PUTTING THE TOWN AT THE CENTRE OF EVERYTHING WE DO.
Voted for by local businesses in October 2018, the Business Improvement District is funded by town centre traders, to serve town centre traders.
Operated by One Maidstone, the BID helps improve the safety, cleanliness and appeal of the County Town’s busiest area for shopping, working and entertainment.
ONE MAIDSTONE SERVICES
FLORAL PLANTERS
One Maidstone organises floral planters to decorate the town centre across the summer months.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
One Maidstone carries out street scene improvements, such as placing decorative hoardings on empty units.
PROMOTING BUSINESS
One Maidstone offers marketing support for town centre traders, and produces a seasonal magazine.
ENCOURAGING TOURISM
We drive and promote tourism, by sponsoring initiatives such as the Fringe Festival and Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade.
BID AMBASSADORS
One Maidstone's team of Ambassadors patrol the town centre in daytime and night shifts to improve safety.
FREE BUSINESS TRAINING
Free training is offered to town centre business in a number of areas, held at our central offices.
ETP SCHEME
One Maidstone rolled out Emergency Trauma Packs in the town centre, the first scheme of its kind in Kent.
TOWN CENTRE EVENTS
The BID organises special events within the town centre, such as the Christmas post train that visited Jubilee Square in 2019.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
In 2019, One Maidstone took over the provision of town centre Christmas lights, and switch on event.
TARGETED DEEP CLEANS
Targeted deep cleans removing chewing gum and graffiti, as well as power washing and painting.
REMEMBRANCE
The BID carries out yearly Remembrance campaigns, such as the large scale artwork on the Mall.
SECURITY RADIOS
One Maidstone operates MaidSafe, which includes the monitoring and responding to of town centre radios.
ONE MAIDSTONE MAGAZINE
BID Ambassadors
One Maidstone's BID Ambassador are a visible presence across the town centre, supporting Kent Police with incidents such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. On patrol day and night, Ambassadors are available to help businesses and members of the public.
One Maidstone latest news
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Armed Forces Day FLAG RAISING
On Monday, One Maidstone joined the Mayor, Cllr Marion Ring, and Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, Bill Cockcroft
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EXTRA AMBASSADORS ON TOWN CENTRE BEAT
One Maidstone’s BID Ambassadors are already a familiar sight around our town centre streets, supporting Kent Police
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Back to business pack delivered to units
One Maidstone has produced a comprehensive information pack, to be distributed to all businesses within the BID
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One Maidstone supports re-opening of town centre
The One Maidstone Business Improvement District forms part of a co-working committee established to plan for the
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One maidstone launches town centre magazine
The One Maidstone Business Improvement District has launched a print and digital magazine, aimed at promoting the
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ONE MAIDSTONE, 75 STORIES
The One Maidstone Business Improvement District has officially launched its town centre campaign to mark the 75th anniversary of
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Domestic Abuse Guardians FOR town centre’s night life
One Maidstone is assisting Kent Police in rolling out a scheme to train Domestic Abuse Guardians for
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One MAIDSTONE CLEANS UP IN KING STREET
One Maidstone is once again taking to the streets to clean up the town centre, with contractors
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One Maidstone recognised for safer partnership working
The One Maidstone Business Improvement District has been recognised for making Maidstone town centre a safer place, with
ONE MAIDSTONE, 75 STORIES
RECENT IMAGES
Police Crime Commissioner visits One Maidstone,
West Kent Befriending are welcomed by Frederic’s.
Domestic Abuse Guardian training in partnership with Kent Police.
