Detling Parish Council

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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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  Emergency Road Closure - Pilgrims Way, Thurnham - 28th April 2025

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  It will be necessary to close Pilgrims Way, Thurnham from 28th April 2025 for up to 3 days. The road will be closed in the vicinity of C...

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  Posted: 30 Apr 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: 15 Apr 25
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  Urgent Road Closure - Bearsted Road and New Cut Road , Maidstone - 23rd April 2025

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  It will be necessary to close Bearsted Road and New Cut Road , Maidstone from 23rd April 2025 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed b...

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  Posted: 15 Apr 25
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  Urgent Road Closure - The Street, Detling - 15th April 2025

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  t will be necessary to close The Street, Detling from 15th April 2025 for up to 1 night. The road will be closed at the junction of A249...

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  Posted: 15 Apr 25
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  Old School Playing Field

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  The play tower in the Detling Playground has now reopened and all equipment is in full use

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  Posted: 14 Apr 25
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  Temporary Road Closure - Cox Street, Detling - 30th April 2025

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Kent Highways

  Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Cox Street, Detling, from 30th April 2025 with est...

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  Posted: 2 Apr 25
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  Police Report

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  The latest Police report is available and can be found here

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  Posted: 2 Apr 25
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  Rotary North Downs Walk

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  40th North Downs Walk – 8 June 2025 Sponsored Walk for Cancer Research UK and your own selected charities The Rotary Club of the We...

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  Posted: 21 Mar 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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  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: 10 Jan 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...

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  Posted: 15 Nov 24
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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: 24 Oct 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...

  Detling Parish Council   |  

  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, ...

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  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...

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  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