http://www.secret-britain.co.uk/ Secret Britain's Archive of Kent County Council News en-gb Copyright 2008, Phil Hobson Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:30:46 GMT HCI Data News Feed 1.2 http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/communities-qsa.htm Help us to celebrate and reward those members of staff working for Kent County Council's Community services that have provided you with exceptional help or service. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-council-services.htm It's Christmas, and right now you might be more concerned with decorations, presents and turkeys, than refuse collections, renewing library books or using other council services. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-soundclash-competition.htm Invicta FM and KentTV.com join forces to find the best band in Kent in the "SoundClash 2009" competition. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-ofsed-rates-cfe-outstanding.htm 'Outstanding/excellent' is how Ofsted rated one of Kent's categories for the annual performance of services for children and young people. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-trading-standards.htm Over 2,000 poor quality counterfeit toys were amongst a haul of fake goods seized by Kent Trading Standards (KTS) officers in a pre-Christmas crackdown. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-elham-valley-cricket-club.htm Elham Valley Cricket Club can now battle moss that is growing within their grounds and affecting play, using a £6,500 grant from Kent County Council to purchase specialist equipment. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-note-readers.htm Counterfeit note reading machines will be given out to shops by Kent County Council Community Wardens in a bid to reduce the circulation of fake notes in the run up to Christmas. Shops in Sherwood, Rusthall, Pembury, Cranbrook, Hawkhurst, Lamberhurst, Gou Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/shared-space.htm Kent Highway Services has just opened a bold new road scheme in time for Christmas. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/edenbridge-families.htm Date: Tuesday 16 December Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/christmas-driving.htm As the party season gets underway, Kent Highway Services has stepped up its Christmas anti-drink driving campaign. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-deterring-smoking.htm Government plans were announced on Tuesday 9 December to stop promoting smoking to young people. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-westenhanger-castle.htm Date and time of media call: Friday 19 December 2008 at 10.45am Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-edenbridge-families.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 16 December at 10.30am Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/child-protection.htm In the light of all the publicity surrounding the Baby P case, it has been thought-provoking to see the various perspectives, both political and professional, that have emerged. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-christmas-gift.htm Around 700 books, chosen by local people are being added to libraries across Kent. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-backing-kent-business.htm Top politicians from Kent County Council's Cabinet met with members of the county's business community today (10 December) to launch a package of support as part of its Backing Kent Business campaign and to discuss how it can further support local firms i Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-carbon-detectors-fined.htm Proteam UK Limited from Kippings Cross near Tonbridge has been prosecuted for possessing for supply, unsafe carbon monoxide detectors and fined £65,000 with costs of £5,030 following a recent case at Maidstone Crown Court. This is the largest ev Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-excellence-in-business-awards.htm Whether yours is a large or small company, there are 10 very good reasons for entering the KEiBA Kent Excellence in Business Awards 2009. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-greenhill-christmas.htm Greenhill's Community Warden, Bill Bell devised a special project that brought together both young and old local people during the festive season. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-cabinet-scrutiny-committee.htm The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meets monthly to scrutinise the decisions or actions of KCC's Leader Paul Carter, Cabinet, individual Cabinet Members, Council Committees and officers. It is chaired by the Leader of the Opposition, Dr Mike Eddy. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-sevenoaks-volunteers.htm A special Christmas event will be held at Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope to thank volunteers in the area who give their time to help with local library activities. It will be held on Monday 15 December, from 2pm to 3.30pm and will include a live performance from Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-carers-emergency-card.htm Every day in Kent, 132,000 people look after a family member or friend who has an illness, disability or need for support. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-turkey-crackers-and-salt.htm For most people, Christmas dinner is a time to sit down and enjoy a meal with their families, but for Chris Court from Ashford, the turkey has to wait if there's a call out to salt Kent's roads. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-xmas-gift-ideas.htm For anyone struggling to find that perfect gift this Christmas, there is a selection of items available across Kent which also celebrate what's on offer in the county. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-carbon-launch.htm Date and time of media call: Thursday 4 December at 10.30am Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-virtual-gym-tv.htm Kent County Council (KCC) today announced that in partnership with VirtualGym TV it will provide online gym and fitness access to 44,000 staff including those working in Kent Schools. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-road-team-commended.htm Kent County Council's road safety team has been highly commended by the Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety Awards, which recognise the most outstanding examples of road safety. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-councils-bank.htm Supporting residents and businesses is a very high priority for the whole of the local government sector. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-low-carbon-communities.htm Four Kent communities which are taking action to reduce carbon emissions have scooped a share of Kent County Council's £10,000 Low Carbon Challenge Fund. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-overtaking.htm Don't let a bad choice become a fatal one. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-gravesham-forum.htm Highways schemes and maintenance issues will be up for debate as highways heads the agenda of the first Gravesham Rural Neighbourhood Forum. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-kycc-members-elected.htm Over 30,500 votes have been cast at 150 polling stations across Kent to elect 48 young people as members of the Kent Youth County Council (KYCC). The results were announced to the candidates at a special ceremony held at County Hall, Maidstone on Saturday Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-greenhill-christmas-fairs.htm Greenhill's Community Warden has devised a special project that will bring together both young and old local people during the festive season. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-bring-on-the-snow.htm Kent Highway Services (KHS) is ready to keep Kent moving in the face of ice and snow on the roads. The use of precise forecasting means that salt can now be laid at the right time, first time. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/swale-visit.htm Residents can see democracy in action when Kent County Council's Cabinet visits Swale on Monday. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-dartford-youth-work.htm Kent County Council's Youth Service has announced a number of changes to its work in Dartford, currently delivered from the Highfield Youth Centre in Heath Lane. The Kent Youth Service will transfer its operation from the Highfield Cen Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dec08-try-angle-awards.htm Young achievers from across Kent celebrated at the 'Spirit of the Try Angle Awards' County Final with 24 recipients receiving special recognition. The annual celebration will be held at the Ashford International Hotel yesterday (Sunday 30 November). Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-academy-accolades.htm Plans for the South Maidstone Academies Federation won the Best BSF Academy category at Wednesday's national Excellence in BSF Awards 2008. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-kingsmead-ofsted-inspection.htm Staff, pupils and governors at Kingsmead Primary School, Canterbury, are delighted with the outcome of their recent inspection visit by Ofsted. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-womens-day.htm A special event for young women will be held at Shepway Youth Centre in Cumberland Avenue, Maidstone on Sunday 7 December, from 12.30 to 4.30pm. A variety of activities will be on offer such as free manicures and dance workshops, sporting and arts activit Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-brilliant-bower.htm Students from Bower Grove School in Maidstone celebrated winning the Kent Consumer Challenge Quiz, scooping certificates, medals, a prize bag, a trophy and a chance to compete on the national stage. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-alcohol-partnership-launch.htm The largest scheme of its kind in the country was unveiled at Sainsburys in Maidstone on Monday 24 November, to launch the Kent Community Alcohol Partnership aimed at changing attitudes to drinking among young people and supporting retailers to reduce sal Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-solar-panels.htm Ten solar panels have been installed at Kent County Council Commercial Services offices at Kings Hill, near Maidstone. Solar energy output and reduced carbon emissions are being monitored to see their effects. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-green-for-xmas.htm Kent residents who want to reduce their impact on the environment this year and save money at the same time are being invited to come along to a Green Christmas Fayre in Maidstone. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-ashford-registration-service.htm From 24 November people will be able to register births and deaths at the Ashford Gateway in Park Mall. This will be much easier for customers to find as it is in the centre of town. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-exhibition-space.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 2 December at 12 noon (event closes at 1pm) Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-thanet-access-road.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 25 November from 11.45am to 12.15pm Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-tackling-alcohol-misue.htm The House of Commons' Home Affairs Committee has published a report on Policing in the 21st Century with seven ways to tackle the effects of alcohol misuse. Five out of the seven recommendations had been raised in Kent County Council's Alcohol Misuse rep Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-exercise-made-easy.htm The first phase of a new project to make exercise sessions more accessible has begun in Ashford, Dartford, Gravesend, Maidstone, Folkestone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. For convenience all drop-in sessions are scheduled at lunchtimes or early evenings Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/consumer-advice.htm Make sure you shop with confidence during the festive period. