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
Kemi's challenge to Andy Burnham 29th June 2026 We cannot let Labour make the same mistakes again. National News
Keir Starmer Resigns 22nd June 2026 The pressure has been building for weeks, and now finally Starmer has done the right thing. National News
Conservatives score major victory in Aberdeen South by election 19th June 2026 The people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the country. Energy security is national security. National News
Kemi Delivers ‘New Economic Revolution’ Speech 18th June 2026 Britain needs a new economic revolution just like the industrial revolution. National News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
