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MAKE IT MAIDSTONE MAKE IT PROSPEROUS


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, and by support for organisations which offer money advice.


Maidstone’s town team


The town team was created in summer 2012 as a result of the Portas Review, a government initiative set up to help improve the life of our High Street community.


Written by Mary Portas, “Queen of Shops”, the review made recommendations about revitalising British High Streets and turn them into vibrant and bustling centres.


Maidstone capitalised on an already active town centre


Council tax advice — 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


Jobcentre Plus — 01622 702700


community, and the Town Team was born to develop a bid for funding from the High Street Innovation Fund – part of the government’s response to the Portas Review. The team includes Maidstone Borough Council, Town Centre Management, businesses, organisations, shop keepers, community groups and residents.


Although unsuccessful in its bid, the team has gone on to co-ordinate and promote town centre regeneration initiatives and cultural events.


Summer 2013 saw a series of events in Jubilee Square organised by the Town Team as part of the first ever Maidstone Arts Festival, including Jubilee Jazz, Our Big Gig and Dancing in the Streets.


Inspiring the future


Maidstone council has teamed up with Inspiring the Future which is a free service which sees people from all sectors and professions volunteering to go into state schools and colleges to help young people understand the working world and the jobs it has to offer.


From Apprentices to CEOs, whatever your job, an hour of your time, talking about the job you do and the route you took into it, can make a lifetime’s difference to a young person.


Inspiring the Future is a simple, quick and free way for volunteers to


work with schools. Demand from teachers is huge. Young people want to hear from you. Volunteers and schools/colleges are connected securely online and volunteering can take place near home or work as you choose the locations that suit you.


The Town Team focuses its work on arts and culture, regeneration, events and marketing. It is open to anyone who wishes to volunteer their time and skills. If you’d like to get involved, please email hello@maidstonetownteam.co.uk or visit www.maidstonetownteam.co.uk for further details.


USEFUL NUMBERS


Citizens Advice Bureau — 01622 752420 or 01622 757882


Maidstone is running a campaign for 100 people to sign up in 100 days. Everyone from architects to zoologists can volunteer for Inspiring the Future. Register to take part in our free service and help young people in your community: www.inspiringthefuture.org


Do it online


Visit www.maidstone.gov.uk for information and services for Maidstone businesses.


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