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  • Temporary Road Closure - A249 Detling Interchange, Boxley - 13th May 2024

    Temporary Road Closure - A249 Detling Interchange, Boxley - 13th May 2024

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Highways

    Due to works planned to be undertaken by National Highways, it will be necessary to close part of A249 Detling Interchange, Boxley, from 13t...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 19 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
  • Bearsted Market Engagement : Sun 07 Apr 09:30

    Bearsted Market Engagement : Sun 07 Apr 09:30

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Police

    Kent Police & Partners will be attending the Bearsted Farmers Market to engage with local business & the local community. Please...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Apr 24
  • KCC Urgent Road Closure - Cox Street, Detling - 2nd April 2024

    KCC Urgent Road Closure - Cox Street, Detling - 2nd April 2024

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Highways

    It will be necessary to close Cox Street, Detling from 2nd April 2024 for up to 2 days. The road will be closed at the junctions of Whit...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Mar 24
  • MBC Conservation Management Plan consultation

    MBC Conservation Management Plan consultation

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Maidstone Borough Council

    Conservation Management Plan Feedback Conservation Areas in Maidstone have special value for communities and for the whole of the borough. ...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 28 Mar 24
  • Temporary Restrictions - Kent County Showground Events - 2024

    Temporary Restrictions - Kent County Showground Events - 2024

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Highways

    It will be necessary to restrict through traffic on various roads in Maidstone. EVENT SCHEDULE FOR 2024 BHP Performance Car Show - from ...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Mar 24
  • O2 (UK) Limited - Temporary 40MPH Speed Limit - A249 Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone - 8th April 2024

    O2 (UK) Limited - Temporary 40MPH Speed Limit - A249 Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone - 8th April 2024

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Highways

    Due to works planned to be undertaken by O2 (UK) Limited, it will be necessary to impose a 40MPH speed limit on part of A249 Sittingbourne R...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 15 Mar 24
  • Shopper Bus - Roadworks

    Shopper Bus - Roadworks

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

    Due to roadworks which will take place on Ware Street between Hockers Lane and the Kim’s roundabout, this stretch of road will be clos...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 4 Mar 24
  • Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure - Ware Street, New Cut Road, Bearsted Road & A249 Bearsted Road, Bearsted - 4th March 2024

    Kent County Council - Temporary Road Closure - Ware Street, New Cut Road, Bearsted Road & A249 Bearsted Road, Bearsted - 4th March 2024

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Highways

    Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Ware Street, New Cut Road, Bearsted Road...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Feb 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
  • Prepare to vote in May Local Elections

    Prepare to vote in May Local Elections

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

    Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) will be holding its next local elections on Thursday 2 May 2024. This year’s elections will be the fir...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Feb 24
  • Household Energy Bill – Additional Support

    Household Energy Bill – Additional Support

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: KCC Household Support Fund Team

    Additional support with household energy costs - Debt Advice Scheme (subject to eligibility criteria) Kent County Council is currently work...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Jan 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
  • Pennies Nursery awarded Wilder Kent Gold Award 2023 for the second year running

    Pennies Nursery awarded Wilder Kent Gold Award 2023 for the second year running

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

    Pennies Nursery has retained a Wilder Kent Award Gold status for both of their Maidstone settings, Hockers Lane and Newnham Court. The Wilde...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 23
  • 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