Alison Broom

Chief Exec of Maidstone Borough Council. For general council news and information follow @maidstonebc. All views here are my own!

[HeartofKentHospice @heartofkenthosp]

Heart of Kent Hospice and @holgkent are helping families across Kent with a new service which will support children and young people aged 5-18 years and their families through the challenges of having a family member living with a terminal illness.

More: https://t.co/wD9wsOYA7K

[Kent Police Maidstone @KentPoliceMaid]

#MaidstoneTaskForce have today conducted joint visits with @mhshomes and @maidstonebc in #Marden. We have issued two Community Protection Warnings to households in Cascade Close, in response to recent and continuing anti-social behaviour. #ASBAwarenessWeek

[Alison Broom @MBC_ChiefExec]

Congratulations to our brilliant housing team!

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

Congratulations! 🙌 Amazing news! 👏

[Lockmeadow @LockmeadowEnt]

IT'S TODAY! 🥳
The wait is (almost) over.
Love Food @ #Lockmeadow OPENS to the public at 7PM TONIGHT.
We can't wait to share these wonderful world street foods with you all 🤗
#easydineuk #moondancebar #funkyfeast #flourpower #mrbigs #aroidee #notoriousbrg #totaljerk #maidstone

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

You must self-isolate if you’re told to. It’s important in stopping the spread of the virus.

Find out how you can claim a Test and Trace Support Payment if you’re on a low income and you’ve been told to self-isolate, and cannot work from home: https://t.co/ht1Vmc9APd

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

If you claim certain benefits and are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, you could claim a one-off payment if you are unable to work from home and will lose income.

Read the full criteria and apply online if you qualify: https://t.co/AGYllm7tcM

[LGANews @LGANews]

Read our statement from Chairman @JGJamieson on the national lockdown announced tonight https://t.co/uLS6BKxDZG

Councils will continue to step up to support residents, especially those who are more vulnerable, businesses and education settings.

[Milton Court @miltoncourt1]

As we prepare for 2 weeks of online learning, additional online resources are available for young people. @MidKentMind offers a variety of free virtual courses that aim to provide young people with emotional support and develop their coping strategies. #MentalHealthMatters

[South East Coast Ambulance @SECAmbulance]

Please share and make also family and friends aware:
We continue to work hard to prioritise our response patients in a life-threatening condition. We are taking longer to reach some that need us. Please bear with us while we manage this exceptional demand.

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for today in areas including Collier Street, Marden, Yalding, Town Centre & Lockmeadow. For more info sign up for flood warnings: https://t.co/QPdISMavNu MBC officers are out monitoring the situation. Please take care when out & about.

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

If you claim certain benefits and are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, you could claim a one-off payment if you are unable to work from home and will lose income. Read the full criteria and apply online if you qualify https://t.co/171oSDhCXH

[National Highways: South-East @HighwaysSEAST]

#M20 is closed from Junction 8-11 including all entry slips at Junction 8, 9, 10 and 10a. This is to facilitate Operation Stack due to the 48 hour closure of the French borders. Updates to follow

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

MBC is calling all businesses that had to close from 5 November until 2 December 2020 as part of the national lockdown and are registered for business rates, to apply for a ‘Local Restrictions Support Grant’ as it’s not too late.

Find out more:
https://t.co/1ezUz3XLQ5

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

Apply for a Local Restrictions Support Grant!

To view eligibility and to apply go here: https://t.co/spXLNeBlsr

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

One-off payments are available to help support people who have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace but are unable to work from home and will lose income.

You can find out if you qualify and find out more at: https://t.co/0Ni0SiVsgN

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

Look out for the Local Plan Review consultation on Tuesday 1 December! You'll have the chance to have your say on the future growth in housing, employment, retail, and the preferred locations.

The consultation will close Tuesday 22 December.

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

The increase in domestic abuse during the pandemic has been horrifying. Behaviour needs to change.

Make sure people know about the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

[maidstonebc @maidstonebc]

💰 MBC has launched the discretionary ‘Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme’ for those businesses adversely affected by the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19.

ℹ️ For more information and to apply to go: https://t.co/M6hM6X4FVQ

[Kent County Council @Kent_cc]

KCC has announced food vouchers are available during the Oct half term if your child is eligible for free school meals.

Families can apply for one £15 voucher per child at https://t.co/pTi5idPmyu or
through the helpline on 03000 41 24 24.

Apply by 5pm Mon 2 Nov.
#KentTogether

[Kent County Council @Kent_cc]

If you or a member of your household has symptoms of coronavirus, a positive test or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace - you must stay at home.
Find out when you need to self-isolate here: https://t.co/HLAR3AMvnz

#protectkentandmedway

@NHSKMCCG