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Around 150 properties could be snapped up and used to provide accommodation to those in need to help a cash-strapped council save money on renting.
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A council’s budget will be £1.7 million lower than expected, after details of central government funding have been released.
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A council has confirmed it is looking into a charity’s offer of support for libraries, amid financial difficulties.
As temperatures drop, people are being reminded how they can get help for someone sleeping rough.
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When it comes to winning votes, Medway Greens say they’re not fighting other parties but people’s misconceptions – and they’re out to change that.
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A council has agreed to sell two of its town car parks for redevelopment.
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A council meeting has been disrupted by Gaza pro-ceasefire protestors, shouting ‘shame on you’ at members.
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A takeaway pizza parlour’s application to stay open late has been rejected over fears of public nuisance, possible criminality, and littering.
Cabinet heavyweight Michael Gove has criticised a Kent council and ordered it to deliver a new housing plan.
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A council leader has accused the government of failing to listen to local authorities once again over the significant cost pressures they face.
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Consultation over plans to bring in London-style red routes on some roads comes to an end this week.
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Medway’s largest car boot sale has applied to increase the number of events held each year.
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Plans for a Grade II-listed police section house to be turned into a university creative hub will go before a planning committee next week.
A church could be knocked down to make way for a housing development but neighbours, including a borough council, have raised concerns.
An application from a pizza parlour to open longer in the week after Christmas should be rejected, police say.
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A new councillor has told how his difficult childhood in a warzone has led him to wanting to help others.
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A social worker team has been slashed and improvement money cut as the council aims to tackle its £12 million overspend.
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A senior Kent politician has criticised fellow Tory Michael Gove for comments he made about councils being to blame for going bust.
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Rough sleepers are being encouraged to take up offers of shelter as temperatures plummet in the Towns.
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Council bosses were asked about failing social services, roadworks chaos, broken promises and accessibility issues at a Q&A session.
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