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Concerns of people urinating and defecating in a nearby car park has prevented a shop from being allowed to sell alcohol.
Hopes to extend the opening hours of a takeaway have been dashed amid concerns from police.
A corner shop has been prevented from selling alcohol after objections from a nearby school.
A council is making efforts to improve the transition from primary to secondary school for pupils with special needs.
A councillor has warned an army of new litter police set to issue fines of up to £150 from next year might "take a punch" from angered people.
Police say improvements in the way crime is recorded is responsible for a spike in incidents.
Gang activity in part of Kent has been described as being “in a lower league than Chatham Town” football club, prompting a clash between councillors.
A member of staff gained employment at a local authority using false references.
A council is investigating claims its council staff are using food banks "to make ends meet".
A college principal has accused certain schools of banning him from speaking to their students because they fear losing government cash.
A specialist college is expanding to welcome pupils aged 13.
Concerns have been raised about the number of reception-aged children carrying "excess weight".
More than 100 street lights removed by a council are to be reinstated amid fears the loss contributed to anti-social behaviour.
Work is to be carried out on a major road described as being "at the end of its serviceable life”.
Kent County Council is to review the sums of money it gives to young people leaving either foster or residential care.
Plans to introduce a sponsorship and advertising policy by Medway council, which has a deal with Gillingham Football Club, have been welcomed.
An authority's decision not to publish a report about the potential impact of Brexit has been criticised.
A partnership between a council and a private company has been rated as "eight out of 10".
A local business has shown an interest in opening a bar and restaurant at an old fire station.
Concerns have been raised about the number of girls continuing to develop quicker than boys in our schools.
