Local News - Detling Parish Council, Detling, Maidstone

Fraud Alerts

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Kent Police has published details of the latest Fraud Alerts, this can be found here Report a non-urgent crimes online: Report | Kent ...

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Posted: 27 Oct 26

Winter Drink Drive

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

Drink or Drive? We want everyone to enjoy the festive season, but to do so safely. Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive saf...

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Posted: 27 Oct 26

FURTHER WORKS -Temporary Road Closure - Hockers Lane, Detling - 19th October 2026

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

Please note – Further works will be carried out on the below. Works will be carried out from 5th November 2026, with estimated comple...

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Posted: 23 Oct 26

Kent councils unite to stop fly-tipping as incidents top 23,000

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Kent County Council and the county's district and borough councils are joining forces to stop fly-tipping through a renewed "Check...

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Posted: 23 Oct 26

Emergency Road Closure - Hockers Lane, Thurnham - 13th October 2026

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

It will be necessary to close Hockers Lane, Thurnham from 13th October 2026 to 3rd November The road will be closed outside property num...

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Posted: 23 Oct 26

Reporting to Crimestoppers

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

We’re aware that many people in our community hold valuable information about crimes, incidents, or antisocial behaviour, but feel una...

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Posted: 23 Oct 26

Have a greener Christmas – free Repair Café, Saturday 7 November

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Got something broken? Bring it to the free Maidstone Repair Café at the Market Hall, Lockmeadow, Maidstone ME16 8LW, on Saturday 7 No...

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Posted: 22 Oct 26

Detling Parish Council Needs You!

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

We are aware that communication and information sharing with residents is key to a successful community. We are hoping to engage with reside...

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Posted: 22 Oct 26

Mature Drivers & Passenger Course

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

The Parish Council is considering running a Mature Drivers & Passenger Course in partnership with KCC’s Kent Road Safety & Act...

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Posted: 22 Oct 26

Land At Hockers Farm Orchard View- UPDATE 21 October 2026

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Ref: 26/500485/FULL Address: Land At Hockers Farm Orchard View Detling Kent ME14 3BF Proposal: Demolition of existing structures and erectio...

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Posted: 21 Oct 26

UPGRADE OF PLAYGROUND AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Funding has been approved for upgrading the existing play area and installing recreational equipment at the Old School Playing Field. Detli...

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Posted: 20 Oct 26

Annual Policing Survey 2026

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Have your say on policing in Kent How safe do you feel where you live? What are your experiences of crime, antisocial behaviour and policin...

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Posted: 16 Oct 26

CONSULTATIONS

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Detling Parish Council wants to give everyone the opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of our village. This is your chance ...

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Posted: 15 Oct 26

Emergency Road Closure - Ware Street, Bearsted - 12th October 2026

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

It will be necessary to close Ware Street, Bearsted from 12th October 2026 for up to 3 days. The road will be closed outside property nu...

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Posted: 13 Oct 26

Winter Fuel Payment scam alert

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Winter Fuel Payment scams often start earlier than people think. Last year, criminals targeted UK adults between August and October, and th...

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Posted: 25 Sep 26

Temporary Road Closure - Hockers Lane, Detling - 19th October 2026

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Hockers Lane, Detling, from 19th October...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 22 Sep 26

Temporary Road Closure - Scragged Oak Road, Detling - 14th October 2026

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

Due to works planned to be undertaken by Kent County Council, it will be necessary to close part of Scragged Oak Road, Detling, from 14th Oc...

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Posted: 14 Sep 26

Kent Police Update

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

Community Safety Units Becoming Neighbourhood Policing Teams Kent Police has issued an update on a change to the name of Kent Police’...

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Posted: 8 Sep 26

Fly-tipper caught on camera ordered to pay £1,057

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Maidstone Borough Council

A man who illegally dumped waste in the Maidstone countryside has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after being successfully prosec...

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Posted: 7 Sep 26

Increase in Courier Fraud – Protect Yourself and Others

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

We are seeing a recent increase in courier fraud offences in the county. The incidents mainly involved offenders impersonating police office...

