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Decision on zoo application for 44 homes is delayed
26 September 2024A decision on controversial plans for 44 homes on land owned by a zoo has been deferred following opposition from residents.
£1.5 million savings on sports centre could be reinvested into other venues
24 September 2024Money left over from the building of a leisure centre could be reinvested to improve two others.
‘I’ve had personal attacks over housing plan to save my zoo’
21 September 2024A 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.
Police withdraw licence review request after ‘Euros pub garden scrap’
20 September 2024A landlord has said it is “business as usual” after a request for a licence review of his pub was dropped by police.
Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop
19 September 2024A debt charity has warned bailiff use in Kent remains concerningly high amid concerns people are being pushed into “deeper financial difficulty”.
Plans to expand ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools
13 September 2024A controversial scheme which bans motorists driving down streets around schools during certain hours could soon be rolled out to more locations.
New vision unveiled for 135 flats and co-working spaces on demolished shopping centre site
13 September 2024New designs have finally been drawn up for the redevelopment of a now torn down shopping complex and multi-storey car park.
Mixed response to government’s planned ‘buses overhaul’
10 September 2024Plans put forward to give councils powers to set bus routes, fares and schedules more easily have divided leaders locally.
Only a third of children in care in Medway from the Towns
10 September 2024A report from Medway Council says two-thirds of children in care accommodation are from outside the area.
Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again
04 September 2024A hearing to decide whether to revoke the license of a Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of employing illegal workers has been deferred.
Final call for views on future direction of Towns
03 September 2024Time is running out for residents to give their views on plans affecting housing, infrastructure, the economy and the environment in their area.
Villagers to vote on neighbourhood plan
02 September 2024Residents will go to the polls to decide on new rules for planning applications affecting their rural community later this year.
Council poised to sell buildings and land to offset £114m budget shortfall
29 August 2024A cash-strapped council says it will prioritising the sale of building assets and increasing charges as “the right way” to address budget woes.
Council’s budget black hole expected to reach £114m
23 August 2024A Kent council is predicted to face a £114million shortfall over the next five years as it continues to grapple with financial difficulties.
Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming
23 August 2024Traffic-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 may be asked to vote on neighbourhood plan
22 August 2024Villagers could be set to go to the polls to approve a plan that will shape future development in their are
Council owed £24m in unpaid council tax
21 August 2024New figures have revealed a cash-strapped council is still owed £24million in unpaid council tax from the past six financial years.
Controversial plan for 450 farmland homes recommended for approval
20 August 2024A huge development based on farmland has been recommended for approval despite receiving nearly 800 objections - nearly two for each home.
Council worker pocketed £8k in sick pay while working second jobs
20 August 2024A former council employee has been ordered to repay a local authority more than £8,000 after falsely claiming sick-pay.
Travellers pitch up near children’s play park
16 August 2024A local authority says it is following the legal process to move an unauthorised caravan pitch in part of a town park.
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