Maidstone Borough Council 9 Time to get active


Do you want to get in shape but you’re finding it hard to stay motivated? Well, Maidstone council, might be able to help.


We are providing a number of programmes to help people obtain that healthy weight they’ve always wanted in a way that best suits them. That might be exercising as a family, receiving weekly weigh-ins with diet and nutritional advice or attending a gym or swimming sessions. For more information call 01622 602222.


Maidstone council has put the brakes on three private hire drivers after they were caught illegally plying for trade.


All three were given strong warnings about their future conduct and two


If you live in Park Wood or the surrounding areas what improvements would you like to see?


Projects already being considered include:


 CCTV at the parade of shops.  Improving areas next to the parade.  A mini-ball park to the rear of the shops.  A dog-free picnic area at Heather House Community Centre.


 Motorcycle barriers to the park.


In November 2010 a Park Wood action plan was put into place to develop the area resulting in:


 Improved estate cleaning.  Streamlined measures to tackle noisy neighbours.  A job shop and training programme for young people.


Youngsters to Youths


A new activity club, called Youngsters to Youths, is starting in the Shepway area for 8 to 12 year olds.


The club, which is run by The Groundwork Trust on behalf of Maidstone council with funding from NHS West Kent to support children through the transition to secondary school and to help them build self-esteem, confidence and team working. It is a pilot project with numbers restricted to approximately five children per school in the Shepway area. If the club is successful and further funding found, it may be extended.


If you have a child that would be interested in attending please contact your school or Maidstone Council’s Community Development Team on 01622 602222.


Illegal taxi trading leads to suspensions


were suspended - one for six weeks and one for four weeks.


Private hire vehicles can only pick up passengers who have pre-booked by phone or at an office. Hackney carriages - ‘black cab’ taxis’ - can pick


Prioritise projects for Park Wood


 Additional activities for children and young people. Further work has been carried out to explore some of the underlying issues in the area with workshops on health, teenage pregnancy, unemployment, education and skills. New actions have been developed. Now, thanks to £50,000 funding which has been secured by the council, more improvements can be made.


Additional funding is expected next year from nearby housing developments for a new skate and BMX park.


All the projects will provide training and volunteering opportunities for local residents and young people. Residents are being asked to list their top priorities. Please contact the Community Development Team on 01622 602222.


More memorials for Crematorium


Vinters Park Crematorium has introduced several new styles of memorials including granite plaques, illustrated inscriptions and photo plaques.


A granite planter, for inscribed plaques, has been added to the centre of the chapel burial lawn, and several new roses have been planted.


Near to the newly refurbished woodside walk, a striking granite book has been added with a choice of plaques spread across its open pages, along with several granite mushrooms which can be inscribed.


Information and prices are available on request from Bereavement Services on 01622 602656, bereavementservices@maidstone.gov.uk or www.maidstone.gov.uk


up off the street in the area for which they are licensed.


The council carries out regular checks to ensure that the taxi trade operate to the rules which protect the trade and the passengers.


Improving our online services


We’re trying to improve our website and what you are able to do online.


Tell us what you want to do on the council’s website, how you found the information and how easy or difficult it was to find.


Your views matter to us, because it will help shape our website for the future. Please help us by completing the questionnaire online at www.maidstone.gov.uk/onlinesurvey or complete the following survey:


What do you want to do online?


How did you find what you were looking for? Google Direct.gov Maidstone.gov.uk homepage


(please tick box)


How easy was it to find the following on our website? Rate the service from 1 to 5 (1-Very easy, 2-fairly easy, 3-neither, 4- fairly difficult, 5-very difficult)


A planning application How much your Council Tax is How busy the car parks in Maidstone are


Thank you! Please return it to us Freepost to the address below:


Communications


FREEPOST RRXT-HRHX-LKAS Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House King Street, Maidstone Kent ME15 6JQ Or email pr@maidstone.gov.uk


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