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 http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-seven-lb-21.htm More than 25 people came along to Sevenoaks Town Council offices to hear about Kent County Council's plans for the future of the county and have their say on the proposals. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-thamesview-voc-centre.htm Cabinet Member for Education Standards and School Improvement John Simmonds officially opened the £1.25million vocational centre at Thamesview School (link opens in a new window). Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-lb-website.htm Simpler to navigate and jam-packed with information on meetings and how to get funding for projects, Kent County Council's new Local Board website is now just a click away for residents. Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-youth-cash.htm Kent County Council has granted more than £449,000 to a variety of youth organisations and projects across the county through its Partnership Awards to Voluntary Youth Organisations. Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-equal-care.htm The hard work and achievement of 12 trainees from the black and minority ethnic communities who have been helped to start new careers as care workers were celebrated at a presentation in Gravesend this week. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-thanet-lb-2010-19.htm The Leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter will be in Thanet this month to listen to residents' views on the future of the district and the entire county. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-virginia-kent-working-together.htm The "best run" state in America and one of the UK's top local authorities have joined together in a staff exchange programme aimed at improving public services. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-shepway-lb-19.htm The tide is turning for the Shepway district with a bright future predicted for the coastal area. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-dover-lb-19.htm The Leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter will be in Dover next week to listen to residents' views on the future of the district and the entire county. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-soab-goodnestone-langdon.htm After taking into consideration all the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed closures of Goodnestone CE Primary and Langdon Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-soab-doddington.htm Having considered all responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided to support the issuing of a Public Notice to close Doddington Primary School. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-soab-ripple.htm Having considered all responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided to support the issuing of a Public Notice to close The Ripple School. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-soab-radigunds.htm After considering all the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed closure of St Radigunds Community Primary School. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-soab-seal-st-lawrence.htm After considering all the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed closure of Seal St Lawrence CE Primary School. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-drug-testing-schools.htm A number of secondary school headteachers met last week to discuss the possibility of introducing random drug testing into Kent secondary schools. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-soab-south-deal-mongeham.htm Having considered all responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided to support the issuing of a Public Notice to amalgamate South Deal Primary School and Mongeham Pri Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-chunnel-link.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Chairman of Dover Pride Graham Gibbens today welcomed the news that the Channel Tunnel Rail Link can extend to the port. Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-construction.htm On 13 July, students from Christ Church School, in partnership with South Kent College, visited the construction site of the new £1million games area and pavilion currently being built for the school and local community. Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-pocahontas-plaque.htm Date and time of press photo call: Tuesday 18 July, 3.15pm Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feat-kent-virginia.htm On 18 July, a very special seminar was broadcast live on the website to celebrate the culture and identity of the Virginia Indians and other diverse communities from Kent and further afield. View archived footage of the seminar (this link will open in Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-flights-to-states.htm The UK's largest independent tour operator Cosmos (some links will open in new windows), and its sister airline, Monarch, are set to introduce direct transatlantic flights between Kent International and Virginia next year. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-structure-plan.htm A new masterplan to protect Kent's environment and provide for jobs and housing growth has just gone live. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-reading-mission.htm Kent County Council's Libraries are launching the eighth annual Reading Mission, a fun scheme to encourage the county's children to read during the summer holidays. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-phoenix-school.htm Date and time of press photo call: Friday 21 July, all day Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-parish-portal.htm More than 200 parish and town councils in Kent have taken up the county council's offer of a free website in the first year since its launch. Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-staff-raise-cash.htm Kent County Council staff were celebrating today after raising a staggering £250,000 for under-privileged children in the county. Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-congestion-busting.htm One hundred Kent schools have won a special Kent County Council award for pioneering congestion-busting. Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-gravesham-lb-7.htm Forty-two community projects across the Gravesham borough benefited from £85,300 of grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year. Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-shepway-lb-towards2010.htm The Towards 2010 document sets out the county council's promises to deliver in seven key areas over the next four years - goals which Leader Paul Carter said will "dynamically shape the county's future". Public consultation on the document is now underwa Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-maid-lb-towards2010.htm Kent County Council has signed up to the most radical targets ever set by a council and now it wants to hear the views of Maidstone residents. Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-ton-lb-towards2010.htm Kent County Council has signed up to the most radical targets ever set by a council and now it wants to hear the views of Tonbridge and Malling residents. Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-kent-2012-update.htm In the 12 months since London won the right to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Kent 2012, an informal partnership of agencies around the county, has leapt from the starting block to identify and begin the drive towards the potential legacy fro Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-east-kent-access-phase2.htm Kent County Council has succeeded in securing the go-ahead for East Kent Access phase 2 with government funding. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/july-06-free-transport.htm A free travel scheme for youngsters planned by Kent County Council could be extended to under-18s. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/july-06-gravesham-lb-5.htm To the sound of beating drums and an impressive display by Gatka martial arts group, the public meeting of Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board began in traditional Sikh style on Monday night. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/july-06-resurfacing-m20-jct11.htm Motorists are going to get a better drive when Kent Highway Services resurfaces the road over the M20 at Junction 11. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-whit-library.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives is hosting a drop-in session at a mobile library in the Manley Close car park next to Whitfield Library, on Saturday 15 July between 10am and 12.30pm to give local residents the opportunity to have their say on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-adjudicator.htm Kent County Council heard today that the independent schools adjudicator has upheld the council's objection to the remaining 29 secondary schools using the 'first preference first' system when selecting pupils. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-cliffe-lib.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives is hosting a drop-in session at a mobile library at St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Village Hall in Reach Road on Saturday 15 July between 2pm and 4.30pm to give local residents the opportunity to have their say on lib Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-carers.htm A plan to improve life for young carers in Kent was launched by Kent County Council, health trusts and other organisations at a conference entitled 'Invisible People' in Maidstone today (4 July). Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-otford.htm Date and time: Thursday 13 July 2006, 9:30 (guests arrive) for 10am (Duke of Kent arrives) Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-virginia-golf.htm Top Kent golf courses are this week hosting a mini Ryder Cup as golfers from Virginia and the county do battle on the links and fairways. