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Community parkland plans for former golf course handed £1m funding boost

14 June 2024
Community parkland plans for former golf course handed £1m funding boost

Plans for transforming a former golf course into a community parkland are one step closer to becoming a reality.

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‘Politicians weren’t interested’: Three-month road closure ends but businesses left counting cost

14 June 2024
‘Politicians weren’t interested’: Three-month road closure ends but businesses left counting cost

Businesses say three-month roadworks may finally be at an end but the impact is long lasting with politicians largely ‘uninterested’ in their plight.

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‘It’s not just us - developers need to deliver too’: Council blasts ‘bizarre’ new housing targets

13 June 2024
‘It’s not just us - developers need to deliver too’: Council blasts ‘bizarre’ new housing targets

A council which failed to meet its housing targets has been forced to create an action plan to get back on track - but now faces even higher targets.

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Labour council accused of ‘treachery’ over controversial docks decision

11 June 2024
Labour council accused of ‘treachery’ over controversial docks decision

A ruling party has been accused of reneging on promises made before being elected after plans to redevelop working docks were given the green light.

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Housing estate expansion approved - but developer to ‘ban kids and cats’

11 June 2024
Housing estate expansion approved - but developer to ‘ban kids and cats’

Controversial plans to erect retirement homes near a protected wildlife site have been approved — but only on the condition there’s no kids or cats.

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The Chatham and Aylesford constituency and the candidates standing

11 June 2024
The Chatham and Aylesford constituency and the candidates standing

We profile the Chatham and Aylesford constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

The Gillingham and Rainham constituency and candidates standing

11 June 2024
The Gillingham and Rainham constituency and candidates standing

We profile the Gillingham and Rainham constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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Wine bar told ‘temporary’ garden shelter can stay after planning triumph

08 June 2024
Wine bar told ‘temporary’ garden shelter can stay after planning triumph

A high street drinking hole has won approval to make its temporary outdoor shelter, first erected during the pandemic, a permanent fixture.

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Costa coffee drive-thru plans approved - but government to get final say

06 June 2024
Costa coffee drive-thru plans approved - but government to get final say

The coffee chain won approval for its revised plans but concerns over flooding mean it’s been sent to Westminster for closer inspection.

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Home Secretary takes aim at Farage on campaign trail in Kent

04 June 2024
Home Secretary takes aim at Farage on campaign trail in Kent

James Cleverly took aim at Nigel Farage and said a Labour government would undo the past 14 years of progress during a visit to the county.

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‘Check before you chuck’: Council reveals £25k cost of contaminated recycling

04 June 2024
‘Check before you chuck’: Council reveals £25k cost of contaminated recycling

A local authority has revealed it is still forking out huge sums due to residents putting items in the wrong bins.

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'No one can see us - these dangerous new loading bays are killing our trade’

01 June 2024
'No one can see us - these dangerous new loading bays are killing our trade’

A business owner has slammed a new traffic management scheme he says is costing him thousands of pounds and is making a high street a “ghost town”.

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Controversial Docks redevelopment plan approved - but fate still not sealed

30 May 2024
Controversial Docks redevelopment plan approved - but fate still not sealed

A controversial application for a new employment and enterprise hub has been given the go-ahead by councillors - but could still be stopped.

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Council eyes new ANPR cameras to crackdown on traffic violations

30 May 2024
Council eyes new ANPR cameras to crackdown on traffic violations

A local authority is hoping to better enforce moving traffic offences with new ANPR cameras spread across 17 locations.

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‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

29 May 2024
‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

Last year Labour ended 20 years of Conservative rule at Medway Council. Political leaders of all stripes have given their verdict on what came next.

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Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat

29 May 2024
Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat

The Conservative Party have named their candidate for a key battleground seat in Kent which polls suggest could swing to Labour.

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‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’

23 May 2024
‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’

Local traders say business is down by 85% because of roadworks in the area which customers are avoiding.

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‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched

23 May 2024
‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched

A Kent MP and former sports minister has expressed her disappointment a historic football governance bill will not pass because of the election.

Labour launches election campaign in Kent

23 May 2024
Labour launches election campaign in Kent

Sir Keir Starmer has launched the Labour Party’s election campaign in Medway today.

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Vote on controversial docks development to go ahead

21 May 2024
Vote on controversial docks development to go ahead

A controversial planning application to redevelop working docks will go before a council’s planning committee for a decision.

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