Maidstone Borough Council 7
Maidstone’s newest listed building is also its youngest. The former Barclays Bank on Middle Row, Maidstone – now known as Sunley House – was listed Grade II following an application by the council to English Heritage.
Designed in the late 1950s, Sunley House is the work of Sir William Holford, who is famous for post war reconstruction and town planning for the City of London, Cambridgeshire County Council and Corby New Town.
Post-1945 buildings have to be exceptionally important to be listed. English Heritage call the building: “a bold and accomplished piece of modern architectural design which employs a variety of high quality materials and sculptural decoration to create a rich composition of colour, pattern and surface texture.”
The stylish main staircase and stone carvings such as the four coins facing the Medway, the Barclays griffin logos on the High Street, and two figures facing Bank Street are noted examples of its special features.
Repossession and
Evictions Having problems managing your income or
paying your debts - Need help or advice? Maidstone Borough Council’s Housing Options Team may be able to help. The number of repossessions on properties across England has escalated in recent months causing a great deal of suffering for families. If you need advice on how to manage your income or what your options are if you are threatened with eviction we may be able to help. Maidstone Gateway offers housing advice, benefit advice and debt related advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau. If you are experiencing any of these problems the housing options team may be able to help. Their role is to prevent homelessness whenever possible. It’s a free and confidential service, please call 01622 602440 to make an appointment.
We can help with:
Advice and applications for the Mortgage Rescue Service
Possible financial assistance with rent or mortgage arrears
Negotiation with landlords and mortgage lenders where possible
Your legal rights as a tenant Your rights as a tenant of a landlord who has a buy to let mortgage (repossession from landlord)
A range of housing options if eviction is imminent Possible assistance with Rent Deposit Advice about court repossessions You may also get advice at
www.direct.gov.uk/mortgagehelp
Rural business forums network
A groundbreaking new business network, bringing together rural businesses across the UK, is being rolled out in Maidstone Borough.
The non-profit making Network of Rural Business Forums (NRBF) offers many benefits within an annual membership of £50.
Members can advertise jobs, commercial property, items for sale and local events on the NRBF website. They get free inclusion in local online and printed directories. A printed directory is sent to all households and businesses in the area.
The plan is to help rural villages set up their own business forums, enabling them to network, build business and share expertise, whilst enjoying access to discount schemes; and free legal, HR, and accountancy advice; and unlimited counselling extending to employees, friends and family.
The successful Marden Business Forum launched four years ago now has more than 140 active members. Chairman, Elaine Collins, formerly a senior member of a national media company and a founder member of the Marden Forum, said: “The NRBF is a non-profit making body, in which everyone contributes their time, resources and skills voluntarily for the benefit of fellow members. It’s local, social and comes with a whole host of benefits, discounts and support.
“Marden Business Forum has proved that the formula works, with businesses reporting a substantial increase in turnover. The aim of the NRBF is now to share that success with other local business communities. It has been proven without doubt that local work is more profitable, with both the buyer and the seller able to enjoy the savings.”
To find out about a launch meeting near you or more about the Network of Rural Business Forums, visit
www.nrbf.co.uk, email -
Elaine@nrbf.co.uk or phone her on 07976 388821 or 01622 820468.
Maidstone Council, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ
Sunley House is exceptional
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64