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-swale-lb.htm Whether it is by encouraging more businesses to invest in the borough, by battling road congestion or by providing learning for all, Kent County Council is dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of everyone in Swale. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-06-tom-dyke.htm Date and time of press photo call: Friday 7 July 2006, 10:30 am. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-dartford-lb.htm Ambitious plans for Kent over the next four years include free public transport for 11 to 16 years olds and apprenticeship schemes to give young people 1,000 opportunities in both private and public sectors. These were some of the initiatives highlighted Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-water.htm People's attitudes to water must change if we are to avoid a repeat of this summer's drought in future, the first Kent Water Summit heard today. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-lynsted.htm Date and time of press photo call: Friday 30 June 2006, 1.30pm. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-grants.htm Hundreds of community projects across Kent have benefited from thousands of pounds of KCC Member grants. Annually each county councillor receives a £10,000 grant to allocate to community groups in their local communities as well as funding from the S Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-local-boards-grants.htm Fifty community projects across the Dover district have benefited from £70,000 of grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-student-art.htm Date and time of press photo call: Tuesday 4 July 2006, 3pm. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-t2010-mtgs.htm Kent County Council has signed up to the most radical targets ever set by a council and now it wants to hear the views of Gravesham and Sevenoaks residents. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-cant.htm Regenerating east Kent is vital to the economic success of the entire county and many ambitious projects are underway to make life better for everyone in the Canterbury district. Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-boards-funding.htm Forty-seven community projects across the Dartford borough benefited from more than £90,000 of grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year. Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-dymchurch-library.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives will host a drop-in session at Dymchurch Library on Friday 7July between 10am and 12 noon, and 2pm to 5pm to give residents the opportunity to have their say on library services. The Mobile Library will be also Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-use-your-paths.htm It's 'Use your Paths Week' and Kent County Council's Explore Kent team is taking the opportunity to encourage more of us to get out into the countryside. Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-kent-beats-the-drought.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 29 June, 8.30am (conference at East Malling from 10am to 3pm). Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-youth-disability-games.htm More than 300 young people from around Kent competed at the 2006 Kent Disability Youth Games held at Sevenoaks School on 21 June. Kent County Council's Sports Development Unit hosted the event giving youngsters the chance to compete in sport against 75 co Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-sheppey-academy.htm Kent County Council is delighted to hear that independent project managers have been appointed by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) (link opens in a new window) to take the Sheppey Academy proposal forward to the next stage. Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-ashden-green.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives is hosting a drop-in session at Ashen Drive Library on Saturday 1 July between 10am and 12 noon, to give local residents the opportunity to have their say on library services. Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-horsmonden-library.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives is hosting a drop-in session on Saturday 8 July between 10am and 12 noon, giving local residents the opportunity to have their say on library services in Horsmonden which are currently based at County Primary S Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-leeds-reopens.htm Kent County Council has worked flat out to get the main road through Leeds village open again this week. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-spotlight-awards.htm Kent Youth County Council is giving £1000 to be shared between two pioneering projects - an anti-social behaviour leaflet and the development of a road safety campaign for teenagers. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-greenhill.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives is hosting a drop-in session at Greenhill Library on Saturday 1 July between 10am and 12 noon, to give local residents the opportunity to have their say on library services. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-south-east-housing.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Member Graham Gibbens has rejected as 'appalling' a suggested hike in the housebuilding figures for the south east in a consultants' report for the government. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-bethersden-community-safety.htm Essential information on crime prevention, fire safety and useful community contacts will soon be dropping through the letterboxes of 500 properties in Bethersden. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-twells-lb-2010.htm Kent County Council has signed up to the most radical targets ever set by a council and now it wants to hear the views of Tunbridge Wells residents. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-tryangle-awards.htm Throughout June and July young people from Kent will be given special recognition for their achievements at the regional heats of the 2006 Kent County Council TryAngle Awards. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-stanhope-good-citizens.htm Four students from schools in Stanhope have won a Good Citizen Award for their dedicated work in the community. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-tv-licencing.htm Kent County Council has put televisions back into short-stay rooms in its care homes. Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-east-kent+access.htm Kent County Council's Planning Applications Committee has approved plans for the council's top priority East Kent Access road phase 2, subject to conditions. Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-gravesham-lb-gurdwara.htm The new Gurdwara temple is on the agenda at the next meeting of Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board being held on Monday 3 July at 7pm in Guru Nanak Education Centre, Khalsa Avenue (off Trinity Road) Gravesend - view map (link opens in a new win Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-new-fence-lamberhurst.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 22 June, 10am Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-darford-lb-2010.htm Kent County Council has signed up to the most radical targets ever set by a council and now it wants to hear the views of Dartford residents. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-Learning+-disability-week.htm This is Learning Disability Week (from 18 - 25 June), a nationwide celebration of a group of people who are sometimes overlooked by society as a whole. Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-st-nicholas-school.htm Date and time of press photo call: Tuesday 20 June 2006, 10 am Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-noise-libraries.htm Kent County Council's Kent Libraries and Archives service is backing the nationwide initiative Make a Noise in Libraries which aims to raise awareness of library services for those with visual difficulties with opportunity to comment. Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-young-consumers.htm Students from two Kent schools are preparing to take part in the national finals of the Young Consumers of the Year and Consumer Challenge competitions to be held during the Trading Standards Institute's National Conference in London on 20 and 21 June 200 Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-disability-youth-games.htm Date and time: Wednesday 21 June, Games start at 10:30am. Presentation of trophies at 2:30pm Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-commuter-challenge.htm On roller blades, tandem bicycles and even sharing a canoe, Kent County Council staff braved downpours and strong winds to go the distance in the first Go Green Commuter Challenge. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-swale-lb-2010.htm Have your say on the future of Kent over the next four years at this month's meeting of Kent County Council Swale Local Board. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-cant-lb-2010.htm Have your say on the future of Kent over the next four years at this month's meeting of Kent County Council Canterbury and District Local Board. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-process-and-product-exhibition.htm Kent County Council's Cultural Development Unit is launching a month-long Process and Product exhibition at four of the county's galleries which will focus on the processes that artists use to produce their work. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-lord-bruce-lockhart.htm Former Kent County Council Leader, Sir Sandy Bruce-Lockhart, is to take the title Lord Bruce-Lockhart of The Weald. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-swanley-reading-group.htm Swanley Library is hosting a brand new monthly reading group for adults who are keen to improve their literacy skills. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-surplus-places-swale.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will meet this week (15 June) to consider a proposal to reduce the number of surplus primary school places in the Swale district. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-art-for-all.htm Date and time: Friday 30 June 7:30pm (official opening by Graham Clarke - invited guests and press only) 7:30pm Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-birchington-library.htm Birchington Library will re-open on Thursday 22 June after a £250,000 makeover by Kent County Council. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-towards2010.htm Kent County Council has signed up to the most radical targets ever set by a council. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-larks-booker-prize.htm Swanley Library's Reading Group The Larks is celebrating after being selected as one of only six groups in the country to have the chance to review shortlisted novels nominated for the 2006 Man Booker Prize, and post their comments on the website. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-twells-surplus-places.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will meet this week (15 June) to consider proposals to reduce the number of surplus primary school places in the Tunbridge Wells district. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-nextfouryears-enviro-and-reg.htm Kent County Council is celebrating its achievements which have helped to improve the local environment and stimulate regeneration by working closely with a number of partners over the last four years. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-south-st-junction.htm A road junction in Whitstable where crashes have happened is going to be closed by public demand. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-commuter-challenge.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 14 June, 9am Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-bough-beech-reservoir.htm Date and time of press photo call: Tuesday 13 June, 12noon-3pm. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-primrose-garden.htm After recovering from a spate of vandalism Primrose Garden Nursery in Rusthall was officially opened by local Kent County Council Community Warden Ariana Sutton on Saturday 3 June. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-seven-lb-9.htm £116,600 is available for communities in and around the Sevenoaks district this year from Kent County Council's Sevenoaks Local Board. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-lift-share.htm Drivers in Kent are being urged to do themselves a favour and help the environment by sharing cars. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-new-footpath.htm Date and time: Saturday 10 June, 11.20am Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-ss-successes.htm Fourteen new family centres, fewer children coming into care, many more older people helped to live independently and dozens of new specialist beds in care homes to prevent older people spending time in hospital unnecessarily - these are some of the achie Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-twells-lb-8.htm All Saints' Church, Tudeley, basks in the beautiful summer sun. The light is pouring through the stunning Marc Chagall stained glass coloured windows, creating a magical effect inside this village church. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-bockhanger.htm Date and time: Saturday 10 June 2006, 10am to 2pm Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-turner-shortlist.htm The eagerly awaited shortlist to choose the architect to design the revised Turner Contemporary Art Gallery in Margate has been announced by Kent County Council. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-kent-volunteers.htm Being active in the arts, protecting the environment and offering a mentoring service are just of the areas which will be in the spotlight as nominations begin for this year's Kent Volunteers Awards for Volunteering Excellence. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-green-hill-yc.htm Plans for a new youth club in Greenhill are off to a great start with help from Kent County Council. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-constructing.htm Date and time: Friday 9 June 2006, from 2:30pm Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-mr-pickles+mr+pickles.htm Shadow Local Government Minister, Eric Pickles, will see first hand on Wednesday how Kent is leading the way in improving access to public services. Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-tv-licence.htm Many old people in care homes are being deprived of television in their rooms because of "punitive" rules on TV licences - whereas prisoners can have TV in their cells without any need for a licence, Kent County Council reveals today. Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-surplus-places.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will meet this week (Thursday 8 June) to consider three proposals to reduce the number of surplus primary school places in Maidstone. Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/june-06-disablilty.htm Kent County Council is asking disabled people what it should do to promote equality and help end discrimination. Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-time2give.htm Date and time: Tuesday 13 June 2006, 10:30am to 11:30am. Photo opportunity 11:00am to 11:30am Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-twell-lb-01.htm Forty community projects across the Tunbridge Wells district benefited from £98,800 grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-fire-support.htm Losing your beloved home and possessions to a fire is one of many people's greatest fears but, if this nightmare comes true, who will support you through the harrowing aftermath? Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-primrose-nursary.htm Date and time: Saturday 3 June, 10am to 2pm Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-ash-lb-hospice.htm Members of Kent County Council Ashford Local Board have donated £4,500 to the Pilgrims Hospice Ashford. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-cliffsend-youth-club.htm Children and teenagers in Cliffsend are celebrating the launch of a fun-packed new youth club this week, set up with help from Kent County Council. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-garden-of-england.htm Kent will still be regarded as the number one "Garden of England" despite a spot poll by a satellite TV channel voting North Yorkshire to the title. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-soab-school-dartford.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board will meet next week to decide whether a public consultation should start on a proposed new primary school for Dartford. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-ashford-ring-road.htm Bold plans are being unveiled to open up Ashford's town centre with a £10million makeover for the ring road. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-margate-library.htm Date and time: Tuesday 6 June, 6pm to 7pm Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-06-tour-of-britain.htm Kent County Council is delighted to be lending its support to the 2006 Tour of Britain cycle race. Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-drugs-testing.htm Kent County Council is set to be the first authority in England to pilot a pioneering random drug-testing programme in a number of secondary schools. Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-niace-award.htm Kelly Collins from Sheerness has been presented with a NIACE Individual Learners Award at the National Awards Ceremony in Dorking, Surrey. Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-library-music.htm Kent County Council's libraries have increased the range and diversity of online services available to library customers, with the addition of an extensive classical music collection. Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-littlebourne-teddys.htm Date and time: Thursday 1 June 2006, event starts at 12pm Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-starr.htm Plans for a new community centre in Sandwich, extra parking spaces and a public footpath linking the north and south parts of the town are all being given a boost, thanks to an £85,400 grant from Kent County Council. Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-walks-in-kent.htm Eighteen circular walks in beautiful Kent locations are included in a new pack full of ideas for great days out in the countryside. Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-hayesbrook.htm Date and time: Thursday 25 May, 2pm to 3:30pm (speeches at 2:15pm, sports activities at 2:30pm) Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-community-warden.htm With World Cup fever upon us, youngsters in Westgate-On-Sea now have a chance to bend it like Beckham with a new youth football club. Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-lb-volunteering.htm Come along to Kent County Council's Sevenoaks Local Board public meeting on Wednesday 7 June, for an insight into how volunteering benefits your local community. Community groups will also be able to find out how to apply for money available through grant Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-2006-new-chairman.htm A former Chairman of Shepway District Council and Mayor of Lydd for seven years, Frederick Wood-Brignall today made it a hat trick of achievements when he was elected as the new Chairman of Kent County Council. Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-lga-projects.htm Two pioneering projects by Kent County Council have been singled out for recognition by the Local Government Association (LGA) (link opens in a new window). Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-first-class-post.htm The creativity of people in Kent is on display as part of the First Class Post exhibition organised by Kent County Council's Cultural Development Unit and aimed at highlighting diverse communities across the county. The exhibitions are running at the libr Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-gypsy-site-report.htm A report by councillors from across Kent into the provision of gypsy and traveller sites in the county was discussed by Kent County Council Cabinet yesterday. Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-shepway-lb-22.htm In the last six weeks Kent has seen heavy snow, a mini heatwave, rain, wind and thunder storms - are these just weather extremes or the result of climate change? Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-stone-street.htm Safety improvement work on a main road between Canterbury and Folkestone is nearing completion. Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-trains.htm Commuter groups have welcomed Kent County Council's resounding red light to proposals for London Mayor Ken Livingstone to take over Kent's commuter train services. Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-dartford-library.htm Date and time: Wednesday 31 May, 10:30am to 2pm (10:30am Children's Story Time; 11:30 - 12pm Baby Bounce and Rhyme Time; 12:30pm Official reception with speeches) Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-adult-learners.htm Improving your health and leading a fitter lifestyle will be the focus of a number of events taking place during Adult Learners' Week running from 20 to 26 May. Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-fun-foster-care-fortnight.htm Children in foster care in East Kent, foster carers and their families, and staff from Kent County Council's fostering service have been having fun to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight. Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-maidstone-roads.htm Two main A roads south of Maidstone are being strengthened to make driving better for all road users. Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-new-horizons.htm People with a learning disability in Sevenoaks and Edenbridge and their relatives and carers are being asked what sort of services they would like in the future. Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-dover-deal-diamond.htm A £1.4 million investment to improve transport links between Dover, Deal, Sandwich and Canterbury should encourage more local people to hop on board buses. Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-cant-lb-grants.htm Kent County Council is pledging £10,000 to support proposed plans for a new Community Hall and Youth Centre in Sturry. Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-gypsy.htm A report by councillors from across Kent into the provision of gypsy and traveller sites in the county will be discussed by Kent County Council Cabinet on Monday 22 May and full council on Thursday 25 May. Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-ashford-water.htm 'Save water' will be the main message plugged by the Ashford Water Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend. Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-ton-malling-surplus-places.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will meet this week (18 May) to consider two proposals to reduce the number of surplus primary school places in Tonbridge and Malling. Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-produced-in-kent.htm Date and time of press photo call: Tuesday 16 May, 2pm to 7pm (seminar starts 2.30pm, launch at 5.30pm) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-pocahontas.htm Next year marks the 400th anniversary when three small sailing ships left the Thames to found the first American colony of Jamestown. Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-thanet-lb.htm It is said to be more severe than the threat of terrorism but what can people in the Shepway district do to lessen the impact of climate change and coastal flooding? Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-sports-for-cranbrook.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 18 May, 11:30am to 12:15pm (plaque unveiling at 11:45am, sports on display from 12 noon) Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-beat-the-drought.htm Two dry winters and increased domestic water usage has led to the south east experiencing the driest period since 1933. We want you to save water by joining the Beat the Drought campaign. Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-cty-sports.htm Date and time of press photo call: Sunday 14 May, 11am to 3:30pm (main events), 3:30 to 4:30pm (medal ceremonies) Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-hall.htm An underground heating system is helping to keep villagers warm in their Kent village hall. Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-road-safety-poster.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 17 May, 9.45am Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-kevin.htm Date and time of press photo call: Monday 15 May, 1pm-2pm Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-cranbrook-youth-club.htm Date and time of press photo call: Saturday 20 May, 12 noon to 2 pm Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-west-view-donors.htm Date and time of press photo call: Friday 12 May, 3pm Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-shadow-chancellor.htm Shadow Chancellor George Osborne was shown the new-look Maidstone shopping centre on a fact-finding visit to the town. Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-herne-and-broomfield-yc.htm Date and time of press photo call: 10 May 2006, 7pm Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-alt-energy.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 10 May, 10am to 3.30pm Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-herne-and-broomfield-play-ball.htm Is the next Wayne Rooney or Michael Jordan waiting to be discovered in Herne and Broomfield? Now the parish's sports stars of the future will have somewhere to show off their skills, with help from Kent County Council. Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-gravesham-place.htm Children from Gravesend and Dartford got busy digging when they were invited along to bury a time capsule in the garden of Gravesend's new health and social care centre. Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-foster-care-fortnight.htm A drive to recruit more foster carers in Kent gets underway on Monday, 8 May when the national campaign Foster Care Fortnight is launched. Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcast-feat.htm On Monday 8 May, members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will be asked to agree that, where appropriate, proposal set out to reduce the number of surplus places in Ashford, Gravesend and Dartford should move to public c Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-ancestry-online.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives have subscribed to website Ancestry.com (link opens in a new window) so that the county's residents can research their family history for free, in response to the increased public interest in genealogy. Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-twells-lb-library.htm Innovative ideas have been proposed to bring the Tunbridge Wells library and museum into the 21st century. Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-minster-pitch.htm Some links on this page will open in a new window. Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-rusthall-litter-pick.htm Date and time of press photo call: Saturday 6 May at 11am. Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-doddington-primary.htm Following a request by the governing body of the school, members of KCC's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will next week (8 May) to consider whether to start a public consultation on the proposal to close Doddington Primary School in Sittingbou Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-environment-awards.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 3 May, 9am to 12noon Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-surplus-primary-places.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) will meet next week (8 May) to consider proposals to reduce the number of surplus places in the Ashford, Dartford and Gravesham. View the meeting agenda. Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-ton-lb-youth.htm Services for people growing up in Tonbridge and Malling will top the agenda of a forthcoming public meeting. Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-dover-lb-buses.htm Plans for improved bus services linking Dover, Deal, Sandwich and Canterbury will be explained at the forthcoming meeting of Kent County Council Dover Local Board. Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-climate-change.htm Unless something is done now the growing effects of climate change over the coming decades will have a serious impact on every aspect of life in Thanet. Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-gravesham.htm More than £35,000 has gone to local community projects this past year in grants from Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board and a similar amount will fund projects in 2006/07. Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-cycling.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-dartford-lb.htm Almost £32,000 has gone to local community projects this past year in grants from Kent County Council Dartford Local Board and a similar amount will fund projects in 2006/07. Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-mansell.htm In a bid to encourage young people to consider a career in the construction industry, Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter will be joining construction company Mansell for a 'taster tent' event. