Tell Folkestone planners what you think of parking in the town
A major review into parking in Folkestone town centre is being carried out and the public is being asked to take part. Working with consultants SYSTRA, Folkestone & Hythe District…
Canterbury city centre car park to be closed next week
A £95,000 project to resurface a city centre car park in Canterbury next week will take four days to carry out, weather permitting, and will be completely closed during this…
‘We’ve had enough!’ say Dover residents and businesses – What went wrong?
The Leader of Dover District Council has said it is reviewing its involvement with the Kent Resilience Forum after Dover endured another weekend of chaos and gridlock. Cllr Trevor Bartlett…
Progress being made to build more homes at Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh Photo Ashford Borough Council Ashford Borough Council continues to respond to the various issues that have arisen from the need for new housing to achieve ‘nutrient neutrality’, due to…
Blooming great gardening competition winners take a bow in Ashford
Jean and Ian Clifton win best front or back garden Ashford in Bloom gardening competition organisers have admitted to it being a hard job judging some of the best entries…
Ashford fly-tippers pick up hefty fines
Dumped waste near fly-tippers home on the Brookfield Road Photo: Ashford Borough Council Ashford’s Environmental Enforcement Team has investigated more than 70 suspected cases of fly-tipping since the turn of…
Red Arrows return to thrill crowds at Folkestone Air Display in August
The Red Arrows display in Folkestone last year Photo: FHDC The world-famous Reds Arrows will make a welcome return to the district this summer at the 2022 Folkestone Air Display.…
Dover MP and council leaders call on Chancellor Sunak to press DP World to reinstate P&O workers
Natalie Elphicke MP, Kent County Council leader Cllr Roger Gough and Dover District Council leader Cllr Trevor Bartlett have written to the Chancellor to condemn the actions of P&O Ferries/DP…
Join the Dover History Diggers
Finds from test pits included fragments of medieval window tracery, butchered animal bone and decorated late medieval or Tudor tile Photo: DDC Ever wanted to be an archaeologist? Now’s your…
Proposed solar panel array near Ashford could supply power for 48,000 homes
Evolution Power will be carrying out a non-statutory consultation from 25 March to 29 April 2022 to seek views on its plans to develop a renewable energy generating project, including…