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‘More than a lick of paint’: Sports centres to be spruced up with savings

‘More than a lick of paint’: Sports centres to be spruced up with savings

06 October 2024

A council says a £1.5million underspend on a new leisure centre will be reinvested into “critical” improvements in two others.

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‘Our salvaged pier could be a music venue or a seasonal market’

‘Our salvaged pier could be a music venue or a seasonal market’

05 October 2024

Volunteers who have undertaken a painstaking project to restore an historic pier are now after ideas on what to do with it once it’s finished.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

04 October 2024

This week’s podcast discusses Rosie Duffield’s resignation, why she doesn’t need to call a by-election and how it impacts Labour’s first 100 days.

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Chinese restaurant accused of using illegal workers has licence suspended

Chinese restaurant accused of using illegal workers has licence suspended

01 October 2024

A Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of using illegal workers has had its licence suspended for three months.

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Decision on zoo application for 44 homes is delayed

Decision on zoo application for 44 homes is delayed

26 September 2024

A decision on controversial plans for 44 homes on land owned by a zoo has been deferred following opposition from residents.

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£1.5 million savings on sports centre could be reinvested into other venues

£1.5 million savings on sports centre could be reinvested into other venues

24 September 2024

Money left over from the building of a leisure centre could be reinvested to improve two others.

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‘I’ve had personal attacks over housing plan to save my zoo’

‘I’ve had personal attacks over housing plan to save my zoo’

21 September 2024

A zoo owner looking to offload land for new homes in order to keep his business afloat says he’s faced nasty comments and untruths over it.

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Police withdraw licence review request after ‘Euros pub garden scrap’

Police withdraw licence review request after ‘Euros pub garden scrap’

20 September 2024

A landlord has said it is “business as usual” after a request for a licence review of his pub was dropped by police.

Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

19 September 2024

A debt charity has warned bailiff use in Kent remains concerningly high amid concerns people are being pushed into “deeper financial difficulty”.

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Plans to expand ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools

Plans to expand ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools

13 September 2024

A controversial scheme which bans motorists driving down streets around schools during certain hours could soon be rolled out to more locations.

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New vision unveiled for 135 flats and co-working spaces on demolished shopping centre site

New vision unveiled for 135 flats and co-working spaces on demolished shopping centre site

13 September 2024

New designs have finally been drawn up for the redevelopment of a now torn down shopping complex and multi-storey car park.

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Mixed response to government’s planned ‘buses overhaul’

Mixed response to government’s planned ‘buses overhaul’

10 September 2024

Plans put forward to give councils powers to set bus routes, fares and schedules more easily have divided leaders locally.

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Only a third of children in care in Medway from the Towns

Only a third of children in care in Medway from the Towns

10 September 2024

A report from Medway Council says two-thirds of children in care accommodation are from outside the area.

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Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again

Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again

04 September 2024

A hearing to decide whether to revoke the license of a Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of employing illegal workers has been deferred.

Final call for views on future direction of Towns

Final call for views on future direction of Towns

03 September 2024

Time is running out for residents to give their views on plans affecting housing, infrastructure, the economy and the environment in their area.

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Villagers to vote on neighbourhood plan

Villagers to vote on neighbourhood plan

02 September 2024

Residents will go to the polls to decide on new rules for planning applications affecting their rural community later this year.

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Council poised to sell buildings and land to offset £114m budget shortfall

Council poised to sell buildings and land to offset £114m budget shortfall

29 August 2024

A cash-strapped council says it will prioritising the sale of building assets and increasing charges as “the right way” to address budget woes.

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Council’s budget black hole expected to reach £114m

Council’s budget black hole expected to reach £114m

23 August 2024

A Kent council is predicted to face a £114million shortfall over the next five years as it continues to grapple with financial difficulties.

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Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming

Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming

23 August 2024

Traffic-free zones set up around schools to make streets safer are still being ignored six months on with residents split ahead of its expansion.

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Villagers may be asked to vote on neighbourhood plan

Villagers may be asked to vote on neighbourhood plan

22 August 2024

Villagers could be set to go to the polls to approve a plan that will shape future development in their are

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