Maidstone Borough Council

Veitch Land is a designated Local Wildlife Site, home to diverse habitats & wildlife. 💚 We've recently had issues with off-road biking & litter. Please help protect this area by sticking to paths, reporting issues, and taking litter home. Thank you! 🌱 #Maidstone #NatureRecovery

Just over 1 week to go until Business In Maidstone's International Women's Day celebration🍾 Maidstone Borough Council & Lets Do Business Group come together to deliver a day dedicated to celebrating local Women in Business. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maidstone-...

The Mayor of Maidstone Cllr Martin Round in attendance at the Lunar New Year celebrations that took place in Jubilee Square last weekend 🐲

Huge thanks to @cohesionplus.bsky.socialfor bringing this stunning, colourful celebration to the streets of Maidstone

#lunarnewyear

📣 Exciting news! Independent traders & landlords can apply for £5K-£10K grants via our Shopfront Improvement Scheme! Priority for conservation areas. Apps close 27 Feb 2026. More info: 🔗 maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary... 📩 ShopfrontImprovement@maidstone.gov.uk #Funding

Make sure you don't miss the Lunar New Year celebrations today (21 Feb) at Jubilee Square! 🏮 🕐 12:00 - 14:30
There will be vibrant performances, traditional music, and the spectacular dotting of the eyes ceremony that awakens the Chinese Lions. 🎉 🔗 www.visitmaidstone.com/whats-on/lun...

Let’s keep recycling happy in Kent! 😊 Remember to toss it in loose—no plastic bags, please❗

✅ Empty items
✅ Quick rinse
✅ Drop in the bin, loose

Loose = sortable = recyclable! #ShakeItOut

More info 🔗 www.kent.gov.uk/shakeitout #kentcoubtycouncil #greenerkent #recyclenow

The Government is consulting on future council services in Kent! We support Option 3a, a three-unitary council model that aligns with #KentPolice, #KentFireandRescue, and NHS boundaries for better collaboration. Share your thoughts: www.gov.uk/government/c...

What a fantastic day! 💚📚 Creative Maidstone's half-term event with Gianna Pollero was a hit! Families enjoyed a lively reading of Monster Doughnuts and monster-themed crafts! 👾✂️✨ Big thanks to everyone who joined us! 💫 #MonsterDoughnuts #HalfTermFun #BookEvent

🔔 Mayoral Monday!

Join Cllr Martin Round as he discusses mental health and his commitment to raising awareness of this complex and challenging issue.

#mentalhealth #mayoralmonday #awareness

🌳 Calling all young content creators! Capture the beauty of spring in the Bearsted Woodland Trust competition! 🌼
Submit your 📸 photo with a caption or 📹 short reel by May 31, 2026 for a chance to win £75! All details here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#BearstedWoodlandTrust

🚨 FREE 210L rainwater harvesting sets for households in Town Centre, Parkwood & Shepway vulnerable to flooding! 🌧️
Benefits:💧 Reduce flooding 🌱 Thrive gardens 🔄 Ease mains pressure 💷 Lower bills 🌍 Support climate action
Claim yours 👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20... #Maidstone

Thank you to everyone who participated in our VAWG survey! Your feedback is shaping our efforts to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in Maidstone. Together, we're creating a safer community. 💜

🔗 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...

#VAWG #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil

Stay in the loop with Maidstone Museum! 🏛️

Maidstone Museum is launching a new newsletter filled with news, exclusives, and events. Don't miss out, subscribe today! 👉 bit.ly/mbcsubscribe

#MaidstoneMuseum #Newsletter #Subscribe

The Government is consulting on the future of council services.
With #FolkestoneHythe, #Sevenoaks, #TunbridgeWells and Tonbridge & Malling, we support Option 3a – three unitary councils.
Big enough to make a difference, small enough to care.
Have your say: bit.ly/lgrconsultat...

A major clean-up is underway after several large fly‑tipping incidents across the borough. Waste in Yelstead Lane alone will cost over £5,000 to clear.

Working with Kent Police, three arrests were made on 9 Feb and a vehicle has been seized.
👉 news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...

🚴‍♂️💙 This weekend, Mayor Cllr Martin Round joined the Mid Kent Mind 12-hour Spinathon at Lockmeadow Health Club! A fantastic event uniting the community for mental health awareness and fundraising. Huge thanks to all participants and donors! 🙌 #MentalHealthMatters #Maidstone

🦅 Swift Boxes Update! All our free swift nest boxes are claimed! 💚 It’s amazing to see your commitment to protecting our local wildlife. Installation starts soon, creating vital nesting spaces for these incredible birds. Stay tuned for updates! 🕊️ #SwiftBoxes

Proud to support #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with Place2Be! 💛 This year's theme, "This Is My Place," focuses on self-acceptance and belonging. Together, we create spaces for young people to thrive in Maidstone! 🌟 #MentalHealthMatters #YouthEmpowerment

🎉 Exciting news! Our upgraded changing rooms at Lockmeadow Health Club are now open! Thanks to council investment, enjoy a brighter, modern experience. 💙 Check out the new facilities: 👉 www.maidstoneleisure.com/lockmeadow-h... #Lockmeadow #Maidstone #Leisure #HealthClub

✨A huge thanks to all those who took part in last night's Light Up Maidstone Festival!

What a wonderful celebration of light and colour, it was lovely to see the community come together and illuminate the winter night!

🔥 It’s time to Light Up Maidstone!

🎆 The parade is just about to start - will we see you there?

❤️ Thank you to One Maidstone and partners on another fantastic event highlighting the best of our borough!

Your councils are changing!

Government ministers want councils in Kent and Medway to work in a different way.

The government has launched a consultation based on a series of options suggested by Kent's existing councils.

www.gov.uk/government/c...

🗣️ Time to Talk Day is on 5 Feb 2026! Let's have the big conversations that matter. 💛
Need support?🔗 mind.org.uk/TimeToTalkDa
Need to speak? 🔗 www.mind.org.uk/information-...
Want more info? 🔗 www.mind.org.uk/information-...
Help in Kent? 🔗 www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-...

#timetotalkday

⚡💰 Cut your energy bills this winter! Join us for the final tips from Maidstone Borough Council. Today's focus: window insulation with film & tape. Small changes = big savings! #SaveMoney #EnergyBills #SustainableSolutions #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil

📣 Exciting news! Independent traders & landlords can apply for £5K-£10K grants via our Shopfront Improvement Scheme! Priority for conservation areas. Apps close 27 Feb 2026. More info: 🔗 maidstone.gov.uk/home/primary... 📩 ShopfrontImprovement@maidstone.gov.uk #Funding

Help protect Maidstone’s swifts! Join the Swift Streets project by Maidstone Borough Council and High Weald Swifts. Residents on Curzon Rd, Grecian St, Salisbury Rd & Waterlow Rd can request a free swift nest box to support our declining swift population! news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/20...

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The Heart of Kent Walking Festival returns! 🥾 Join us from March 20-29 to explore our beautiful landscapes. 🌳 Enjoy guided walks for all ages, from the North Downs to charming villages. Discover local history & wildlife! #VisitMaidstone #HOKWalkingFestival #Walking #Walks

The deadline to renew your postal vote is 31 JANUARY 2026! ✉️

This is your last chance to renew your postal vote.

Renew online here 👉 gov.uk/apply-postal...

#postalvote #renewal #maidstoneboroughcouncil