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‘I’ve been through every emotion since winning election’

‘I’ve been through every emotion since winning election’

10 March 2024

The Labour leader of Medway Council has reflected on the party’s record as they approach their first year in office.

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‘I can't just stand by and watch our farmland disappear forever’

‘I can't just stand by and watch our farmland disappear forever’

09 March 2024

A county councillor has switched parties following his concerns over housing policy and farmland “disappearing forever”.

Politicians face ‘misogynistic verbal abuse’ as police fail to help

Politicians face ‘misogynistic verbal abuse’ as police fail to help

08 March 2024

Kent politicians were made subject to a tirade of terrifying verbal abuse and intimidation during surgery with police failing to show up.

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Dire warnings of traffic chaos when new EU rules are introduced

Dire warnings of traffic chaos when new EU rules are introduced

08 March 2024

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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‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

08 March 2024

A newly-declared general election hopeful believes boundary changes will help him defeat the sitting MP.

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Kent Politics Podcast welcomes council chief

Kent Politics Podcast welcomes council chief

08 March 2024

A council leader has reflected on his time in charge as he approaches the one-year mark.

Celebrations as parking charges plan scrapped

Celebrations as parking charges plan scrapped

07 March 2024

Controversial plans to introduce fees at free car parks have been voted against to the delight of business owners and residents.

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‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

07 March 2024

A six-month extension to a support scheme helping the most vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living has been been welcomed.

The latest Kent council to hike fly-tipping fines to maximum level

The latest Kent council to hike fly-tipping fines to maximum level

06 March 2024

Fines for dumping household rubbish and other waste are set to more than double in the battle to tackle fly-tipping.

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Controversial parking plans debate tonight

Controversial parking plans debate tonight

06 March 2024

A council has been recommended to introduce fees for free car parks in the face of backlash from businesses, visitors and politicians.

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Public will pay after council decision is overturned at appeal

Public will pay after council decision is overturned at appeal

06 March 2024

A local authority must pay thousands in costs after councillors refused a planning application, and were later overruled by a government inspector.

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Bigger council tax bill on the way

Bigger council tax bill on the way

05 March 2024

Householders face a 4.59% rise in council tax, after a council set its budget.

Kent council leaders urge government not to end hardship fund

Kent council leaders urge government not to end hardship fund

05 March 2024

Council leaders are pressing the government to continue to fund a scheme that offers crucial support to those struggling with their household bills.

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Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech

Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech

05 March 2024

An opposition council leader has been accused of Islamophobia after referencing the Taliban during a council meeting.

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‘I’m 60 and the sports facilities have been the same since I was a young child’

‘I’m 60 and the sports facilities have been the same since I was a young child’

05 March 2024

Plans for a new sports hub for a rapidly growing town have been axed even though thousands more homes are to be built.

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MP wins promise of towpath repairs

MP wins promise of towpath repairs

04 March 2024

An MP has secured a government promise to fund repairs to a river towpath that has been closed by subsidence for four years.

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Bid to ditch controversial car park charges rejected

Bid to ditch controversial car park charges rejected

04 March 2024

Plans to make three free coastal car parks pay and display are still on the table after a failed attempt to block them.

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‘No conspiracy why I decided to quit politics…’

‘No conspiracy why I decided to quit politics…’

03 March 2024

One of the county's most prominent MPs has revealed the reasons behind her decision to leave politics after 14 years in Westminster.

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Last-ditch attempt to save £4.3m pavilion plan fails

Last-ditch attempt to save £4.3m pavilion plan fails

01 March 2024

An attempt to overturn a government decision to withdraw multi-million pound funds needed for a new community sports centre to progress has failed.

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

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

01 March 2024

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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