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‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

18 March 2024

An MP has renewed her criticism of the decision to trigger Operation Brock, raising concerns about how frequently it is implemented.

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7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

18 March 2024

A borough’s Local Plan has been approved by a Government inspector despite being labelled as “a disaster” and “monstrosity” by campaigners.

Candidate quits post to focus on general election bid

Candidate quits post to focus on general election bid

18 March 2024

A Tory aiming to become a Kent MP has announced she has quit her position on a London council.

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Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

17 March 2024

A Medway councillor says her decision to quit as a Conservative was triggered partly by decisions taken over the development of the Hoo Peninsular.

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£4m cash boost agreed in bid to reopen seafront venue

£4m cash boost agreed in bid to reopen seafront venue

15 March 2024

An iconic venue has received a cash boost to address the “financial gap” identified by potential new operators.

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2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

15 March 2024

A council has agreed on its housing strategy for the next six years as it sets out four key objectives to improve the current market.

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Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

15 March 2024

A council has agreed to increase the flag rate of taxis in part of Kent and Medway to help drivers with the cost of living.

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Concerns over county population growth predictions

Concerns over county population growth predictions

15 March 2024

Kent’s population is set to rocket by the end of the decade - sparking a fresh debate on housebuilding levels in the county.

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‘Just a constant stream on social media of untrue criticism...’

‘Just a constant stream on social media of untrue criticism...’

15 March 2024

A top Tory has lifted the lid on the circumstances which led her to sensationally quit her party.

Landlord taken to court again accused of harassing council staff

Landlord taken to court again accused of harassing council staff

14 March 2024

A multi-millionaire landlord has been accused of continuing to harass councillors despite a previous court injunction.

KCC opposition ‘could form rainbow alliance’

KCC opposition ‘could form rainbow alliance’

14 March 2024

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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Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

14 March 2024

The new deputy opposition leader of a council’s Consverative part has been announced after a shock resignation due to “disagreements with colleagues”.

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MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

14 March 2024

The shadow home secretary has visited part of the county this morning and said residents need to vote for Labour at the next election.

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Fly tipping fines to double

Fly tipping fines to double

14 March 2024

The maximum penalty for the most serious offences of fly-tipping and littering is increasing thanks to new government legislation.

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London borough accused of housing its homeless in Kent

London borough accused of housing its homeless in Kent

13 March 2024

A council leader is demanding answers over suspicions a London council is filling properties in its town with its homeless – despite a plea to stop.

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KCC announces 15-year extension for Fastrack bus services

KCC announces 15-year extension for Fastrack bus services

12 March 2024

A new fleet of fully-electric buses will be rolled out at the end of the year as KCC agrees to a new multi-year contract.

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Tributes paid to ‘true community advocate’

Tributes paid to ‘true community advocate’

12 March 2024

Tributes have been paid to a stalwart Labour member and former mayor described as “the model of what a good councillor should look like”.

KCC to use ANPR cameras to fine bad drivers

KCC to use ANPR cameras to fine bad drivers

11 March 2024

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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Fury at £400k sale of empty education centre

Fury at £400k sale of empty education centre

11 March 2024

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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Dangerous levels of sickness bug found in river

Dangerous levels of sickness bug found in river

10 March 2024

Human and animal waste is believed to be responsible for high levels of E.coli along a stretch of the River Medway.

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