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/regional-aviation.htm Representatives of the London, South-East and East of England regional planning bodies today released a joint statement that expresses their unified position on aviation and opposes further expansion of Heathrow airport. Read the statement on the South Ea Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/valley-flytipper.htm A fly tipper caught on CCTV dumping his waste in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Kent has been prosecuted. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/space-cadets.htm Date: Friday 21 November Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-finger-puppet-making.htm Christmas activities will be taking place in libraries across Kent and the first event of the festive season will be a craft session for children to make finger puppets of characters from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-space-cadets.htm Date and time of media call: Friday 21 November at 11am Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-celebrating-young-people.htm "We need to recognise young people's achievements" is the view of Kent County Council in response to the results of the survey by children's charity Barnados which sees young people being referred to as "vermin" and "animals", by those Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nover-turner-building-work.htm A major milestone in the development of the Turner Contemporary gallery takes place on Tuesday November 25 at 10:30am with the groundbreaking ceremony in Margate at the Rendezvous site near Fort Hill to mark the start of the building work. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-crimewatch-in-kent.htm BBC Crimewatch UK's Rav Wilding will be discussing his time at the Metropolitan Police, his career in television and the importance of engaging the community in helping reduce crime, as part of the Annual Community Safety Conference at Ashford Internation Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/flytipper-convicted.htm A flytipper investigated by BBC's Rogue Traders' and the Kent County Council (KCC) Clean Kent Campaign (link opens in a new window), in partnership with Sevenoaks District Council (link opens in a new windwo), has been convicted at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-thanet-gateway-awards.htm Thanet's Gateway Plus has been shortlisted in a national competition. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-community-warden-team.htm Nine new Kent County Council Community Wardens will start work across Kent from today (Monday 17 November). Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-picturing-europe.htm Kent County Council's Libraries and Archives team has worked with WingedChariot Press to bring 'Picturing Europe', a new 3D exhibition of children's book illustrations from across Europe, to Kent. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-sevenoaks-writers.htm Three notable authors will be coming to libraries across Sevenoaks in the following weeks. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-drink-driving.htm Road safety experts will be taking a Christmas tree display to four locations around the county this week, to mark the launch of this year's anti-drinking and driving campaign in Kent. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-national-food-tests.htm Kent Trading Standards joined 92 other local authorities from across the UK to take part in the largest food testing survey of its kind. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-kycc-elections-2008.htm Election fever has been sweeping the nation with the appointment of the 44th President of the United States. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-future-of-care.htm The latest stage of the government's national debate on care has reached an end. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-veteran-visits-exhibition.htm A 90-year-old veteran of World War Two was guest of honour at County Hall, Maidstone, last week. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-turner-contract.htm Kent County Council has chosen R Durtnell and Sons Limited as the preferred contractor to build the Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/gateway-tunbridge-wells.htm Making the most of council and community services couldn't be easier thanks to the innovative Kent Gateways. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-manga-art-events.htm Manga Art will be the focus of special events coordinated by Kent County Council (KCC) Libraries and Archives and West Kent College. Two workshops and a Manga evening will be held at the college in Tonbridge on Wednesday 19 November. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-turner-trustees.htm Following the appointment in July 2008 of John Kampfner as Chair of the Turner Contemporary Trust, the composition of the board of Trustees is announced as follows: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-mosaics-brighten-the-way.htm Date and time of media call: Wednesday 12 November at 11am Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-goudhurst-meetings.htm Residents in Goudhurst and Kilndown are being invited to attend regular community drop-in meetings to speak with their Kent County Council Community Warden Martin Sherwood and Town and Country Housing representatives to discuss local issues. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/whats-on.htm There is always plenty of opportunity to enjoy a day out in Kent. Whether you fancy a visit to a top tourist attraction or want to enjoy an organised event, the county offers something for everyone. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-freedom-pass.htm Date and time of media call: Wednesday 12 November at 2.30pm Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/clean-kent-cipr.htm The Clean Kent Campaign (link opens in a new window) has scooped a massive three awards at this year's CIPR PRide Awards. Attending the awards and representing the campaign, were Melanie Price, Clean Kent Coordinator, Kent County Council and Stuart Skilto Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-adoption.htm As part of the annual National Adoption Week (10 to 16 November), Kent County Council Adoption Service will be holding an Information Open Day at the Hilton Hotel, Bearsted Road, Maidstone on Saturday 15 November. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-pembury-library.htm Pembury Library's Homework Club will be celebrating their Library Quiz Shield win at a special event at 2pm on Saturday 15 November. The 33 young people who participated in the Kent-wide quiz will be presented with book tokens and certificates. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-archive-services.htm Kent has one of the biggest archive services in the country and around 13,000 people visited centres last year to delve into history and enjoy a selection of fascinating documents, records, maps and photographs. Now Kent County Council would like to encou Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-business-awards.htm The hunt is on for Kent's very own 'Dragons' to enter the county's first-ever Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA) in 2009. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-supporting-disabled-people.htm Making plans for leaving school and thinking about the future is an exciting thing for most young people to do. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nov08-chairmans-skydive.htm The Chairman of Kent County Council, Peter Lake, performed a tandem skydive on 30 October to raise money for charity. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/freedom-winner.htm Emily Costa, 15, from Ellington High School for Girls in Ramsgate, yesterday received shopping vouchers worth £200 as first prize in a Kent County Council competition. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/bring-a-friend.htm The first initiative of its kind in the country to welcome new visitors to libraries is being launched in Kent with the Bring a Friend campaign. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-school-run.htm Kent County Council has taken cars off the school run by reducing the number of pupils being regularly driven to school by an estimated 3,000 in the last academic year. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-freedom-swale.htm Date and time of media call: Wednesday 29 October at 2pm (roadshow runs until 4pm) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/young-people-plan.htm The Kent Children's Trust has produced an updated Children and Young People's Plan to help improve the lives of children and young people in Kent over the next three years. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/building-schools-contract.htm Ambitious plans to transform education in Kent got the green light today (27 October) following financial and contractual agreement on the first phase of the county's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-halloween-fun.htm Kent Country Parks are offering 'spooky' experiences for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-charmans-skydive.htm Date and time of media call: Thursday 30 October at 10am Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-kents-coast.htm You don't need your bucket and spade to have a great time on the Kent coast. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/vision-for-business.htm Paul Carter, the leader of KCC, told more than 200 business and development representatives that the council is working hard to support them in challenging times. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-poppy-appeal.htm In the year marking the 90th Anniversary of the Armistice, the moment when the guns fell silent bringing World War I to an end, the Royal British Legion is asking people in the county to support this year's Poppy Appeal. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cabinet-scrutiny-october.htm The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meets monthly to scrutinise the decisions or actions of KCC's Leader, Cabinet, individual Cabinet Members, Council Committees and officers. It is chaired by the Leader of the Opposition, Dr Mike Eddy. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-highway-roadshow.htm Date and time of event: Saturday 18 October between 10am and 2pm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/health-scrutiny-october.htm The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee meets monthly to review and scrutinise matters relating to Health and the National Health Service in Kent and the powers conferred on the council under the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (consolidated in the Na Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-pumpkin-power.htm Eight schools from across the Garden of England took part in the final of the Kent Schools' Pumpkin competition at Hunton CE Primary, near Maidstone. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-cooking-up-skills.htm Six school cooks from around the county have completed a 12-week course in preparing and cooking healthier and more nutritious meals. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-parents-week.htm Being a parent isn't easy and there's no guidebook to help you along the way. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/op-stack-october.htm Operation Stack is where parts of the M20 are used to queue lorries that are travelling towards the continent, to avoid causing gridlock across Kent's road network. It is an emergency measure which follows consultation with other agencies. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-goldwyn-school-opening.htm Friday 10th October saw the official opening ceremony of Goldwyn Community Special School by KCC Cabinet Member Mark Dance and its Chair of Governors Mr Tim O'Connor. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-maidstone-science.htm With industry bosses crying out for young people to take up science, a group of schools in Maidstone is answering their call. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-big-draw.htm Children aged five and over from the Folkestone area were joined by their mums, dads and grandparents as they enjoyed a day of fun at The Cube adult education centre on Saturday for The Big Draw. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-eco-schools-award.htm Kent County Council Chairman Peter Lake presented Leigh Primary School, in Tonbridge, with the Green Eco-Schools Flag. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-school-extension.htm Children and staff from the Discovery School, Kings Hill, celebrated the opening of their new school extension by releasing 350 red and blue balloons into the sky. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-day-opportunities.htm Local venues will be the heartbeat of day services for physically disabled people in North West Kent. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-08-kcc-deposits.htm KCC is one of more than 100 local authorities in the UK to have deposits in three Icelandic banks. These have now gone into receivership. Here we explain how KCC manages the funds it holds in order to get a good return but with a minimum risk. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-celebrating-foster-care.htm The dedication and commitment of Kent County Council's foster carers were celebrated at an awards ceremony at the weekend. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-icelandic-banks.htm "British taxpayers money should be in British banks. But we need the British government to guarantee that that public money will be safe," said the Leader of Kent County Council, Paul Carter. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-kent-health-watch.htm A new service has been launched by Kent County Council and the NHS to help people who want to express their views about health and social care in the county. Kent Health Watch will help local residents who want to make a comment about services to get thro Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-pepperhill-recycling.htm Television personality Philippa Forrester, who hosted the innovative 'Tomorrow's World' programme, officially opened Kent County Council's first indoor recycling centre at Pepperhill, near Gravesend, on Thursday 9th October at 11.45am Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct-08-kcc-money-icelandic-banks.htm Statement from KCC Leader Paul Carter. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-kent-on-canvas.htm A Margate sunset, Ramsgate harbour or a field of poppies - stunning images of Kent's countryside will soon be available to buy thanks to a new website Kent on Canvas. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-select-committee-young.htm "Young people are being demonised and criminalised for being young and doing what young people have always done. They are being acted against, rather than being provided for………," reads the introduction to the Kent County Council Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-highway-service-roadshow.htm Date and time of event: Saturday 11 October between 10am and 2pm Location: Earl Street, Maidstone Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-three-horse-race.htm Three proposals for a £2m landmark sculpture to mark the new Ebbsfleet International station have been selected from a shortlist of five. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-kent-top-travel.htm One of the top five park and ride services in the country has been taken over this week by Kent Top Travel. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-countryside-access.htm Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a series of design and construction guides that set the standards for stiles, gates and other furniture on Public Rights Of Way (PROW) and other countryside paths. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/flytipper-sentence.htm A serial flytipper caught out by BBC's Rogue Traders' programme has received a custodial sentence at Maidstone Crown Court. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-black-history-month.htm From football to film, soldiers to sculpture and rap to religion - there is a lot going on in Kent during Black History Month. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-westview-wii.htm It's not every day that a Cabinet Member will go tenpin bowling with a 92-year-old as part of his working day. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/walk-to-school-month.htm Put on your walking shoes and join in the fun during October's Walk to School Month. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-biggest-coffee-morning.htm Kent County Council staff raised more than £3,500 for the MacMillian Cancer Care and Support Charity. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oct08-grants-at-gravesham.htm This year, the Kent Gravesham Local Board has £34,500 of Small Community Capital funding and £5,200 of Local Schemes Grant funding to allocate to community projects. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kent-went-wild.htm Over 1,000 visitors went to Shorne Woods Country Park near Gravesend on 27 and 28 September to enjoy this year's Kent Goes Wild event. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-fostering-inspection.htm Kent County Council has welcomed an inspection report from Ofsted which rated its fostering service as good, with some outstanding features. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-08-dover-light-up-event.htm Dover was a blaze of fire and light to celebrate the launch of the national Cultural Olympiad, the four years leading up to London 2012 promoting 'the best of British' culture to the world. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/service-honour-sandy.htm A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Lord Sandy Bruce-Lockhart Kt OBE will be held at Canterbury Cathedral on Thursday 27 November 2008 at 11am. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-two-operations.htm Officers from Kent Trading Standards, the UK Border Agency, Kent Police and FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) joined forces at the weekend for Operation Occasion - an operation targeting those believed to be responsible for the production and dist Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-car-day-results.htm Kent's first 'In Town Without My Car Day' took place on Friday 19 September, as part of Maidstone Goes Green week. Kent County Council and Town Centre Management asked people who work, live, shop or are on the school run in Maidstone to leave their cars a Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-newington-centre.htm Date and time of media call: Thursday 25 September from 10am Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/light-dover-cultural-olympiad.htm In all the excitement of the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in China it is easy to forget that sport isn't the only focus of the Games. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-go-wild-event.htm Residents from across Kent are being encouraged to go wild this weekend - 27 and 28 September - at Shorne Woods Country Park near Gravesend. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-passenger-services.htm Coach drivers from Kent County Council Passenger Services - part of the council's Commercial Services trading arm - were pleased to play their part in last week's Channel Tunnel fire emergency evacuation. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-next-highways-apprentice.htm Kent Highway Services (KHS) is looking for eight new apprentices to train in Highway Inspector, Community Liaison and Roadwork Co-ordination roles. Two recruitment open days are being held next week. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-08-bikers-safety.htm A quarter of fatal and serious road injury collisions involve motorcyclists. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-stack-lorry-park.htm It's time the Government formally agreed to fund a permanent Stack Lorry Park, the Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter said today. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-08-be-prepared-for-operation-stack.htm Kent Police is urging people who live, work or travel in the county to be prepared for Operation Stack on a regular basis over the coming weeks. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-pupil-power.htm The logo for Kent's new children's services partnerships was brought to life by pupils from East Borough Primary School. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-08-new-home-page.htm If you're a regular visitor to our website, you'll notice that we have made some changes to the home page. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-north-downs-birthday.htm Visitors enjoyed fun in the sun when the North Downs Way National Trail celebrated its 30th birthday on Saturday 13 September. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-eurotunnel-update.htm Eurotunnel freight and limited Eurostar passenger services have resumed. Operation Stack phase two is no longer in place and junctions 8-9 coastbound on the M20 are now open. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-birchington-library.htm Date and time of media call: Friday 26 September 2008 at 2:45pm Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep08-olympic-event-folkestone.htm On September 17, London will officially become the Olympic and Paralympic city when Beijing hands over the flag to mark the end of the Paralympic Games. The Handover ceremony will be broadcast live on a big screen, during a celebration of the Olympic and Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-08-kent-school-games.htm The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing dominated this summer's headlines, but closer to home 30,000 of the county's young people were involved in their own Olympic and Paralympic style events in the first ever Kent School Games. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-08-operation-stack-in-place.htm Eurotunnel services have been suspended following a fire on a freight shuttle. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/ndw-birthday.htm Date: Saturday 13 September Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/countryside-paths.htm Farmers and other landowners have been praised for stepping up their efforts to ensure Public Rights of Way remain open and accessible. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/paralympics.htm Six athletes from Kent will be competing at this year's Beijing Paralympics which launched in spectacular style on Saturday. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sep-08-graham-badman-leaves.htm Graham Badman is retiring from Kent County Council after seven years leading education and, latterly, children's services in the county and a 40 year career in education. Graham will leave KCC at the end of November. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dartford-library.htm Dartford Library will be hosting a week of events designed to help local people get in touch with their family history and the heritage of the areas where they live. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/childrens-trust.htm Children's services' providers in Kent have made a fresh commitment to work more closely together in the interests of children, young people and families. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/adam-wilkinson-leaves.htm Adam Wilkinson, Managing Director of Environment and Regeneration is leaving Kent County Council after one year in post. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cabinet-reshuffle.htm The Leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter has announced an autumn reshuffle to his Cabinet. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/light-up-dover.htm Dover will be a blaze of fire and light to celebrate the launch of the national Cultural Olympiad, the four years leading up to London 2012 promoting 'the best of British' culture to the world. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/freedom-roadshow-dover.htm Students and parents from Dover were able to find out all about the highly successful Kent Freedom Pass when the roadshow bus visited Dover's Market Square on Thursday 28 August. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/history-sunday.htm Kent residents are invited to lose themselves in centuries of history and culture at a day of events and demonstrations that will explore the county's past. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/town-without-car-day.htm Kent County Council and Maidstone Town Centre Management are asking everyone who travels into Maidstone to leave their car at home on Friday 19 September and find another method of transport for In Town Without My Car day. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/produced-canterbury.htm Date: Sunday 31 August Time: 7:00am Location: London Bridge, (beginning from non-Southwark side) Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/gcse-schools.htm More than 15,000 students aged 16 from across Kent got their GCSE results today and continued the year on year increase in attainment, maintained since 1995. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kenttv-needs-you.htm Following the successful launch of Kent TV (link opens in a new window) in September 2007, the channel is looking to recruit two Kent volunteers to become members of the Board of Governors. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/key-recruit-week.htm An annual recruitment week is being held between the 26-29 August 2008 by KEY Training Services (KTS). A full timetable of sessions will be available throughout the county, many with a free lunch. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/gcse-res.htm Date: Thursday 21 August Time: 10am Location: Castle Community College, Mill Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9BD Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/charlton-athletic-final.htm Date: Sunday 31 August 2008 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/sevenoaks-murder-100-years-on.htm A gruesome murder that Kent Police and Scotland Yard could not solve will be the topic for discussion at Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope, at a talk given by local author Monty Parkin, who has re-examined the case in an attempt to shed light on the mystery. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kent-students-continue-to-improve-a-level-achievement.htm More than 7,000 Kent students received their A-level and equivalent results today (14 August). Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/statement-from-paul-carter.htm Members and Officers from the County Council were saddened to hear of the death this morning of Lord Bruce-Lockhart of the Weald following his protracted and courageous battle against cancer. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre/isle-of-sheppey-moves-to-two-tier-education.htm The Isle of Sheppey is joining the rest of Kent by moving from a three-tier to two-tier system of education. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre/olympics-spirit.htm People across Kent will be celebrating in style when the Beijing Games hands the Olympic flag to London. August 24 2008 marks a major event in the run-up to the 2012 Games and Kent is one of the most active counties for its planned celebrations. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/tobacco-control-consultation.htm Plain cigarette packets with no branding or logos, minimum pack sizes of 20 and a ban on the advertising of cigarette papers are just some of the ideas up for discussion in a move to reduce the number of people who smoke. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kent-pupils-continue-to-improve-their-SAT-results.htm Provisional figures released today indicate that Kent's primary school leavers have yet again achieved their best ever results in English and mathematics, improving in both subjects at level 4 - the level that pupils of this age are expected to achieve pr Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/30-years-of-the-north-downs-way.htm What's the best way to celebrate your 30th birthday? What about a big outdoor party, plenty of guests, a giant birthday cake and having a great time attempting to break some World Records. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/find-out-more-about-fostering.htm Are you interested in becoming a foster carer? Do you want to find out whether you have the right qualities or experience to foster? We can help. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/water-companies-challenged.htm Water companies are facing a legal challenge over their plans for future drinking supplies to cope with Kent's extra housing. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/john-law.htm The Leader of Kent County Council today paid tribute to John Law, the Member for Herne Bay East, who died at the weekend after a short illness. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre/new-depot.htm Kent Highways Services (KHS) has opened the doors today to its £9.7m, environmentally friendly depot, which has been constructed to improve the way KHS works and deliver a better service to Kent. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/ashford-brussels.htm Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter has welcomed the announcement by Eurostar (link opens in a new window) of new services from Ashford to Brussels starting with the new timetable in December. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/works-completed.htm Kent Highway Services has completed major improvement works to the junction of A254 Ramsgate Road and College Road (Victoria traffic lights). The works started at the end of March and were completed on schedule last week. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/host-announced.htm Kent County Council has announced the host organisation that has been appointed to support the Kent LINk - Kent and Medway Networks (KMN). KMN has previously been a forum support organisation for the former Patient and Public Involvement Forums. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nyr-rankin.htm Come and meet one of Britain's most loved authors, Robert Rankin, at Canterbury Library on Monday 4 August at 6.30pm. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/reading-challenge.htm Kent's libraries are running a fantastic Summer Reading Challenge that will have all 4 to 12 year olds racing down to their local libraries to win bronze, silver and gold awards. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/going-for-gold.htm This summer's Team Read is now in full swing as children across Kent take up the national Reading Challenge and read their way through the summer. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kent-apprentices.htm The Leader of Kent County Council, Paul Carter, welcomed today's launch of Building Skills: Transforming Lives, the Skills Green Paper, by Shadow Innovation, Universities and Skills Secretary David Willetts. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/two-tiers-sheppey.htm Kent County Council is pleased the adjudicator has supported the authority's plans to change from a three tier to two tier system of education on the Isle of Sheppey. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/Redefining.htm Kent County Council and Canterbury Diocese are holding initial discussions with the Department for Children, Schools and Families about the possibility of turning Linden Grove Primary and Ashford Christ Church CE Schools into an Academy school. At this st Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/Kent-new-net.htm Schools and libraries will get faster internet access thanks to a new computer network in Kent. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-08-randall-manor-dig.htm Families and schoolchildren are discovering some of the secrets of one of Kent's oldest families on a Time Team-style archaeology dig. They have unearthed the remains of a large medieval manor house which was the home of Henry de Cobham, Sheriff of Kent a Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/get-set.htm Explore Kent is helping parents to beat the credit crunch and keep the kids amused this summer, by offering activity suggestions that won't break the bank. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/schools-celebrate.htm Three-times British Junior Champion, former national 400m champion and Commonwealth Games athlete, Lesley Owusu, presented awards to 21 schools across Kent who have achieved Healthy Schools status on Thursday 17 July. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/euro-future.htm Kent County Council and its partners are building consistently on the success of their European connections which have netted millions of pounds for the county. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/chef.htm Date: Saturday 19 July Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/trees.htm From the centre of the county's towns to the heart of the weald, Kent's range of magnificent trees provide both beautiful scenery and welcome sanctuary for wildlife. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/gap-year.htm The Kent County Council Gap Year Programme offers exciting opportunities for both young people looking for experience, and companies looking for high calibre employees. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre/jul-08-maidstone-healthy-schools.htm A group of 28 schools in Maidstone have all won Healthy Schools status. The Maidstone 1 cluster has joined Thanet 1 cluster in meeting this important milestone. Across the county there are now more than 400 Healthy Schools - that's 70% of Kent's schools. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-08-princess-royal-windchimes.htm HRH The Princess Royal opened Windchimes, a resource centre for disabled children from east Kent, today (Tuesday 15 July). Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/tonbridge-try-angle.htm Some of Tonbridge and Malling's most inspirational young people had their achievements rewarded last Friday (4 July) at the annual Try Angle awards ceremony. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/maidstone-try-angle.htm Some of Maidstone's most inspirational young people had their achievements rewarded last Friday (4 July) at the annual Try Angle awards ceremony. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/boundaries-event.htm This free event will also include everything from healthcare seminars, celebrities, work and recruitment, holidays, fitness, test driving handcycles, and lots more. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/read-in-garden.htm Make the Garden of England your great place to read this summer. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-08-a2-traffic-restrictions.htm The Highways Agency is advising drivers of changes to traffic management taking place this weekend on the A2 London-bound between Marling Cross and Ebbsfleet junctions in Kent. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul-08-kent-best-trade-stand.htm KCC's marquees at this weekend's Kent County Show have won Geering's trophy for Best Trade Stand of the show in the Public Sector and Services category. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/get-reading.htm The 2008 Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to get children into the library and reading this summer. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kcc-comes-to-you.htm A laser light show, the first model of the Turner Contemporary gallery, a new youth website and demonstrations by young people will be some of the features on offer from Kent County Council at this year's Kent County Show. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/student-voice.htm More than a hundred students from the Maidstone borough, who have English as a second language, came to the International Student Voice Network conference. