Stunning transformation of former waste depot in Canterbury
The Leader of Canterbury City Council has welcomed the opening of the Curzon cinema on the site of a former waste depot. The multiplex, which boasts a bar and pizzeria,…
Ready steady go for Guildhall Square revamp in Sandwich
Guildhall Square in Sandwich Photo: DDC Work to transform the Guildhall Square in Sandwich, to provide a welcoming space for everyone’s use and enjoyment, starts on 12 September following the…
£500 reward for prosecution of vandals who damaged Folkestone public toilet
Vandalism of public toilets near Folkestone bus station A £500 reward is being offered to help find those responsible for the serious damage caused to public toilets in Folkestone. Criminals…
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…