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Universal Credit Link
Due to the impact of Coronavirus over 5.5 million people are claiming Universal Credit. You may be new to claiming Universal Credit having been negatively impacted by Coronavirus. If so, please follow the link below which will help you: ...
Covid 19 Vaccine Survey
Overall the vaccine programme has had good take up, however there are number of groups where take up is low or slower. Kent County Council and its partners are keen to understand further the reasons for this and have asked Activmob to speak to residents. As part of this work they have developed...
Litter Picks
A big thank you to all the residents that help to keep the parish clean by carrying out litter picks. We hope that you feel able to continue with the good work and encourage all residents to keep the area outside their homes free from litter. ...
Bicknor Wood, Community Woodland
Visit the Bicknor Wood website to see photos and learn all about this ancient woodland reserve. https://bicknorwood.blogspot.com/?m=1 ...
NHP Update
Neighbourhood Plan - Examiner's Report Received - See Otham NHP for more info. ...
Planning Inquiry, Church Road.
We regret to inform you that the Planning Inspector has granted the appeal from Bellway Homes. This means the Planning Application for 421 dwellings on Church Road will go ahead. Thank you to everyone for your support in fighting the application. At least we can takeaway the...
Help Keep Maidstone at 'Medium'
Help keep Maidstone at 'Medium'! Currently the COVID Alert level for Maidstone is Medium and Maidstone Borough Council is asking everyone to continue to socially distance, washing hands and wearing a face covering to stop the borough moving to a higher level. Martin Cox, Leader of...
Otham Neighbourhood Plan - Public consultation
Otham Neighbourhood Plan has now been submitted to Maidstone Borough Council. The public consultation runs from Friday 16 October to Friday 27 November. Please see the NHP tab for more information, or click on the link below https://localplan.maidstone.gov.uk/home/neighbourhood-planning ...
Councillor Vacancies
Welcome to Cllr Kinga Stallwood, the latest member of the Council. If you have a little spare time and would like to be involved in local issues, you might like to consider becoming a Parish Councillor? We currently have 1 vacancy -please contact Teresa the Clerk for more information. ...
Annual Parish Meeting - Cancelled
Unfortunately, due to the current Coronavirus situation, we are forced to cancel the APM. Stay safe and stay well ...