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Posted: 10 Jul 26

National Highways and Transport Surveys 2026-27

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

Kent County Council is taking part in the 2026-27 National Highways and Transport Surveys, run by measure2improve on behalf of the National ...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Jul 26

South East Water announcement: Hosepipe ban introduced in Kent from Thursday 25 June 2026

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: South East Water

Due to sustained high temperatures and near record levels of demand for treated drinking water across Kent, I am writing to update you th...

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Posted: 25 Jun 26

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) - Be behaviour aware

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

We will be hosting two online VAWG Community Engagement Events on the following dates: Wednesday 8 July from 10am to 12pm or Thursday ...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 15 Jun 26

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Temporary Road Closures & Suspend Environmental Weight Restriction– VARIOUS ROADS – from 1ST MAY 2026 for up to 18 months

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent County Council

To allow the High Speed Road Programme to be carried out, Kent County Council has made an Order prohibiting through traffic and suspend envi...

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Posted: 2 Apr 26

26/500485/FULL Land At Hockers Farm Orchard View

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Ref: 26/500485/FULL Address: Land At Hockers Farm Orchard View Detling Kent ME14 3BF Proposal: Demolition of existing structures and erect...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Mar 26

Land At Hockers Farm

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Ref: 26/500485/FULL Address: Land At Hockers Farm Orchard View Detling Kent ME14 3BF Proposal: Demolition of existing structures and erectio...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 25 Feb 26

Theft of Motor Vehicles - Maidstone District

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

Maidstone District is currently experiencing an increase in vehicle thefts. Recent offences have involved motorbikes, pickup trucks, and For...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 23 Feb 26

Suspicious Vehicle - Thurnham 1400 27/01

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent Police

We’d like to make residents of Thurnham and the surrounding rural area aware of a suspicious vehicle reported earlier today. The vehic...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 28 Jan 26

A249 Bearsted Road Improvement Scheme

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Breheny

Breheny Civil Engineering is delivering the project on behalf of Kent County Council. Work started in August 2025 with a scheduled duration ...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 6 Jan 26

Proposed development at Hockers Farm

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Detling Parish Council notes a leaflet on the development has been circulated in the village. The Parish Council wishes to clarify that this...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Dec 25

Power Cut alerts

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Sign up to receive alerts from UK Power Networks notifying you of future power cuts which may be affecting your area. UK Power Network alert...

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Posted: 30 Sep 25

Age UK Information and Advice service

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge is now expanding its Information and Advice service to support people across Maidstone. This serv...

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Posted: 31 Jul 25

Scenic Green Trail Walkers' Guide

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

The Scenic Green Trail Walkers' Guide has been published and can be found here. The route can also be followed on the Explore Kent part...

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Posted: 24 Jul 25

Kent CCTV Register

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Register your CCTV camera

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Posted: 21 Mar 25

Are you eligible for Pension Credit?

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

Did you know up to 18,000 Kent households are missing out on Pension Credit? If you or someone you know is retired and on a low income, you ...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 4 Oct 24

Detling Speedwatch Scheme is looking for Volunteers

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Kent Police, Community Speedwatch

Detling Speedwatch Scheme is looking for volunteers to support them in reducing speed and improving the safety on their roads with the suppo...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 18 Apr 24

Bonfires in Detling

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

The Parish Council would like to encourage everyone within the parish to consider the impact having a bonfire may have on others in the comm...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 7 Sep 23

Contamination of recycling loads in Maidstone has cost taxpayers across Kent £25,000 in the past two months alone.

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence Parish Clerk

Maidstone Borough Council is asking every household to take care when they throw away their rubbish to make sure they do not contaminate the...

Detling Parish Council |

Posted: 17 Aug 23

Compulsory Microchipping

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence Parish Clerk

Cat owners must microchip their pets or face a fine under new rules being introduced. The compulsory microchipping of felines will make it ...

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Posted: 17 Mar 23

Bearsted & District u3a

Detling, Maidstone, Kent

Article by: Wendy Licence Parish Clerk

Bearsted & District u3a

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Posted: 5 Sep 22

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