The government plans to continue using a lorry holding site for biosecurity checks – even though it is 22 miles from the Port of Dover.

The deputy leader of the Medway Conservatives has left the party over a disagreement with colleagues.

A battery safety plan for what is set to be the UK’s biggest solar farm has been rejected.

Three MPs have combined forces in a bid to persuade a council to reverse its intention to cut free swimming for children and the elderly.

An ambitious £22 million project designed to boost a city’s infrastructure and draw in crowds is set to start within months.

Two councillors have been suspended after reports of a fight at a Christmas party.

Residents in the county town can expect to see their share of council tax rise after councillors voted for an increase.

A teacher and mum-of-two is hoping to become the first MP to represent a newly formed Kent constituency at the next general election.

Fifty residents are being sought to join a panel to consider what infrastructure their area needs.

A councillor temporarily suspended by his party after complaints from two women says ill health may prevent him from contesting the seat.

A Green party representative who published private details about discussions over a town’s leisure centre says he stands by what he did.

A council leader has defended plans to raise council tax after opposition parties accused it of “stockpiling” millions of pounds into reserves.

A Tory has resigned from several committees and launched an astonishing attack on her party’s leadership.

More than 20% of pupils are getting into grammar schools without taking the Kent Test route.

Councillors have passed a “budget of common sense” which includes a raft of controversial new parking charges and £700,000 worth of savings.

The leader of Thanet District Council gives his view on the latest developments at Manston Airport on this week's podcast.

A council needs to tackle the use of petrol cars and its biggest polluter – the town’s leisure centre – to meet net zero targets.

The leader of a local authority has warned residents about future decisions and challenges as it sets a balanced budget.

Work to remove a stretch of hated seafront hoardings surrounding a now-scrapped development site will begin next month.

Under-pressure Kent County Council has passed its annual budget amid continued pressure surrounding its long-term financial viability.