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Kent Politics Podcast welcomes council chief
08 March 2024A council leader has reflected on his time in charge as he approaches the one-year mark.
Free sports classes for International Women’s Day
07 March 2024A council is offering women sports classes free of charge at a leisure centre.
‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’
07 March 2024A six-month extension to a support scheme helping the most vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living has been been welcomed.
Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech
05 March 2024An opposition council leader has been accused of Islamophobia after referencing the Taliban during a council meeting.
‘Off-grid’ residents encouraged to apply for free energy saving upgrades
05 March 2024A council is encouraging eligible households to apply for insultation upgrades in order to lower their energy costs and carbon footprint.
Three-year housing battle at ‘songbird stronghold’ comes to an end
05 March 2024A long-running saga over plans to build two housing estates next to a rare bird habitat has finally concluded.
New traffic camera cut down in ‘school fines revolt’
04 March 2024The start date for a controversial new scheme to fine parents who park outside seven schools has been confirmed – but not everyone appears happy.
Major water leak shuts busy route ahead of three-month closure
04 March 2024A busy stretch of road already scheduled to shut for months has been closed prematurely due to a large water leak.
Free swimming and Dickens festival scrapped as Medway Council’s budget gets approval
01 March 2024Plans to cut free swimming and two festivals have been approved along with Medway Council’s budget.
Kent Politics Podcast: Tracey Crouch on why she’s stepping away from politics
01 March 2024In the latest episode of Kent Politics Podcast we speak to Tracey Crouch about her shock decision to not stand at the next election.
Council facing ‘concerning’ £22m building maintenance bill
29 February 2024A council has blamed its mounting maintenance bills on the previous administration who it says “didn’t fix the roof while the sun was shining”.
Council gets government bailout to avoid bankruptcy
29 February 2024A cash-strapped local authority has been granted its request for “exceptional financial support” in order to balance the books and avoid bankruptcy.
Deputy leader of Medway Tories resigns
29 February 2024The deputy leader of the Medway Conservatives has left the party over a disagreement with colleagues.
Play park given ‘brilliant’ makeover
28 February 2024A popular park and green space has seen a raft of changes more than a year after plans were first announced to give it a makeover.
MPs blast ‘short-sighted’ plans to axe free swimming
28 February 2024Three MPs have combined forces in a bid to persuade a council to reverse its intention to cut free swimming for children and the elderly.
Two councillors suspended after ‘Christmas party fight’
27 February 2024Two councillors have been suspended after reports of a fight at a Christmas party.
Fire station to become Sainsbury’s Local and new homes
27 February 2024A new supermarket and 12 homes have been approved to replace a former emergency services building.
Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I don’t think Manston will reopen as an airport’
23 February 2024The leader of Thanet District Council gives his view on the latest developments at Manston Airport on this week's podcast.
Former golf course park plan agreed
22 February 2024Plans for a former golf course to become a community parkland with walking and cycling routes and picnic benches have been unanimously agreed.
Villagers vote to oppose homes near zoo
22 February 2024A meeting attended by 100 villagers ended with a vote to oppose plans for 44 homes by a zoo after concerns about flooding, traffic and school places.
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