Thanet Council hikes fly-tipping fixed penalties by 250 per cent
Library image The maximum fine for fly-tipping in Thanet is set to more than double in a bid to deter people from illegally dumping their waste. The council’s Street Scene…
Controversial Princes Parade hoardings in Hythe finally bid farewell!
Councillors and campaigners welcoming the hoarding removal at Princes Parade Photo: FHDC The process of removing hoarding panels surrounding the council-owned Princes Parade site in Hythe has begun. A 1.2m…
Costly court case brought against unlicensed Ashford dog breeder
Pomeranian-pups “Buyers beware” warns RSPCA In the first case of its kind for a number of years brought by Ashford Borough Council, a local resident has been successfully prosecuted on…
Get Set for first Dover District Sports Spectacular
Find out more about the Dover District Leisure Centre — If you want to be inspired to reach your sporting goals, or just want to come along to join in…
ALARM bells ringing for local roads in the South East
Photo: ALARM — More than 40% of local roads in the South East of England could fail in the next 15 years as the amount needed to fix the backlog…
Folkestone and Hythe residents can signup for Garden Waste Collections NOW!
Library image — Residents looking to dispose of their grass cuttings, leaves and perished flowers can now apply for or renew the garden waste service. Signups for fortnightly household collections…
New School Streets Safety Scheme launched across Medway
Library image A new initiative to make streets outside schools safer for children has launched across Medway this week. The School Streets programme, launched in partnership with Medway Council and…
Safer Streets cash for a vibrant and secure Folkestone Town Centre
The heart of Folkestone is about to get even more vibrant and secure thanks to a successful government funding bid by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, the town centre is…
5…4…3…2…1… Countdown to return of Sturry Road Park and Ride in Canterbury
The countdown to the reopening of Sturry Road park and ride on Monday 1 April has begun – and residents of the Canterbury district will be able to use the…
Maidstone Borough Council seizes 32 tonne fly-tipper’s truck
In its ongoing challenge to combat fly-tipping, Maidstone Borough Council’s (MBC) Waste Crime Team has helped seize a 32 tonne tipper truck. The vehicle is reported to have been used…