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KCC opposition ‘could form rainbow alliance’

14 March 2024
KCC opposition ‘could form rainbow alliance’

The Green Party, Lib Dem and Labour councillors for the county authority have said they could consider a “rainbow” coalition next year.

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People are ‘nearly suicidal’ over changes to care charges

12 March 2024
People are ‘nearly suicidal’ over changes to care charges

A woman living with MS has shared her fears over plans to change the charging policy for people who need care.

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One third of county’s road closures ‘breaking the rules’

12 March 2024
One third of county’s road closures ‘breaking the rules’

An audit of Kent’s road closures has found several incidents where they were deemed unsafe and closed without work even starting.

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KCC to use ANPR cameras to fine bad drivers

11 March 2024
KCC to use ANPR cameras to fine bad drivers

The county council will be introducing a new system to help them catch motorists who are breaking the rules and driving where they shouldn’t be.

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New warden for village after rise in crime

11 March 2024
New warden for village after rise in crime

A parish council has employed a community liaison officer after a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in the village.

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Fury at £400k sale of empty education centre

11 March 2024
Fury at £400k sale of empty education centre

The sale of a former adult education centre to raise more than £400,000 for a cash-strapped council has come under fire.

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Dire warnings of traffic chaos when new EU rules are introduced

08 March 2024
Dire warnings of traffic chaos when new EU rules are introduced

Lorries should be kept out of Kent to minimise the “cataclysmic car crash” expected when new border controls are brought in.

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Difference in life expectancy between poor and rich in Kent revealed

05 March 2024
Difference in life expectancy between poor and rich in Kent revealed

A new study has revealed the difference in life expectancy for people in Kent.

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‘If this continues we will not be able to sustain our future’

01 March 2024
‘If this continues we will not be able to sustain our future’

Councillors have warned next year could be ‘terminal’ for KCC’s finances, as a report finds half of councils are on the brink.

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Reports of dog attacks on rise as other crimes fall

01 March 2024
Reports of dog attacks on rise as other crimes fall

There has been a huge rise in the number of dog bites reported to Kent Police in the last few months, statistics show.

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Social care changes could be ‘devastating’ for disabled

01 March 2024
Social care changes could be ‘devastating’ for disabled

Plans to change how care costs are calculated could affect 15,000 disabled people.

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Children find out their secondary school offer today

01 March 2024
Children find out their secondary school offer today

School children around the county will learn later today which secondary school they will attend in September.

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‘We have £1m to start relief road plans'

28 February 2024
‘We have £1m to start relief road plans'

Plans for a relief road could move one step closer after a council revealed £1m has been set aside for the project.

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Tory who behaved ‘inappropriately’ to two women may stand down

27 February 2024
Tory who behaved ‘inappropriately’ to two women may stand down

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

Councillor rapped for leak about leisure centre move

27 February 2024
Councillor rapped for leak about leisure centre move

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

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Council leader ‘more interested in self-preservation than people of Kent’

26 February 2024
Council leader ‘more interested in self-preservation than people of Kent’

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

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One in five students gain place at grammar school after failing 11+

26 February 2024
One in five students gain place at grammar school after failing 11+

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

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‘Our village is becoming the Wild West – but don’t blame the travellers’

25 February 2024
‘Our village is becoming the Wild West – but don’t blame the travellers’

Our reporter takes a look at what is being done to help a quiet village struggling with a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour.

KCC members approve budget amid concerns over its financial viability

19 February 2024
KCC members approve budget amid concerns over its financial viability

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

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Campaigners prepare for ‘David and Goliath battle’ to save village green

10 February 2024
Campaigners prepare for ‘David and Goliath battle’ to save village green

Campaigners who want to stop hundreds of homes being built on green space say they urgently need financial support to fight their case.

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