Maidstone Borough Council’s Policy and Resources Committee tonight decided to continue exploring the possibility of a Garden Community, to the east of Lenham. This could provide around 5000 homes as well as community, healthcare, education, retail, business, leisure and green space in a new integrated and sustainable settlement.
60 Years ago, on 9 October, Maidstone Zoo closed for the last time after 26 years in what is now known as Cobtree Manor Park.
Maidstone Borough council successfully prosecuted a Mr Crowley from Maidstone for a fly tipping offence on 6 September.
Maidstone Borough Council is calling on residents to help improve recycling in the borough by taking part in National Recycling Week from 23 to 29 September.
Maidstone Museum is staging a major new football exhibition. Entitled 'Maidstone: United in Football', it runs from September 14 to January 18 2020.