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Decision Notice - 25/02407/LACPC - LINTON PARK CRICKET CLUB - RUMWOOD CRICKET GROUND
Decision Notice - Licensing Application for Rumwood Cricket Ground ...
A249 Bearsted Road Improvement Scheme
A249 Bearsted Road Improvement Scheme ...
Scenic Green Trail - Walker's Guide
Many thanks to Phil Riches and everyone that was involved in producing this great long distance walker's guide around the Borough of Maidstone. Scenic Green Trail - Walker's Guide ...
Licensing application for Rumwood Cricket Club
Licensing Application Notice We wish to inform residents that Linton Park Cricket Club has submitted a licensing application for Rumwood Cricket Ground. Please note that comments are required before Thursday, 31 July 2025. PUBLIC NOTICE LICENSING ACT 2003 An application has...
Music on the Green 30.08.25 from 5.00 pm
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Hose Pipe Restrictions in Kent & Sussex
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Otham Conservation Area
Otham Conservation Area The new boundaries for Otham have been formally adopted. The final document and the associated map are shown below. Please note, the map will be updated to include the Willington estate once MBCs systems have been updated, but they currently do not have a timeline...
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner's Spring Newsletter
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner's Newsletter ...
Update - Otham Conservation Area Review
Update on the Otham Conservation Area Review Following the February public consultation for the Conservation Area Appraisal, Otham Parish Council would like to thank all residents who took the time to provide feedback to MBC on the proposed extension The Otham Conservation Area...
Heathlands Garden Settlement
We’re surveying residents and businesses to share their ideas about the development. https://LetsTalkMaidstone.uk.engagementhq.com/heathlands-garden-community-informal-may2025 The survey runs from Saturday 10 May to Sunday 25 May 2025....
Election of a County Councillor
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Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish meeting will be held at 7.30 pm on Monday, 28 April in the Village Hall ...
Consultation for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
We’re inviting residents, landlords, and relevant stakeholders to take part in the consultation for our Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). It will run from 31 March to 27 April, and we welcome your input. Why we’re...
Sign up to the Kent & Essex CCTV registry to keep your community safe
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Check your smoke alarms are in date
Check your smoke alarms are in date! Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging people to check the expiry date on their smoke alarms, as they only have a lifespan of up to ten years. Between 2022-2024, approximately 6,600 expired smoke alarms were discovered at properties in Kent and...
KCC Letter in Response to Recent Road Closures
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Update from the Forestry Commission
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Otham Conservation Area Consultation is now open!
The public consultation is now open and will continue until March 9th. Please click on the link below for further information: Otham Conservation Area Appraisal 2024 | Lets Talk Maidstone ...
KCCs Road Safety & Active Travel Group Newsletter
We hope that you find the following interesting: Road Safety & Active Travel Group Newsletter ...
Bell Ringers Required!
A message from Rev David Bond. Ringers love to ring bells as much as you like to hear them. Many towers however will fall silent within the next 5 years unless we can recruit and train new young and adult ringers to replace older ringers whose numbers will naturally decline. St. Nicholas has a...
Parish Councillor Vacancies
Otham Parish Council currently has two Councillor vacancies to be filled by co-option. The vacancies will be an agenda item for the meeting on Monday, 13 January 2025. If you would like more information, please contact Teresa, the Parish Clerk. Email:...
A MESSAGE FROM MATTHEW SCOTT, THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT.
As Police and Crime Commissioner, it is my responsibility to ensure that Kent Police has sufficient resources to prevent and investigate crime, to support victims and to protect our communities, be they urban, rural or coastal. Thanks to your support, we now have more officers in Kent than...
Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme
Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme Could you or someone you know be eligible to receive a £200 voucher which can be redeemed towards food, energy, or both? The Pensioner Just Missing Out scheme supports Kent pensioners in need of help with significantly rising living costs. The scheme is...
A Reminder for Dog Owners
Some advice for being a responsible dog owner and showing respect for the environment and community. Here's a reminder for all dog walkers: • Dispose of waste properly: Either take it home or use the bins provided by the Borough Council. • Use a lead: Especially around livestock to...
