Latest News
Additional buses running
Two additional buses now run on Mondays to Fridays at 1745 hours from Downswood to Maidstone and at 1811 hours from Maidstone Bus Station to Downswood.
Spot Light on the The Facts
15th April 2025
It is regrettable that misinformation continues to circulate on social media regarding the recent tree works at Spot Lane Nature Reserve. Misplaced blame has once again been directed toward Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) contractors and Downswood Parish Council (DPC). This is categorically...
Good News
14th April 2025
Following a meeting last week with Kent Police and the Community Safety Team, it was discussed that youths with catapults are a county-wide issue and not just an isolated problem for Downswood. Kent Police will begin foot patrols in Downswood and will be visiting Mallards more frequently....
Annual Parish Meeting - Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 7.30 pm
14th April 2025
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Parish Councillor Election - 8 May 2025
9th April 2025
The following two candidates are standing for election as a Parish Councillor on 8 May 2025. ...
Defibrillator Training
3rd April 2025
Building on the success of our previous training session, we are excited to announce another defibrillator training program. Please get in touch if you would like to participate. ...
Consultation for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
31st March 2025
Dear Sir/Madam, We’re inviting residents, landlords, and relevant stakeholders to take part in the consultation for our Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). It will run from 31 March to 27 April, and we welcome your ...
Notice of KCC Election 01.05.25
26th March 2025
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Sign up to the Kent & Essex CCTV registry to keep your community safe
17th March 2025
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Check your smoke alarms are in date
17th March 2025
Check your smoke alarms are in date! Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging people to check the expiry date on their smoke alarms, as they only have a lifespan of up to ten years. Between 2022-2024, approximately 6,600 expired smoke alarms were discovered at properties in Kent and...
A Step in the Right Direction
13th March 2025
With the permission of KCC Public Rights of Way Team, the DPC Open Spaces Team have repaired the missing step at the SSSI site making it much safer. The pictures below are the before and after. ...
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