Maidstone Borough Council will reopen its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) on 1 October 2026, strengthening its ability to invest in council housing and supporting its ambition to deliver 1,000 affordable homes across the borough.
The people who will help guide how up to £20 million of government funding is invested across Park Wood, Senacre, Shepway and Mangravet have now been appointed, marking a major milestone for the Pride in Place programme.
A newly published report has highlighted Maidstone Borough Council's success in reducing the number of households living in temporary accommodation by 21% and recognised its ground-breaking work to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls.
Innovative trial uses fast fashion throwaways to plug potholes
Maidstone Borough Council has received a number of enquiries from residents about large numbers of false chinch bugs being found in and around properties in the Fant area, including Chamberlain Avenue, Pitt Road, Shelley Road and surrounding roads.