Remembrance Day Service - 10.45 am on 10.11.24
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Important News. Otham Village Fete
Otham Village Fete Otham with Langley Church has been running the village fete on Otham Village Green for many years, but with church members getting older and help dwindling, the fete is unlikely to be run in its previous format in 2025 unless new volunteers can be found to organise it. If...
New Speed Limit - Green Hill & Otham Street
The proposal below was implemented on Friday 20 December 2024 Amended speed limit for Green Hill and Otham Street The proposed deposit documents (see below) relate to a Speed Limit Order on Otham Street and Green Hill. Green Hill - It will...
Church Rd Closure from 16 Sept (Approx 4 weeks)
Church Road will be closed to all vehicular traffic in the vicinity of the junction with the old alignment of Church Road from 16 September, for around four weeks. Access to Church House will be maintained, but vehicles will have to approach on Church Road from the south. During that same...
New Play Equipment Update
The fencing will be removed from the play equipment on Thursday, 8 August. (Apologies, for the slight delay. The team have been delayed at another site) We hope that children get lots of enjoyment when using it! (There is a small issue with one of the gates, which will be resolved...
Music on the Green 20.07.24
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Community Safety Survey - Closes 25.08.24
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Local Parish Election - Thursday 2 May
As reported previously, following the review by the Boundary Commission, Otham Parish now consists of two Wards: Otham North and Otham South. The Maidstone Borough Council Returning Officer has confirmed that – due to a lack of candidates - the persons whose names appear below were duly...
Speedwatch Initiative
The Parish Council has been contacted by PC James Phillips, who is inquiring whether residents would be interested in participating in a Community Speedwatch initiative. This program requires a team of local residents who are willing to volunteer a small amount of time each week. Volunteers...
Notes - Bellway Homes Meeting 25.03.24 ...
Otham Annual Parish Meeting - This Monday 29 April
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Otham Village Hall Needs Your Support!
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Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review 2021-2038 Adoption
Adoption of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review The Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review and associated Policies Map were adopted by the Council at its meeting on 20th March 2024. The Local Plan Review provides a comprehensive planning framework for the borough for the period 2021 to 2038. ...
Stoneacre to re-open 13.04.24
We are pleased to share the news that Stoneacre will re-open on Saturday 13th April. It is understood that the current plan is to open through to 22nd September on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. ...
Suspect arrested after series of thefts
We have been asked by Kent Police to share the following link: Suspect arrested after series of thefts from cars in Maidstone | Kent Police Sharing information on Facebook will NOT necessarily reach the Police, or help with investigations. Please report all non emergency crimes to 101,...
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner's Winter Newsletter
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner's Newsletterwinter_newsletter_2024399.pdf ...
Police Newsletters
Links to the Police 'Rural Matters' and monthly Police Newsletter can be found below : rural_matters_32604.pdf january_2024_monthly_report___rtf630.pdf ...
Otham Conservation Area
Maidstone Borough Council will be looking to review the existing Appraisal and Conservation Area boundary within the next 3 months. Under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, they have a duty to regularly review from ‘time to time’. Otham-Appraisal.pdf...
30 MPH Extension - Church Road
As from 22 December 2023, the 30 MPH Speed Limit for Church Road, Otham will be extended by 211 metres in a southerly direction to the entrance to Squerryes Oast. RTO Order RTO Map ...
The Glebe PROW - A Reminder
A reminder that your help is needed to try and get the path through The Glebe designated as a Public Right of Way. Rachel Gray is hoping to submit the evidence in January '24 and would like as much evidence as possible to support the application. Please see below how you can help....
Urgent - Otham Village Hall Meeting
Otham Village Hall Committee is looking for your support. The current Pre-School will close at Christmas, leaving the the hall vacant and in danger of closing permanently. New committee members are sought to help create ideas and fundraising so that it can remain open and in use. The hall is...
Willington Street Closure 29.01.24
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Report all incidents to the Police
Please ensure that all road traffic incidents are reported to the Police. By reporting all incidents that you have been involved with, you are providing vital evidence to support the problems on the highway that are being experienced in the parish. This data is used by the police and...
