Operated by: Kent Police

https://www.kent.police.uk/

Contact Details

Current Priorities

Issue

Antisocial behaviour - general.

Action

Marked high-visibility patrols are being carried out in the ward by local beat officers, supported by the Neighbourhood Task Force’s Problem-Solving Police Community Support Officer. Appropriate Proactive Management Plans will be created to document the activity, including the powers, policies, and legislation used to support it.

Beat officers will maintain close contact with the local community to gather information and intelligence, and to highlight positive outcomes through the My Community Voice platform.

Issue

Road safety issues.

Action

Local beat officers, supported by Police Community Support Officers from the Neighbourhood Task Force, are carrying out high-visibility patrols in the ward. Where appropriate, Proactive Management Plans will be created to document the activity, including the powers, policies, and legislation used. Beat officers will continue to engage closely with the local community to gather information and intelligence, and positive outcomes will be shared through My Community Voice.

Issue

E-scooters and/or nuisance motorcycles.

Action

Beat officers will work alongside the Neighbourhood Task Force and problem-solving Police Community Support Officers to address this issue, using appropriate operational toolkits tailored to the specific concerns. These types of operations have proven effective in the past and have been positively received by the community. Outcomes and progress will be shared through My Community Voice.

Upcoming Events

Military Odyssey

Public engagement at event.

Where: Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF

When: 23 August 2025 at 09:00 - 23 August 2025 at 18:00

Military Odyssey

Public engagement at event.

Where: Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone ME14 3JF

When: 24 August 2025 at 09:00 - 24 August 2025 at 18:00

Drop in surgery

Community engagement van.

Where: The Square, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2PH

When: 1 September 2025 at 14:00 - 1 September 2025 at 15:00

Drop in surgery

Community engagement van.

Where: Co-Op Food, 1 Buckingham Drive, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1GF

When: 1 September 2025 at 15:30 - 1 September 2025 at 16:30

Drop in surgery

Community engagement van.

Where: Hollingbourne Village Hall, Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne, Maidstone ME17 1TR

When: 1 September 2025 at 17:00 - 1 September 2025 at 18:00