http://www.secret-britain.co.uk/ Secret Britain's Archive of Kent County Council News en-gb Copyright 2006, Phil Hobson Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMT Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:30:35 GMT HCI Data News Feed 1.2 http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-praise-care-home.htm A Whitfield woman has praised a home in Deal for the care it gives her husband who has dementia. Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-reuse-recycle-xmas.htm Think green this festive season, and recycle, reuse and avoid waste. Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-linden-grove.htm Her Majesty's OfSTED Inspectors have spent two days visiting Linden Grove Primary School in Ashford and have concluded that the school requires 'special measures' to improve standards. Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-eat-drink-walk.htm Walking is a great way to have fun and stay healthy over Christmas and the New Year. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-counterfeit-christmas.htm Don't get lured into buying counterfeit goods this Christmas - you could be buying something that is unsafe and poorly made, while funding crime at the same time. Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-celebrating-mobile.htm Kent County Council's mobile library service is celebrating 82 years of serving the county's readers this December. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-battling-the-booze.htm Kent County Council is planning a major initiative in the New Year to highlight the issue of alcohol abuse after Cabinet heard that nationally it costs the NHS about £1.7 billion a year and leads to thousands of early deaths. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-freshen-dover-air.htm All agencies in the district need to work together to improve air quality throughout Dover that was the message at Dover Town Neighbourhood Forum's first meeting. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-new-salt-lorries.htm Kent's brand new fleet of road salting lorries is ready in case of snow this winter. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-kcc-opening-hours.htm Kent County Council is continuing to provide services over Christmas and New Year. Residents can find details online at www.kent.gov.uk or by calling 08458 247 247. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-kent-delivers-transport.htm Kent County Council is celebrating an excellent rating from the Government for delivery of its first Local Transport Plan. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-governors-qualifications.htm Two recently qualified governors from Tunbridge Wells and New Romney were among those honoured at an awards dinner hosted on 23 November by KCC in recognition of the work and dedication of those involved in school governance. Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-obesity-investigation.htm A major investigation into obesity in Kent reported back to KCC yesterday (Thursday 14 December) with a list of recommendations for combating the problem. Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-living-life-swale.htm Improving lives for everyone in the county was the theme of last night's KCC's Swale Local Board. Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-mini-motorbike-warning.htm Kent's highway chief is appealing to people not to buy mini-motorbikes for Christmas presents. Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-better-lives-canterbury.htm Schemes like Kent Success, a new modern apprenticeship launched this week, demonstrate Kent County Council's commitment to helping Canterbury residents lead better and more rewarding lives. Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-cash-boost-sport.htm Kent County Council has awarded £25,768 to five sports organisations as part of its Small Capital Grant Scheme for Sport, which helps the development of facilities in the county. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-cliffsend-christmas.htm Elderly residents in Cliffsend will be able to get their fill of Christmas cheer at a special festive meal, with help from the Kent Community Safety Partnership. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-petition-rusthall.htm A petition signed by nearly 500 residents calling for zebra crossings in Rusthall has been presented to Kent County Council. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-petition-lawn-primary.htm A petition signed by 185 people calling for extended railings outside Lawn Primary School in Northfleet has been presented to Kent County Council. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-whos-the-best.htm Have you been given exceptional help by someone working for Kent County Council's Children, Families and Education services? Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-elmsted-switch-on.htm One of the last areas in Kent without access to high-speed internet will be officially switched on to broadband this Friday 15 December. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-pioneering-project.htm A pioneering project to help older people stay well and independent is to be set up in East Kent after KCC secured £1.5 million of Government funding against competition from 105 other schemes nationwide. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-depot-plan.htm The highways depot scheme for Wrotham was approved today by Kent County Council's Planning Applications Committee. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-youth-apprenticeships.htm Twenty-five young people yesterday met the man behind the scheme that is giving them a major boost into the job market. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-drink-drive-warning.htm Kent County Council and Kent Police are warning drivers not to mix drinking and driving in any quantity this Christmas. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/december-webcasts.htm Tune in on 13 and 14 December to watch KCC issues debated live on our website. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-safer-kent-winners.htm Community wardens, policy community support officers, a neighbourhood watch co-ordinator and a special constable were all recognised at the Safer Kent awards held on 28 November. Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-justice-older-people.htm Too many chronically-ill older people are being forced to pay for their own care when the NHS should be picking up the bill, KCC Leader Paul Carter says. Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-safer-surface-york.htm Resurfacing work begins this week on the A256 York Street, Dover, to try and make the road safer leading up to the Folkestone Road roundabout. Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-kent-sport-top.htm Seven top sportsmen and women from Kent have been recognised at the BBC South East Sports Awards for 2006. Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-kelly-homes-support.htm Patron of the Kent Campaign for the 2012 Games Dame Kelly Holmes yesterday (7 December) helped relaunch Kent County Council's FANS Scheme, an initiative to support elite athletes in the county with free access to training, facilities and sports treatment Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-kent-history-life.htm As part of a series of Time Talks arranged by Kent County Council's Centre for Kentish Studies, Maidstone Library and Maidstone Museum, National Trust historian Paul Meredith will give a talk about Smallhythe Place, once the home of the famous Victorian a Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-store-manager-award.htm Joe Hunt, manager of Woolworths store in Sevenoaks, has been presented with an Employer of Excellence award for the support and training he has given a vulnerable member of staff. Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/Community/voluntary-groups-and-charities/kent-volunteers/Faq/dec-06-milestone Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds officially began the £6 million building project at Milestone School in Longfield on Wednesday. Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-education-right-track.htm Primary school league tables published today (7 December) by the Department of Education and Skills show that encouraging results are being achieved in Kent schools. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec06-dover-town-forum.htm Lorries clogging up rural roads, the hazards of rat runs and the need for better highway infrastructures to cope with new housing developments were the main topics at last night's first-ever meeting of the Dover North Neighbourhood Forum. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-saxon-guide.htm Walk off the winter blues with Kent County Council's new guide to the Saxon Shore Way. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-dover-fresh-air.htm Residents can find out more about plans to improve air quality throughout Dover, especially around the busy docks and town centre, at the first meeting of the Dover Town Neighbourhood Forum. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-lympne-school.htm KCC Leader Paul Carter on Monday (4 December) re-affirmed the county council's commitment to rebuilding Lympne CE Primary School, which was totally destroyed by fire earlier this year. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-safer-homes-lamberhurst.htm More than 25 elderly and vulnerable people living in Lamberhurst have joined a nominated neighbour scheme to help make them feel more secure in their own homes. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-end-stack-chaos.htm As Operation Stack came into force again last night (5 December), Kent County Council renewed its call on the Government to end the traffic disruption. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-ashford-gateway.htm Customers have given the thumbs up to the pioneering Ashford Gateway centre. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-hersden-hall.htm Pupils, staff and supporters will celebrate the opening of the £700,000 Shaw Sports Centre at Hersden Primary School on Wednesday 6 December. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-longport-trees.htm Eight diseased trees in Longport, Canterbury, have to be felled for safety reasons. They are so close to the road that they are creating a potential danger. