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One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

18 March 2024
One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

Thousands of households in one part of Kent have received support from a “vital” government scheme helping the most vulnerable.

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2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

15 March 2024
2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

A council has agreed on its housing strategy for the next six years as it sets out four key objectives to improve the current market.

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Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

15 March 2024
Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

A council has agreed to increase the flag rate of taxis in part of Kent and Medway to help drivers with the cost of living.

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Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

14 March 2024
Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

The new deputy opposition leader of a council’s Consverative part has been announced after a shock resignation due to “disagreements with colleagues”.

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MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

14 March 2024
MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

The shadow home secretary has visited part of the county this morning and said residents need to vote for Labour at the next election.

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Children’s services facing ‘challenging’ recruitment crisis

12 March 2024
Children’s services facing ‘challenging’ recruitment crisis

A Kent council is struggling to retain adult social workers despite being in a “better position than elsewhere”.

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Dangerous levels of sickness bug found in river

10 March 2024
Dangerous levels of sickness bug found in river

Human and animal waste is believed to be responsible for high levels of E.coli along a stretch of the River Medway.

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New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

08 March 2024
New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

A new multi-million pound replacement mental health ward, designed specifically for older patients, has opened.

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Free sports classes for International Women’s Day

07 March 2024
Free sports classes for International Women’s Day

A council is offering women sports classes free of charge at a leisure centre.

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‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

07 March 2024
‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

A six-month extension to a support scheme helping the most vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living has been been welcomed.

Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech

05 March 2024
Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech

An opposition council leader has been accused of Islamophobia after referencing the Taliban during a council meeting.

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‘Off-grid’ residents encouraged to apply for free energy saving upgrades

05 March 2024
‘Off-grid’ residents encouraged to apply for free energy saving upgrades

A council is encouraging eligible households to apply for insultation upgrades in order to lower their energy costs and carbon footprint.

Free swimming and Dickens festival scrapped as Medway Council’s budget gets approval

01 March 2024
Free swimming and Dickens festival scrapped as Medway Council’s budget gets approval

Plans to cut free swimming and two festivals have been approved along with Medway Council’s budget.

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Council facing ‘concerning’ £22m building maintenance bill

29 February 2024
Council facing ‘concerning’ £22m building maintenance bill

A council has blamed its mounting maintenance bills on the previous administration who it says “didn’t fix the roof while the sun was shining”.

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Council gets government bailout to avoid bankruptcy

29 February 2024
Council gets government bailout to avoid bankruptcy

A cash-strapped local authority has been granted its request for “exceptional financial support” in order to balance the books and avoid bankruptcy.

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Deputy leader of Medway Tories resigns

29 February 2024
Deputy leader of Medway Tories resigns

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

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Two councillors suspended after ‘Christmas party fight’

27 February 2024
Two councillors suspended after ‘Christmas party fight’

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

‘We need you to help us come up with plan for peninsula’

27 February 2024
‘We need you to help us come up with plan for peninsula’

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

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Former golf course park plan agreed

22 February 2024
Former golf course park plan agreed

Plans for a former golf course to become a community parkland with walking and cycling routes and picnic benches have been unanimously agreed.

Villagers vote to oppose homes near zoo

22 February 2024
Villagers vote to oppose homes near zoo

A meeting attended by 100 villagers ended with a vote to oppose plans for 44 homes by a zoo after concerns about flooding, traffic and school places.

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