Bringing you the latest news from MBC and the best of our borough. ⭐ This account is monitored Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.https://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3muw62btcac2qWe're asking people for their views on how Lockmeadow could evolve from better riverside access to events, markets and community activities. Consultation runs from 7/9 to 18/10 Drop-in sessions: 23, 25 & 27/ 9 at Lockmeadow, and 30/ 9 & 1/10 in Jubilee Square. Link in comments.07 Sep 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3muw62btcac2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mutmxoimgz2hCommunity collaboration for a cleaner River Medway! 🛶 Derek Whitehead of the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership & Maidstone Canoe Club volunteers removed 14 bags of litter. Great job, everyone! Let’s keep our river beautiful! 👏 #RiverClean #CommunityAction06 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutmxoimgz2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3muqxhoxjp72xMake sure you don't miss the Maidstone Repair Cafe, TODAY (5 September) 🛠️ The volunteer team are on hand to help mend all sorts of things, from electrical items, to childrens toys, furniture, textiles & more Lockmeadow Market Hall Saturday 5 September 10am - 2pm #RepairCafe05 Sep 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqxhoxjp72xhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mupmwluji225Tonight, Maidstone came together in solidarity for a candlelight vigil following the tragic events in Nepal. Residents, faith leaders and community organisations gathered to remember those lost and stand with everyone affected. Thanks to Cllr Dinesh Khadka and all involved. 🕯️04 Sep 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupmwluji225https://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mumespkuzr2qEver wondered what it's like to be a councillor? 🤔 Our #ADayintheLife series gives you a sneak peek into the daily work of local councillors! This week, Cllr Mariela Nedelcheva from Harrietsham Lenham and North Downs Ward shares her day with us #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil03 Sep 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumespkuzr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3muk7c7onfm2hOur thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating floods in Nepal Join us for a candlelight vigil as we stand together with the Nepalese community and honour those impacted by this disaster - Jubilee Square - Friday 4 September - 6.30pm - 8.00pm Everyone is welcome02 Sep 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk7c7onfm2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3muhnvp2nnj2lMaidstone Museum is hiring: Museum & Culture Marketing Senior Officer Maidstone Museum is looking for a strategic marketing professional to help grow audiences, promote exhibitions and events, and shape the future of their marketing Apply via the link: https://ce0648li.webitrent.com/ce0648li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=3808430IJX01 Sep 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhnvp2nnj2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3muenjdmqqd2vThe Mayor of Maidstone had a fantastic time seeing the Hazlitt Theatre's summer outdoor touring production of 'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' at Little Fant Farm. Our thanks to the team at the Hazlitt for taking us on Peter Rabbit's adventures this summer!31 Aug 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3muenjdmqqd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mubxz6kj6d25Have you visited Hollywood Rome yet? 🏛️✨ Explore Ancient Rome's influence on cinema at Maidstone Museum! Check out props, costumes & more from Gladiator, Spartacus & Ben-Hur. 🎬 Book tickets: https://museum.maidstone.gov.uk/whats-on/events/hollywood-rome/ #MaidstoneMuseum #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil30 Aug 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mubxz6kj6d25https://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mu7fuqex6n2sResident survey ends TOMORROW (Sun 30 Aug) Make sure to share your views now! The survey is quick and easy to complete, click the link maidstone-gov.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/afczd4 to take part29 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7fuqex6n2shttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mu3cbiu2c72oThe Gum Busters are BACK! 💥 With over £19,000 from the Chewing Gum Task Force, we're tackling gum litter in Maidstone again! 🗑️ Read more: https://news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26/august/the-gum-busters-return #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil #GumBusters #KeepBritainTidy27 Aug 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3cbiu2c72ohttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtxui43dfk25Get creative this September! 🎨✨ Join workshops in clay, pastels, calligraphy & more with Creative Maidstone. You might discover your new fave hobby! 🖌️ Check it out: https://linktr.ee/creativemaidstone #CreativeMaidstone #ArtWorkshops26 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxui43dfk25https://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtvdz5pqg32zCould solar power help lower your energy bills? 🌞 Switch Together Maidstone offers group discounts on solar panels, battery storage, EV chargepoints & more! Get a free cost estimate to see what suits your property. Learn more: https://switchtogether.co.uk/solar-and-battery/maidstone25 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvdz5pqg32zhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mttdhngv542pAlgae spotted in the pond near Mote Park's north entrance. We're testing samples to identify it. In the meantime, please supervise kids & wash hands after contact with water. DO NOT touch the water or let pets enter/drink from it. Stay safe! #MotePark #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil24 Aug 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttdhngv542phttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtqfliat5m2mLAST CHANCE to have your say in the Maidstone Borough Council Resident Survey 2026. The survey is quick and easy to complete and gives residents the opportunity to share their views about living in Maidstone. Click the link maidstone-gov.