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre/dec-06-public-health-professional.htm Eastern and Coastal Kent PCT, West Kent PCT and Kent County Council are delighted to announce the appointment of a Public Health Director who will work across all three organisations for the benefit of the Kent community. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-future-bright-young.htm Young people in the county have access to some of the best services in the country according to the findings of this year's Annual Performance Assessment (APA) of Children's Services in Kent. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec-06-kent-top-performer.htm The Audit Commission, the independent body responsible for ensuring public money is well spent, today gave Kent County Council the maximum level four rating for its use of resources including the vital area of financial management. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov06-new-crossing-station-rd.htm Pedestrians crossing Station Road in Lyminge, at the junction with Wentworth Close, will find it easier after a new zebra crossing is installed. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-school-governance-awards.htm Governors and school clerks were among those honoured at an awards dinner hosted by KCC last week (23 November), in recognition of the work and dedication of those involved in school governance. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-canterbury-future.htm A DVD focusing on major plans for Kent over the coming four years, hosted by TV weather presenter Kaddy Lee-Preston, will be the star of the show at a meeting in Canterbury this month. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-poppin-club.htm A club for older people in East Malling has attracted interest from national Government. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-farmers-face-fines.htm Farmers in East Kent who do not comply with the law by restoring public rights of way are facing a clampdown. Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-whitehill-road.htm A scheme to widen a section of Whitehill Road, Longfield, has just been completed four days ahead of schedule. Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/4dec-cabinet-webcast.htm From 10am on 4 December, KCC's Cabinet will discuss the council's budget as well as its plans to deliver a 21 century highway service and tackle obesity. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-local-govt-future.htm Debate at the next Maidstone Local Board meeting will focus on what the Local Government White Paper means for Kent's county, district and parish councils. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-find-out-youth-leaders.htm The results of the Kent Youth County Council elections will be declared at a special ceremony at County Hall on Saturday, 2 December at 12 noon. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-grant-cut-kent.htm The amount of money the Government provides to support public services at Kent County Council to supplement residents' council tax contribution is diminishing. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-east-folkestone-schools.htm The East Folkestone Local Learning Group, made up of 14 Shepway schools, has achieved great success in its Mini Public Service Agreement targets and will receive almost £220,000. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-highway-work-monkton.htm Essential road works are currently underway along the A253 Canterbury Road, Monkton. Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-ashford-recyling.htm Reducing waste and increasing recycling is a top priority for Ashford as the borough prepares for unprecedented housing growth. Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-kcc-exec-award.htm Kent County Council Chief Executive Peter Gilroy has narrowly missed out on a top new award to acknowledge the work of leading men and women in the public sector. Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-volunteering-awards.htm More than 650 nominations for both individuals and groups were received from across the county for the 2006 Kent County Council Kent Awards for Volunteering Excellence. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-kaleidoscope-opening.htm Kent County Council's newest library, the Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope, will open its doors to the public for the first time at 9am on Monday 4 December, after a major £2.26m modernisation project. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-crawford-centre-visit.htm A learning disability centre on the Isle of Sheppey has shown off its facilities to KCC Cabinet Member for Adult Services Kevin Lynes, who was impressed by what he saw. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-900-raised-santas-fayre.htm About 150 people braved storms and winds on Saturday 25 November to attend a Santa's Fayre at a care home which raised a staggering £900. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-building-schools-future.htm Kent County Council yesterday (22 November) announced the consortia which are bidding for the first of its Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programmes in Gravesham, Thanet and Swale. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-traffic-calming-lambarde.htm Following requests from residents, work begins next month to introduce a series of traffic calming measures designed to slow driver speeds along Lambarde Road, Sevenoaks. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-kent-medway-funding-fair.htm If you need funding - you need to be at the Kent and Medway Funding Fair. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-constables-travel-in-twos.htm Kent Police Chief Constable Mike Fuller is encouraging his staff to join Kent County Council's Kentcarshare and cut down on individual car journeys. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-underage-alcohol-sales.htm Following a recent Under Age Sales campaign, Kent Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted two Kent traders for selling alcohol to children. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-kent-strategy-bags-million.htm Kent County Council's Primary Strategy has been recognised as a 'strong strategic vision' by the Department for Education and Skills and rewarded with a share of £150 million. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-calling-young-designers.htm Kent Trading Standards has invited schools to put children's creativity to the test by designing a toy or game that is both fun and safe. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-new-building-goldwyn.htm KCC Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds turned the first sod today (Wednesday 22 November) to mark the start of work on a new special educational needs school in Ashford. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-anti-bullying-conference.htm Headteachers from around the county will come together this week at Kent's first Anti-bullying Conference, on Thursday 23 November. Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-traffic-revolution.htm Maidstone's traffic 'nerve centre' plugged in the latest hi-tech equipment yesterday (Monday 20 November), heralding the first stage of Kent County Council's drive to cut congestion in Maidstone by up to 10%. Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-praise-kent-adoption.htm A Kent scheme that aims to ensure stability and a good start in life for babies and toddlers whose parents cannot look after them, has been singled out for national praise today (Tuesday 21 November). Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-whitfield-aspen-school.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds turned the first sod today (Tuesday 21 November) at a ceremony to begin work on the £3.9 million extension to Whitfield Aspen School. Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-kent-youth-elections.htm 30,000 of Kent's young people aged 11-18 are expected to go to the polls to vote for their chosen representatives in the annual Kent Youth County Council elections. Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-christmas-west-view.htm West View Integrated Care Centre is holding a Santa's Fayre this Saturday, 25 November, to raise money for extra goodies for the people who will be staying there over the festive season. Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-vocational-ed-gravesend.htm Year nine students from Saint George's CE School had a special visit from Tony Nijhuis - a man who built one of the world's largest model airplanes. Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-health-social-care-day.htm More than 250 teenagers got an insight into career opportunities in health and social care when a team of professionals shared their experiences with students at an open day. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-new-pavements-whitstable.htm Work to replace some pavements in Regent Street, Whitstable, with a new style of paving slab, is beginning on 27 November and will last for six weeks. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-protect-your-holiday.htm Take a tip from Kent Trading Standards and make sure you know where you stand if something goes wrong with your holiday. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-dont-get-taken-ride.htm To coincide with the release of the results of their investigation into the sale of unroadworthy vehicles, Kent Trading Standards are reminding consumers about the potential pitfalls when buying or servicing a car. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-national-consumer-week.htm During National Consumer Week (20 to 24 November), Kent Trading Standards is reminding buyers how to protect their rights, and what to do if something goes wrong with a purchase. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-junior-warden-rusthall.htm Year six pupils from St Paul's Junior School, Rusthall will be the first in Kent to become Junior Community Wardens. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-kcc-web-award.htm Kent County Council's Explore Kent website has been shortlisted for a government award as a finalist in the e-Government National Awards 2006. Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-victoria-parade-safer.htm Work to provide safer crossing facilities in Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, will begin next Monday 20 November with the installation of kerb build-outs with crossing points and tactile paving. Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-st-nicholas-new-block.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds will officially open St Nicholas School's 16-19 learning block at Canterbury College tomorrow (Friday 17 November). Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-sittgbrne-bus-service.htm Minister of State for Transport Steve Ladyman will be launching improvements to a Sittingbourne bus service with Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Keith Ferrin on Friday, 17 November. Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-dont-waste-opportunity.htm Each household in Kent produces an average of 1.3 tonnes of waste every year. But many of us don't know what happens to it and what can we do to reduce the amount we throw away. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-wilmington-ground-breaking.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds was guest of honour at Wilmington Enterprise College's ground breaking ceremony yesterday. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-adoption-open-day-success.htm KCC's adoption open day on Saturday 11 November attracted a healthy number of people interested in finding out more about adoption. Seventy families came along to the Maidstone event, which is about ten more than last year. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-benefits-freedom-for-kent.htm The Leader and Chief Executive of Kent County Council are meeting with Work and Pensions Minister Jim Murphy on Thursday to ask for more freedom in the way the benefits system currently operates in the county. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-new-local-art-on-sale.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Communities Mike Hill will open KCC's latest exhibition 'By Hand' which will feature more than 30 local artists and craftspeople. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-new-flats-exhibition.htm About 60 people came along to an exhibition on Saturday to learn more about plans for innovative new flats in Hythe for older and vulnerable people. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-history-film-on-sale.htm Copies of KCC's specially commissioned film about the county's history are now available to buy on DVD. The film, which had its premiere screening in County Hall, Maidstone on Tuesday 14 November, features footage from each decade since 1895. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-two-way-streets-for-ashford.htm A bold scheme to transform Ashford with two-way streets has been welcomed by Kent County Council's Highways Advisory Board. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-tackling-canterbury-congestion.htm Kent County Council has come up with a new scheme to help tackle traffic congestion in Canterbury. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov06-counties-quick-off-the-blocks.htm Kent and Essex County Councils are quick off the starting blocks to maximise opportunities from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-school-children-and-work.htm Kent County Council is to create a new unit to improve teenagers' preparation for the world of work, KCC Leader Paul Carter announced today. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-new-teen-training-centre-at-sittingbourne.htm Future child carers and engineers can begin their training at just 14 years old after the new vocational centre at Sittingbourne Community College (SCC) is officially opened at 2pm next Wednesday, 15 November. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-dareth-over-60-club.htm Calling all people aged 60 years or over in Darenth who would like to be part of a new social club to make more friends. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-behind-the-scenes-of-justice.htm See a trial taking place, watch a simulated panel where offenders face their victims, experience a mediation session and more - all this will be on offer at the Criminal Justice Volunteer Recruitment Event on Saturday 18 November 2006. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-newbles-bridge-in-dymchurch.htm Essential road works have begun on Newbles Bridge in St Mary's Road, Dymchurch. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov06-have-your-say-on-new-housing.htm Kent County Council wants to hear people's views about the community facilities required to accompany the 120,000 homes expected to be built in Kent over the next two decades. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov06-shuttle-bus-to-whitstable-high-street.htm In response to strong public demand, Kent County Council is now funding a temporary shuttle bus service to Whitstable High Street. Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-getting-people-back-to-work.htm KCC will celebrate the launch tomorrow (Thursday 9 November) of a new unemployment service which helps people get back into work after a long illness or disability. Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-Tunbridge-Wells-future.htm The future of Kent and social care for its residents topped the agenda of the Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Local Board last night. Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-gravesham-schools-first-in-kent.htm Gravesham secondary schools are top of the list within Kent for a radical transformation of school buildings. Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-new-fence-for-higham-playgroup.htm Children from a playgroup in Higham are celebrating after receiving funding to pay for a new fence to make their building safer. Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-seasalter-healthy-walks.htm After eight successful weeks, a final healthy walk for residents was held along Seasalter seafront today, Tuesday 7 November. There is no need for people living in the area to despair though, as the popular activity will now be returning in the New Year. Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-adoption-week.htm As part of National Adoption Week we're inviting you to an Adoption Services Open Day on 11 November. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-tastiest-food-and-drink-in-kent.htm The best-stocked village store, the most succulent restaurant and the tastiest Kentish beer - they were among the honours on offer in the annual Taste of Kent Awards. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-future-of-st-josephs.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision following the public consultation on the proposal to close St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Aylesham. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-future-of-hothfield.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds has made a decision on the proposal to close Hothfield Village Primary School. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-police-vols.htm The Kent Police Authority is looking for four new independent members to join them as the voice of the people. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-prize-winners-from-adult-learning-centre.htm Six year old Holly Smith from Canterbury is reaping the benefits of going to the opening of the impressive Canterbury Adult Education Centre in September. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-excellent-support-for-librarys-future.htm "Tell us what you want," was the challenge put to local people on Wednesday night (1 November) by Kent County Council's Head of Libraries and Archives Cath Anley, at a meeting to discuss how Ashen Drive Library should be improved. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-sparkler-safety.htm Make sure your Bonfire Night is spectacular but safe, that's the message for everyone involved with fireworks this weekend. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-dame-kelly-holmes-opens-childrens-centre.htm Dame Kelly Holmes has opened Kent County Council's new £2.1million resource centre and respite unit for disabled children. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-tim-stands-up-for-kent-products.htm Tim Read is the new chief executive of the county's 'buy local' promoter, Produced in Kent (link opens in a new window). Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-could-adoption-be-your-option.htm A drive to recruit more families to adopt children in Kent gets underway on Monday when National Adoption Week begins. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-national-consumer-week-2006.htm This year's theme for National Consumer Week (20 to 24 November 2006) is 'Hey Big Spender - take a little advice from us' and it will focus on the major purchases consumers make, the things that can go wrong and where to get help and advice. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-turfcutting-east-kent-disabled-centre.htm The first turf has been cut for the new state-of-the-art £3 million centre for disabled children and their families from East Kent. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-are-vegie-crisps-healthy.htm Now that it is known that children who eat one pack of crisps every day may consume up to five litres of cooking oil in a year, crisps made from vegetables, such as parsnip and sweet potato, are becoming increasingly popular. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-06-hamstreet-halloween.htm No tricks - just plenty of treats for young people in Hamstreet village last night. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov-01-highway-work-in-nonington.htm Essential road works in Sandwich Road, Nonington start on Monday 6 November to strengthen the carriageway with patching works. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-whitewash-for-graffiti-wall.htm A graffiti wall in Staplehurst village, which has helped to reduce anti-social behaviour, has proved so popular it has been whitewashed and is now ready for some more urban art. