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Major housing and infrastructure plan set for public scrutiny
15 July 2024Residents in one of the fastest growing parts of Kent are being asked their views on its “blueprint for the future”.
War vet ‘hounded for months’ by gas company after meter reading mishap
13 July 2024An ex-member of the armed forces says he was continually “chased” by British Gas to pay an inaccurate bill.
‘Undercover’ police could patrol streets in new plan to combat nighttime assaults on women
09 July 2024A council is considering plans to draft in more plainclothes police officers to step in and prevent assaults on women and girls on nights out.
‘We need everyone’s involvement’: Blueprint for housing to be unveiled
09 July 2024Thousands of homes could be built on rural land as part of a plan to reshape the look of a conurbation over the next few decades.
Council reshuffles cabinet after Labour’s election success
09 July 2024A council has made changes to its cabinet after seeing three of its members take up new postings at Westminster.
Revised flats and ‘unsafe’ junction improvement plan to face public scrutiny
09 July 2024A revised plan to revitalise a rundown part of a historic town centre and improve a dangerous road junction is to go on display.
Fly-tippers could find their faces on a ‘wall of shame’
08 July 2024A council has vowed to plaster the faces of fly-tippers and anti-social motorists online in an attempt to clampdown on environmental crime.
Upset as ‘sacred’ memorial tree reduced to measly stump after 'safety fears'
04 July 2024The sudden chopping down of a tree planted a quarter of a century ago as a tribute to people killed at work has provoked anger among some residents.
Postal vote delays hit Kent
02 July 2024Some people have yet to receive their postal vote for the general election on July 4 which could mean they won’t be able to cast their ballot.
Chinese restaurant could have licence revoked after ‘illegal’ workers found
27 June 2024A fast-food takeaway accused of employing illegal workers when raided by the Home Office may now have its licence revoked.
Police called after Travellers set up camp at playing field
25 June 2024A council says it attempting to “move on” a group of travellers who have set up an unauthorised encampment at a recreation ground.
Town centre design code to prevent out-of-place development and highlight naval history
18 June 2024A Kent authority has passed an urban design code to emphasise the history of the local area.
Community parkland plans for former golf course handed £1m funding boost
14 June 2024Plans for transforming a former golf course into a community parkland are one step closer to becoming a reality.
‘Politicians weren’t interested’: Three-month road closure ends but businesses left counting cost
14 June 2024Businesses say three-month roadworks may finally be at an end but the impact is long lasting with politicians largely ‘uninterested’ in their plight.
‘It’s not just us - developers need to deliver too’: Council blasts ‘bizarre’ new housing targets
13 June 2024A council which failed to meet its housing targets has been forced to create an action plan to get back on track - but now faces even higher targets.
Road to reopen early after three month closure
12 June 2024A main road which was closed to build an entrance to a new school is set to open a week earlier than planned.
Labour council accused of ‘treachery’ over controversial docks decision
11 June 2024A ruling party has been accused of reneging on promises made before being elected after plans to redevelop working docks were given the green light.
Housing estate expansion approved - but developer to ‘ban kids and cats’
11 June 2024Controversial plans to erect retirement homes near a protected wildlife site have been approved — but only on the condition there’s no kids or cats.
Wine bar told ‘temporary’ garden shelter can stay after planning triumph
08 June 2024A high street drinking hole has won approval to make its temporary outdoor shelter, first erected during the pandemic, a permanent fixture.
‘Check before you chuck’: Council reveals £25k cost of contaminated recycling
04 June 2024A local authority has revealed it is still forking out huge sums due to residents putting items in the wrong bins.
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