High hopes for Romney Marsh beach hut holiday hotspot
Marsh huts’ project Plans for Romney Marsh could see the area become even more of a holiday hotspot. More than 100 beach chalets, toilets, including a fully-accessible Changing Place toilet,…
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,…
Canterbury City Council issue enforcement notice to remove 37 caravans from site in Fordwich
Canterbury City Council has issued an enforcement notice requiring the removal of 37 static caravans from Moate Farm in Stodmarsh Road, Fordwich, which do not have planning permission. Over the…
Shops closed down after 12,000 untaxed cigarettes seized in combined police operation across Medway
Photo of some of the seized tobacco Four shops have been temporarily closed down after a multi-agency operation uncovered more than 12,000 untaxed cigarettes and illicit tobacco in newsagents across…
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…
Community Grants Scheme offers share of £150,000 to Dover district groups
The 2021 Winter Community Grants Scheme is open for Community groups who benefit the local area to bid for grants from £100 up to £2,000 once again, as part of…
Love Grace Handbag Appeal sees Canterbury supporting women suffering from domestic violence and abuse
A special appeal in the memory of Grace Millane has seen almost 100 handbags filled with toiletries and donated to women who are suffering from domestic violence and abuse. Grace…
Apply now for award of up to £20,000 for ‘not-for-profit’ organisations in Canterbury
Applications are now open for a variety of city council grants which support not-for-profit organisations to make positive improvements to the local community. Strategic grants support organisations that are already…
Folkestone Air Show crowd will hold their breath as Red Arrows perform spectacular new Boomerang manoeuvre
The world-famous Red Arrows will take to the skies with all-new breathtaking routines to headline this year’s Folkestone Air Display. The iconic RAF display team will perform at 4pm on…