Ashford Borough Council has endorsed a new Housing Allocation Scheme designed to create a fairer and more transparent system, giving increased priority to local residents in need of social housing.…
A man from Strood has been hit with a hefty £1,006 fine after he was caught transporting waste illegally and subsequently failed to pay the initial penalty. The incident occurred…
Food safety standards in the Canterbury district have reached a significant milestone, with 90.5 per cent of all rated food businesses now boasting the top four-and five-star hygiene scores. Data…
Photo caption: From L-R, ABC Leader Cllr Noel Ovenden and ward members Kate Leavey and Lyn Suddards are joined by Jenner Director Dean Elvidge for a groundbreaking ceremony at the…
The highly anticipated refurbishment of the Lower Leas Coastal Park’s fun zone is officially underway, with the removal of some existing play equipment beginning today, Monday, December 8. This is…
A Sittingbourne man has pleaded guilty to illegally dumping large containers of controlled waste in Canterbury. The man, Robin Dennis Turner aged 74, was fined a total of £365 at…
Library image – Maison Dieu – Image SCOPIX The magnificent Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) has stormed the shortlist for not one, but TWO hugely respected awards: the 2026 Civic…
Tired of feeling unheard? Now is your chance to force Folkestone & Hythe District Council to tackle the issues that genuinely matter to you and your neighbours. The council’s powerful…
Dover District Council (DDC) has unanimously approved a plan for a major overhaul of local government, backing a proposal to create four new, unified councils across Kent and Medway. The…
Canterbury City Council has chosen its favourite plan for a major change to local government in Kent. They are supporting a plan that would replace the current system with four…
©2026 Hawkinge Gazette - The Hawkinge Gazette is not responsible for the content of external sites