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  • Before you travel, be prepared

    Before you travel, be prepared

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Highways

    As the evenings are getting darker earlier, and the roads are becoming icier it's important to be prepared before you travel. The Kent H...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Nov 24
  • Maidstone Borough Council Heritage Consultation

    Maidstone Borough Council Heritage Consultation

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Maidstone Borough Council

    To inform the content of the new Heritage Strategy Maidstone Borough Council is seeking your views on the heritage in the borough and is imp...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 Nov 24
  • Community Risk Management Plan 2024-2025 public consultation

    Community Risk Management Plan 2024-2025 public consultation

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Fire & Rescue Service

    Kent Fire & Rescue Service wants to hear your views and get your consent to change the way they measure their response times, and to set...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Nov 24
  • Nuisance Off-Road Vehicles - Pilgrims Way, North Downs

    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
  • Maidstone Borough Gypsy, Traveller and Traveling Showpeople Development Plan Document – Preferred Approaches (Regulation 18b) Consultation

    Maidstone Borough Gypsy, Traveller and Traveling Showpeople Development Plan Document – Preferred Approaches (Regulation 18b) Consultation

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: MBC Strategic Planning Team

    Maidstone Borough Council has published the Regulation 18b version of its Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Docume...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Nov 24
  • Household Support Fund

    Household Support Fund

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent County Council

    Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the UK government, the Household Support Fund scheme supports vulnerable Kent ho...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Oct 24
  • Power Cut alerts

    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...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 24
  • Maidstone’s Eco Hub

    Maidstone’s Eco Hub

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Maidstone Borough Council

    Maidstone’s Eco Hub is back for the Third year running and will open in The Mall Maidstone, on Saturday 26th October. The Eco Hub is a...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Oct 24
  • NOTICE OF VACANCY

    NOTICE OF VACANCY

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

    NOTICE OF VACANCY NOTICE is hereby given that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the above Parish Council. Under the Local ...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Oct 24
  • Youth Safety Survey 2024

    Youth Safety Survey 2024

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Maidstone Borough Council

    Young people aged 11 to 18 years are being asked to take part in a survey to find out how safe they feel in the borough of Maidstone. ...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Oct 24
  • Did you know KCC’s election is taking place next year?

    Did you know KCC’s election is taking place next year?

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent County Council

    We are looking for people from all backgrounds to become councillors and help make a difference. You do not need any special qualifications....

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Oct 24
  • Are you eligible for Pension Credit?

    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 ...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Oct 24
  • Annual Policing Survey

    Annual Policing Survey

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Police and Crime Commissioner

    The Police & Crime Commissioner for Kent, Mr Matthew Scott has launched his Annual Policing Survey for 2024. If you live or work in...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Oct 24
  • KCC - Temporary Road Closure - A249 Detling Hill & A249 Sittingbourne Road, Stockbury - 8th November 2024

    KCC - Temporary Road Closure - A249 Detling Hill & A249 Sittingbourne Road, Stockbury - 8th November 2024

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: KCC Highways

    Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of A249 Detling Hill & A249 Sittingbour...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Oct 24
  • Fraud Alerts

    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 ...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 26 Sep 24
  • Police Report

    Police Report

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

    The latest Police report is available and can be found here

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Sep 24
  • Maidstone Alzheimer's Association Afternoon Tea

    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...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Sep 24
  • Restart a Heart

    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-...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Aug 24
  • Counterfeit Currency Warning

    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...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Apr 24
  • Detling Speedwatch Scheme is looking for Volunteers

    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...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 18 Apr 24
  • Granting Wishes For Older People In Maidstone

    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...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Feb 24
  • Statement on Kent Libraries

    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
  • Kent Together

    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...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 20 Jan 24
  • SAFEGUARDING ADVICE FOR DETLING RESIDENTS:

    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
  • Bonfires in Detling

    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...

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

    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...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Aug 23
  • Advice on Using E-Scooters

    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 co...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Aug 23
  • Compulsory Microchipping

    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 ...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 17 Mar 23
  • Bearsted & District u3a

    Bearsted & District u3a

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Wendy Licence Parish Clerk

    Bearsted & District u3a

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Sep 22