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Heart of Kent Hospice plans move forward with £3.53m council funding boost
Overview
Plans for a new £18.5m hospice and community care hub in Linton have progressed after Maidstone Borough Council approved £3.53m in funding from its Community Infrastructure Levy programme. The purpose-built facility will provide palliative care and wider health services. While more than a third of the project cost is secured, the hospice still needs to raise £12m before construction can begin.
Key points
- Maidstone Borough Council has approved £3.53m of funding for the Heart of Kent Hospice project in Linton.
- The total estimated cost for the new purpose-built hospice and community care hub is £18.5m.
- The funding is awarded through the council's Community Infrastructure Levy programme, which uses developer contributions.
- The hospice still needs to raise a further £12m, and no construction start date has been set.
- Heart of Kent Hospice has delivered care and support for people with terminal illnesses and their families for over 35 years.