Dover £120,000 community giveaway
Community groups in the district are invited to apply to the winter round of Dover District Council’s Community Grants scheme from today – as DDC announces payments of over £120k…
High hopes of flying returns to Manston Airport after government grant approval
On Thursday 18 August, the Secretary of State announced that the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Manston Airport site has been approved. The application was submitted by Riveroak Strategic…
Maidstone waste crime team seize vehicle in joint operation with police
A vehicle was seized on Tuesday evening (16 August) in connection with a fly tip of 14 carrier bags containing empty food packaging which had been dumped in a lay…
Scrap metal trading offences cost Ashford man £5865.45
Vehicle and trailer used by Luke Warren Photo: Ashford Borough Council – An Ashford man stopped by police and Ashford’s Environmental Enforcement team on suspicion of a series of offences…
Contactless parking payment up and running across Folkestone & Hythe
Contactless payment is now up and running in car parks across the Folkestone & Hythe district but the number of EV charging points installed in the council run lots is…
£8,500 ramp revamp gives Dover Skatepark bold new look
Pencester Gardens skatepark in Dover has a bold new look Photo: DDC Dover District Council (DDC) has completed an £8,500 programme of repairs and refurbishment to the Pencester Gardens skatepark,…
Ashford Safety in Action school winner revealed
Pupils at Victoria Road Primary School in Ashford have been presented with a cheque for £200 following their successful completion of this year’s Safety in Action event. After a two…
£1,800 winging its way to Sandwich Bay bird observatory
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust has been given a welcome boost to support its important work for the environment, after receiving a Green Energy Grant from Dover District Council. The…
Hurry! Council offers more money for vulnerable pensioners in Folkestone and Hythe
Older residents facing financial hardship could now be eligible to get more help from Folkestone & Hythe District Council. The council has been allocated funding by Kent County Council from…
A Thanet first as Ellington Park awarded coveted Green Flag Award
In a record-breaking year, Ellington Park has been officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks and is raising its prestigious Green Flag Award. Thanet District Council is celebrating…