Canterbury school plants ‘royal’ tree to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Special guests joined pupils and staff for the tree planting ceremony Photo: KCC A tree with royal connections has been planted in the grounds of a Kent school after pupils…
Win prizes in ‘Litter Lotto’ as Dover launches litter and dog poo campaign
Uniformed Enforcement Officer As increased litter and dog fouling patrols get underway in the Dover district this week, Dover District Council (DDC) has launched a promotional campaign highlighting the penalty…
Kent County Council celebrates more country parks’ Green Flag Awards
KCC’s Country Parks team is celebrating the news that eight of its parks – one more than previously – have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award. Parks and…
Two of the Best! Dover boasts two of the country’s top parks
Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens have been awarded The Green Flag Award®, the first parks owned and managed by Dover District Council (DDC) to receive the prestigious recognition. The Green…
Rural Task Force Specials ready to fight wildlife crime
Special Sergeant Oliver Woodrow and Special Constable Michael Davies Two Kent Police Special Constables who gave up their own time to become fully accredited wildlife crime officers are ready to…
Plan launched to protect 1,400 Kent homes and businesses from flooding
More than 1,400 Kent homes and businesses are to be given greater protection against flooding from a scheme to increase reservoir capacity. KCC is helping to fund work at the…
New homes for rent in Folkestone aiming to be carbon neutral
The new homes A new development in Folkestone is setting the standard for future building in the district. The 30 homes, which will be built on the former Highview school…
Canterbury primary school chosen to ‘plant a tree for the Queen’s jubilee’
Library image : Pixabay A school in Canterbury has been chosen to ‘plant a tree for the jubilee’ to help Her Majesty The Queen celebrate 70 years on the throne.…
Canterbury tenants’ picture perfect gardens scoop awards
Winners at this year’s tenants’ gardening competition The stunning gardens and beautiful hanging baskets belonging to council tenants in the district were celebrated at this year’s tenants’ gardening competition. The…
‘Keep out of the sea’ warning on Thanet beaches after unscreened wastewater release
Beach users are being advised not to enter the sea or the area of beach below the high water mark at a number of beaches in Thanet. This follows an…