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-sick-trees-in-folkestone.htm Fourteen diseased trees in Folkestone have to be felled because they are a danger to the public. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-kents-history-on-film.htm Kent County Council's Archive and Local History Service will host the premiere of a specially commissioned film about the county, which uses footage from each decade since 1895. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-safer-shepway.htm Strong partnerships are helping to build stronger and safer communities and reduce anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-uniform-community-safety-tonbridge-and-malling.htm Kent County Council's Community Wardens and Kent Police Community Support Officers are helping to create safer and stronger communities through a highly visible reassuring presence throughout Tonbridge and Malling. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-incredible-mind-at-faversham-library.htm Kent County Council's Faversham Library will be welcoming author Daniel Tammet on Thursday 9 November at 7:30pm to talk about his new book Born On A Blue Day. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-coming-together-to-improve-neighborhoods.htm Tackling crime and focussing on the safety of Kent's communities will be top of the agenda when representatives from The Home Office, Kent County Council, Kent Police and the Kent Police Authority come together on 31 October. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-webb-sisters-visit-county-hall.htm Kent County Council will welcome Kent born pop stars The Webb Sisters to a meeting of Full Council on Thursday 2 November. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-dartford-and-the-olympics-2012.htm Dartford residents were treated to a powerful clip of film from the London Olympic bid at the Kent County Council Dartford Local Board public meeting on Wednesday night. Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-community-surgery-in-meopham.htm Meopham locals will have the chance to share their views at a drop-in community surgery organised by KCC community wardens and a police officer. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-international-night-shepway-youth-centre.htm Kent County Council's Youth Service will celebrate world cultures when it hosts an international evening for the young people and adults who work with the Service. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-kent-and-essex-tackle-traffic-together.htm Leaders of Kent and Essex County Councils, Paul Carter and Lord Hanningfield met today to celebrate their success in getting the Government to move on a feasibility study into a third Thames Crossing. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-kent+wins-fsa-grant-for-nutrition-initiative.htm Kent County Council has won a grant of £7000 from the Food Standards Agency, one of 12 awards made to local authorities as part of this year's Food Hygiene and Nutrition Initiative. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-better-services-for-people-with-learning-disabilities.htm How to improve services for people with a learning disability from black and minority ethnic communities will be the focus of a Kent County Council event in Gravesend on 26 October. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-youth-poll-to-vote-at-age-16.htm From 2pm on Thursday 2 November, young people across Kent will be given the opportunity to vote online, on whether the voting age in the UK should be lowered to 16. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-community-spirit-alive-in-edenbridge.htm It was standing room only at the public meeting of the Kent County Council Sevenoaks Local Board on Monday night. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-policing-the-family-way.htm A 'policing family' is helping to make the Thanet district a safer place for everyone. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-fair-funding-case-westminster.htm Kent public services took their case for fair funding to Westminster today (Tuesday 24 October). Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-wet-weather-drivers-warning.htm Drivers are urged to take extra care today following the heavy rainfall across Kent. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-brighter-futures-for-older-people.htm Older people in Kent are invited to find out about how they can stay well, independent and happy in their own homes, with the help of the Brighter Futures scheme. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-turf-cutting-at-east-kent-centre.htm Construction will begin on the new East Kent Resource Centre for disabled children and their families, when the first turf is cut tomorrow (Thursday, 26 October). Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-tour-de-france.htm It is now only months until the world famous Tour de France returns to the UK, speeding through hundreds of towns and villages in Kent and Medway and taking in some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-online-poll.htm Young people across Kent will be able to cast their vote online on whether the voting age in the UK should be lowered to 16. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-sandgate-parish-council-library-now-open.htm Kent County Council Libraries and Archives and the new Sandgate Parish Council (link opens in a new window) have teamed up to provide library services for the people of Sandgate. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-spirit-of-tryangle-awards.htm The winners of the 2006 Spirit of TryAngle Awards will be announced on Sunday 29 October at Kent County Council's annual award presentation ceremony. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-st-peters-youth-club-new-equipment.htm A youth club in Pembury now has some new equipment to help keep youngsters entertained during the dark winter months. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-roadmap-for-maidstone-future.htm Maidstone's highway network and Kent's future topped the agenda of the well-attended Kent County Council Maidstone Local Board in Staplehurst on Thursday 19 October. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-hike-in-crossing-charge-outrageous.htm Higher charges planned for daytime drivers using the Dartford Crossing are outrageous, says Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Keith Ferrin. He said drivers were already being penalised with little benefit for Kent and to ramp up the daily c Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-locals-have-their-say-on-sheppey-schools.htm Parents, residents and teachers are all taking the opportunity to have their voices heard on plans to reorganise school provision across the Isle of Sheppey. Public consultation meetings are currently underway on proposals to reduce surplus places in the Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-taste-of-kent-awards.htm Some fresh faces are in the running for the prestigious Taste of Kent Awards this year. Customers who enjoy the finer things in life have already picked their favourite local products, and there are some newcomers as well as familiar names. The winners Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-FACE-new-van.htm Getting odd jobs done around the house like gardening and decorating is a challenge for many but especially for people who are older or have a severe disability. Hundreds of Swale residents in this situation rely on the Faversham Assistance Centre (FACE) Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-guildhall-north-road-improvements.htm Work begins on Monday to improve the junctions and safety of roads in the Guildhall North Neighbourhood Renewal Area. Kent Highway Services has been commissioned by Shepway District Council to do the work as part of its drive to revitalise the area. The Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-youth-awardees-gravesend.htm Gravesend has honoured fifty teenagers who have won national achievement awards after overcoming problems in their lives. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-dartford-therapists-pass-exams.htm Adult education students from the Dartford area are on their way to becoming full-time professional therapists after they achieved a 100% pass rate in their therapy courses. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-wake-up-call-west-malling-bypass.htm Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter sounded a 'wake up' call to Government as he opened the £28 million Leybourne and West Malling Bypass. Mr Carter said the County Council would continue to press the Government for the funds for more roads and c Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-radio-kent-youth-training.htm Ten young people from KCC Youth Service projects will take part in a training day at BBC Radio Kent this Saturday (21 October) from 9am to 3pm, in preparation for hosting the John Warnett breakfast show. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-fireworks-advice.htm In the lead up to next month's Bonfire Night, Kent Trading Standards (link opens in a new window) is urging retailers and consumers to remember that fireworks are explosives and should be sold and used responsibly. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-drop-in-sessions-Edenbridge-young-people.htm Kent County Council's Youth Service is preparing for the launch of a new information service for young people in the Edenbridge Centre on Four Elms Road. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-towards-2010-screening.htm Watch a new DVD outlining Kent County Council's plans for the future of Kent, hear about the effects of the ageing population and also have a chance to win a Produced in Kent hamper at the next public meeting of the Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Lo Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-dog-fouling.htm Two Kent County Council Community Wardens have been working hard to help reduce dog fouling in Meopham and Vigo. