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A controversial bid to transform a patch of land opposite a railway station into blocks of flats has been rejected following local opposition.
A cocktail bar has been granted permission to play outdoor music late at night despite allegations of drug dealing.
A council has expressed its frustration at Gatwick Airport in a consultation over the possibility of a second runway.
A council cabinet has unanimously agreed to spend at least £125,000 on sea defences at a popular bay.
The fate of a 1930s cinema - which could be turned into flats - remains in the balance.
A council has agreed to spend £45,000 on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which will celebrate her 70th anniversary on the throne.
Owners of a dog walking park have spoken of their relief after it was finally given planning permission.
A troubled snooker club at the centre of a stabbing investigation has had conditions imposed on it after police had to Taser revellers.
The idea of introducing rules on Airbnbs in a Kent district were dismissed last night with Conservatives demanding more information was needed.
Three play parks are to receive a makeover after a council leader said the financial impact of Covid had not been "so severe on us".
A controversial electric scooter scheme that has been targeted by vandals and left residents "frightened" has been blasted by councillors.
A councillor likened the number of cameras in the area to those on the Truman Show but was frustrated they cannot be used to enforce traffic rules.
A parish councillor has asked a planning committee not to allow more homes in an area where it is feared too many will be built.
A controversial housing scheme which is opposed by town and parish councils is to be voted on by district planning members this week.
A proposal to convert an office block into more than 100 apartments has been turned down for having a surplus of 400 parking spaces.
A town centre park that has become notorious for the number of crimes committed there could be shut at night in a bid to tackle the problem.
A controversial plan to flatten a famous wrestler’s home to make way for new houses has again been refused.
A repeat of a star-studded party, which was investigated over a reported lack of social distancing, has been given a licence despite complaints.
A seafront hotel has been granted permission to use two new bars on its terraces despite noise objections from nearby residents.
A trader, granted permission to pitch up outside a church recalled being told lettuces were being sold for £3.50.