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-outdoor-adventure.htm Helping 10 young people from Whitstable build their self-confidence and teamwork skills was the goal of a Kent County Council-funded outdoor adventure trip. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-marathon.htm Social worker Carol Mason is celebrating this week after raising more than £500 for children by running the London Marathon. Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-06-dowton-awards.htm The winners of the fifth John Downton Awards for Young Artists were announced at an awards evening held at the County Gallery on 21 April, with the top prize going to 18 year old Matthew Perfect. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-marathon2.htm Social worker Carol Mason is celebrating this week after raising more than £500 for children from Sevenoaks by running the London Marathon. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-archery.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 26 April, 7 to 9pm Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-john-wesley-primary.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 27 April 2006, 10.30am Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-kycc-grants.htm Members of the Kent Youth County Council (KYCC) have allocated £100,000 of Kent County Council funds to projects that provide things for young people to do. Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-ambulance-service.htm Kent County Council is fighting to save the Kent ambulance service from merger with ambulance trusts in Surrey and Sussex. Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-online-adult-care.htm Do you need help with caring for someone at home? Do you wonder if extra support might be out there for you, your parents or someone you know? Is a relative or neighbour becoming frail or confused and in need of extra assistance or maybe even thinking abo Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-shep-lb-grants.htm Three highway schemes in Shepway have got the go-ahead following a £16,000 grant from Kent County Council. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-mill-hill.htm Date, time of press photo call: Friday 28 April, 7 to 10pm Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-avian-flu.htm Small poultry keepers are being asked to contact the county council which is formulating a database to ensure they receive information and help quickly in the event of an outbreak of avian flu in the county. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-talkingshop.htm Kent Trading Standards is launching an innovative service for Kent secondary schools to support the teaching of the citizenship curriculum and encourage students to become confident consumers. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-hawkinge-road.htm Work has begun this week on a £2.5million northern relief road at Hawkinge to reduce traffic through the village. Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-maid-lb-comm-safety-13.htm 'We are creating safer and stronger communities' - that was the message from the Kent County Council Community Wardens at the KCC Maidstone Local Board meeting on Wednesday 12 April. Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-downton-awards.htm Date and time of press photo call: Friday 21 April, from 6pm Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-ts-extension-leads.htm Kent County Council Trading Standards Officers have discovered that potentially lethal extension leads may have been sold to consumers in Kent. Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-swale-lb-funding.htm Enhancements to Faversham Town Centre will be carried out with a £7,000 grant from Kent County Council. Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-poppin-club.htm Older people in East Malling have a new club where they can go to chat, have lunch, do craft, be pampered with aromatherapy or relexology, and take exercise. Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-student-insight.htm Twenty sixth-formers in Ashford gained an extra insight this week into what living with a learning disability is like thanks to a visit from the Ashford Community Learning Disability Team. Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-sir-sandy.htm Sir Sandy Bruce-Lockhart, former Leader of Kent County Council, is to become a working peer. Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-kent-karrier.htm Kent County Council has helped to provide a new bus to expand the Kent Karrier service which is now in operation in the Canterbury district. KCC is sharing the cost in partnership with Canterbury City Council and the new vehicle will allow additional jou Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-trails.htm Easy access trails have been launched by Kent County Council to help people discover the fascinating stories behind seven of Kent's historic fortified towns and sites. Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-snow.htm Last night's heavy snowfall may not have been predicted, but Kent Highway Services was on hand to issue the alert and responded with continual salting and ploughing across south west Kent. Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-warden.htm Young people in Kemsley have fallen hook, line and sinker for a new fishing club set up to bring the village closer together. Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-twells-lb-7.htm Kent County Council has been busy giving money to local community projects this year with grants from Tunbridge Wells Local Board. Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-thanet-lb-6.htm A new coffee shop to promote community development and help disadvantaged people increase their job skills is being set-up in Margate with a £3,300 boost from Kent County Council. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-dover-lb-6.htm A new community centre in Cross Links, an Aylesham pre-school and a medieval festival in Sandwich are just three of the Dover causes to benefit from Kent County Council funding. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-seven-lb-6.htm Kent County Council has been busy giving money to local community projects this year with grants from Sevenoaks Local Board. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-twells-lb-6.htm The next public meeting of Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Local Board is to take place in Tunbridge Wells Library, Museum and Art Gallery on Thursday 27 April at 6.30pm. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-thanet-lb-climate.htm The growing effects of climate change could have a devastating effect on Kent's coastal towns if no action is taken but what can the people of Thanet do to protect themselves and their environment for future generations? Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-car-share.htm "We carshare two days a week - we find it an easy and effective way to save on petrol and parking and play our part in reducing the number of cars on the road" Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-new-library.htm Staff at Newington Library have arranged informal drop-in sessions for residents to find out more about the new library. Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-06-turner.htm Refurbishment of the Winter Gardens to make it one of the biggest and best conference and concert venues of its kind, a privately built and run hotel plus the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery are all part of an exciting new initiative to revitalise and reg Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-farm.htm Members of Kent Local Access Forum visited two Kent farms to see how landowners manage access to their land for recreation and enjoyment. Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-healthy-school-dinners.htm At a healthy schools conference in Ashford today, Kent County Council headteachers, pupils, officers and members tucked into the brand new school dinners which will be rolled out across the county in September. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-new-directorates-ss.htm Today is the final day for Social Services in Kent. From tomorrow, the directorate will be split into three. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-train-travel.htm Rail travel must be improved by the county's new train operator, Kent County Council has urged. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-cant-lb-drought-30.htm With Kent facing its worst drought for nearly a century, water companies are spending millions to keep this precious resource flowing but everyone must do their bit to protect the county's supply. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-sittingbourne-college.htm Kent County Council Director of Children, Families and Education Graham Badman presented Sittingbourne Community College (SCC) with a £62,000 cheque for hitting additional KCC targets. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-joint-working.htm The heads of social services in part of northern France and Kent have pledged to work together for the benefit of people in both areas. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-maid-lb-comm-safety-31.htm Find out what is being done to create safer and stronger communities in Maidstone at the next Kent County Council Maidstone Local Board. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-key-stage-three-results.htm Three Kent secondary schools have topped the government's most improved Key Stage Three results table and one of them is at number one. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-twells-lb-cranbrook-grant.htm Youngsters now have somewhere to go before and after school in Cranbrook with the help of a new out of school club. