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Government tight-lipped on Manston on Op Stack costs

02 March 2016
Government tight-lipped on Manston on Op Stack costs

An emergency relief lorry park at a former airport has not been used once - but the Government refuses to say how much it is costing taxpayers.

Garden city to be 'healthy town'

01 March 2016
Garden city to be 'healthy town'

NHS bosses have revealed plans to include fast-food-free zones and safe green spaces in a new housing scheme in Kent.

Election watchdog widens inquiry into by-election expenses

01 March 2016
Election watchdog widens inquiry into by-election expenses

Electoral Commission announces that it is to broaden its inquiry into Conservative general election spending

Government backs away from reforms to FOI

01 March 2016
Government backs away from reforms to FOI

A threat to charge for Freedom of Information requests has been lifted.

Wait over as secondary school places are allocated

01 March 2016
Wait over as secondary school places are allocated

A record number of pupils have secured a place at one of their chosen secondary schools this year, despite an increase in the number of applications.

Former Kent MP wants UK to leave EU

26 February 2016
Former Kent MP wants UK to leave EU

Ex Conservative party leader Michael Howard says a British vote to leave the EU could shake Europe's leaders out of their "complacency".

Kent MPs clash over EU referendum

26 February 2016
Kent MPs clash over EU referendum

The case for leaving or staying in the EU has triggered sharp exchanges between two Kent MPs

Police won't investigate election expenses

25 February 2016
Police won't investigate election expenses

A police probe into Conservative spending during the Rochester and Strood by-election has been ruled out.

Gallery boss hits back at calls to charge art lovers

23 February 2016
Gallery boss hits back at calls to charge art lovers

The director of Turner Contemporary has poured scorn on Ukip chief's call for admission fees to ease £836k burden on Kent County Council coffers.

Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat will vote to stay in the EU

22 February 2016
Tonbridge and Malling MP Tom Tugendhat will vote to stay in the EU

Kent's MPs are setting out where they stand on the EU referendum

£40 million streetlights U-turn

19 February 2016
£40 million streetlights U-turn

Kent County Council has confirmed our streetlights will be turned back on.

Watchdog to investigate Tory election expenses

18 February 2016
Watchdog to investigate Tory election expenses

The Electoral Commission is launching a probe into Conservative election expenses.

County education chiefs deny "secrecy" claims over grammar annexe plan

18 February 2016
County education chiefs deny "secrecy" claims over grammar annexe plan

Campaigners opposed to 11-plus accuse KCC of keeping key details of grammar annexe under wraps

Closure of Pent Valley School in Folkestone edges closer

17 February 2016
Closure of Pent Valley School in Folkestone edges closer

County councillors have backed a recommendation to close Pen Valley School despite protests

Three investors want to run Manston as airport

16 February 2016
Three investors want to run Manston as airport

Investors have come forward in the hope of reviving the Manston site as a viable airport.

Stop 'exploitative' bosses to solve migrant issue

12 February 2016
Stop 'exploitative' bosses to solve migrant issue

On a visit to the county, shadow chancellor John McDonnell said tackling employers who employ cheap migrant labour can help boost jobs.

MP takes issue with his Kent colleagues over migrant camp claims

11 February 2016
MP takes issue with his Kent colleagues over migrant camp claims

Thanet South MP Craig Mackinlay says claims that mgrant camps could be seen in Kent are wrong

Council budget approved with 4% tax hike and £80m cuts

11 February 2016
Council budget approved with 4% tax hike and £80m cuts

County councillors have approved a budget including a 4% tax hike and £80m in cuts in the face of protests at County Hall today.

Police asked to investigate Tory expenses

10 February 2016
Police asked to investigate Tory expenses

Police have been asked to look into claims Conservatives spent more than was allowed during a Kent by-election.

Tories deny by-election overspend

09 February 2016
Tories deny by-election overspend

Conservatives have denied flouting election laws by overspending during a crucial by-election.

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