Kent ready to face winter with 23,000 tonnes of salt!
Library image by Susan Scott SCOPIX Kent County Council (KCC) is ready to face the upcoming winter season, ensuring the safety of Kent’s roads for motorists and pedestrians alike. The…
Kent County Council Leader relief after EU delay of Entry Exit System checks announced
The Leader of Kent County Council (KCC) has issued statement on the EU’s decision to postpone the introduction of Entry Exit System (EES) checks on 10 November. Relief from Kent…
KCC warns of impact on Kent residents over proposed Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnel charges
Kent County Council (KCC) has responded to Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation on the proposed user charges for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels, raising concerns about the impact on Kent…
Life-saving health checks coming to Kent workplaces!
Kent County Council Thousands of Kent residents are in for a treat – free Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) health checks right at their workplace! Thanks to a whopping £195,000 government grant,…
Kent Country parks retain Green Flag Awards
Kent County Council (KCC) is celebrating after retaining eight Green Flag Awards for its country parks. Shorne Woods, Teston Bridge, Manor Park, Lullingstone, Trosley, Pegwell Bay, Grove Ferry and Brockhill…
Medway Council Leader speaks out over unacceptable behaviour and disorder
Kent Police Medway Council Leader Vince Maple has spoken out following incidents of disorder around the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday 7 August, Cllr Maple said: “In recent…
Kent County Council announces proposed closure of Folkestone library in Grace Hill
Protestors, making their views known, outside the historic building Photo: Ray Duff Folkestone & Hythe District Council has issued an initial statement following the launch of a public consultation on…
Thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in Dover
Illegal vapes, counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes were seized by Kent Police working with Kent County Council’s Trading Standards team and Dover’s Community Safety Unit when they carried out visits to…
Emergency works in Thanet Way tunnel closes coast-bound bore for 3 months!
A contraflow has been put in place on the London-bound lane on Thursday 13 June along the length of the Chestfield Tunnel on the A299 Thanet Way to repair and…
Jet fans fault in Thanet Way tunnel at Chestfield shuts road for emergency safety work
Chestfield Tunnel on the A299 Thanet Way near Whitstable has been closed from today (Tuesday 11 June) following routine inspections which found a safety critical fault identified with the jet…