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/publications/council-and-democracy/oct-06-youth-offending.htm Kent's Youth Offending Service has been recognised as one of the top 20 teams in the country for its work to reduce and prevent youth offending. Out of 156 teams nationwide, the Youth Offending Service was scored highly by the Youth Justice Board for i Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-local-democracy-week.htm Year 11 pupils at Valley Park Community School will have the chance to debate politics with Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter tomorrow (Thursday 19 October) as part of Local Democracy Week. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-climate-change-report-select-committee.htm While the Government is signalling its intent to bring forward possible legislation, KCC has already conducted a nine-month investigation into the effects of climate change in the county. A 160-page detailed report went to Cabinet today. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-spitfire-way-crossing1.htm Crossing the busy Spitfire Way in Hawkinge will be made easier and safer in a few weeks time once a new pedestrian crossing is installed. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-thanet-tales.htm Kent County Council's Thanet Libraries are hosting a week of talks, workshops and events to celebrate local authors and their work. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-foster-carers-award.htm The outstanding work of Canterbury couple Jackie and Andrew Douglas was recognised this week when they won a Kent County Council award for foster carers. Jackie and Andrew are one of 14 couples in Kent providing care to some of the county's most traumat Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kick-racism-events.htm To celebrate Black History Month this October, Kent County Council's Kent Youth Service has organised the following Kick Racism Out Of Football events. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-opening-st-lukes.htm The Courtside sports centre in Ashford will open with a flourish tomorrow (Tuesday 17 October 2006), with world football freestyler John Farnworth on hand to witness the unveiling of the new £1million multi-use games area and pavilion. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-birchington-reopens.htm Kent County Council's Birchington Library will hold a morning of musical entertainment and talks by authors to celebrate its reopening following a £250,000 makeover. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-shepway-local-board.htm Crime and anti-social behaviour will top the agenda at the next Kent County Council Shepway Local Board. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-eurostar-services.htm Under Eurostar's proposals Ashford International will lose all Brussels trains and its off-peak Paris services when the new £100 million Ebbsfleet station, situated between Dartford and Gravesend, begins its Eurostar services in October 2007. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-kent-best-for-education.htm Kent County Council is the biggest education authority in the country and can now boast the best reputation. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cab-webcast-oct.htm Tune in to watch KCC's Cabinet debate issues live on our website. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-tonbridgelb-13.htm Find out what is being done to create safer and stronger communities locally at the next Kent County Council Tonbridge and Malling Local Board. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-brighter-future.htm Kevin Lynes, Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Adult Services, dropped by to see an exercise class for older people - and ended up spending an hour working out with them. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-kent-property-market-report.htm If you want to find out more about how Kent's housing market is performing, take a look at the Kent Property Market Report, published today (12 October). Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-fake-goods-folkestone.htm Following reports of a surge in the sale of counterfeit goods, Kent Trading Standards officers seized large quantities of fake designer footwear and sportswear at the Folkestone Sunday market on 8 October 2006. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-dart-lb-olympics.htm Everyone is welcome to come along and hear how Kent County Council and its partners are preparing for London 2012. Find out what part you may be able to play in the biggest sporting event the nation has known for many years and also have a chance of winni Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-seven-lb-towards2010.htm Find out about progress on the new community centre in Edenbridge, watch a DVD on the future of Kent and have a chance to win a hamper filled with Kent produced goodies at the next public meeting of the Kent County Council Sevenoaks Local Board on Monday Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-maidstone-highways.htm Find out how KCC highway projects in the Maidstone borough are financed and prioritised at the next Kent County Council Maidstone Local Board. Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-lower-thames-crossing-needed.htm A lower Thames crossing is desperately needed to unblock the traffic 'choke point' at Dartford, Kent County Council says. Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-o6-soab-st-pauls-amalgamation.htm Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision on the proposal to amalgamate St Paul's Church of England Infant and St Paul's Church of England Junior Schools. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-stlukes-closure.htm Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision on the proposal to close St Luke's Church of England Infant School. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-soab-sittingbourne-amalgamation.htm Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) last week, Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds has made a decision on the proposal to amalgamate Homewood Infant School and Barrow Grove Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-healthy-living-fair.htm Kent County Council's New Ash Green Library will be holding a Healthy Living Fair on Thursday 19 October for local residents who would like to find out more about health and well being. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-archive-doc-japan.htm Kent County Council's Centre for Kentish Studies has loaned a unique document to the Toppan Printing Museum in Tokyo, where it will be displayed alongside a Stanhope iron printing press as part of an exhibition on the five major periods in the history of Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-roman-coins.htm A rare hoard of 3,600 late Roman coins has been unearthed on a Kent building site. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-sunrise-centre-opening.htm Dame Kelly Holmes is to open a new £2million Kent County Council centre for disabled children on 23 October. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/bhm-events.htm Kent County Council is hosting a range of events in October to celebrate Black History Month, an annual celebration of the history and culture of ethnic communities across the UK. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-family-learning-week.htm As part of National Family Learning Week, Kent County Council's Adult Education Service will be holding free events throughout the county to highlight the opportunities for learning together. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-2010-dvd-launch.htm Following its premiere last week, Towards 2010 is now on general release to any and every organisation that would like to see for themselves the county council's ambitious vision for the future of Kent. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-young-writer-of-the-year.htm Kent County Council and the Kent Messenger have teamed up to launch the inaugural KCC and KM Young Writer of the Year Award. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-bowles-lodge.htm More than 120 people got together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kent County Council care home Bowles Lodge in All Saints Road, Hawkhurst on Saturday. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-swale-lb-cash.htm The first successful applicants from the Swale borough will learn if they have won a share of £47,500 worth of funding for community projects from Kent County Council at a meeting this month. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-macmillan-coffee-morning.htm Kent County Council staff enjoyed a cup of coffee and a piece of cake on Friday (29 September) and raised £1600 for Macmillan Cancer Support in the process. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-kaleidoscope.htm Kent County Council's state of the art library for Sevenoaks, Kaleidoscope, is nearing completion and is now just waiting for the final fixtures and fittings before opening to the public. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-childrens-centres.htm Kent County Council and partner agencies have now decided where the next group of children's centres should be built. Twenty locations have been sent to the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) (link opens in a new window) for final approval. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-family-learn-week.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives have organised a programme of events for October to celebrate National Family Learning Week, which runs from Saturday 7 October until Saturday 14 October. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-leybourne-bypass.htm Children from Leybourne Primary School will be among guests attending the official opening of the £28million Leybourne and West Malling Bypass on 5 October. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-newington-nursary.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 4 October, 2pm. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-technology.htm Leading doctors and health managers from Taiwan visited Kent to find out more about technology that can help older people stay well and independent in their own homes. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-06-swadelands-laurel-centre.htm The Laurel Centre for health, fitness, exercise and dance at Swadelands School will be officially opened on 5 October by Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-maid-libs.htm Kent County Council is extending library opening hours across several libraries in the Maidstone district. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-swale.htm Kent County Council is insisting that the government and its Highways Agency must make the Swale Crossing safer. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-lynes.htm Kevin Lynes, Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Adult Services, took to the skies above Kent in a light aircraft this week. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-warden.htm A Kent County Council Community Warden has successfully bid for funding towards a multi-use games area in Hothfield. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-westbere.htm Work starts next week on a new pelican crossing in Westbere to improve pedestrian safety, particularly for pupils walking to the Montgomery School in nearby Bredlands Lane. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-michael-stone-inquiry.htm by South East Coast Strategic Health Authority, Kent County Council and Kent Probation Area Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-gravesham-events.htm Kent County Council Libraries are hosting and organising a range of events in October to celebrate Black History Month, an annual celebration of the history and culture of ethnic communities across the UK. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-workforce.htm Date and time of press photocall: Tuesday 26 September, 2pm for 2.30pm Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-neigh-forum.htm Kent County Council and Dover District Council are consulting with town and parish councils on proposals to launch five joint neighbourhood forums to engage even more closely with residents throughout Dover. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-leadership.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 27 September at 7pm Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-dover-houses.htm Dover is to be home to 47 stunning new apartments for older and vulnerable people as part of a prestigious £72 million development across Kent. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-library-events.htm Kent County Council Libraries and Archives has organised a huge variety of local and family history events across the county this Autumn. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-maid-amal.htm Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) on Monday, Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision on the proposal to amalgamate Platts Heath Primary and Kingswood Primary School in Maidstone. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-detling-closure.htm Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) on Monday, Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision on the proposal to close Detling Church of England Primary School in Maidstone. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-healthy-meals.htm Kent County Council has already beaten healthy food requirements for school dinners, a year ahead of government targets. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/towards2010-paul-carter.htm The final version of Towards 2010, Kent County Council's vision for the future of Kent, is being distributed to all residents across the county. Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-willington.htm Drivers are enjoying the feelgood factor of a brand new surface on Maidstone's Willington Street. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-gravesham-libraries.htm The new hours are aimed at making libraries more readily available to local residents and to meet the changing trends in people's working hours. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-carter-conf.htm Engaging more closely with every community in Kent is the key to shaping the county's future - that's what Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter highlighted in his keynote speech at yesterday's Kent Partnership conference. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-speeds.htm Kent County Council is tackling the thorny issue of traffic speeds in rural areas. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sept-06-cant-footpath.htm Kent Highway Services will be starting the second phase of work in North Holmes Road, Canterbury, on Monday 25 September to complete reconstruction of the footway that started last year. It is expected to take eight weeks. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sept-06-sandwich-tech.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 21 September 2006 at 11am Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-local-board.htm It is two years since the Pilsdon community came to Kent but without the help of the county council, it might not be enjoying its current success. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-amalgamation.htm Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) on Monday, Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision regarding the proposal to amalgamate Hunton CE Primary School and St Mary's Laddingford CE Primary School i Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-volunteer.htm Do you have an hour or two to spare on Friday (22 September)? Are you good at gardening or willing, at least, to have a go? Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/archive-webcast-feat.htm We use the latest technology to broadcast some of our council meetings live on our website. Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-selsted-school.htm Having considered all of the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board, Kent County Council has decided that Selsted Primary School will remain open. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-morehall-and-harcourt.htm After considering all the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board, Kent County Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed amalgamation of Morehall Primary School and Harcourt Primary School. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-trottiscliffe-primary.htm Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) last week Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision regarding the proposal to close Trottiscliffe CE Primary School in West Malling. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-ts-oval-hotel.htm Kent County Council Trading Standards have successfully prosecuted Gercharan Singh Thind (aged 69) the owner of The Oval Hotel in Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, after receiving complaints about a "disabled friendly" claim contained in the hotel brochure. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-towards-2010-dvd.htm BBC weather presenter Kaddy Lee-Preston is forecasting a great future for Kent. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-lympne-school-update.htm Following yesterday's fire at Lympne Primary School in Shepway the school will be closed tomorrow (Friday 15 September). Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-dover-library-times.htm Kent County Council is extending opening hours across several libraries in the Dover district. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-school-sports-boost.htm Top Kent batsman Matthew Walker will be in Ramsgate next week to celebrate Kent County Council scoring £300,000 to improve more than 40 school playgrounds. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/soab-cab-feat.htm On Monday 18 September two council meetings will be broadcast live on the website. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-ashford-international.htm Kent County Council today welcomed the extension of international services for Kent through the new Ebbsfleet station and said it was pleased that Eurostar (link opens in a new window), in their official press statement, had denied press reports that Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-tonbridge-libraries-times.htm Kent County Council is extending opening hours across several libraries in the Tonbridge district. Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-twells.htm The deadline for applications for a Kent County Council grant scheme is looming. Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-walking-week.htm Step to it! Welcome to Walking Week starts on Saturday 16 September and the county council's Explore Kent team has lots of ideas for great walks in the countryside. Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-broadband-coverage.htm A major milestone will be reached when the communities served by the Elmsted, Milstead and Selsted exchanges are switched on to ADSL high-speed broadband internet, thanks to a groundbreaking deal between Kent County Council and BT (link opens in a new win Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-doverl-lb-11.htm Kent County Council's budget plans for 2007/8 will be presented at the next meeting of the KCC Dover Local Board. Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-kent-childrens-trust.htm All parents know this is an expensive time of year. As children and young people return to school, college or university, the list of what they need seems to be endless. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-kent-success.htm Kent County Council's apprenticeship programme Kent Success celebrates its first anniversary with an ambitious expansion plan - and wants more businesses to get involved. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-library-loan-figures.htm Libraries in Kent have increased the number of books issued to customers despite official figures showing a serious downfall across the country. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-west-street.htm Residents can have their say about exciting proposals to transform the ring road in West Street, Ashford, at a public meeting next week. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-tracing-nature.htm Kent County Council's Cultural Development Unit (CDU) is launching a new exhibition called Tracing Nature in four of the county's library galleries, to highlight the diversity of Kent's landscapes. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-historical-manuscripts.htm Kent County Council's East Kent Archives centre has won a bid to keep a series of valuable historical documents known as the North Manuscripts. