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Your fortnightly news update from Maidstone Borough Council
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Maidstone’s gum-busters return after campaign cuts chewing gum litter by 86%
The council secured over £19,000 from the Chewing Gum Task Force for a second consecutive year, following evidence that its gum litter reduction campaign achieved an 86% drop in discarded chewing gum in targeted areas.
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Biodiversity boosting bus shelters set to transform Maidstone
Plans to install new biodiversity boosting bus shelters across Maidstone will take a step forward this month, with installation set begin in the town centre.
 Image provided by Bauer Media Outdoor UK
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Council seeks new planning powers to support communities and Maidstone town centre
The council has agreed to begin the process of seeking an Article 4 Direction that would give greater oversight of future proposals affecting some of the town centre's largest office buildings.
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Maidstone residents call for youth clubs, safer streets and more women leaders in bid to address Violence Against Women and Girls
Free youth clubs, safer public spaces, more women in leadership positions and lifelong education to challenge harmful behaviours are among the ideas put forward by Maidstone residents to help address Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
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Council moves forward with more climate resilience for borough as drought declared in Kent
As drought is declared in Kent, the council is highlighting the projects helping communities, wildlife and green spaces become more resilient to a changing climate.
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Residents encouraged to have their say on Kent Mineral Sites Plan consultation
The council is encouraging residents to take part in Kent County Council's consultation on the Pre-Submission Draft Kent Mineral Sites Plan.
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Keep up to date with all the latest from Maidstone Borough Council
Other newsletters from Maidstone Borough Council include:
Climate Change and Biodiversity - Everything to do with sustainability
What’s On in Maidstone - For all events
News - Keep up to date
Consultations - Share your views
Visit Maidstone - The best attractions and places to stay
Business in Maidstone - Workshops, events and business support
Planning - Updates on recent planning decisions
Maidstone Museum - News, updates and current events
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