Maidstone Borough Council is working to fight the effects of the recession and bring prosperity to the borough. We help residents with housing and council tax benefits, heating and insulation grants, home improvement grants, free bus travel and by support for organisations which offer money advice.


Good news for small businesses


Changes to the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme mean that any business with a rateable value of less than £6,000 had their rate liability met in full. The extra relief is for one year, from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011 inclusive.


Small businesses with a rateable value of between £6,000 and £12,000 were also given additional relief. In total we helped 840 small businesses with extra relief of £694,000.


Race to Infinity


High speed broadband, offering 40 to 50 Mb download speeds is being rolled out across the UK. It is expected to support an economic recovery by unleashing a new wave of online products and services such as BTs Infinity service.


BT is encouraging communities to join the ‘Race to Infinity’, by registering an interest as individuals. The more votes, the greater the chance of priority being given to a local area.


To vote without obligation, enter your post code online at http://www.racetoinfinity.bt.com to help Maidstone secure the latest technology for a 21st century communications network.


Useful numbers


Citizens Advice Bureau – 01622 752420 or 01622 757882


Council tax – 01622 602003


Housing benefit and general housing advice – 01622 602557


National debtline – freephone 0808 808 4000


Heating and insulation grants - 01622 602470


First time buyers’ grants - 01622 602470


Energy Saving Trust - 0800 512 012


Concessionary Travel - 01622 602334


Jobcentre Plus – 01622 702700


01622 602000 customercare@maidstone.gov.uk www.maidstone.gov.uk Maidstone Council, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6JQ


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