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A zoo owner looking to offload land for new homes in order to keep his business afloat says he’s faced nasty comments and untruths over it.
A new secondary school has officially opened in its state-of-the-art building after years of delays.
A landlord has said it is “business as usual” after a request for a licence review of his pub was dropped by police.
A controversial scheme which bans motorists driving down streets around schools during certain hours could soon be rolled out to more locations.
New designs have finally been drawn up for the redevelopment of a now torn down shopping complex and multi-storey car park.
Plans put forward to give councils powers to set bus routes, fares and schedules more easily have divided leaders locally.
A report from Medway Council says two-thirds of children in care accommodation are from outside the area.
Parents of a boy with special needs say he has been denied essential equipment because the council refuses to believe them.
An event where the public can question council leaders is to return.
A hearing to decide whether to revoke the license of a Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of employing illegal workers has been deferred.
Time is running out for residents to give their views on plans affecting housing, infrastructure, the economy and the environment in their area.
Residents will go to the polls to decide on new rules for planning applications affecting their rural community later this year.
A 450 home development has been approved despite nearly 800 objections because the council could not afford to refuse.
A cash-strapped council says it will prioritising the sale of building assets and increasing charges as “the right way” to address budget woes.
A Kent MP in the running to be the next Tory leader says his party needs to go in a new “conservative direction” to win back voters.
A Kent council is predicted to face a £114million shortfall over the next five years as it continues to grapple with financial difficulties.
Traffic-free zones set up around schools to make streets safer are still being ignored six months on with residents split ahead of its expansion.
Villagers could be set to go to the polls to approve a plan that will shape future development in their are
New figures have revealed a cash-strapped council is still owed £24million in unpaid council tax from the past six financial years.
A huge development based on farmland has been recommended for approval despite receiving nearly 800 objections - nearly two for each home.
