ALL Kent Libraries to open up
Plans are in place for Kent’s Libraries, Registration and Archives services to return to normal service following the government’s decision to ease Covid restrictions across the country from 19 July.…
Register children in Kent now for Free School Meals ahead of summer holidays
Parents and carers whose children may be eligible to receive benefits-related Free School Meals are being urged to apply for them ahead of the upcoming summer school holidays, even if…
Kent Test deadline looms
Parents and carers who would like their children to be considered for a grammarschool place in Kent from September 2022 have just under two weeks to registerthem for the Kent…
KCC begins legal proceedings against Priti Patel over unaccompanied child migrant crisis
As Kent’s services for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) reach breaking point for the second time in under a year, the council has warned that it may no longer be able…
Pride Month in Kent sees raising of Rainbow Flag at KCC
June is Pride Month and to mark the occasion, KCC is flying the Rainbow Flag at County Hall in Maidstone. The Chairman of Kent County Council, Ann Allen MBE said:…
£500,000 to help sport and communities recover from pandemic in Kent
More than £250,000 has been distributed to sports clubs and community organisations across the county to help them continue their activities during the pandemic, with a further £250,000 secured for…
KCC Chairman presents his fundraising proceeds to Canterbury homeless charity
Rachel van Hoven from Porchlight receives the cheque from KCC Chairman Graham Gibbens The Chairman of Kent County Council, Graham Gibbens, presented a cheque to Rachel van Hoven from Porchlight…
Kent County Councillor Susan Carey pays tribute to Hawkinge community
Cllr Susan Carey outside the Hawkinge Community Centre The Annual Hawkinge Town Meeting was held virtually on Wednesday 21 April 2021 – here is the report presented by Kent County…
Kent County Council election for Elham Valley division cancelled following candidate’s death
The Kent County Council election on 6 May for the Elham Valley county council division has been cancelled following the sudden death of candidate Christopher Deane . The situation is…
Kent Trading Standards clamps down on illegal tobacco in Thanet and Folkestone
KCC Trading Standards officers, with the support of Kent Police and immigrations teams, targeted illicit tobacco sellers in Margate, Ramsgate and Folkestone in a week-long intelligence-led operation. A total of…