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Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

12 November 2024
Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools

The School Streets initiative, which sees timed road closures during peak school hours, has been recommended for expansion across part of Kent.

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Risk of bankruptcy for council ‘very likely’ without drastic cuts and government support

11 November 2024
Risk of bankruptcy for council ‘very likely’ without drastic cuts and government support

Council officers say drastic cuts to all non-essential services may be required to avoid bankruptcy.

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Thousands of ‘school streets’ fines dished out for ‘endangering children’s lives’

11 November 2024
Thousands of ‘school streets’ fines dished out for ‘endangering children’s lives’

Nearly 3,000 fines have been issued since a grace period ended on a controversial scheme banning motorists from entering roads near schools.

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Police call for pub licence review after ‘worker punched punter who clapped for his attention’

09 November 2024
Police call for pub licence review after ‘worker punched punter who clapped for his attention’

A pub is facing a review of its licence following concerns the landlord has failed to report two violent assaults and cooperate with police.

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Villagers vote on new planning rules

08 November 2024
Villagers vote on new planning rules

A neighbourhood plan, introducing new planning rules, received overwhelming support at a referendum.

Controversial docks application officially approved

05 November 2024
Controversial docks application officially approved

The application for a business campus on an industrial estate, which will “triple the number of jobs on the site” has been officially approved.

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Grammar school to admit girls for first time in 207 years

05 November 2024
Grammar school to admit girls for first time in 207 years

Three single-sex grammar schools will now start accepting both boys and girls after the government approved the change.

Council cuts ‘vital’ support scheme for disabled children to save £200K

05 November 2024
Council cuts ‘vital’ support scheme for disabled children to save £200K

Plans to scale back a scheme giving disabled children support to attend out-of-school clubs have been approved.

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River boat tour dock given approval

04 November 2024
River boat tour dock given approval

A dock for boat tours on the River Medway has been given approval.

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B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

30 October 2024
B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

A budget retailer has withdrawn its bid to sell booze from its new store after it met opposition over concerns it could lead to alcohol-related crime.

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Historic fountain reinstated after decade-long campaign

30 October 2024
Historic fountain reinstated after decade-long campaign

A community group has proved successful in its effort to get an historic 125-year-old fountain returned to its original location.

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Docks campaign dealt blow as Rayner rejects calls to intervene

29 October 2024
Docks campaign dealt blow as Rayner rejects calls to intervene

The government has decided not to intervene in a controversial planning bid to convert an industrial docks site.

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‘Shame on you!’ Police almost called after ‘zoo homes’ plans approved at rowdy meeting

26 October 2024
‘Shame on you!’ Police almost called after ‘zoo homes’ plans approved at rowdy meeting

Police were nearly called after members of the public repeatedly interrupted a planning meeting called to decide a controversial bid for new homes.

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New allotments planned for derelict plot to address ‘huge waiting list’

25 October 2024
New allotments planned for derelict plot to address ‘huge waiting list’

Plans have been submitted for new allotments and a community garden at a disused former plant nursery as demand continues to soar.

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‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

25 October 2024
‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

The cost of swim sessions at a new council-run leisure centre is “scaring” some families away this half-term who claim it’s too much.

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Tesco poised to move into car-free housing block

24 October 2024
Tesco poised to move into car-free housing block

The supermarket is looking to open a store in the ground floor of an under construction housing development next to a railway station.

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Council eyes cuts to ‘short breaks’ for disabled children to save £200K

23 October 2024
Council eyes cuts to ‘short breaks’ for disabled children to save £200K

A scheme giving disabled children support to attend out-of-school clubs could be scaled back as demand puts too much pressure on council coffers.

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Plans to give Kent £16.2m housebuilding boost sees one area receive funds for just 44 homes

22 October 2024
Plans to give Kent £16.2m housebuilding boost sees one area receive funds for just 44 homes

Government plans to give housebuilding a shot in the arm have seen of the largest parts of Kent receive a smaller funding allocation.

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‘Our business hub will attract young people to regenerate the town - not flats’

22 October 2024
‘Our business hub will attract young people to regenerate the town - not flats’

A new co-working space with its own podcasting facilities hopes to provide a space for small businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive.

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‘It’s pointless us going on’: Frustration at lack of answers over NHS contracts

22 October 2024
‘It’s pointless us going on’: Frustration at lack of answers over NHS contracts

Health bosses have been accused of wasting councillors’ time after failing to answer questions posed to them over NHS contracts they wanted renewing.

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