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-burley-gallery.htm Kent County Council's Birchington Library is celebrating refurbishment of the Burley Gallery as part of the recent £250,000 KCC makeover, with a retrospective exhibition of artwork by local artist David Burley, after whom the gallery was named. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-casualties-maidstone.htm Kent County Council is urging motorists to keep driving safely as road casualties in the Maidstone area have fallen. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-adult-ed-awards.htm Inspiring students from across the county have been named at Kent County Council's Adult Learners Awards for 2006. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-tammet-talk.htm Kent author Daniel Tammet will be talking about his new book Born on a Blue Day on Thursday 21 September at 7:30pm at Sittingbourne Library (view map - opens in a new window). Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-dartford-healthy-week.htm From Monday 11 September Kent County Council's Dartford Library is hosting a Get Healthy Week. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-lb-grants-deadline.htm The deadline for applications for two Kent County Council grant schemes is looming. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-shepway-libraries.htm Kent County Council is extending library opening hours across the Shepway District. The new hours are aimed at making libraries more readily available to local residents and to meet the changing trends in people's working hours. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-longfield-widening.htm A major road widening scheme starting in Longfield this month will make life easier for motorists and residents. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-herne-bay-crossing.htm A safer crossing point for residents will be installed this month in Canterbury Road, Herne Bay. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-cabinet-changes.htm A number of changes take effect in Kent County Council's Cabinet today. Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-free-books.htm Kent County Council's libraries are taking part in an initiative to give local residents free books courtesy of BBC Radio Kent (link opens in a new window). Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-06-cut-your-waste.htm Local firms are being urged to recycle more of their unwanted materials in a six-month Kent County Council trial. The aim is to boost business profits by minimising their waste production and making more efficient use of materials and energy. At the same Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-wye-clean-up.htm When residents from Wye highlighted graffiti as a local concern, their Kent County Council Community Warden arranged a clean-up of some of the grot-spots. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-trees-for-hythe.htm Kent County Council has approved funding for new trees and bollards to make Hythe greener at a cost of £2,100. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-new-director-youth-health.htm Kent County Council, in partnership with the NHS (link opens in a new window), has introduced a new post of Director of Health for Children and Young People within the directorate of Children, Families and Education. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-tour-of-britain.htm Kent's glorious countryside, along with its fine cities, towns and villages, will be showcased far and wide by the exciting visit of the Tour of Britain (link opens in a new window) cycle race this weekend (Sat 2 Sept). Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-gcse-results.htm Kent schools have once again produced outstanding GCSE results, outstripping the national rate of improvement and heading towards a record level of almost 63% of students achieving 5 or more A* to C grades - an increase of approximately 3.5% from last yea Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-adulted-awards.htm More than 100 students from further education colleges and organisations throughout the county are in line for a 2006 Kent Adult Learning Award organised by Kent County Council's Adult Education Service. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-shepherdswellgarden.htm Pre-school children and green-fingered residents in Shepherdswell will now be able to keep the village in bloom, with help from the Kent Community Safety Partnership. Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-ts-priya-fashions.htm On Friday 18 August at Dartford Magistrates' Court following a successful prosecution by Kent County Council Trading Standards, Priya Fashions, a Kent based business partnership, received a large penalty for selling and possessing fake goods at their Dart Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-scrapstore-murial.htm A giant mural picture of Dover made by more than 500 volunteers from recycled scrap materials is being unveiled on 30 August. The picture entitled Inspired Action measuring 24 x 12 feet was originally painted by Maidstone artist Linnie Slaughter. It was c Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-qia-award.htm Inge Moore from Kent County Council's Adult Education Service has beaten off strong competition from 3000 national nominees to be shortlisted for a QIA STAR Award (link opens in a new window). Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-adult-ed-centre-canterbury.htm Date of press photo call: Saturday 2 September 2006. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-newington-library.htm Kent County Council's Newington Library is getting a new bigger better home at the Marlowe Academy in Ramsgate. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-lullingstone.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 24 August 2006, 11:30am. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-kingsdown-kick-wall.htm Budding Beckhams in Kingsdown and Ringwould now have somewhere safe to master their football skills thanks to the Kent Community Safety Partnership. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-westcourt-clean-up.htm Date of press photocall: Thursday 24 August for Clean Up and Saturday 26 August for Party In The Park Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-broadstairs-road-works.htm A scheme to create a 20-mile-per-hour zone in Broadstairs town centre gets underway from Monday 4 September. Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-a-levels-statement.htm "Today marks the end of an anxious summer's wait for results and years of hard work for students across the county. Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-maid-youth-project.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 24 August, 1:30pm - 4:00pm Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-reading-mission.htm Date and time of press photo call: Friday 25 August 2006, 11am Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-medway-passenger-service.htm Kent County Council has successfully secured a new contract to continue the operation of the Gravesend to Tilbury passenger ferry service. As part of the deal, Kent and Thurrock concessionary bus pass holders will now be able to travel on the boat for fre Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-direct-payments-1000th.htm Life has been tough lately for Claire Somerville in Tunbridge Wells. Born with spina bifida, she has had both legs amputated. Forty-three year old Claire fiercely prizes her independence and up until 18 months ago, was frequently out and about town. Since Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-drain-resources.htm 25 drain covers have been stolen from the Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks area over the weekend - six in University Way in Dartford. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-walking-seasalter.htm Date and time of press photo call: Friday 18 and Friday 25 August, 10am to 12.30pm Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-invicta-boat.htm Date and time of press photo call: Friday 18 August 2006, 4pm-6pm Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-adult-ed-walk.htm Sixty-five year old Nicholas Rubashow recently recovered from a double hip replacement. He decided to join a Walk the Weald adult education course last year and is now currently preparing to climb Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro in September for charity. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-swale-lb-cash-for-projects-11.htm More than 30 community projects across Swale have benefited from over £66,000 in grants recommended by Kent County Council Members during the past year and many more could now successfully bid for funding. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-seven-lb-11.htm A new scheme to provide a youth club for children aged from 8 to 12 years in the Hartley, Ash and West Kingsdown area is one of four projects in the Sevenoaks district to benefit from a £36,700 boost from Kent County Council. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-adult-ed-language.htm Being independent and becoming part of a local community can be difficult for those whose first language is not English. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-cash-boost-for-sport.htm Kent County Council has allocated more than £71,000 to 10 sports organisations as part of its Small Capital Grant Scheme for Sport to help in the development of sports facilities in the county. Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-leap-for-community.htm A Kent County Council Community Warden has made a daring tandem parachute jump to help raise money for the local communities she looks after. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-recycling.htm Do your bit for the environment this summer at a Kent County Council recycling centre. