New plan for backing stronger Kent lifeline communities
KCC Leader Roger Gough with leaders from charities and social enterprises at this week’s Civil Society Strategy launch Harnessing the civic spirit of volunteers and charities that has proven a…
All systems go for £23m Dover Fastrack bus service
Representatives from Dover District Council (DDC), Kent County Council (KCC), and Homes England joined by principal contractors, Colas UK Projects Ltd to break ground on the £22.9m public transport investment…
Kent pupils offered FREE Home Study Support sessions
Schools across Kent are being asked to encourage pupils to take advantage of a new free “Home Study Support” offer. Following two pilot phases to test and refine the project,…
Have your say on proposed new parliamentary constituency boundaries for Ashford and Folkestone
Changes to Ashford parliamentary constituency are proposed and you have just 6 weeks to have your say by letter, email or in person at an Ashford hearing. The Boundary Commission…
Canterbury and Folkestone bus services could be lost after KCC funding consultation
Photo: Ray Duff Story by Ray Duff As some people may be aware, Kent County Council has just launched its public consultation regarding bus funding cuts which would come in…
Be alert to rogue traders operating in Kent after Storm Eunice
Following Storm Eunice and the continuing high winds, Kent residents are warned be alert to rogue traders knocking on their doors. Kent Trading Standards have received reports of over-priced repairs…
Council supports solar panel savings scheme for Dover residents
Library image – Pixabay Dover residents can now join in the second round of the group-buying scheme to save money on the installation of solar panels and battery storage for…
Three illicit tobacco suppliers raided in Thanet
Three suspected illicit tobacco suppliers were visited on Wednesday 9 February in a joint operation involving Kent Trading Standards and Kent Police officers. Part of the wider Operation CeCe –…
Kent Liberal Democrats condemn proposed hike in school Travel Saver Pass
Liberal Democrats in Folkestone and Hythe have condemned the proposed increased in Kent Travel Saver Passes. Cllr Mike Sole (Canterbury South) said, “This year families are facing huge increases in…
Major refit closes Cheriton Library
Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff Notices have been placed by Kent County Council to the effect that Cheriton Library, on Cheriton High Street, is to be closed for a…