Maidstone Local Plan Review - Main Modifications Consultation
Maidstone Local Plan Review – Main Modifications Consultation following Examination. The Local Plan Review will provide the planning framework for development in the borough until 2038. The polices within the plan will be used to assess planning applications and guide future development in...
Notes - Bellway Homes Meeting 12.09.23
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Electoral Arrangements Update
As reported last year, the Boundary Commission proposed that Maidstone Borough Council should have 49 councillors. Those councillors should represent three single-councillor wards, 11 two-councillor wards and eight three-councillor wards, across the borough. We can advise that the previous...
Annual Survey - Police Performance
Annual Policing Survey 2023 (smartsurvey.co.uk) ...
Maidstone's Eco Hub
Come and visit Maidstone’s Eco Hub Maidstone’s Eco Hub is now open and can be visited for advice and information about becoming more sustainable. It will be available at The Mall shopping centre, Maidstone, until Friday 8 September. Following the success of a similar centre which...
SE Water - Main Replacement, Upper St, Leeds
A reminder that South East Water will be holding meetings, to discuss the water main replacement in Leeds village/ traffic management and what can be improved, on: Tuesday 8 August, and Thursday 14 September On both occasions, these will be held at St Nicholas Church, Leeds, ME17 1RL at...
SE Water Main Improvements in Upper St Leeds
Please see the attached letter from SE Water - it may help to answer queries relating to traffic related issues in the parish during the Leeds village road closure. upper_street__leeds_update796.pdf ...
Report ALL road traffic incidents to the Police
By reporting all incidents that you have been involved with, you are providing vital evidence to support the problems on the highway that are being experienced in the parish. This data is used by the police and Kent Highways If you've been involved in a road traffic incident, or think you...
SE Water - Main Replacement, Upper St, Leeds
A Message from South East Water We would like to thank everyone for their concern and input regarding the South East Water infrastructure project in Upper Street, Leeds. South East Water was pleased to have been able to complete the majority of phase one in private land to prevent prolonged...
My Community Voice
https://www.mycommunityvoicekent.co.uk/ My Community Voice is a messaging service that helps Kent and Medway residents, businesses, and community groups to keep in touch with their local policing teams. The service sends updates about your local area directly from the police officers themselves. ...
Otham Lane, Bearsted - Temp Rd Closure From 24.07.23
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SE Water Public Meeting 29.06.23
South East Water, Rocfort Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AH Following our public drop-in session on 17 May where we heard from many members of the community. Following that session we have been speaking with Kent Highways to address the issues raised, primarily concern about the road closure and...
Road Closure Gore Court Road 28.06.23
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Parsonage Place Update - Piling
Update from Bellway Homes. The piling rig will return to Parsonage Place tomorrow (Thursday 15 June). Depending on the time of arrival, piling might start the same day. We have been assured that a shroud will be fitted, which should help with the noise. It's currently uncertain how long...
Cllr Gordon Newton - Mayor of Maidstone
Congratulations to Otham Parish Councilllor Gordon Newton and Mrs Carol Newton who became Mayor & Mayoress of Maidstone last Saturday, 20th May. ...
Notes - Bellway Homes Meeting 17.05.23
Notes - Bellway Homes Meeting 17.05.23 ...
PROW KM94 Temporary Closure Extended
The Secretary of State for Transport has directed that the Order made by Kent County Council on the 28 November 2022, the effect of which was to prohibit all traffic from Public Footpath KM94 has been extended for a further 6 months, until the 2 December 2023. The path is closed between...
Kent Bus Service Changes Bulletin - March, April, ,May and June 2023
Bus services in the UK operate in a de-regulated (privatised) environment outside of the control of KCC who do not license or contract operators or their services. Bus operators are able to change or cancel or any service by giving 70 days’ notice to the Department for Transport. Operators...
Church Road Closure 24/4/23 to 23/7/23
OPC has been advised that Church Road will be closed between 24/4/23 to the 23/7/23 to finish reconstruction of the road. We will share further updates as they become available. ...
