New solar farm will power 7,000 homes in East Kent
Library image – Solar farm… Plans for a solar farm on land in Guston near Dover capable of providing sustainable energy to power around 7,000 homes have been given the…
Wow! Canterbury public toilets shine a light on the future
Changing Places facility in Reculver Photo: Canterbury City Council Canterbury district’s newest Changing Places facility, which provides fully accessible toilets designed with generous space and specialist equipment, has opened at…
Smart new Dover website showcases popular parks after £3.1million facelift
A new website (www.kearsneyparks.co.uk) designed by Dover District Council is showcasing the district’s most popular parks following completion of a £3.1 million programme of improvements at Kearsney Abbey and Russell…
Proposed solar panel array near Ashford could supply power for 48,000 homes
Evolution Power will be carrying out a non-statutory consultation from 25 March to 29 April 2022 to seek views on its plans to develop a renewable energy generating project, including…
Evening venue door staff in Ashford spray clothing of potential offenders with invisible forensic code
Kent Police Deputy Chief Officer Ian Drysdale (centre left), Ashford Town Beat Officer PC Danielle Butcher (centre right) and Police Licensing Officer PC Alistair Pringle (right) present a SmartTag cannister…
Looking forward to a brighter future in Folkestone
Work is due to start in the new year on converting street lights owned by Folkestone & Hythe District Council to LED lighting, greatly reducing carbon emissions. More than 1,000…
Folkestone and Hythe MP glad proof of vaccination in restaurants not needed here
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 17 November 2021. Remembrance Last Sunday I attended the Remembrance ceremony in Folkestone, the…
Thanet Council has key to the door of £750,000 Digital Centre
53-57 High Street Margate Photo: Thanet District Council A High Street building, formerly Store Twenty One is set to become MargateDigital centre. Work to help bring a large vacant property…
Folkestone and Hythe businesses keen to invest but snags filling job vacancies
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 November 2021. Covid-19 We have not yet defeated the coronavirus, but the delivery…
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…