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-renaissance-without-tiers.htm Recent public conversations about structural reform - should we cut the number of councils, should we devolve power to neighbourhoods - have opened up an intense debate about the future of local government. Of course we should be excited about achieving v Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-obesity-help.htm At a time when worry about obesity among young people has never been greater, Kent councillors heard this week about an innovative scheme in Canterbury to help overweight children fight the flab. Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-school-food.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 30 March, 1pm-2pm Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-nhs-backing.htm An undertaking to work closely with the NHS for the benefit of the people of Kent received overwhelming support at Kent County Council. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-self-assess-website.htm Kent County Council has today announced the launch of the most sophisticated online self-assessment system in the country. Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-skatepark-raffle.htm Date and time of press photo call: Tuesday 4 April, 7pm Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-shep-lb-seaside-24.htm Rock by the seaside took on a whole new meaning at the latest meeting of Kent County Council Shepway Local Board. Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-cant-trail.htm An easy access trail to help people discover Canterbury's heritage is proving a winner. Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-extreme.htm Date and time of press photo call: Monday 27 March 2006, 6pm Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-ts-healthy-eating.htm Following a successful Healthy Eating Fun Day organised by Kent Scientific Services and Kent Trading Standards to support National Consumer Week, children from King's Hill School, West Malling, took part in a competition to design a healthy meal and the Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-county-council-webcast.htm Health is on the agenda at the full council meeting on Thursday 23 March. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-rugby-festival.htm England Rugby Captain and former Tunbridge Wells RFC player, Martin Corry will be among a host of sports celebrities, including members of Harlequins RFC squad at the Clydesdale Bank Kent Midi Rugby Festival on Sunday 2 April. Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-gravs-lb-20.htm Gravesham residents were able to air their views at the public meeting of the Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board on Thursday. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-history-on-doorstep.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 22 March, 12.30pm Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-police-decision.htm Kent County Council Leader, Paul Carter, today welcomed the Home Secretary's announcement that Kent will remain as a stand alone police force. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-self-assessment.htm Kent County Council is launching a new service to make life a bit easier for adults who need extra help with everyday things such as washing, dressing, cooking and coping with stairs, or with caring for someone else. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-brighter-futures-shop.htm A new shopping service is on offer for older people in Maidstone who are starting to find it hard to get to the supermarket on their own. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-graves-lb-owl-pre-school.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 30 March, 10am Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-turner-bigger-picture.htm Radio Kent personality John Warnett is to chair a public meeting on the new Turner Contemporary gallery for Margate. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-turner-ex.htm Thanet is hosting a leading painter from the Czech Republic with the official opening of the latest in the ARRIVALS>NEW ART FROM THE EU exhibition series. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-dart-lb-climate-17.htm Kent County Council Dartford Local Board public meeting was held on Wednesday night when the quality of air in Dartford was discussed along with the effects of climate change. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-cant-lb-drought-17.htm You can find out more about how experts are planning to tackle water shortages in Kent and counter the effects of climate change at a public meeting later this month. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-david-guy-retires.htm The head of Kent County Council children's services in east Kent, David Guy, has retired after a long and distinguished career. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-surplus-places.htm The procedure to reduce the number of surplus places as outlined in the Kent Primary Strategy was agreed in Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) today. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-green-light-academies.htm Kent County Council is delighted to have received approval today from the DfES to proceed to development phase for three further academies in the county. The academies could replace Minster College on the Isle of Sheppey, Montgomery High School in Sturry, Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-proposed-amal-thanet.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board today recommended to the Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement that a public consultation be started on a proposal to amalgamate Garlinge Infant School and Garlinge Junior S Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-proposed-amal-whistable.htm Members of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board today recommended to the Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement that a public consultation be started on a proposal to amalgamate Joy Lane Infant School and Joy Lane Junior S Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-film-officer.htm Kent has appointed its first Film Officer, Gabrielle Lindemann, who started her media career in the county. She got her first job as stage manager at the former Leas Pavilion Theatre in Folkestone after a student exchange visit from her native Germany. Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-highways-part.htm With one of the largest and most heavily used road networks in the country, it is vital to have an efficient, cost effective and reliable highway service in the county. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-turner.htm Initial exploratory work on the proposal to build the Turner Contemporary art gallery on the rendezvous site at Fort Hill Margate is already taking place. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-well-resource-open.htm The popular and successful Well Resource Centre in Dover, for people with physical disabilities, has a new home. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-dartford-west.htm Date and time of press photo call: Saturday 25 March 2006, 10am to 1pm Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-ts-young-consumers.htm Four students from Chatham House Grammar School, Ramsgate will be competing against teams from Portsmouth, East Sussex, Brighton and Hove and Southampton when they represent Kent in the South East Regional Final of the Young Consumers of the Year Competit Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-shep-lb-band-13.htm A live band will be the warm-up act at the next meeting of Kent County Council Shepway Local Board. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-commuter-trains.htm Rail services in Kent's commuter belt must be protected and improved, Kent County Council has warned. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-gap-year-prog.htm Kent employers and graduates are celebrating the success of a Kent County Council initiative, which is keeping much needed skills and talents in the county. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-thanet-disabled-bays.htm Residents in Thanet applying for disabled parking bays will welcome news of an agreement reached between Kent County Council and Thanet District Council regarding the processing of their applications. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-combatting-obesity.htm Date and time of press photo call: Monday 13 March, 3.45 - 4.15pm Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-well-resource-centre.htm Date and time of press photo call: Tuesday 14 March, 1pm. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-ton-lb-education.htm Students in Tonbridge and Malling are a class act - achieving a higher percentage of GCSE A*-C grades than the county average for all schools or the national average. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-cash-for-roads.htm More than £9million is due to be spent on a wide range of highway schemes for the county tackling traffic congestion, road safety and improving bus services. Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-obesity.htm At a time when worry about obesity among young people has never been greater, Kent councillors are holding an investigation into how best to combat fatness through fitness. Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/Mar-06-ts-northstar.htm Kent Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted the owner of Northstar off licence in Ramsgate, for selling alcohol to a child during a test purchase campaign last August. Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-audit-report.htm The county council has again demonstrated strong financial and operational performance and has continued to show innovation in both its service delivery and in its own working practices. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-iwade-warden.htm A former maintenance manager for the aerospace industry has touched down in Iwade as the village's new Kent County Council Community Warden. