Welcome to Marden

Marden is an English civil parish within the district of Maidstone and the county of Kent

Marden is situated approximately 8 miles south of the County Town of Maidstone with its excellent shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The Parish of Marden, which includes Chainhurst, consists of mainly mixed farming and has a population of just over 5000. It is in an area renowned for the growing of apples and hops. Marden Parish Council consists of 11 Cllrs who were either elected in 2024 or co-opted over the past two years. The next Parish Council elections will be in May 2028.

Contact Info

01622 832305
07376 287981
clerk@mardenkent-pc.gov.uk
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10.00am to 12noon

Monday, Tuesday and Friday

Parish Office,

Goudhurst Road,

Marden,

Kent,

TN12 9JX

Forthcoming Meetings

Extra Ordinary Full Council Meeting (EFCM) – 26th May 2026

Committee: Full Council

Planning Committee Meeting – 26th May 2026

Committee: Planning Committee

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News

26 May 2026 - Recreation

Summer Play Scheme 2026

Marden Summer Play Scheme will be held this year from Monday 20th July to Friday 31st July at Marden Scout HQ.
21 May 2026 - Planning

Plain Road planning application

A planning application has been received for a development in Plain Road. An Extra Ordinary Full Council meeting has been called for Tuesday 26th May commencing at 7.30pm in Marden Memorial Hall.
20 February 2026 - Newsletter

Newsletter – Spring 2026

The latest edition of our newsletter

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