Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered in Whatman Park on Saturday 18 July for a special celebration funded by Maidstone Borough Council marking 25 years of Maidstone River Park.
Government ministers have decided Kent and Medway will be served by four completely new councils from April 2028.
Good causes in Maidstone are being invited to apply for funding through the council’s new Community Grant Scheme.
Five Maidstone parks have proudly raised their prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
People are being invited to sign a digital Book of Condolence following the passing of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Maidstone.