Angry protest over Folkestone Library closure
Many protesters gathered outside the now closed library Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff… Following the shock news from Kent County Council of the proposed closure of the main library…
Thousands of Kent residents eligible for £100 home energy voucher – Don’t miss out!
Thousands of people in Kent will be eligible for a scheme to receive a £100 home energy voucher now the criteria have been updated. Residents have until the end of…
Rethink on plans for Thanet Way Tunnel
Amendments have been made to plans to carry out essential maintenance at the Chestfield Tunnel on the Thanet Way. Kent County Council (KCC) has decided to postpone the carriageway reconstruction…
Greens’ victory for ‘honesty and integrity’ in Hythe-West by-election
Jenni Hawkins Jenni Hawkins has won the Kent County Council (KCC) by-election prompted by the resignation of a Conservative county councillor who stood down when it was claimed he had…
Kent stands in silent solidarity on first anniversary of Ukraine invasion
County Hall in Maidstone is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian Flag Photo: KCC – Kent County Council (KCC) is stood in solidarity with Ukraine on the first anniversary…
Shock over KCC notice displayed at Cheriton Library today!
Gazette contributor and regular Library user Ray Duff, was shocked to see a notice in the Cheriton Library updating the schedule of work required on Folkestone Library and pushing back…
Kent cold weather alert to last well into the coming week
Kent County Council is warning that the severe cold weather and icy conditions currently affecting the county are now forecast to last well into next week. Residents are being urged…
Dover council coming to you with staff operating mobile office
Dover District Council staff can now travel out into the heart of our local communities thanks to a community project grant from Kent County Council’s ‘Helping Hands Scheme’. The £173,000…
Kent council leader’s New Year message looks forward to another tough 12 months
In his 2023 New Year message, KCC Leader Roger Gough has left off the sugar coating and admitted 2022 has been tough with its many challenges and is still very…
No ‘winter warm space’ after Folkestone Library is forced to close
By Ray Duff… Folkestone Library on Grace Hill is to close from today until further notice after Kent Council has reported the forced closure is due to urgent Health and…