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-coxheath-warden.htm After nearly five years working as Deputy Manager for a leading supermarket chain, Kent County Council's new Coxheath Community Warden can't wait to checkout everything about her picturesque new patch. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-dart-lb-air.htm The quality and cleanliness of the air and how climate change is affecting Kent will be discussed at the next public meeting of the Kent County Council Dartford Local Board on Wednesday 15 March. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-oak-tree-primary.htm Pupils and staff at Oak Tree Primary School celebrated the beginning of a new £1.6 million Kent County Council funded refurbishment with Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-graves-lb-16.htm Highway schemes and issues will be discussed on Thursday 16 March at the next meeting of the Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-school-places.htm The anxious wait is nearly over as more than 15,500 children across Kent receive a letter on Thursday morning offering them a secondary school place for September. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-kent-creates-comp.htm If you believe you've the potential to be the next Bill Gates or Richard Branson and are aged 14-16 years old then the 'Kent Creates' competition wants to hear from you. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-seven-lb-rangers-kit.htm Date and time of press photo call: Saturday 18 March, 11.15am Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-circus-road-safety.htm Primary school children are learning the importance of road safety thanks to the touring twosome The Smart Brothers. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/Feb-06-invest-growth-areas.htm Give us the money to ensure real quality is involved in everything to do with the government's growth agenda in Kent. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-05-water-metering.htm Kent County Council has welcomed the go-ahead for Folkestone and Dover Water to introduce compulsory water metering. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-urgency-primary-strategy.htm Figures revealed today have confirmed the number of surplus primary school places in Kent has risen from 12,546 to 14,270 - almost 12% of the total number of places in the county. Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-fostering-acheivements.htm Forty two KCC foster carers are celebrating this week after earning a national qualification. Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-06-unsafe-toy-fine.htm Following the recent prosecution of 99p Stores Ltd for selling potentially hazardous novelty bears, Kent Trading Standards is highlighting the £12,000 fine imposed by magistrates and urging retailers to check that their goods comply with safety and l Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-junior-safety.htm Following successful trials in Ashford and Dover where children help each other and their local community to understand the importance of road safety, the Junior Road Safety Officer (JRSO) initiative is now being extended to schools in Gravesend. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-shepway-lb-24.htm Local projects in Shepway are to get a £34,000 boost from Kent County Council. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-dover-lb-24.htm Youth initiatives throughout Dover will be getting a £50,000 boost from Kent County Council. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-ton-lb-24.htm How are young people in the Tonbridge and Malling borough faring in primary education and GCSE results compared to students in the county and across the country? Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-fostering-day.htm 350 people attended a Diversity Fun Day run by Kent County Council's fostering team from Ramsgate. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-swale-lb-24.htm Having Kent Community Wardens and Police Community Support Officers patrolling the streets of Swale is helping diminish the fear of crime and prevent anti-social behaviour. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-dartford-memories.htm To celebrate the 90th Birthday of Dartford Library, people are being invited to record their memories of Dartford in special memory books. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-junior-road-safety.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 23 February 2006, 4pm - 5pm Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-council-tax-set.htm In the light of the most derisory central government settlement awarded to Kent County Council in recent years, the Leader, Paul Carter, told the authority's budget meeting that keeping council tax below 5% had been one of the most daunting battles he had Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-cant-lb-21.htm Grants totalling £13,000 from Kent County Council have helped transform a Canterbury Community Centre, making it brighter and more accessible for hundreds of local residents. Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-religious-ed.htm School children in Kent have access to some of the best religious education in the country according to the annual report from the county's Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE). Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-cant-events.htm A summer calendar of fun-packed events has been planned by the team at the Canterbury Environmental Education Centre (CEEC) following last year's successful open days. Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-tax-webcast.htm Tune in to the County Council webcast on Monday 20 February to watch live discussions about the level of council tax for 2006/07. Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-ofsted-challock.htm Staff, children and governors at Challock Primary School near Ashford continue to celebrate after receiving a very impressive Ofsted report. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-seven-lb-16.htm The £1.7million redevelopment of Sevenoaks Library is back on track. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-seven-lb-15.htm The issue of who can dig up roads in Sevenoaks was addressed head on at Kent County Council's Sevenoaks Local Board meeting which was held on Wednesday night. Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-dover-lb-14.htm A proposed Further Education facility on the South Kent College campus, a multi-million expansion to the White Cliffs Business Park and a major sea sports centre were just three of the Dover Pride projects unveiled at this month's meeting of Kent County C Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-e-serv-conf.htm Innovative electronic council services and modern ways of working were the hot topic when the London Borough of Hillingdon and Kent County Council joined forces for a conference on Friday 10 February. Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-art-kaleido.htm Kent County Council has been awarded a grant of £60,585 from the Arts Council England (ACE) for public art installations at the Kaleidoscope Project. Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-twell-lb-13.htm Improve the well-being of Tunbridge Wells residents and it should lead to longer, healthier, happier lives. Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-lgbt-month.htm February has been designated LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) History Month to celebrate the achievements of LGBT people. Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-swale-lb-10.htm A chance to find out more about how authorities in the borough are working together to tackle crime tops the agenda at the forthcoming meeting of Kent County Council Swale Local Board. Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-tourism.htm Tourism has a major part to play in bringing people closer together in the modern world and fostering greater understanding and tolerance of different cultures. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-dover-lb-9.htm More than 120 concerned residents attended Tuesday's meeting of Kent County Council's Dover Local Board to hear the latest news about a possible primary school reorganisation across the district. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-kent4comm.htm A dedicated website to help Kent's charities and community groups search for funds has gone live. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-le-tour.htm Kent is to welcome back one of the world's great sporting events next summer when the Tour De France cycle race speeds through the County from the London borders to Canterbury. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-rugby-grant.htm Folkestone Rugby Club has been given £500 to help children who otherwise would not be able to afford to play the sport. Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-startrite.htm Young children in Higham are having their kindergarten re-opened after more than six months thanks to Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board. Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-maid-lb-8feb.htm Students in Maidstone are achieving a higher percentage of GCSE A*-C grades than the county or national average. Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-turner.htm The latest estimate for building the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery alongside the harbour wall at Margate is approaching £50 million - an increase of £20 million on the last estimate. Given the need to ensure the scheme is affordable and an e Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-construction-skills.htm Date and time of press photo call: Wednesday 8 February, 12 noon to 2.30pm (speeches at 12.30pm) Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-st-joseph-walks.htm St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Broadstairs held a special assembly on Friday to celebrate the rise in the number of children walking as part of Walk to School Week from 28% to 53%. The healthier and safer option to get to school also means a reduc Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-ash-lb.htm Kent County Council and Ashford Borough Council teamed up last night to give residents the opportunity to learn and have their say about council funding and services at a meeting of the KCC Ashford Local Board. Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-science-park.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-health-survey.htm How many of us in Kent take enough exercise? How many of us are overweight? Who smokes and how much? How do we get to work? How many of us are carers? Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-primary-strategy.htm Kent County Council Cabinet Members have today given the green light to the much anticipated Kent Primary Strategy. Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-fans-scheme.htm Date and time of press photo call: Tuesday 7 February 2006, 9.45am Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-bleanwalks.htm Two keen walkers have been given an extra spring in their step by Kent County Council. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-road-safety-vol.htm A volunteer from Kent County Council's Kerbcraft road safety scheme has been named Volunteer of the Year at the National Kerbcraft Conference in Birmingham. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-thanet-project.htm Local projects in Thanet are to get a £609,000 boost from Kent County Council. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-special-schools.htm Kent's specialist schools were given a boost today after the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) announced another five schools have been awarded specialist status. Today's news means the number of specialist schools in the county has risen to 77 o Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-sevenoaks-lb.htm Kent County Council's proposed budget for 2006/7 will be presented at the next KCC Sevenoaks Local Board meeting. Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-twells-lb.htm Health and improving well-being top the agenda at the first public meeting of Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Local Board of 2006. Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-recycling.htm Kent residents are well on the way to reaching the county's recycling target this year. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-funding-fair.htm The south east's biggest funding fair takes place at the Ramada Hotel, Hollingbourne, near Maidstone, on Tuesday 7 February. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-thanet-lb-youths.htm Members of Kent County Council Thanet Local Board are now top of the class on youth issues in the area, following their first meeting of 2006. Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-dofe.htm To celebrate 50 years of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Kent County Council and the County Panel for Kent are holding a celebration ball at the Kent Showground, near Maidstone on Saturday 18 February. Tickets are £40 per person, with concessions for Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-wheelie-graves-lb.htm BMX fanatics from Gravesham rode into town to give members of Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board a display of their latest trick - raising £25,000 to enhance Cascades skate park. Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-council-tax-5pc.htm Despite what he describes as "the most difficult financial background for a decade," Council Leader Paul Carter is today recommending a council tax increase of 4.75% to the County Council's cabinet. Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-ash-lb-tax.htm People in Ashford are invited to have their say on council tax ahead of this year's budget setting. Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-dover-lb.htm Hot on the heels of £10,000 being awarded in a design contest to enhance the iconic white cliffs, the latest news on the Dover Pride strategy tops the agenda at Kent County Council Dover Local Board's forthcoming meeting. Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-lb-miliband.htm "Kent County Council is at the cutting edge of community funding," says Deputy Leader Alex King. Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-maid-lb.htm Kent County Council Maidstone Local Board is holding its first meeting of the year at 6 for 6.30pm on Tuesday 7 February at Coxheath Village Hall, Heath Road, Coxheath. Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-key-hairdressing.htm Date and time of press photo call: Monday 23 January, 6.30pm Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-young-consumers.htm Six schools will be taking part in the Kent Final of the Young Consumers of the Year Competition, celebrating its 20th anniversary, on Wednesday 25 January 2006 at County Hall, Maidstone. Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-06-egov-final.htm Kent County Council is in the finals of prestigious national awards for its innovative use of new technology. Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-dover-gcse.htm Dover Grammar School for Girls and Dover Grammar School for Boys have both topped Kent's GCSE league table. Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/Jan-06-youth-awards.htm Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 19 January, 7pm - 8.30pm Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-sherwood-centre.htm Planning permission has been granted for a new £700,000 children's centre in Tunbridge Wells which will offer a mix of childcare, education, advice and support to local families. Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-path-fine.htm A Maidstone company and two of its directors have been fined a total of £4,700 for deliberately blocking a public footpath. Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-dart-lb.htm There is still time to make a bid for a Small Community Grant for local projects from Kent County Council's Dartford Local Board. Each of Dartford's six Kent County Councillors has up to £10,000, which they can recommend to local projects or initiat Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-cant-lb-liscensing.htm Dedicated multi-agency efforts to curb under-age drinking and smoothly implement the new 24-hour licensing laws were praised at the first meeting of Kent County Council's Canterbury and District Local Board of 2006. Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-thanet-lb.htm Offering young people a venue to meet off the streets, more activities to try out and the chance to get involved in the community is the goal of a major new project being showcased at the forthcoming meeting of Kent County Council Thanet Local Board. Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-mustard-import.htm Kent Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted a company for importing a mustard product that contained over double the permitted levels of the preservatives Benzoic Acid and Sorbic Acid. Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-chatham-talk.htm The history of Chatham's Historic Dockyard will be explored in the latest of Kent County Council's illustrated talks on Thursday 19 January. Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-shorne-eco-school.htm Date, time and location of press photo call: Monday 16 January, 10 to 11am at Shorne CE Primary School, Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend. Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-turner-conference.htm The ground-breaking construction process behind Turner Contemporary will be at the heart of a major education conference being held in Kent. Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-gravesham-board.htm 'What Youth Want in Gravesham' will be discussed at the public meeting of Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board on Thursday 19 January at 7pm in Thamesview Junior School, Thong Lane, Gravesham. Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-dvd-prosecution.htm A Kent internet trader who produced and sold counterfeit DVDs has received a Court sentence which includes a three month "weekend curfew". Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-hersden-sportshall.htm Pupils, staff and guests at Hersden Community Primary School in Canterbury witnessed the turning of the first sod which marked the start of work on a substantial new sports hall for the area. Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-highways-improve.htm Highway services in Kent are set for more improvements with the announcement of contracts to three companies who will work with Kent County Council's Highway Services to maintain and improve the county's roads. Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-coun-tax.htm Analysis by financial experts has revealed that the amount of money Kent gets from Government to support public services and keep council tax down is way below the national average. Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-safer-dartford.htm The work of community wardens in the Dartford area will come under the spotlight at the KCC Dartford Local Board next Thursday night. Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-05-callis-grange.htm Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School in Broadstairs is the first school in Kent to receive the prestigious NaaceMark for Early Years. Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-06-cant-local-board.htm With more than 300 pubs, clubs and retailers across the area staying open late over the festive season thanks to new licensing laws, the first meeting of the Kent County Council Canterbury and District Local Board of 2006 will focus on how extended drinki Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT