Maidstone Borough Council
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Huge thanks to our Environmental Services team for an amazing 2025!
♻️ 62,500 tonnes waste collected
🚮 10k+ bins emptied
🗑️ 100+ new bins installed
🛻 1,317 fly tips cleared in 2.5 days avg
🌳 425 ha green space maintained
💚 5 Green Flags incl. Brenchley Gardens! #Maidstone
♻️ 62,500 tonnes waste collected
🚮 10k+ bins emptied
🗑️ 100+ new bins installed
🛻 1,317 fly tips cleared in 2.5 days avg
🌳 425 ha green space maintained
💚 5 Green Flags incl. Brenchley Gardens! #Maidstone
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Huge thanks to our Environmental Services team for an amazing 2025!
♻️ 62,500 tonnes waste collected
🚮 10k+ bins emptied
🗑️ 100+ new bins installed
🛻 1,317 fly tips cleared in 2.5 days avg
🌳 425 ha green space maintained
💚 5 Green Flags incl. Brenchley Gardens! #Maidstone
♻️ 62,500 tonnes waste collected
🚮 10k+ bins emptied
🗑️ 100+ new bins installed
🛻 1,317 fly tips cleared in 2.5 days avg
🌳 425 ha green space maintained
💚 5 Green Flags incl. Brenchley Gardens! #Maidstone
Our Winter Community Support Fund is back to help tackle food and fuel poverty.
Local voluntary and community organisations can apply for grants of £500–£4,999 to support vulnerable households.
👉 Apply maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary...
📸 MADM foodbank
Local voluntary and community organisations can apply for grants of £500–£4,999 to support vulnerable households.
👉 Apply maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary...
📸 MADM foodbank
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our Winter Community Support Fund is back to help tackle food and fuel poverty.
Local voluntary and community organisations can apply for grants of £500–£4,999 to support vulnerable households.
👉 Apply maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary...
📸 MADM foodbank
Local voluntary and community organisations can apply for grants of £500–£4,999 to support vulnerable households.
👉 Apply maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary...
📸 MADM foodbank
Excited to announce our first conservation grazing trial with Sutton Valence Parish Council and a local shepherd! 🐑 10 rare Portland sheep are here to boost biodiversity and protect young trees. 🌱 Learn more: news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #Biodiversity #Conservation
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Excited to announce our first conservation grazing trial with Sutton Valence Parish Council and a local shepherd! 🐑 10 rare Portland sheep are here to boost biodiversity and protect young trees. 🌱 Learn more: news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #Biodiversity #Conservation
🎶 On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… 12 tips for cutting down on waste this festive season! 🎶 Did you know waste jumps by 20% during the holidays? Let’s celebrate without the landfill! Part 2️⃣ next week! #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil #Waste #Recycling
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🎶 On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… 12 tips for cutting down on waste this festive season! 🎶 Did you know waste jumps by 20% during the holidays? Let’s celebrate without the landfill! Part 2️⃣ next week! #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil #Waste #Recycling
🍄 Rare fungi alert! Crimped Gill has been found at Upper Fullingpits Wood in Vinters Park 🌳—a species once mostly in Scotland, now thriving in Kent! Proof you don’t need to travel far to find nature’s mysteries. 👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #Maidstone #Nature
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🍄 Rare fungi alert! Crimped Gill has been found at Upper Fullingpits Wood in Vinters Park 🌳—a species once mostly in Scotland, now thriving in Kent! Proof you don’t need to travel far to find nature’s mysteries. 👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #Maidstone #Nature
📢 Have your say on Maidstone’s future! We want your views on key projects.
💬 Your feedback matters! 👉 Take part now 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #Maidstone #CommunityEngagement
💬 Your feedback matters! 👉 Take part now 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #Maidstone #CommunityEngagement
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 Have your say on Maidstone’s future! We want your views on key projects.
💬 Your feedback matters! 👉 Take part now 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #Maidstone #CommunityEngagement
💬 Your feedback matters! 👉 Take part now 🔗 letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/ #Maidstone #CommunityEngagement
🥳 As #Maidstone celebrates, stay safe! Plan your journey, stick with friends & keep an eye on your drink.
We’re also recruiting for a paid citizen deliberation on tackling VAWG.
Apply 👉 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
We’re also recruiting for a paid citizen deliberation on tackling VAWG.
Apply 👉 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
December 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🥳 As #Maidstone celebrates, stay safe! Plan your journey, stick with friends & keep an eye on your drink.
We’re also recruiting for a paid citizen deliberation on tackling VAWG.
Apply 👉 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
We’re also recruiting for a paid citizen deliberation on tackling VAWG.
Apply 👉 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
📢 Important for Postal Voters! If you applied for a postal vote before 31 Jan 2024, reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep it! 🚨 Maidstone Borough Council will reach out via letter & email soon.
Reapply online: 👉 bit.ly/485Fwfc ✅ Quick & secure Act now! #YourVoteMatters
Reapply online: 👉 bit.ly/485Fwfc ✅ Quick & secure Act now! #YourVoteMatters
December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📢 Important for Postal Voters! If you applied for a postal vote before 31 Jan 2024, reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep it! 🚨 Maidstone Borough Council will reach out via letter & email soon.
Reapply online: 👉 bit.ly/485Fwfc ✅ Quick & secure Act now! #YourVoteMatters
Reapply online: 👉 bit.ly/485Fwfc ✅ Quick & secure Act now! #YourVoteMatters
🚮 Big changes coming to litter management at Mote Park! We're replacing 90-litre bins with 1100-litre bins for 8,460 litres of extra capacity! 🌳
Fewer vehicle movements mean safer parks for everyone. Keep an eye out for new bins and signage! #MotePark #CleanAndGreen 🌍✨
Fewer vehicle movements mean safer parks for everyone. Keep an eye out for new bins and signage! #MotePark #CleanAndGreen 🌍✨
December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚮 Big changes coming to litter management at Mote Park! We're replacing 90-litre bins with 1100-litre bins for 8,460 litres of extra capacity! 🌳
Fewer vehicle movements mean safer parks for everyone. Keep an eye out for new bins and signage! #MotePark #CleanAndGreen 🌍✨
Fewer vehicle movements mean safer parks for everyone. Keep an eye out for new bins and signage! #MotePark #CleanAndGreen 🌍✨
🎁 The Kindness of Strangers: Maidstone's Christmas Donation Hub collected over £10,622 in gifts! 🎄💛 Huge thanks to our community & volunteers for spreading joy this season! 🙌 The hub is closed, but you can still support local charities! 💚 #Maidstone #ChristmasDonationHub
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🎁 The Kindness of Strangers: Maidstone's Christmas Donation Hub collected over £10,622 in gifts! 🎄💛 Huge thanks to our community & volunteers for spreading joy this season! 🙌 The hub is closed, but you can still support local charities! 💚 #Maidstone #ChristmasDonationHub
🎥 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