BEST FOR BUSINESS
Maidstone Borough Council is committed to improvement and growth across the business sector , offering unwavering support to the many small businesses and larger corporations that call Maidstone home . An exceptional location for businesses of all kinds to thrive and reach their potential , there are numerous schemes and initiatives available to support existing organisations and new startups looking for a thriving place to start trading , as well as a host of improvement and regeneration programmes . Maidstone is continuing to go from strength to strength when it comes to driving business innovation .
One Maidstone Business Improvement District Funded by , and committed to supporting town centre traders , the scheme operates ambassador patrols , a radio security network and live monitoring of CCTV , as well as enhancing the aesthetic of the town centre through floral planters , a town centre wildlife garden and the annual Christmas light installation . One Maidstone is also on hand to help local businesses with marketing campaigns and advertising .
The High Street Regeneration Project Maidstone Borough Council and Kent County Council are proud of its £ 3.1million town centre investment which has created a more pedestrian-friendly , and therefore business friendly , environment ; reducing the impact of vehicles , while still allowing for buses . Enhanced with granite paving designed in homage to the historic grain of Maidstone ’ s market town history , the year-round pedestrianised areas in Remembrance Square in Lower High Street and Jubilee Square outside of the Town Hall in Upper High Street are attractive spaces to sit and relax , with the latter ’ s focal point an excellent setting for regular markets and live music events .
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