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nursery.htm Teachers, nursery nurses, staff, children and governors at Northfleet Nursery School are celebrating an exceptional report from Ofsted, the official body for inspecting schools, which rated it as outstanding - putting it amongst the county's elite. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/rhthymix.htm Date: Monday 14 July 2008 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: The Crown Restaurant, Sessions House, County Road, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/lunsford-ofsted.htm Teachers, staff, pupils and governors at Lunsford Primary School, Larkfield, are celebrating an exceptional report from Ofsted, the official body for inspecting schools, which rated it as outstanding - putting it amongst the county's elite. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/maidstone-older-people.htm Residents in Maidstone are invited to have their say on the services for older people at the next meeting of Kent County Council's Maidstone Local Board. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/future-career.htm Major housing growth is planned for the Ashford area in the coming years - giving good foundations for a career in the construction industry. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/swalecliffe-garden.htm Date: Monday 14 July Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/turner-contemporary-position.htm John Kampfner, former Editor of the New Statesman and an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, has been appointed Chair of the Turner Contemporary Operating Trust. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/housing-figures.htm Kent County Council is today urging the government to reject the latest call to build more homes in the south east. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/boswell-ofsted.htm Teachers, staff, pupils and governors at Lady Boswell's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks, are celebrating an exceptional report from Ofsted, the official body for inspecting schools, which rated it as outstanding - putting it amongst the county Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/summer-read.htm Preparing for that eagerly anticipated summer holiday? Well, make sure a great summer read is top of your checklist of things to pack. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/greg-dyke.htm Greg Dyke, the former Director General of the BBC, will be a keynote speaker at a seminar examining the role of public service broadcasting and local television. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/walks-in-shorne.htm Visitors can now explore even more countryside at Shorne Woods. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/innovation-catalogue-3.htm An operating theatre that fits in the back of a car? A computerised doll that accurately simulates the behaviour of a child? Buses that update you on their journey? Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cypp.htm We want every child and young person in Kent to fulfil their potential. We especially want those children who are disadvantaged, living in poverty or in difficult circumstances to have the support and help they need to grow up enjoying their childhood, sa Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/future-for-older-people.htm Discussions about life in the future for an ageing population and how they will be supported, was the focus for social care professionals and politicians when they were joined by UN Principal Advisor on Partnerships Denis Gilhooly as he spoke about techno Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/care-on-tour.htm Carers do a vital job in helping look after Kent's older and vulnerable people. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/energy-schools.htm Date: Friday 20 June Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cans-africa.htm Kent County Council has signed up to a scheme which promises to grow a fruit tree in Malawi for every tonne of aluminium drinks cans and foil recycled over the next two years. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/shorne-vips.htm Date: Friday 20 June Time: 11am Location: Shorne Woods Country Park, Brewers Road, Shorne, Kent, DA12 3HX Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/pumpkin.htm The hottest competition in Kent is underway as more than 70 schools across the county attempt to grow the biggest pumpkin! Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/save-fuel.htm As fuel costs soar, there's never been a better time to kick the habit and change your car journey. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/toll-cash.htm People in Kent are losing out in cash for roads from the Dartford Crossing tolls. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/swale-try-angle.htm Date: Friday 20 June 2008 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jar-review.htm Kent County Council is an outstanding manager of services for children and young people in the county. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mosquito-ban.htm Kent Youth County Council (KYCC) members have helped to ensure that 'Mosquito' devices will not be used on any Kent County Council buildings. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cabinet-16-6.htm The Cabinet are meeting on Monday 16 June and a live webcast of the meeting will be available from 10am. Watch the live webcast (link opens in a new window). Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/dartford-local-board.htm Young people will take the floor to describe what life is like for them in Dartford at the next Kent County Council Dartford Local Board on Wednesday 18 June at the Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square, Littlebrook, Manor Way, Dartford from 7 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcasts-june.htm Watch live webcasts of the meetings of the School Organisation Advisory Board and the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/try-angle-awards.htm Date: Thursday 19 June 2008 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/reading-garden-ash.htm Date: Saturday 14 June 2008 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/trading-standards-visit.htm Visitors from the Slovenian government arrived at Kent County Council's Trading Standards' headquarters in Maidstone this morning to learn about the way the authority works, particularly in tackling money lending and credit legislation issues. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/environment-day-comp.htm World Environment Day takes place on Thursday 5 June and this year's theme focuses on changing behaviour to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/shepway-young-talent.htm Following the announcement that Shepway is one of only 10 areas in England chosen to receive funding to host the Find Your Talent pilot programme, Kent County Council is now looking forward to working with the Creative Foundation to deliver the pilot proj Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/better-homes-award.htm A major project that brought together 11 Kent councils has become an award winner. The £72 million Better Homes Active Lives project gathered the efforts and influence of district, borough and county councils to commission hundreds of new homes for Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/hearing-clinic.htm Kent's leading charity for the hearing impaired, HiKent is coming to Crockenhill on Thursday 5 June from 10:30am. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun-08-corporate-assessment.htm Today the Audit Commission confirmed Kent County Council's status as an excellent authority when it published the results of its "harder test" corporate assessment. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/exhibition.htm 13 June - 14 September 2008 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kgp-opportunities.htm If you are interested in starting a career in management or finance then the Kent Graduate Programme could be perfect for you. Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/considerate-contractors.htm The Kent and Medway Considerate Contractor Scheme (CCS), a Kent Highway Authority and Utility Committee (HAUC) initiative, will celebrate its first anniversary next month and an awards ceremony is being held on 9 June at Oakwood House, Maidstone, to reco Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/football-fun.htm A County Final match at Charlton Athletic Football Ground awaits young footballers taking part in a series of matches organised by Kent County Council Community Wardens this summer. Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/liftshare-day.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-paralympians-in-kent.htm Elite Paralympians wanting to train ahead of the 2012 Paralympic Games could be coming to Kent following news that eight of the county's sports venues have been selected for the official brochure promoting facilities available to disabled athletes from ac Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-national-liftshare-day.htm Kent County Council (KCC) wants anyone who lives or works in Kent to try Kentcarshare to get to work as part of National Liftshare Day on Monday 9 June instead of travelling alone in their car. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-charter-mark-libraries.htm Kent Libraries and Archives have been recognised for their excellent customer care, a commitment to customer choice and listening to comments, feedback and suggestions to consistently improve the service and have retained their Charter Mark status. Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/healthy-bag-news.htm Residents living around the Riverside Centre in Gravesend can bag themselves some fruit and vegetables at bargain prices every Wednesday. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-kent-11-plus.htm Kent's parents will now know their child's 11+ assessment before deciding which secondary school to apply for after the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls agreed to move the Kent Test to September. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/stack.htm Phase 2 of Operation Stack is currently in place meaning the M20 coastbound is closed between junction eight for Leeds Castle and junction nine for Ashford West. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/history-and-library.htm Information about baptisms, burials and marriages in the county; census records; and local history will soon be available alongside tales of superheroes; wizards; and other famous fictional characters at the new Kent Library and Histo Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/csc-meeting.htm Watch the meeting of the Cabinet Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday 21 May. A live webcast of the meeting will be available from 10am. Watch the live webcast (link opens in a new window). Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/peter-lake.htm The new chairman of Kent County Council is Peter Lake. Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/healthy-bag.htm Date: Wednesday 21 May Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cooks-awards.htm ool cooks who successfully completed a 20-week training course were presented with certificates by Jamie Oliver's right-hand lady, Nora Sands. Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-pothole-blitz.htm Kent Highway Services repaired more than 11,314 potholes during the April blitz. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/gordon-brown-kent-tv.htm The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has given his backing to Kent TV (link opens in a new window). Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/astor-stone.htm Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter laid a foundation stone at Astor of Hever Community School to celebrate a £2.2million investment in new buildings and facilities. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/maidstone-keeps-moving.htm Thirty thousand people descended on Maidstone at the weekend for BBC Radio One's Big Weekend and Kent Highway Services' Traffic Management Centre (TMC) used its technology to keep the town moving. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcast-council.htm Watch the meeting of the County Council on Thursday 15 May. A live webcast of the meeting was availble from 10am. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window). Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/head-of-communications.htm Kent County Council today announced that Jane Clarke, currently at Sport England, will be taking the top communications role in KCC. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/monkton-modern.htm Date: Tuesday 20 May Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/olympic-healthy-status.htm Olympic rowing silver medallist Dr Alison Mowbray, presented awards to 30 schools across Kent who have achieved Healthy Schools status today (Tuesday 13 May). Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-apple-a-day-thrown-away.htm Kent produces 40% of all UK apples and a staggering 4.4. million whole apples are being thrown away every day in the UK. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/oakwood-parking.htm Residents living around the Oakwood Park campus in Maidstone, who are affected by students parking outside their homes, are invited to have their say at the next meeting of Kent County Council's Maidstone Local Board. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-schools-health-challenge.htm Aerobics in classrooms, more pupils walking to school and even rowing themed days - just three of the outcomes from a four week Health Challenge programme held at six schools across Kent. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/foster-care-fortnight.htm Have you ever considered becoming a foster carer but worried that you don't have the right experience? Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcast.htm Watch a webcast of the meeting of the Cabinet on Monday 12 May. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window). Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/highways-webcast.htm Watch a webcast of the meeting of the Highways Advisory Board on Thursday 8 May. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window) from 10:30am. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-turner-legal-costs.htm After the decision was taken not to continue with the original design for the Turner Contemporary gallery, due to escalating costs, Kent County Council vowed to take legal action to reclaim the costs to the taxpayer. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-angel-of-south.htm A white horse, 33 times life-size, could soon be Kent's very own 'Angel of the South' - and we want to know what you think. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-white-horse-stands.htm Kent's prancing White Horse should be the 'Angel of the South' at Ebbsfleet. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/soab.htm Watch a webcast of the meeting of the School Organisation Advisory Board on Wednesday 7 May. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window) from 10:30am. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/community-chef-project.htm Date: Thursday 8 May Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/lifes-a-picnic.htm Two of the country parks owned by Kent County Council have made it to the South East regional finals of the Warburtons Picnic Awards 2008 (link opens in a new window). Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-stile-free-route.htm Kent County Council has completed work with local volunteers to create a 2km stile-free route between Littlebourne and Wickhambreaux. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/looked-after-children.htm Date: Wednesday 7 May Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/skinners-eco-school.htm Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at The Skinners' School, Tunbridge Wells, with the Eco-Schools Green Flag. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/may-08-shorne-wood-playarea.htm The installation of a cutting-edge design play area has just been completed at Kent County Council's Shorne Wood Country Park, near Gravesend. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/caip.htm Kent County Council (KCC) has officially launched its 10-year Countryside Access Improvement Plan, to increase the usage and enjoyment of walking, cycling and horse riding in Kent. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-08-dover-kids-sing-for-olympic-games.htm The idea of the 2012 Olympic torch relay entering the UK through Dover was the focus for 120 young people from primary and secondary schools from the area when they took part in a day packed with activities. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-08-community-justice-award.htm The first City and Guilds qualification in Kent for working in drug and alcohol misuse services has celebrated its students' achievements and the end of its first year. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/ageing-population-webcast.htm People in Britain are living longer than ever before and the population is also ageing. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-minster-eco-success.htm Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at Minster CEP School, near Ramsgate, with the Eco-Schools Green Flag. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/year-of-reading.htm Whether it's novels, newspapers or websites that interest you, now is the perfect time to discover the joys of reading. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-08-kent-tv-new-look.htm Kent TV, the pioneering local broadband TV service, is expanding the range of channels it offers and has moved to the Maidstone Studios at Vinters Park. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-sandwich-eco-success.htm Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at Sandwich Technology College with the Eco-Schools Green Flag. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/operation-stack-qa.htm It has been well documented that Operation Stack causes inconvenience when there are problems with cross channel services. This can happen between eight and 12 times a year, leaving lorries parked up on the M20 causing inconvenience to hundreds of other Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-ministers-work-with-asylum-councils.htm Ministers have agreed to negotiate with the top ten local authorities who are looking after 3,500 unaccompanied asylum seeking children in the UK and have outstanding bills of more than £30million, to find a solution to the funding crisis in the next Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-aboard-traveline.htm Thousands of Kent residents are thinking green and using the bus to travel around Kent, according to a user survey for Traveline. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-real-nappy-best.htm Parents can combat climate change by using cloth nappies - that's the clear message from the national Real Nappy Campaign this week, supported by Kent County Council. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-living-library-sevenoaks.htm Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope is launching a Living Library - a unique project where visitors to the library can borrow a 'living book' - people from all different walks of life, for a conversation lasting up to 45 minutes. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/teacher-strike.htm Schools in Kent could be affected by strike action taken by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) on Thursday 24 April. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cab-scrutiny-webcast.htm The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday 23 April was broadcast as a live webcast. Watch the archived webcast (link opens in a new window) from 10am . Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-pothole-blitz.htm Kent County Council's April blitz on potholes has already attracted five times the normal number of report calls. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-broadstairs-traffic-plans.htm Residents are being asked what they think of Kent County Council's latest travel plans for Broadstairs. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-key-to-countryside.htm Kent County Council (KCC) will officially launch its 10-year Countryside Access Improvement Plan next week, to increase the usage and enjoyment of walking, cycling and horse riding in Kent. The launch will take place on Monday 28 April at 4.30pm in the Da Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-car-club-maidstone.htm Kent County Council and Streetcar - the UK's largest car club - are celebrating their first successful year by expanding their pay-as-you-go scheme in Maidstone. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-love-for-learning-hitched.htm With the average wedding costing nearly £20,000 in the UK, couples and their families are choosing to tap into their own creative skills for the many essentials such as flowers, cakes, photography and outfits. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-go-for-freedom.htm Students are being urged to apply now for Kent County Council's popular Kent Freedom Pass. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08_kent-mums-award.htm A mother of four from Swanley has won the City and Guilds' Skills for Justice Prize, after proving an inspiration to fellow learners while studying at South Kent College, Folkestone. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-can-you-handle-it.htm Drivers are handling a potentially lethal weapon every time they get in their car. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-new-vans-kent.htm Kent Highways Services (KHS) has introduced a fleet of 60 new vehicles to improve the delivery of its service and improve safety for highways inspectors and all road users. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-wood-good-culverstone.htm Children at Culverstone Primary will be able to enjoy a new wooden climbing frame which will be built using a grant of £1500 from the Kent County Council Community Safety Fund, combined with a large contribution from the school. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-exciting-thanet.htm Local residents are invited to come along to the next Thanet Local Board meeting at the Media Centre, Clarendon House Grammar school on Monday 28 April at 7pm. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre-news/photo-calls/future-of-kent-history.htm Date: Thursday 17 April Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-aslum-house-of-lords.htm Ten local authorities that are looking after more than 3,500 vulnerable unaccompanied asylum seeking children, and are millions of pounds out of pocket, are taking their case to the House of Lords next week (23 April). Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-could-use-therapy.htm Courses in sports therapy and Indian head massage are just two of the opportunities on offer through Kent County Council's Adult Education service. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-broadstairs-traffic.htm You are invited to a Kent County Council media call to see for yourself and find out more about Kent Highway Services' latest travel plans for Broadstairs. The plans will be on show on Friday 18 April from 10am in the Council Chamber, Broadstairs and St P Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-kent-invicta-award.htm Celebrity Dave Lee MBE was presented with the first ever Kent Invicta Award at a ceremony at County Hall. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cabinet-14-april.htm The Cabinet meeting on Monday 14 April was broadcast as a live webcast. Watch the archived version of the webcast (link opens in a new window). Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-violence-against-nhs.htm A campaign to reduce abuse of NHS staff was launched today in Kent after statistics revealed 1,870 staff members in the region have been physically assaulted by their patients in the last three years. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-transforming-margate.htm The site near where the Turner Contemporary gallery will stand is set for a facelift as work begins to improve Fort Hill and the surrounding area. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-westwood-road-scheme.htm Kent Highway Services are proposing to carry out major improvement works to the A254 Margate Road, Westwood, and local residents and businesses are being invited to comment on the plans. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/potholes-in-peril.htm Kent Highway Services (KHS) is pulling out all the stops in April to blitz the potholes on Kent's roads. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kent-athlete-beijing.htm Kent table tennis player Will Bayley, will be part of the Great Britain table tennis squad at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/nyr.htm Everyone in Kent is being encouraged to discover a love for reading as 2008 is the National Year of Reading. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-schools-celebrate-eco.htm Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at Bridge and Patrixbourne CEP School near Canterbury, with the Eco-Schools Green Flag. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr08-spanish-eyes-fastrack.htm Fastrack's popular buses running between Dartford and Gravesend caught the admiring Spanish eyes on a whirlwind official visit on Wednesday 2 April. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-st-margaret-eco-schools.htm Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School in Tonbridge, with a permanent Eco-Schools Green Flag - only the fifth Kent school to get that accolade. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/letters-from-margate.htm Letters from Margate is the latest collaboration between Turner Contemporary and University for the Creative Arts at Canterbury. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/foster-care-older-children.htm We can help you start your career doing the most important job in the world: raising children. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/soab-webcast.htm The latest issues were discussed at the School Organisation Advisory Board and County Council meetings. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/young-consumer.htm Kent will be representing the south east again at the national finals of the Young Consumers of the Year competition in Bournemouth thanks to another win by a Kent school at this year's regional finals. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/fastrack-fiesta.htm Date: Wednesday 2 April Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/river-medway-visit.htm More than 140 primary school pupils from 21 schools in Maidstone have been learning about the borough's greatest natural asset - the River Medway. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/maidstone-leisure-centre.htm Children living in the Maidstone borough who are in the care of local authorities, including Kent County Council (KCC), have been granted free membership of Maidstone Leisure Centre. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/primary-school-places.htm The anxious wait is nearly over for almost 14,500 children, as letters from Kent County Council will be arriving this week offering them a Kent primary school place for September. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/bredhurst.htm Date: Sunday 30 March Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-low-carbon-hadlow.htm HadLow Carbon Community is holding an innovative art exhibition at the Design Centre, Hadlow College, starting on Saturday. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-mosaics-brighten-way.htm The makeover of one of Thanet's key walking routes by Kent Highway Services (KHS) has taken a step closer to completion. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-local-cafe-award.htm A Kent County Council catering facility has been awarded five stars after a recent inspection found the establishment to have an excellent standard of health and hygiene. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-caring-hands-east-kent.htm "Come rain or shine they never let me down supporting me through good times and bad" Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/young-offenders-community-work.htm Date: Tuesday 25 March Time: 4-5pm Location: Broadstairs Library Gallery, The Broadway, Broadstairs, CT10 2BS Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcast-march.htm Watch the latest issues discussed live with webcasts of the meetings of the Cabinet Scrutiny Committee on 26 March, and the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 28 March. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-lorry-park-right-solution.htm Transport experts have backed Kent County Council's Operation Stack lorry park proposal - and they say more are needed. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-kent-eco-region.htm A Kent delegation including representatives of Kent County Council, Dover District Council, and Thanet District Council met Housing minister Caroline Flint MP at the Department for Communities and Local Government last night, together with local MPs Roger Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-kent-school-games.htm Heats and area competitions in the Kent School Games are under way with 400 schools having taken part so far. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/news-reporting-potholes.htm Kent's roads have taken a battering over the winter and Kent Highway Services is asking the public to keep reporting any potholes that they find. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kent-story.htm Kent's primary schools have been invited to take part in an exciting and unique storytelling experience to mark the National Year of Reading - The Kent Story - and pupils from Oak Trees Community School were the first to hear the opening chapter. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-health-safety-Bearsted.htm Being seen and safe are the words on the street when it comes to the community of Bearsted. Kent County Council's Community Warden Dawn Riach-Brown has organised funding and produced three schemes to provide schools, local walkers and a local community te Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/land-managers-pack.htm A Land Managers Pack to help small and new landowners manage their land in an environmentally sensitive way has just gone 'live'. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/hunton-primary-eco-success.htm Kent County Council Chairman Leyland Ridings has formally presented pupils and staff at Hunton CEP School, near Maidstone, with the Eco-Schools Green Flag. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-building-for-st-james.htm Pupils, staff, governors and friends of St James the Great Primary and Nursery School in East Malling celebrated as work got underway on a replacement £3.2million school building. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-listening+to+Maidstone-student-voice.htm More than 100 secondary school students from around the Maidstone borough, with English as an additional language, are meeting for the inaugural Maidstone International Student Network. The meeting will take place on Tuesday 18 March at 10am, St Simon Sto Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-marlowe-innovation-centre.htm Marlowe Innovation Centre, the new £1.9million cutting edge centre for business in east Kent, is due to open this May to facilitate the growth and development of small or start-up businesses. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-100-years-of-the+-TA.htm The work of the county's Territorial Army (TA) has been celebrated at a special event hosted by the Chairman of Kent County Council Leyland Ridings and special guest the Lord Lieutenant of Kent Allan Willett. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcast-cabinet-schools.htm Watch live webcasts of the Cabinet and School Organisation Advisory Board meetings. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/ashford-highways-jobs.htm Have you ever considered a career with Kent Highway Services? Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-quality-service-awards.htm More than 100 people employed by the Communities directorate were recognised at a special ceremony to celebrate those who go above and beyond the call of duty. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/blue-bell-hill.htm Kent Highway Services is mounting its largest-ever £1million resurfacing scheme up a two-mile stretch of the A229 Blue Bell Hill over the weekend of 28 to 31 March. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-lower-road.htm Drivers are going to get a boost from a £227,000 package of improvements on Sheppey's Lower Road. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-sport-releif.htm Date and time of event: Friday 14 March from 6pm to midnight Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-thinking-outside-the-box.htm Art certainly came to life at the official opening of The Cube when life statue Carrie Lovatt was on hand to welcome visitors to the new adult education centre in Tontine Street, Folkestone. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-lorry-park-site.htm Kent County Council has today revealed its preferred location for an Operation Stack lorry park near the M20. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcast-flood-management.htm Flood Risk Management in Kent was discussed at the County Council meeting on Thursday 13 March. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-roger-gale-turner-contemporary.htm Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet, will be joining Turner Contemporary's front of house team on Friday 14 March from 2pm as part of British Tourism Week which takes place from 10 to 18 March. As part of this national campaign to raise aw Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-discuss-crime.htm Find out what is being done to create safer and stronger communities locally at the next Tonbridge and Malling Joint Local Board. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-ashford-gateway-funday.htm The Ashford Gateway is launching its new-look 'Europe Direct Information Relay', an information point for anyone who wants to know about living, working or travelling in Europe, with a Continental family fun day in Ashford town centre on Monday 24 March. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-building-for-StJames.htm Date and time of media call: Friday 14 March at 2pm Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kent-in-the-movies.htm You don't have to travel all the way to Hollywood to experience the world of blockbuster movies and classic television series. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-kent-post-office-summit.htm 45 community leaders from across the county attended the Kent post offices summit on 6 March to get practical advice on coping to fill the gap left by post office closures. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-cabinet-discuss-drinking-culture.htm Binge drinking, access to cheap alcohol and the need to educate young people to the perils of abuse are just three key areas highlighted in a new report. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-ramsgate-road.htm Kent Highway Services will be carrying out major improvement works to the junction of A254 Ramsgate Road and College Road (Victoria traffic lights). The works will start on 31 March for a period of approximately 16 weeks. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-fusion-of-fashion.htm Date and time of media call: Friday 7 March at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm) Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-food-waste.htm 270 school children at Sherwood Park Community Primary School in Tunbridge Wells formed the shape of a giant tomato yesterday to show their support for the national Love Food Hate Waste campaign. