Detling Parish Council

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  Green Homes Event Bearsted- 19 October

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Want to find out about "greener" home initiatives? There's an event running in Bearsted this Saturday coming, 18 October. Us...

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  Posted: 14 Oct 25
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  Local Government Reorganisation: Survey

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent County Council

  The Government has asked the councils in Kent to submit proposals to them for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and we want to gather th...

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  Posted: 10 Oct 25
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  Power Cut alerts

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Sign up to receive alerts from UK Power Networks notifying you of future power cuts which may be affecting your area. UK Power Network alert...

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  Posted: 30 Sep 25
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  Rural business urged to apply for funding before time runs out

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Maidstone Borough Council

  Rural businesses across Maidstone are being urged to apply for funding through the Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) Rural Investment Grant Sc...

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  Posted: 29 Sep 25
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  Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure & No Left Turn - Pilgrims Way, Detling - 20th October 2025

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent County Council

  Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Pilgrims Way, Detling, from 20th October...

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  Posted: 29 Sep 25
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  Discover the Stories Buried Beneath Kent

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Archives

  What do buried coins tell us about the people who lived here centuries ago? Kent Archives invites you to a fascinating evening with Dr Bar...

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  Posted: 24 Sep 25
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  Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure and 30 MPH Speed Limit - Various Roads, Weavering - 18th October 2025

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent County Council

  To allow a programme of highway improvement works to be carried out by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close and impose a 30 MP...

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  Posted: 17 Sep 25
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  Young Artist Award 2026

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Maidstone Museum

  Maidstone Museum is currently running The Young Artists Award which is open to young artists from Kent and Sussex. There are two age catego...

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  Posted: 11 Sep 25
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  Community Governance Review consultation

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Maidstone Borough Council

  Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is inviting residents to take up a once-in-a-generation opportunity to share their views and help shape the ...

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  Posted: 4 Aug 25
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  Age UK Information and Advice service

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge is now expanding its Information and Advice service to support people across Maidstone. This serv...

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  Posted: 31 Jul 25
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  VACANCY FOR A CO-OPTED PARISH COUNCILLOR

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Would you like to make a difference to your local community? Would you like to assist in decisions that affect your community? If so why n...

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  Posted: 29 Jul 25
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  Scenic Green Trail Walkers' Guide

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  The Scenic Green Trail Walkers' Guide has been published and can be found here. The route can also be followed on the Explore Kent part...

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  Posted: 24 Jul 25
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  My Community Voice

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: My Community Voice

  My Community Voice is a messaging service that helps Kent and Medway residents, businesses, and community groups to keep in touch with their...

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  Posted: 13 Jun 25
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  Fraud alert- Police impersonation telephone scam targeting residents of Kent

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Police

  Over the few days Kent police have received various calls from Swale residents reporting that they have received phone calls from someone cl...

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  Posted: 30 Apr 25
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  Kent CCTV Register

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Register your CCTV camera

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  Posted: 21 Mar 25
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  Advice on Using E-Scooters

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence Parish Clerk

  What is an e-scooter? Electrical scooters (also known as e-scooters) come under the category of “powered transporters”; this c...

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  Posted: 2 Jan 25
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  Nuisance Off-Road Vehicles - Pilgrims Way, North Downs

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Police

  Following several reports of nuisance off-road vehicles, particularly dirt bikes and quad bikes, using byways across the North Downs includi...

  Detling Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 15 Nov 24
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  Are you eligible for Pension Credit?

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Did you know up to 18,000 Kent households are missing out on Pension Credit? If you or someone you know is retired and on a low income, you ...

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  Posted: 4 Oct 24
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  Fraud Alerts

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Kent Police has published details of the latest Fraud Alerts, this can be found here Report a non-urgent crimes online: Report | Kent ...

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  Posted: 26 Sep 24
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  Maidstone Alzheimer's Association Afternoon Tea

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Maidstone Alzheimer's Association

  If you are caring for someone with dementia, then you are both warmly invited to a Tea Party Enjoy an afternoon tea with entertainment in a...

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  Posted: 3 Sep 24
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  Restart a Heart

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex

  Across the South East, 22 people a day on average suffer out of hospital cardiac arrest and bystander CPR can make all the difference. Life-...

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  Posted: 22 Aug 24
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  Counterfeit Currency Warning

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Residents and businesses of DETLING and THURNHAM are advised to be vigilant when taking cash payments following an incident locally in which...

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  Posted: 24 Apr 24
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  Detling Speedwatch Scheme is looking for Volunteers

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Police, Community Speedwatch

  Detling Speedwatch Scheme is looking for volunteers to support them in reducing speed and improving the safety on their roads with the suppo...

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  Posted: 18 Apr 24
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  Granting Wishes For Older People In Maidstone

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Wishing Hearts is a Maidstone-based charity currently providing 'Wishes' for older people across Kent! Wishes are community-based ac...

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  Posted: 20 Feb 24
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  Statement on Kent Libraries

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent County Council

  Further to the feedback received about Kent Libraries, Kent County Council (KCC) Cabinet Member for Community & Regulatory Services, ...

  Detling Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Jan 24
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  Kent Together

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  If you have money worries or are looking for ways you can make your money go further, we can help you to find your way through to the advice...

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  Posted: 20 Jan 24
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  SAFEGUARDING ADVICE FOR DETLING RESIDENTS:

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Police

  Following the Christmas period some homes may be targeted for burglaries. To deter these from occurring, residents are advised to: Lock win...

  Detling Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 2 Jan 24
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  Bonfires in Detling

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  The Parish Council would like to encourage everyone within the parish to consider the impact having a bonfire may have on others in the comm...

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  Posted: 7 Sep 23
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  Contamination of recycling loads in Maidstone has cost taxpayers across Kent £25,000 in the past two months alone.

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence Parish Clerk

  Maidstone Borough Council is asking every household to take care when they throw away their rubbish to make sure they do not contaminate the...

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  Posted: 17 Aug 23
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  Compulsory Microchipping

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence Parish Clerk

  Cat owners must microchip their pets or face a fine under new rules being introduced. The compulsory microchipping of felines will make it ...

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  Posted: 17 Mar 23
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  Bearsted & District u3a

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence Parish Clerk

  Bearsted & District u3a

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  Posted: 5 Sep 22