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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.
'No one can see us - these dangerous new loading bays are killing our trade’
01 June 2024A business owner has slammed a new traffic management scheme he says is costing him thousands of pounds and is making a high street a “ghost town”.
Controversial Docks redevelopment plan approved - but fate still not sealed
30 May 2024A controversial application for a new employment and enterprise hub has been given the go-ahead by councillors - but could still be stopped.
Council eyes new ANPR cameras to crackdown on traffic violations
30 May 2024A local authority is hoping to better enforce moving traffic offences with new ANPR cameras spread across 17 locations.
‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’
23 May 2024Local traders say business is down by 85% because of roadworks in the area which customers are avoiding.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election
22 May 2024The Prime Minister has announced people will head to the polls for a general election in July.
Vote on controversial docks development to go ahead
21 May 2024A controversial planning application to redevelop working docks will go before a council’s planning committee for a decision.
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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