Local Government Elections 2023
The following timetable provides the dates for the forthcoming parish elections. Local Gvmt Election Timetable Further information is available from the link below: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/parish-and-community-council-elections-england ...
Temp Road Closure - Gore Court Rd, Otham
Temporary Road Closure - Gore Court Road, Maidstone - 26th April 2023 (Maidstone District) It will be necessary to close part of Gore Court Road, Maidstone from 26th April 2023, with estimated completion by 28th April 2023. Gore Court Road, Maidstone will be closed between the junctions of...
Emergency Rd Closure - Church Rd, Otham
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL CHURCH ROAD, OTHAM TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (2) Kent County Council gives notice that Church Road, Otham will be closed to through traffic, on or after 1st March 2023 for up to 21 days. The road will be...
Willington Street Closure Postponed
Update regarding proposed evening closure of Willington Street from 6 March 2023. Official confirmation received from KCC Streetworks this afternoon as follows: 'The original plans are not going forward, and Willington Street will not be closed in March. If any further amendments need to...
Temporary Rd Closure Postponed for White Horse Lane, Otham
Update The below works have now been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date, with further notification once dates have been confirmed. Regards, Streetworks Mid Team | Highways, Transportation & Waste | Kent County Council | Aylesford Highways Depot, St Michaels Close,...
Notes from Bellway Homes meeting 18.01.23
Notes Bellway Homes meeting 18.01.23 Note re pile driving. OPC was subsequently advised that the pile driving has been delayed as is now due to start week commencing 13.02.23 ...
Kent PCC News Victim Voice Special edition
The following link is to a Special Edition Newsletter about a new initiative the Kent PCC has launched: Victim Voice. https://www.kent-pcc.gov.uk/.../projects.../victim-voice/ The Police & Crime Commissioner wants to encourage people to be aware of victims' rights. It's one of the...
Honey Lane Road Closure 07/03/23 to 10/03/23
Temporary Road Closure - Honey Lane, Otham - 7th March 2023 (Maidstone District) It will be necessary to close part of Honey Lane, Otham from 7th March 2023, with estimated completion by 10th March 2023. Honey Lane, Otham will be closed outside the verge adjacent to Buglehorn Cottages, to...
Temporary Footpath Closure
Notice of the intention to make an Order to temporarily close Public Footpath KM86 in the Parishes of Otham and Downswood(Public Footpath KM86) Kent County Council intends to make an Order the effect of which is to temporarily close Public Footpath KM86 between Church Road and The Beams from the...
Update. Various Road Closures
Phase 5 Update - Temporary Road Closure - Various Roads, Otham and Downswood - 27th June 2022 (Maidstone District) Update Phase 5 Spot Lane, Otham will be closed from 6th February 2023, with estimated completion by 17th February 2023.The road will be closed from at the junction with A20...
Honey Lane - Emergency Road Closure
Emergency Road Closure - Honey Lane, Otham - 20th January 2023 (Maidstone) It will be necessary to close Honey Lane, Otham from 20th January 2023 for up to 5 days. The road will be closed at Stud Croft. The alternative route is via New Road, A274 Sutton Road, Gore Court Road, White Horse...
Spot Lane/A20 junction closure
Confirmation has been received that the junction of Spot Lane with the A20 will be closed for 2 weeks from Monday, 6th February for junction improvement works. Spot Lane/A20 Closure ...
Church Road Closure Postponed
URGENT ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE. We have been advised by Walker Construction that due to 'contract issues' the road closure that was due to take place next Monday, 16 January will NOT now go ahead. 2 weeks notice will be given as soon as a new start date has been agreed. In the...
Notice of Road Closure: Church Road
Notice of Road Closure. Due to the short notice received, the proposed road closure will be delayed by one week. It will now commence on 16 January 2023, with a completion date of 7 February 2023. The Parish Council was informed today that Church Road will be closed from...
Local Government Boundary Commission
The final recommendations for future electoral arrangements for Maidstone Borough Council have been published. The Boundary Commission are proposing that Maidstone Borough Council should have 49 councillors. Those councillors should represent three single-councillor wards, 11...
