Council warn over bogus housing repair scammers in Whitstable
A resident of St James’ Gardens in Whitstable was scammed by two men who claimed to be from Canterbury Council housing repairs contractor, Mears, on Friday afternoon. The men said…
Ashford’s Mural Festival shortlisted for National Award
Ashford’s first mural festival, UNFRAMED, which took place in April 2023, has been nationally shortlisted for Best Culture and Arts Scheme at this year’s Association of Town & City Management…
Council leader calls for Stagecoach to reverse axing of ‘vital’ Folkestone and Hythe bus
16 bus facing cuts to the route Stagecoach has been urged to reconsider its decision to cut vital bus services in Folkestone and Hythe. The bus operator announced earlier this…
Let’s all go down The Strand in Medway – bananas optional!
Thanks to the Medway Council sports team and support from colleagues at Medway Norse the Strand lido reopened on 15 June following an ongoing number of incidents of vandalism and…
‘Double whammy’ for householder stung for £900 after hiring unlicenced Ashford waste collector
Rubbish dumped at Hothfield Photo: ABC An unauthorised waste collector who charged an Ashford householder more than £500 to dispose of their rubbish then dumped it at two separate rural…
KCC urged to bin proposed changes to Recycling Centres
Fly-tipping could increase Kent County Council’s plans to cut opening hours and shut down some of the county’s household waste and recycling centres are facing opposition from Dover District Council.…
Independent and Green alliance challenges status quo on Ashford Borough Council
Following his election as Leader of Ashford Borough Council last week, Ashford Independent Councillor, Noel Ovenden has appointed the following members to Cabinet and assigned their individual Portfolios. Cllr Ovenden…
Folkestone and Hythe council to decide on future of Princes Parade tomorrow
A report has been published asking the Leader to make a decision about the Princes Parade site. The current planning permission has an implementation date of 17 July 2023, after…
Dover District Council Elects New Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Cllr Gordon Cowan is the new Chairman of Dover District Council following his election by fellow councillors at the annual meeting of the Council on 17 May with Cllr David…
All change at Folkestone & Hythe District Council
The new leader, cabinet members and chair of Folkestone & Hythe District Council have now been appointed. Leader Cllr Jim Martin has selected the following portfolio holders: Cllr Jim Martin…