Residents and businesses are being invited to Community Voice Sessions on Thursday 6 March between 3pm and 9pm and Monday 10 March between 11am and 1pm. They will be held in Blacksmith’s Barn, Blacksmith’s Court in Bredhurst, ME7 3JU for people to share their ideas to help shape the planned new development in Lidsing.The Lidsing Garden Settlement is an area that has been identified for major new development in the Local Plan Review 2021-2038, which was adopted by Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) in March 2024.Work has started to prepare a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the site, which will provide further guidance about how the new community should be developed.In addition to these local community sessions, there will be an online opportunity to share any ideas.Further engagement will then take place over the coming months.Some key topics for discussion for Lidsing will include:- Movement and transport in the local area- Creation of new open space and play provision- The new local centre and other key facilities and infrastructureIf you are driving to the event, parking is available at The Bell Pub Restaurant. There is limited parking space available s at Blacksmith's Barn which will be reserved for blue badge holders.Read the full article here: https://news.maidstone.gov.uk/.../everyone-welcome-at...