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Your fortnightly news update from Maidstone Borough Council
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Maidstone to come together for Remembrance Sunday
Maidstone will come together on Sunday 8 November 2026 to remember those who have lost their lives or been affected by conflict at the town’s annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service.
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Have a greener Christmas: Repair Café and Sustainable Christmas zone at Maidstone Market
Maidstone Climate Action Network (CAN) is inviting everyone to get ready for a greener Christmas at its free Repair Café and Sustainable Christmas CAN Zone on Saturday 7 November 2026, 10am–2pm, at the Market Hall, Lockmeadow.
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Mote Park art exhibition opens after record number of entries
A free exhibition of shortlisted entries from the Mote Park art competition is now open to the public at the park’s Learning Space until Sunday 8 November 2026.
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Maidstone Borough Council and The Mall gears up to help local charities this Christmas
The Christmas Donation Hub is coming back for 2026.
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Journey through Japan in new Maidstone photography exhibition
A new photography exhibition exploring the landscapes, cities and wildlife of Japan is opening at Creative Maidstone this November.
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40 new affordable homes delivered alongside wildlife habitats
The council has taken ownership of two new town centre developments, delivering 40 affordable homes for local people alongside new habitats for wildlife.
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Projects tackling loneliness, improving community safety and supporting vulnerable residents awarded share of £48,000
Helping isolated older people reconnect with their community, improving access to safe toilets in Maidstone town centre and supporting residents who struggle to get online are among the projects receiving a share of £48,000 in council funding.
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Planning changes now in force
Residents are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with national changes to the planning system that came into effect from 31 October.
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Priorities Pride in Place Park Wood & Senacre
Pride in Place is a ten-year government programme that will bring £20 million of investment to Park Wood and Senacre. To help shape future plans, we'd like you to rank the priorities identified earlier this year so we can better understand what matters most to local residents.
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Trust Survey 2026
Trust is an important part of the relationship between residents and their local council. We want to better understand residents' levels of trust and confidence in the Council.
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Financial Wellbeing 2026
People's experiences of money, access to services and opportunities can vary significantly, and we want to better understand how residents are managing day to day.
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Young Persons Financial Wellbeing Survey 2026
We want to hear from young people across Maidstone about their experiences, and how financial wellbeing can affect everyday life.
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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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