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/afczd4 to take part.23 Aug 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqfliat5m2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtnvxn6tzj25MBC is starting the process for an Article 4 Direction on key town center office buildings. If approved, future office-to-residential conversions will need planning permission, ensuring quality homes and preserving employment space. Read more: https://news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26/august/article-422 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtnvxn6tzj25https://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtjkta4djn2wNew biodiversity-boosting bus shelters are coming to Maidstone! 🌿 With living roofs, low-energy LED lighting, and a sustainable design, these shelters will enhance the passenger experience while greening our town. Installation overnight from Aug-Oct - https://news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26/august/biodiversity-boosting-bus-shelters20 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjkta4djn2whttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtgb7mjeg52jToday we launched the findings from our citizen deliberation on Violence Against Women and Girls facilitated by @involveuk.bsky.social UK. With a £250k commitment, we're focused on safer streets, youth support, and more women in leadership. Read the full report: https://news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26/august/vawg19 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgb7mjeg52jhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtejvh4mvr2xShare your views! 📣 Tell us what you think via our latest consultations. - Polling Districts and Places 2026 (Interim review) - Closes TOMORROW (19 August) - Resident Survey - Call for Sites Take part via the link: letstalkmaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/18 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtejvh4mvr2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtbgyjdcdp26With warm, dry weather, please take care in Maidstone's parks! Help prevent fires by: - Fully extinguishing cigarettes - Taking your litter home, inc. glass - No BBQs/open fires in parks If you see a fire, move to safety & call 999. 👉 www.kent.fire-uk.org/wildfire17 Aug 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbgyjdcdp26https://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mtbdn7ltal2n🎨 Calling all artists! Show us what makes Mote Park special in our art competition! 🌳 Theme: Park Life. Submit any medium (no photography) by 20 Sept 2026. Shortlisted works will be exhibited from 26 Oct to 8 Nov. Details 👉 bit.ly/41PhB2X #MoteParkArt #ArtCompetition17 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbdn7ltal2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mt2czgxbaa26The Eco-Hub has kicked off! 🦉✨ The Kent Owl Academy wowed visitors with an owl talk & three adorable birds. Check out Maidstone's Eco-Hub at Creative Maidstone for inspiration and eco-friendly tips over the next two weeks! https://climatechange.maidstone.gov.uk/home/maidstone-borough/community/eco-hub14 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2czgxbaa26https://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mszov3istb26Drought declared in Kent, but we're taking action! From planting 9,300 trees to creating new pocket parks, we’re building a resilient Maidstone. Check out all of our climate resilience projects here: https://news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26/august/council-moves-forward-with-more-climate-resilience-for-borough-as-drought-declared-in-kent #ClimateAction #Kent #Sustainability14 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszov3istb26https://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3msx6g3yb6d2cUnwanted pets shouldn't be released into the wild! It harms them & local wildlife. Always use a trusted rehoming service. We recently stepped in to support the welfare of some fish that were released into a public pond in one of our parks. They have now been safely rehomed 🐟13 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3msx6g3yb6d2chttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3msunx5zjhs2gToday we remember the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, former MP for Maidstone. Over 1,300 tributes in our online Book of Condolence reflect her kindness and dedication. Let's celebrate her lasting impact on our borough. Read more: https://maidstone.gov.uk/home/other-services/campaigns-and-projects/ann-widdecombe-remembrance-memorial #RIPAnnWiddecombe12 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3msunx5zjhs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mst5dieq4k2vBin collections will start earlier during the heatwave! 🌞 On Wed (12 Aug) & Thu (13 Aug), pickups begin as early as 5:30 AM. Please have your bins out the night before to avoid missing collection. Thanks for your cooperation! ♻️ #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil #HotWeather #BinUpdate11 Aug 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst5dieq4k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3mssuxzflly2kJoin us at Maidstone's Eco Hub ♻️! Now in its 5th year, this free pop-up offers tips, activities & giveaways to help you save money & support nature. 🌍 Located at Creative Maidstone, Gabriel's Hill, ME15 6JR. Check the full schedule here: https://climatechange.maidstone.gov.uk/home/maidstone-borough/community/eco-hub #EcoHub11 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssuxzflly2khttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3msqg622y572cThe Brenchley bandstand concerts are back! 🎶 Join us every Sunday until Sept 6 for some toe-tapping traditional jazz and big band classics! 📸 Featuring The Peninsular Concert Band Full lineup here: https://www.visitmaidstone.com/whats-on/brenchley-bandstand-concerts-p301201 #LiveMusic #Maidstone10 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqg622y572chttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3msksryeg5h2vLast weekend, Lenham Fest united our community with live music, local stalls, and family fun at the historic Tithe Barn. A huge thank you to everyone who made the day successful! #Lenham #CommunitySpirit #MaidstoneBorough08 Aug 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3msksryeg5h2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/maidstonebc.bsky.social/post/3msi3q6rseu24A person has been prosecuted for illegally dumping household waste in Maidstone! They pleaded guilty to fly-tipping and have been issued over £1000 in fines. Read more: https://news.maidstone.gov.uk/home/news/26/august/flytipping-court #StopFlyTipping #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil07 Aug 2026 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:o7uyfbqj7n3uvrycyjkxcvju/app.bsky.feed.post/3msi3q6rseu24