Making it simpler for Folkestone and Hythe residents
It’s claimed new functions on Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s MyAccount service are proving a big hit with residents. The council says anyone who has a missed bin collection or…
Reptiles removed and clearance of Princes Parade development site begins
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has announced that vegetation is to be cleared from areas of the Princes Parade development site from this week following a successful phase of reptile…
Pet owner fined over dog attack which led to severe injury to another dog near Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council’s Community Protection Team has successfully issued a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for £100 to a dog owner who allowed his dog to attack and cause severe injury…
More Green Flags than Folkestone and Hythe can shake a stick at!
Cllrs Monk and Collier joined by members of the grounds maintenance team Kingsnorth Gardens is the latest park in the district to proudly fly the Green Flag after being awarded…
Ashford offers grants of up to £10,000 for town centre businesses
A new grants scheme has been launched by Ashford Borough Council to support businesses to improve the visual appearance of Ashford Town Centre and to support them to improve their…
Blooming marvellous green-fingered gardeners rewarded in Maidstone
The winners of the first ever Maidstone Borough in Bloom competition have been announced at a prize-giving ceremony held by Coolings Garden Centre. The winners will all receive a trophy,…
Council to cough up rebate after Folkestone garden waste collection fiasco
The cost of next year’s garden waste collection service will be reduced by less than £10 for current subscribers after they received a trimmed down service during the summer months.…
Canterbury university students urged to keep course work online as well as on laptops
Students advised to keep course work online Kent Police has been giving university students in Canterbury advice on how to keep their homes safe and their neighbours happy. Officers from…
Two of the Best! Dover boasts two of the country’s top parks
Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens have been awarded The Green Flag Award®, the first parks owned and managed by Dover District Council (DDC) to receive the prestigious recognition. The Green…
Brighter and smarter and safer Maidstone Bus Station welcomed back
The Deputy Mayor Maidstone, Cllr Derek Mortimer cuts the ribbon Maidstone Bus Station was opened on Thursday 7 October 2021 ahead of welcoming customers back to a safer, brighter and…