MBC Waste Collection Services - Christmas & New Year
Maidstone Borough Council, Waste Services has advised that there will be collection round changes affecting all properties over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Bulky collections are suspended after 23 December, to restart from Tuesday 10 January. Garden waste...
St Nicholas Christmas Concert - 3pm on 04.12.22
Christmas Concert - St Nicholas, Sunday December 4th at 3pm The Friends of Otham Church welcomes Rainham Ladies Choir to St Nicholas Otham (ME15 8SA) for a concert of festive music. This highly regarded choir will present a varied programme for everyone to enjoy. Admission is free with...
Remembrance Day 13.11.22
Remembrance Day. A service will take place at St Nicholas Church at 9.30 am on Sunday 13 November This will be followed by Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial on Otham Village Green at 10.45 am All are warmly invited to attend ...
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Service update.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Service update. Due to the Church Road closure, a Memorial Service will not be held at St Nicholas Church. Services will take place on Sunday 18 September at 2 pm in Langley Church and at 5 pm in Leeds Church. St Nicholas Church will be opened daily for prayer. ...
Postponement of Monday's OPC Meeting
Due to the sad news regarding the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Monday’s meeting of Otham Parish Council has been postponed to Monday, 10 October at 7.45 pm. Please share this information with anyone that you think may have been planning to attend Monday’s Meeting of the Council. ...
Friends of Otham Church - Forthcoming Events
Sunday 2nd October at 3pm - Choral concert by Leas Court Music Sunday 4th December at 3pm - Christmas concert by Rainham Ladies Choir ...
Notes - Meeting with Bellway Homes 02.08.22
notes_re_meeting_with_bellway_homes_02_08_22528.pdf ...
Road Closures - Otham and Downswood
The location of the closure for Deringwood Drive is at the junction with Church Road. This means that vehicles will not be able to exit out of Church Road onto Deringwood Drive, the works will be either side of the junction between Chiltern Close and Grampian Way. There will also be...
Church Road - Temporary Closure
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W.Horse Lane Closure/Bicknor Wd Parking Restrictions
Representations supporting or objecting to the proposed Orders can be made via KCC's website from 20 May at www.kent.gov.uk/highwaysconsultations or alternatively you can write to The Senior Parking & Traffic Regulation Officer, Traffic Management Team, Highways, Transportation & Waste, Kent...
Notes - Bellway Homes Meeting 10.05.22
The notes from the latest meeting with Bellway Homes can be found below: notes_from_bellway_meeting_march_10_05_22809.pdf ...
Update - Village Green Car Park Proposal
Village Green – Car Park Proposal Further to the parish meeting that was held on Monday, 9 May 2022 when Item 12 of the agenda was discussed: VILLAGE GREEN: Car Park: Review Consultation & Decide the Way Forward. It was agreed to explore other options and see what else might be...
Parish Council Meeting 09.05.22
The next meeting of the Parish Council will take place in the Village Hall at 7.45 pm on Monday, 4 July. We look forward to seeing you there ...
Archaeological Report - Church Road
The findings of the archaeological site survey carried out on Church Road can be found below: 04_22_archaeological_excavation__church_rd__othampdf490.pdf ...
PROW Closure KM94
The Secretary of State for Transport has directed that the Order made by Kent County Council on the 12 October 2021, the effect of which was to prohibit all traffic from Public Footpath KM94 has been extended for a further 6 months, until the 12 October 2022. The path is closed...
Meeting with Bellway Homes - 23.03.22
Notes Bellway Homes Meeting_23_03_22.pdf ...
Quarterly Meeting with Bellway Homes Update
Representatives from OPC, DPC and CAARA attended a second communication meeting with Bellway Homes to discuss updates for the new development, Parsonage Place. The notes from the meeting can be found below. meeting_held_on_26_01_2022_re_parsonage_place845.pdf ...
Walking in Kent
Time to get walking again! At this time of year we start to think about the mud drying up and getting out to walk in the beautiful English Countryside again, but where to find new and interesting walks? In addition to the walks in Otham - which are shown on the 'Parish' tab - you might like...
Remembrance Day - Otham Remembers
Thank you to Mr Ken Brinsley for providing the following photos. ...
