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Off licence rejected over anti social behaviour fears

12 December 2018
Off licence rejected over anti social behaviour fears

Concerns of people urinating and defecating in a nearby car park has prevented a shop from being allowed to sell alcohol.

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Crime fears halt takeaway hours plan

11 December 2018
Crime fears halt takeaway hours plan

Hopes to extend the opening hours of a takeaway have been dashed amid concerns from police.

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Shop alcohol licence bid rejected

11 December 2018
Shop alcohol licence bid rejected

A corner shop has been prevented from selling alcohol after objections from a nearby school.

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Pupils with special needs 'falling through gaps'

10 December 2018
Pupils with special needs 'falling through gaps'

A council is making efforts to improve the transition from primary to secondary school for pupils with special needs.

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Litter police able to issue £150 fines might 'take a punch'

08 December 2018
Litter police able to issue £150 fines might 'take a punch'

A councillor has warned an army of new litter police set to issue fines of up to £150 from next year might "take a punch" from angered people.

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Crime goes up by 35.7%

07 December 2018
Crime goes up by 35.7%

Police say improvements in the way crime is recorded is responsible for a spike in incidents.

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Gangs 'in a lower league in Chatham Town'

07 December 2018
Gangs 'in a lower league in Chatham Town'

Gang activity in part of Kent has been described as being “in a lower league than Chatham Town” football club, prompting a clash between councillors.

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Council employed worker who used fake references

06 December 2018
Council employed worker who used fake references

A member of staff gained employment at a local authority using false references.

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Council staff 'forced to use food banks'

06 December 2018
Council staff 'forced to use food banks'

A council is investigating claims its council staff are using food banks "to make ends meet".

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'They’ve got no right to stop us coming in'

05 December 2018
'They’ve got no right to stop us coming in'

A college principal has accused certain schools of banning him from speaking to their students because they fear losing government cash.

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Flagship college expanding

05 December 2018
Flagship college expanding

A specialist college is expanding to welcome pupils aged 13.

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Nearly one in four youngsters 'obese'

05 December 2018
Nearly one in four youngsters 'obese'

Concerns have been raised about the number of reception-aged children carrying "excess weight".

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Let there be light... again

03 December 2018
Let there be light... again

More than 100 street lights removed by a council are to be reinstated amid fears the loss contributed to anti-social behaviour.

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Road 'in danger of rapid failure' to be fixed

03 December 2018
Road 'in danger of rapid failure' to be fixed

Work is to be carried out on a major road described as being "at the end of its serviceable life”.

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Benefits for care leavers under review

03 December 2018
Benefits for care leavers under review

Kent County Council is to review the sums of money it gives to young people leaving either foster or residential care.

New policy welcomed after football sponsorship deal

03 December 2018
New policy welcomed after football sponsorship deal

Plans to introduce a sponsorship and advertising policy by Medway council, which has a deal with Gillingham Football Club, have been welcomed.

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Council's Brexit stance questioned

30 November 2018
Council's Brexit stance questioned

An authority's decision not to publish a report about the potential impact of Brexit has been criticised.

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Council joint venture under scrutiny

30 November 2018
Council joint venture under scrutiny

A partnership between a council and a private company has been rated as "eight out of 10".

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Local business interested in bar at old fire station

30 November 2018
Local business interested in bar at old fire station

A local business has shown an interest in opening a bar and restaurant at an old fire station.

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'Worrying' school gender gap

29 November 2018
'Worrying' school gender gap

Concerns have been raised about the number of girls continuing to develop quicker than boys in our schools.

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