Home energy grants available now in Ashford
Are you eligible for help from the Sustainable Warmth programme which helps to fund home energy improvements for Ashford households most likely to be struggling with energy bills and the…
Council oversees 1,000 ‘whips’ planted by pupils from four Ramsgate schools
The young trees planted at Newington Green Photo: Thanet District Council In October, Thanet District Council got together with four Ramsgate schools to plant 1,000 young trees across the town.…
Fly-tipper dumps Ashford resident’s rubbish just two streets from their home
Library image An Ashford resident paid £200 in cash to a complete stranger in a white lorry to take a large amount of household waste to the town’s tip –…
Dover District Council scoops top award for Solar Ice Cream
Dover District Council (DDC) has been recognised by the Federation of Small Businesses for its business support grants programme which included an ice cream manufacturer using solar panels to power…
Greens claim Folkestone & Hythe Council ignored Princes Parade warnings and wasted £millions
Clearing the land of plant and animal life Shepway Green Party has welcomed news that the ‘unwanted’ Princes Parade development in Hythe may not go ahead but has criticised Folkestone…
Report urges pause in Princes Parade development spending
Stark fencing along the coast road between Hythe and Seabrook A report has been published regarding an individual Leader decision about the Princes Parade development in Hythe. It sets out…
Ashford council helping residents with Cost of Living Crisis
Published: 21/10/2022 The cost of living crisis is affecting so many so Ashford Borough Council would like to hear how it might be able to help you and your family.…
Spooky Halloween bringing Maidstone to life!
Visit Maidstone town centre this half term between Monday 24 to Sunday 30 October for lots of Halloween fun. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has been working with One Maidstone, the…
Man who transported waste without a licence fined hundreds of pounds
A Herne Bay man who transported waste without having a licence to do so has pleaded guilty to the offence in court and been fined a total of £364. Steven…
Ashford residents’ protest saves tree from the chop at Repton Manor
Copper Beech tree next to Repton Manor Image: Google Maps A mature copper beech tree that is alleged to be causing subsidence damage to Grade II listed Repton Manor has…