About Loose Parish
Pre 2024, the Loose Parish boundary ran from Linton Crossroads and ended at Lancet Lane (the northern boundary), making the old village the centre of the parish consisting of approx 1000 homes. After May 2024, based on the Community Governmence Review (CGR) and recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE), the boundary for Loose was extended to include homes up to the Wheatsheaf. This increased the number of homes within the boundary to over 3,000 and Loose is now home to approximately 7500 residents, 5000 of which are eligible to vote in elections.
The Loose Parish Boundary:
According to Collins Dictionary (2026), a Parish can be defined as “A parish is a village or part of a town which has its own church and priest.” Although more true back when Loose was a medieval village in the 13th century, Collins Dictionary also states that a Parish now is “small country area in England which has its own elected council.”
Below reflects some of the most recent changes within the boundary of Loose, as detailed above, and suggests how Loose continues to grow and evolve with its growing population.
Pre May 2024 Post May 2024
Source: Drawn by Loose Parish Council
Source: Ordinance Survey licenced through Maidstone Borough Council
Within the Parish boundary, Loose Parish Council is responsible for maintaining several different land areas, including Brooks Field (including Roy's Wood), Loose Village Green, and the King George V (KGV) Playing Field. The Parish Council also maintains Richmond Way Green which is located at the north end of the parish at the Tovil/South Maidstone boundary.
Amenities within the Parish also grew with the expansion of the boundary. More information can be found here:
Due to the changing nature of Loose, the Parish Council is currently undertaking the Loose Neighbourhood Plan project, projecting ideas for how Loose should be shaped in the future. For more information about the Loose Neighbourhood plan, please click here:
The Ward Boundary:
A ward boundary is defined as “a specific geographic, administrative, or electoral area within a municipality or local authority represented by one or more elected councillors. These boundaries, often determined by bodies like the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE), are designed to ensure fair representation and equality of vote weight” (as summarised by Google, February 2026).
Loose is part of the Loose & Linton Ward within Maidstone Borough Council and is represented by two councillors.
Loose is also split between two Kent County Council districts, Maidstone South and Maidstone Rural West, and is represented by two councillors.
The Councillors change with each election, so for up-to-date information on who is representing your area, please go to the Maidstone Borough Council or Kent County Council website, or alternatively, follow the link below:
Source: Ordinance Survey licenced through Maidstone Borough Council
