MAKE IT MAIDSTONE MAKE IT PROSPEROUS
Maidstone is the first choice location for business in Kent, with international as well as local influence. Maidstone is committed to helping its 7,000 businesses flourish and grow. It is a highly attractive proposition for investors – with competitive housing costs, a ready supply of skilled people and availability of quality commercial properties all set within a regionally significant retail centre, rich in culture and heritage – we have so much to be proud of.
Invest in success
“Maidstone: Our Investment Success Story” is a publication promoting the town and surrounding area as a place to invest and do business, as well as a popular place in which to live and work.
If you’d like a copy of the brochure, which looks at town centre regeneration, commercial success, sustainable growth, 21st century learning, the borough’s cultural offer and the changing landscape of the riverside area, visit
www.locateinmaidstone.co.uk.
Regeneration
Maidstone’s £2.2 million re-modelling of its High Street is the product of an international design competition. The scheme enhances Maidstone’s attractiveness to investors, visitors and shoppers by creating a new public space to support the town centre’s role as a “21st century urban entertainment centre” as envisaged by Mary Portas in her recent review of high streets.
Image courtesy of Lee Elliott AlternativeLEE COUNCIL CONTACTS
Corporate Property - 01622 602015
property@maidstone.gov.uk
Economic Development - 01622 602393
economicdevelopment@maidstone.gov.uk
Planning Applications Helpline - 01622 602736
planningdutydesk@maidstone.gov.uk
How we can help If you are looking to start up in business, searching for available commercial property, relocating or interested in apprenticeships or helping someone to gain work experience, please contact the Economic Development Services on 01622 602394 and we can help.
Case Study: KIMS
The new Kent Institute of Medicine and Surgery will be a new state-of-the-art hospital campus open to both NHS and private patients. It will have highly specialised areas of expertise within cardiology and neurology.
Sustainability
Maidstone has embraced sustainable development, from regenerated historic landmarks to energy efficient new homes. Our working target of 14,800 new homes by 2031 will apply the principles of sustainable development to preserve our environment whilst providing the housing, jobs and facilities that our growing population needs.
Case Study: Old Ophthalmic Hospital
The Old Hospital is a stunning conversion development involving the regeneration of the once beautiful but disused Grade II-listed hospital into highly desirable new homes.
Capital connections Maidstone is in a great location and its excellent communications links are highly significant in helping to shape a business’s decision to locate in the area. High speed rail services mean that the journey to London now takes just 47 minutes, and the M20 provides direct access to the M25 and the Channel Tunnel.
Tourism/Visitor Economy Team - 01622 602748
tourism@maidstone.gov.uk
Steve Goulette, Business Champion 01622 602134
stevegoulette@maidstone.gov.uk
For business support and local business contacts: Maidstone Business Directory - 01622 602393
economicdevelopment@maidstone.gov.uk
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