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‘We could have no market left thanks to parking charges’
25 September 2024There are warnings that a town could lose its popular farmers’ market unless a council U-turns on its new parking policy.
£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.
Green energy battery storage site can remain despite fears of ‘threat to life’
24 September 2024An energy storage facility has been given the green light despite fears it could “threaten the lives and health of residents”.
Fire service funeral for well-loved councillor
23 September 2024A Kent County Councillor and former firefighter has been given a guard of honour during a funeral procession through the streets of the town he loved.
‘It's money in the bin!': Empty buses on the Park & Ride losing £30k a month
23 September 2024A mothballed Park & Ride site reopened to much opposition is causing more pollution than it prevents and losing almost £30,000 a month.
Why big changes to catching ferry to France are a ‘nightmare waiting to happen’
23 September 2024From fingerprint scans on a tablet at Dover to getting out of your car for checks at the Channel Tunnel, travelling to France will never be the same.
Port of Dover boss: ‘We want to handle 20% more trade’
23 September 2024The CEO of the Port of Dover has unveiled ambitious plans for the future, and told the new government how it can help.
Number of road closures in Kent at a record high
22 September 2024“Universally annoying” road closures on Kent’s roads have reached a record high, new figures have disclosed.
Decision to recommend closure of care home ‘shameful’
20 September 2024A decision to recommend closure of a care home has been condemned as “shameful and disappointing” by campaigners.
Cutting children’s centre funding shows ‘lack of understanding’
20 September 2024A letter warning of the “negative impact” of cuts to “crucial” children’s centre services has been sent to Kent County Council.
Kent Politics Podcast: Why some defeated Tories are hanging around
20 September 2024In this week’s podcast, our political reporters discuss why some of Kent’s defeated Tories in the general election might be eyeing a return.
Ousted MP considers a return to politics at Kent County Council
19 September 2024A former Conservative MP is considering whether to stand at next May’s Kent County Council election.
Former mayor and Labour councillor was a ‘one-off’
19 September 2024Tributes have been paid to a former mayor and long-serving Labour councillor who has been described as a “real gentleman” and a “one-off”.
Funeral arrangements confirmed for ‘dedicated’ councillor and firefighter
19 September 2024The funerals arrangements have been confirmed for a popular and highly respected councillor following his sudden passing.
Historic bandstand which hosted The Libertines to reopen after major revamp
19 September 2024A historic bandstand and amphitheatre where the Libertines played to rapturous fans will soon be open to the public following an overhaul.
Luxury gym gets green light - but new McDonald’s ‘not viable’
18 September 2024A town will no longer get its first McDonald’s as plans for a luxury gym on the same site have been approved instead.
‘Up to half’ of Tories to stand down before KCC election
17 September 2024At least 20 Conservative county council members will not seek re-election next May, it is understood.
Village homes finally approved after four-year saga
17 September 2024Plans for an 80-home estate have been approved after the previous developers behind the scheme went bust.
'If council tries to shut me down I'll tell them to p*** off'
17 September 2024A former pig farmer embroiled in a planning war after switching up his business without permission says he will defy any efforts to block the venture.
Developer appeals rejection of sewage treatment plans for 6,000 homes
16 September 2024Controversial plans for a sewage treatment plant to serve almost 6,000 new homes will now be ruled on by a government planning inspector.
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