Trapping of reptiles at Royal Military Canal begins this week
Work to safely relocate reptiles from Princes Parade to a suitable habitat within the Royal Military Canal corridor in Hythe is to start this week. Fencing will be fitted along…
Council’s green credentials to the fore with wildflower meadows created across Thanet towns
As part of our response to the Biodiversity and Climate Emergency, Thanet District Council launched a project to create wildflower meadows across the district. The initiative was led by the…
Urgent wetland scheme to lessen effects of new housing developments in Ashford given green light
Stodmarsh wetland Photo: Ashford Borough Council The first steps to mitigating the issue of water quality degradation at Stodmarsh Lakes, which has impacted new housing development in the Ashford borough,…
Flood protection scheme in Romney Marsh boosted by record Government investment
Homes and businesses in the South East will be better protected from flooding and coastal erosion under plans published on Thursday by the Government and Environment Agency, with £176.5m invested…
Folkestone and Hythe Council with BRA support helps remove taggers’ graffiti
Removing graffiti near The Bayle in Folkestone The war on graffiti is on the way to being won thanks to action by residents, Kent Police and Folkestone & Hythe District…
Folkestone & Hythe Council lets down residents again after ‘garden waste’ collections halted
The national shortage of HGV drivers and COVID-19 isolation requirements have compounded waste collection problems in the Folkestone & Hythe district. This has forced the council to take the difficult…
Campaigners call on Government to confirm legal protection of threatened Swanscombe nature site
Buglife, the RSPB, Kent Wildlife Trust and CPRE Kent have come together to save one of Kent’s most important wildlife sites, home to the scarce brown-banded carder bee, the critically…
Folkestone and Hythe aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
It’s reported Folkestone and Hythe District Council is continuing to make good progress in its efforts to improve its eco-friendly credentials. The authority declared a climate and ecological emergency two…
‘No Face Masks’ allowed for World Naked Bike Riders in Folkestone
The 7th annual Folkestone WNBR is scheduled to take place in Folkestone on Saturday 31 July 2021. Riders will gather on the Green at Shearway Rd CT19 4RH at 1.00pm…
Are Canterbury councillors ready to ramp up battle against litter louts?
Enforcement officer Photo: Canterbury City Council The fight against those who leave their litter behind, flytip or do not pick up after their dog could be ramped up if plans…