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18 February 2025
A campaign to establish a new town council has taken a significant step forward.
18 February 2025
A petition calling for changes to a “dangerous” junction has been launched just weeks after a fatal accident on a pedestrian crossing.
18 February 2025
An “astronomical” amount of money has been set aside by a council to fight housing plans but it says it will have to make cuts to pay for it.
17 February 2025
We look at whether devolution in Kent could mean better bus services for people living in areas in danger of being cut off when a route is axed.
16 February 2025
The government’s decision to exclude Kent from its devolution “priority” programme has come as a major blow to the county’s political leaders.
14 February 2025
The population of Kent is soaring at a time when housing stock is insufficient to meet demand, a new study has found.
14 February 2025
Local democracy reporter Simon Finlay considers the increasingly “mutinous” electorate and what it means for established parties amid Reform’s rise.
14 February 2025
On this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss by-election wins for Reform and welcome special guest, county councillor Sean Holden.
13 February 2025
Kent’s biggest and most beleaguered local authority has agreed a balanced budget – but its leadership issued dire warnings about the future.
13 February 2025
Hopes of rejuvenating an ailing music hall have returned once more after the local authority suffered a funding blow.
12 February 2025
Steps to see a return of international travel from Kent stations have been taken amid plans for new operators to take over in Eurostar’s absence.
12 February 2025
Fears of a “democratic deficit” following local government reorganisation have prompted a campaign to set up a new town council.
12 February 2025
Proposals to create an urban town council to address a “democratic deficit” could result in the abolition of 12 existing parish councils.
11 February 2025
Plans for a city centre’s third fish and chip shop within 200 yards have been dashed due to concerns over its extraction fan system.
11 February 2025
Jeremy Clarkson became stuck for hours at a “gigantic” Kent lorry park while waiting for paperwork to be signed.
11 February 2025
Plans to set up a council-run care home have progressed to the next stage - with a target of next year for construction.
10 February 2025
Plans to hike council tax and charge more for parking, among other changes, have left some “completely shocked”.
08 February 2025
There are concerns motorists will be hit in the pocket when new road signs are introduced to deter people from entering town centre bus lanes.
08 February 2025
A convenience store has had its alcohol licence suspended with immediate effect following a request from police.
07 February 2025
Increasing how much it costs to park and use leisure centres are among the measures a council is proposing to plug an £18.5 million gap in its budget.