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.


Business Profile K&G Maintenance Services Limited


K & G provide a complete service, with facilities for turning, milling and sheet metal work specialising in stainless steel fabrication and precision welding.


A family run business established in 1994, Kevin Waugh and Graham Redman started their business with four other colleagues and are now running a successful Engineering and Maintenance Business employing more than 40 people from the local area.


High Speed Maidstone


The first high speed train from Maidstone to London left the Maidstone West Station on May 23. It sped off from the Maidstone West at 6.56am and arrived in St Pancras less than 50 minutes later.


On board the first train was Maidstone MP Helen Grant. Leader of Maidstone Borough Council, Cllr Chris Garland said: “We are very pleased that commuters will benefit from new High Speed services to St Pancras and have actively supported South Eastern’s six-month trial by introducing discounted commuter parking opposite the Law Courts at Barker Road car park.


“While we recognise this initiative will not replace lost city services, it is a meaningful step in the right direction and reflects Maidstone’s continued success


as an economic hub and desirable place to live, as well as the successful campaign led by local MP Helen Grant, Maidstone Borough Council and Kent County Council."


Three trains will run each weekday morning at 6.56am, 7.26am and 7.56am and once in the evening at 7.13pm. Return services will leave St Pancras at 6.25am, 5.14pm, 5.44pm and 6.14pm.


The trains will not run at off-peak times or weekends. The high-speed 396 Hitachi bullet train will make stops at Strood, Gravesend and Stratford International. An open return ticket costs £37.40.


K&G carries out fabrication of mild and stainless steel from their fully equipped workshop along with all aspects of welding. Their Stainless Division carries out fabrication for the catering industry which produces bespoke stainless steel equipment that is welded and polished to an extremely high standard. K&G’s Engineering abilities include two new CNC machines that enable the company to produce precisions machined component parts quickly and efficiently.


Useful numbers


Citizens Advice Bureau – 01622 752420 or 01622 757882 Council tax – 01622 602003 Housing benefit – 01622 602557 Housing advice – 01622 602440


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 - 08458 247802 Jobcentre Plus – 01622 702700


Parking


discounts Maidstone Borough Council is providing discounted all day parking for high speed train commuters at its Barker Road car park opposite the law courts.


To qualify:


1. Park and pay £2.70 for up to 4 hours parking.


2. Display the parking ticket in the front windscreen of your vehicle.


3. Purchase your rail ticket from the Southeastern Rail ticket office.


4. Register for all day parking by TEXTING your vehicle registration number and your rail ticket [or Season Ticket] number to 07717 665627 anytime before the expiry of your purchased time.


Breaking down the stigmas surrounding mental health


One in five people who suffer mental health problems struggle to find employment.


This was the theme explored at a special meeting organised by overview and scrutiny.


The event was organised jointly by Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Borough Councils. It was held at the Blackthorn Trust Barming.


This event, like two previously held in Tunbridge Wells, offered an excellent opportunity for people with an interest in mental health to come together to discuss their work. It also gave agencies the chance to consider new ways of working in these challenging times.


Charities, health organisations and borough and county councillors came along to the event, which addressed the gaps associated with mental health employment issues.


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


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