎄✨ The Christmas Donation Hub is officially open!
We’re thrilled to have the Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Martin Round, join us alongside amazing local charities to kick off this year’s festive drive.
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#Maidstone #ChristmasDonationHub #SpreadJoy
We’re thrilled to have the Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Martin Round, join us alongside amazing local charities to kick off this year’s festive drive.
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#Maidstone #ChristmasDonationHub #SpreadJoy
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
🎄✨ The Christmas Donation Hub is officially open!
We’re thrilled to have the Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Martin Round, join us alongside amazing local charities to kick off this year’s festive drive.
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#Maidstone #ChristmasDonationHub #SpreadJoy
We’re thrilled to have the Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Martin Round, join us alongside amazing local charities to kick off this year’s festive drive.
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#Maidstone #ChristmasDonationHub #SpreadJoy
Last week our Community Protection Team carried out knife sale compliance checks at 35 retailers as part of #OperationSceptre.
✅ Advice given to 9 businesses to improve compliance
✅ Most retailers follow ‘Think 25’ & use CCTV/security tags
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
✅ Advice given to 9 businesses to improve compliance
✅ Most retailers follow ‘Think 25’ & use CCTV/security tags
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Last week our Community Protection Team carried out knife sale compliance checks at 35 retailers as part of #OperationSceptre.
✅ Advice given to 9 businesses to improve compliance
✅ Most retailers follow ‘Think 25’ & use CCTV/security tags
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
✅ Advice given to 9 businesses to improve compliance
✅ Most retailers follow ‘Think 25’ & use CCTV/security tags
news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
🎄This Monday, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back! Donate toys, gifts, decorations & food to help those in need.📍 The Mall| 24 Nov–6 Dec. Supporting: Age UK, Blackthorn Trust, Fusion, Street Pastors, MADM, MCSC, Mid Kent Mind, Princess Project, Trinity, Wishing Hearts
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎄This Monday, the Maidstone Christmas Donation Hub is back! Donate toys, gifts, decorations & food to help those in need.📍 The Mall| 24 Nov–6 Dec. Supporting: Age UK, Blackthorn Trust, Fusion, Street Pastors, MADM, MCSC, Mid Kent Mind, Princess Project, Trinity, Wishing Hearts
🎅✨ Our charities have shared their Wish List to Santa, and you can help make those wishes come true!
Donate toiletries, chocolates, toys & festive gifts.📍 The Mall Maidstone | 24 Nov–6 Dec. More info 🔗 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #MaidstoneChristmas #SpreadKindness #DonateJoy
Donate toiletries, chocolates, toys & festive gifts.📍 The Mall Maidstone | 24 Nov–6 Dec. More info 🔗 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #MaidstoneChristmas #SpreadKindness #DonateJoy
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🎅✨ Our charities have shared their Wish List to Santa, and you can help make those wishes come true!
Donate toiletries, chocolates, toys & festive gifts.📍 The Mall Maidstone | 24 Nov–6 Dec. More info 🔗 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #MaidstoneChristmas #SpreadKindness #DonateJoy
Donate toiletries, chocolates, toys & festive gifts.📍 The Mall Maidstone | 24 Nov–6 Dec. More info 🔗 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #MaidstoneChristmas #SpreadKindness #DonateJoy
🥊 Good luck to Maidstone's Sam Noakes! Today he steps into the ring in Riyadh for the WBO Lightweight World Title against unbeaten Abdullah Mason. Let’s show our support and cheer him on! 💪 #Maidstone #Boxing #SamNoakes #WBO #LocalHero #ProudOfMaidstone
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🥊 Good luck to Maidstone's Sam Noakes! Today he steps into the ring in Riyadh for the WBO Lightweight World Title against unbeaten Abdullah Mason. Let’s show our support and cheer him on! 💪 #Maidstone #Boxing #SamNoakes #WBO #LocalHero #ProudOfMaidstone
🎄 We’re ready! Our Charity Christmas Donation Hub at The Mall opens Monday. Please consider donating new items to support local charities helping those in need this Christmas. 💝
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#Maidstone #ChristmasGiving #SupportLocal
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#Maidstone #ChristmasGiving #SupportLocal
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🎄 We’re ready! Our Charity Christmas Donation Hub at The Mall opens Monday. Please consider donating new items to support local charities helping those in need this Christmas. 💝
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#Maidstone #ChristmasGiving #SupportLocal
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...
#Maidstone #ChristmasGiving #SupportLocal