Palace Wood Summer Newsletter Begins Landing on Residents’ Doorsteps Tuesday, 4 August, 2026 Residents across Palace Wood will soon be receiving the latest Summer Newsletter from Conservative Borough Councillors Stan Forecast and Tom Cannon. The newsletter provides an update on the work they have been carrying out on behalf of local residents over recent months, covering a wide range of issues affecting the community. From standing up for taxpayers and opposing unnecessary costs, to... Newsletters
Opportunity Missed: Cabinet Rejects Plan to Tackle Catapult Misuse 24th July 2026 Maidstone Borough Council’s Cabinet has rejected a proposal put forward by Conservative Cllr Stan Forecast to strengthen powers on catapults, in a decision that... Articles
Remembering Ann Widdecombe: A Lifetime of Public Service 10th July 2026 Maidstone Conservative Councillors are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ann Widdecombe. Ann dedicated many years of her life to public service... Articles
Can Maidstone’s Infrastructure Keep Up? Have Your Say 19th June 2026 Residents across Maidstone regularly tell us they are concerned about the pressure on local infrastructure. Whether it is water supply, roads, GP appointments... Opinions
Tackling Development Concerns 6th June 2026 Councillor Forecast has been meeting with council officers to progress key issues affecting Palace Wood residents. Recent discussions included exploring... Articles
Councillor Russell Raises Concerns Over Planning Reforms 5th June 2026 Councillor Russell brought a Member Agenda Item to committee raising concerns about proposed government planning reforms that could remove councillors’ ability... Articles
Cllr Springett Supports Residents’ Planning Campaign 3rd June 2026 Cllr Val Springett joined Helen Whately MP and other local representatives in supporting a petition calling for the Government to reconsider housing targets... Articles
Thank You Cllr Round, Congratulations Cllr Spooner 16th May 2026 Maidstone Borough Council has paid tribute to outgoing Mayor, Conservative Councillor Martin Round, following a successful and hardworking year in office... Local News
Councillors Revive Staplehurst Planters at The Parade 4th May 2026 Cllr Paddy Riordan and Cllr Jose Castro replaced the timbers on one wooden planter and repositioned the second at The Parade in Staplehurst village centre last... Local News
Maidstone Conservatives Launch Fresh Offensive Against Rural Litter & Fly-Tipping 2nd May 2026 Cllr Claudine Russell and the Maidstone Conservative councillors proposed a motion at full council calling for additional resources, work, and focus to tackle... Articles
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