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-broadstairs-folk-week.htm Kent County Council has provided £10,000 through its Partnership Funding Awards to Arts Organisations to support Broadstairs Folk Week (link opens in a new window), which begins on Friday 11 August and will welcome hundreds of artists and folk fans t Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-ts-swanley-dvd.htm Having failed to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court earlier this year charged with possessing counterfeit DVDs in Swanley, Hung Tai Chen was subsequently convicted for similar offences in London on 17 July 2006, and received an additional sentence of Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-thanet-lb-2010-7.htm Supporting economic regeneration, boosting tourism and reducing social deprivation are just some of the ambitious goals for Thanet's future set by Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter. Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-green-flag.htm After achieving a Green Eco-Schools Flag for the fourth time, Eastchurch CEP School in Sheerness has now been awarded the accolade permanently, one of only three Kent schools to have done this. Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-disabled-childrens-centre.htm Planning permission has been granted for a new centre that will provide support for disabled children and their families in east Kent. Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-stolen-road-signs.htm Kent Highway Services is issuing an appeal after road signs were stolen, which could potentially endanger life. On two occasions No Entry signs at the end of slip roads leading onto the A299 Thanet Way have been removed, which could lead to traffic ente Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-wardens-football-fun.htm Kent County Council Community Wardens have organised a huge five -a-side football tournament in Tunbridge Wells to help stop young people getting bored this summer. Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-cash-for-community-projects.htm Nearly 65 community projects across the Thanet district have benefited from £80,000 of grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year. Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-wildlife-survey-shorne-wood.htm Nature lovers of all ages will be able to take part in the biggest wildlife recording survey in Kent this weekend - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August. Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-ashford-schools-decision.htm Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) last week, Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds has accepted the recommendations regarding two of the Ashford Primary Strategy proposals; Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-olivers-army-invades-kent.htm Kent County Council will present awards to the first wave of specially trained dinner ladies inspired by Jamie Oliver's Feed Me Better Campaign on Friday 4 August. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-euro-youth-project.htm Young people from Germany, France and the Ukraine arrived in Southborough on Thursday (27 July) to take part in a week of activities with fellow 13 to 16 year olds from the local area. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feat-explore-kent.htm With the beautiful summer weather set in, now is the time to enjoy the Kent countryside. Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/aug-06-summer-slam.htm Children in the county will have the chance to play football using a huge inflatable pitch, practice shooting skills as well as enjoy face painting and a whole host of activities when the annual Summer Slam event comes to 10 towns in Kent on Friday 1 Sept Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-dwp-bid.htm A major bid by Kent County Council to help people on benefits back into work has been rejected by the Department for Welfare and Pensions (DWP) (link opens in a new window)despite Kent having areas of deprivation amongst the worst in the country. Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-art.htm Kent County Council has awarded more than £141,000 through its annual Partnership Awards to Arts Organisations to 11 countywide arts projects. Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-adult-ed-consultation.htm "We value courses that improve our quality of life" Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-turner.htm Internationally recognised architect David Chipperfield Architects Limited has been appointed to develop the design for the landmark gallery for Turner Contemporary in Margate, Kent County Council announced today. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-waste-consultation.htm Kent County Council has launched a countywide public consultation on strategies for managing future waste needs. The consultation period starts on 26 July and will run for 10 weeks, closing on 4 October. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-briary-primary-crossing.htm Following calls for road safety improvements by concerned parents and residents, a new zebra crossing is currently being installed outside Briary Primary School in Herne Bay. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-northgate-hole.htm Work started this week to repair a hole in the road at the junction of Northgate and New Ruttington Lane in Canterbury. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-library-raw.htm Two Kent County Council library staff were given special acknowledgement for their work by the BBC yesterday (Thursday 27 July). Reader Development and Promotions Officer Heather King and Community Librarian Daren Kearl were presented with an award for th Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-soab-ash-dart-results.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) met on Monday to consider advice to the Cabinet Member on proposals for school amalgamation and closures in Ashford and Dartford. This follows six weeks of consultation on recomme Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-ash-lb-26.htm The first public meeting of the Ashford Joint Board, a new initiative set up between Kent County Council and Ashford Borough Council, was told by KCC's Cabinet Member for Communities Mike Hill that he was confident the council's new targets will make the Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-wingham-crossing.htm Pedestrians negotiating the busy High Street in Wingham will find it easier after a new zebra crossing is installed. Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-dover-lb-26.htm Encouraging more businesses to locate in the Dover district, providing better education for all and battling to reduce town centre congestion are just some of the ambitious goals set by Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter. Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-wardens-pond.htm To the delight of excited pupils - birds, bats, bugs and even frogs and toads are now regular visitors at Eastry School thanks to local KCC Community Wardens. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-art-process-and-product.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 26 July 2006, 6pm to 8pm Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-convoy-maidstone.htm Following the intervention of Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter a big road convoy has been put back an hour to avoid this Thursday's rush hour in Maidstone. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-sevenoaks-grants.htm Fifty community projects across the Sevenoaks district benefited from over £110,000 in grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-ton-lb-grants-25.htm Six grants totalling £37,000 were made by Kent County Council Tonbridge and Malling Local Board at last week's meeting (19 July). Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-explore-kents-parks.htm As the schools are breaking up you'll find plenty to see and do at Kent County Council's country parks. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-maid-lb-grants.htm Five grants totalling more than £30,000 were made by Kent County Council Maidstone Local Board at last week's meeting (18 July). Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-dorothy-lucy.htm Ninety-eight-year-old Laurie Thorpe and 77-year-old Pamela Prowse played a starring role in a birthday party this week. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-j-wilson.htm Date and time of press photo: Wednesday 26 July 2006, 2pm to 4pm Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-care-ambassadors.htm A new scheme to inspire youngsters to take up careers in social care has been highlighted to Kent teachers, care professionals and health staff. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/21-jul-06-dover-bus.htm A banner cutting ceremony performed by Dr Stephen Ladyman, Minister for Transport and MP for Thanet South, and Paul Southgate, Managing Director for Stagecoach East Kent and Hastings, officially launched the introduction of eight brand new, easy-access En Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-cloth-nappies.htm Kent Cloth Nappy Service has won a prestigious 'highly commended' honour in the Women's Environment Network national Real Nappy Week Awards for 2006. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-tour-de-france.htm As this year's Tour de France (link opens in a new window) draws to a close, Kent is looking forward to welcoming this exciting world-class spectacle to the county next year. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-kaes-writing-comp.htm Journalist and novelist, Kelly Rose Bradford (link opens in a new window), acknowledged the very high standard of entries for the creative writing competition organised by Kent County Council's Adult Education Service (KAES) for Dartford and Gravesham whi Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-gravesham-place.htm A 102-year-old and a four-year-old planted a rose together to mark the official opening of Gravesend's new £25 million health and social care centre, Gravesham Community Hospital and Gravesham Place, yesterday. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-maid-lb-21.htm Keeping Maidstone moving is a top priority for Kent County Council. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-ton-lb-21.htm Free public transport for 11 to 16 year olds was one ambitious target outlined by Kent County Council's transport chief Keith Ferrin at the Tonbridge and Malling Local Board meeting on Wednesday. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT