Welcome to Yalding
Yalding is an English civil parish within the district of Maidstone and the county of Kent
Welcome to Yalding Parish comprising the villages of Laddingford and Yalding together with their respective catchment areas. In total, the Parish covers some 5,238 acres, has an electorate of approximately 2,000 and is situated within the Borough of Maidstone.
We have two primary schools, one pre-school, two playingfields, a doctors’ surgery, two churches, a chapel, two village halls, three pubs, an Indian restaurant, a library and information centre, two shops, a teashop, a cafe and a post office that does not just sell stamps.
Too numerous to mention individually, we have around fifty clubs and societies ranging from The Parent and Baby Group to The Village Pensioners Club. These include fundraising groups, church groups, singing, dancing and music groups, sports clubs, social groups, book clubs, exercise groups, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers, gardening and allotment societies, art and photographic groups, beekeeping enthusiasts and drama productions.
We are lucky enough to be the custodians of 95.6% of all the Common Land within Maidstone Borough.
Contact Information
- Address
- PO Box 873
Yalding
Maidstone
Kent
ME18 6YW
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Road Closure
Emergency Road Closure – Darman Lane, Laddingford – 10 November 2026
It will be necessary to close Darman Lane, Laddingford from 10th November 2026 for up to 3 days. The road will be closed outside Woodlands.
Road Closure
Yalding Parish Council – Temporary Road Closure – B2010 High Street & Vicarage Lane, Yalding – 5th December 2026
Yalding Parish Council - Temporary Road Closure - B2010 High Street & Vicarage Lane, Yalding - 5th December 2026 Due to Yuletide Market taking place, it will be necessary to close part of 2010 High Street & Vicarage Lane, Yalding, from 5th December 2026 with estimated completion by 5th December
Road Closure
Temporary Road Closure – B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead – 20th December 2026
Temporary Road Closure - B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead - 20th December 2026. Due to works planned to be undertaken by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, it will be necessary to close part of B2162 Hampstead Lane, Nettlestead, from 21st December 2026
Road Closure
Temporary Road Closure – Hunt Street, West Farleigh – 14th December 2026
Openreach - Temporary Road Closure - Hunt Street, West Farleigh - 14th December 2026 (Maidstone District) Due to works planned to be undertaken by Openreach, it will be necessary to close part of Hunt Street, West Farleigh, from 14th December 2026 with estimated completion by 15th December 2026
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People
Jason Buckland
- Councillor
Tim Chapman
- Councillor
Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 2404 |
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| District | Maidstone |
| County | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | TN12, ME15, ME18 |
| Dialling Code | 01622 |
| Police Force | Kent Police Force |
| Fire Authority | Kent Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS Kent and Medway CCG |