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-pre-games-training-camps.htm Kent is said to have more sports facilities able to host international athletes ahead of the London 2012 games than any other county, following the announcement that 31 across Kent and five from Medway have been selected as potential p Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-outdoors-for-all-launch.htm Plans to help more people enjoy England's green and pleasant landscape got off the ground in Kent on 3 March. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar08-secondary-school-admissions.htm The anxious wait is nearly over for more than 16,300 children as letters from Kent County Council (KCC) drop onto doormats across Kent on Tuesday morning offering them a secondary school place for September. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-mapping-tonbridge.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 4 March at 9.30am (Exhibition open until 4.30pm) Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-kent-post-office-summit.htm Date and time of event: Thursday 6 March at 6:30pm (event closes at 9pm) Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/bsf-portal-house.htm As Kent County Council considers relocating Portal House from Dover to Thanet, families of students at the school and those living nearby the proposed new site at the former Newington Infant School in Ramsgate are invited to find out about the plans. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-nature-is-a-workshop-exhibition.htm Date of exhibition: Thursday 28 February to Sunday 1 June Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/bsf-king-ethelbert-school.htm King Ethelbert School in Birchington is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/bsf-dane-court.htm Dane Court Grammar School in Broadstairs is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-kents-big-day-out.htm Is there a part of Kent you have always wanted to see, but never have? Do you live down the road from one of the county's impressive castles, but have never found time for a visit? Well now is your chance. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-beaney-project.htm The first stages of redeveloping the existing Beaney Institute museum and library in the centre of Canterbury's High Street will begin in March, ahead of major development later this year. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-more-pedal-power.htm Residents in the Dover district are being asked to submit their views about a proposed cycling plan for the area and the methods for leaving feedback have just been increased. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-all-hail-the-apprentice.htm 25 to 29 February is the first National Apprenticeship Week - a time to celebrate apprenticeship programmes across the country and encourage more businesses, organisations and young people to take up a variety of opportunities. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-kents-history-comes-alive.htm The Other Boleyn Girl, based on the novel by Philippa Gregory, launches in cinemas at the beginning of March and some top locations in Kent take a starring role. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-improvement-works-deal.htm Kent Highway Services will be carrying out improvement works to Park Street and High Street, Deal from Monday 3 March for a period of approximately 12 weeks. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/environment-policy.htm Kent County Council's new environment policy commits to reducing the council's carbon footprint and minimising its impact upon the environment. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-slivers-of-time.htm A new ultra-flexible way of getting people into work is going to be launched in Maidstone in March. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/theatre-love-food.htm Schoolchildren at Eco schools in Ashford and Shepway will meet fictional chef 'Gordon Le Rotter' next week as part of a theatre show to help them reduce their food waste. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-last-chance-to-buy-calendar.htm This is the last chance to buy your 2008 Calendar - a unique calendar helping you explore the wonders of Kent is now available at half price. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-pp-granted-for-turner.htm The gallery for Turner Contemporary has taken a step forward as Thanet District Council has granted planning permission for the project to go ahead. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-kent-signs-up-to-sensible-risk.htm Children can't play conkers, hanging baskets are dangerous and it's unsafe for office workers to hang up Christmas decorations - just three health and safety myths battled against at the country's biggest 'Sign up to Sensible Risk' co Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-save-money-with-lfhw.htm Some Kent households are wasting up to £400 a year on perfectly good food which ends up being thrown away - that could buy several meals out or pay the next credit card bill." Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-libraries-award.htm Kent Libraries and Archives have been announced as one of three shortlisted entrants, for this year's CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) 'Libraries Change Lives Award'. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb-08-asylum-seekers-costs.htm Kent County Council today published an independent report into the unmet costs incurred in looking after unaccompanied asylum seeking children. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/working-with-khs.htm Have you ever considered a career with Kent Highway Services? Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/bsf-thamesview.htm Thamesview School in Gravesend is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/bsf-herne-bay-high-school.htm Herne Bay High School is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/county-council-webcast.htm Watch a live webcast of the County Council meeting on Tuesday 19 February, from 10am. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-plans-for-st-georges.htm St George's CE Foundation School in Broadstairs is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-bsf-whistable.htm The Community College Whitstable is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-west-kent-healthy-status.htm Paralympic gold medal winner Giles Long MBE presented awards to 25 schools from west Kent that have achieved Healthy Schools Status. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-east-kent-healthy-status.htm Commonwealth Games winning medallist Cathy Gilliat-Smith presented awards to 16 schools from east Kent that have achieved Healthy Schools Status. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-east-kent-to-develop-thanet.htm A new organisation to drive forward the commercial development of two key areas of land in Thanet has been unveiled. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-residents-to-have-say-on+eurokent.htm The future use of Eurokent, land to the south of the emerging Westwood Cross town centre, is up for public debate after East Kent Opportunities launched a major community consultation programme, including a series of public events. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-sittingbourne-skills-centre.htm To help prepare the next generation for the world of work, Sittingbourne Skills Centre, on the Eurolink Industrial Estate, will be offering a range of building services and engineering vocational programmes from this September. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-case-for-kent-international-airport.htm Kent International Airport at Manston should be part of the solution to the shortage of airport capacity, not an airport on the Thames Estuary as suggested by Boris Johnson, said Paul Carter, the Leader of Kent County Council. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-scams-awareness-month.htm During Scams Awareness Month, people in Kent are being asked to help in the crackdown on leaflets advertising bogus lotteries and deceptive prize draws sent through the post. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-pedal-power.htm Residents in the Dover district are being asked to help develop a cycling plan for their area, by submitting their views about draft proposals. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-horse-trader-fined.htm A horse trader from Dartford who falsely described the horses he sold has been successfully prosecuted by Kent County Council's Trading Standards Service. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-b2046-closure.htm Kent Highway Services will close the B2046, Adisham Road from Monday 3 March for up to two weeks. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-maintenance-stone-street.htm Kent Highway Services will be carrying out essential maintenance works on the B2068 Stone Street at Upper Hardes between Hogg lane and Lime Kiln Lane, and at Elmsted between Thorn Lane and Misling Lane. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-charles-dickens-school.htm The Charles Dickens School in Broadstairs is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-northfleet-technology-college.htm Northfleet Technology College in Gravesend is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-northfleet-school-for-girls.htm Northfleet School for Girls School in Gravesend is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-st-johns-comprehensive.htm St John's Catholic Comprehensive School in Gravesend is about to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. Families of students at the school and people living nearby are invited to find out about the exciting plans. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-hartsdown-technology-college.htm As schools across Europe prepare for Safer Internet Day on 12 February, one school in the county is spearheading online safety to its students and other schools in the district. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-kent-makes-its-pledge.htm From visiting the Olympic Games, becoming a volunteer, taking part in more sport, or joining local arts activities, people across Kent are being encouraged to make a 2012 pledge this year and get involved in the run-up to the 2012 Olympic Games and Paraly Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cpa-2007.htm National independent inspectors from the Audit Commission have given Kent County Council the highest possible rating that a local authority can achieve - four stars and improving strongly. The rating, for 2007, is based on assessments carried out last yea Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-second-hr-conference.htm The second Kent Human Resources conference will take place on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at Priestfields Conference Centre, Gillingham, following the very successful inaugural event which took place in November 2006. Organised by Kent County Council, the HR c Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcast-meetings.htm Watch live webcasts of the School Organisation Advisory Board and the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-secondary-school-assessment.htm Kent's parents could know their child's 11+ assessment before deciding which secondary school to apply for after Kent County Council's Cabinet agreed, at their meeting today (6 February), to move the Kent Test to September. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-closure-of-princes-street.htm Kent Highway Services will close Princes Street, Gravesend from Monday 18 February to carry out construction work. The works will take up to one week to complete. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-work-underway-on-new-road.htm Work is underway on a new £6.5million spine road which will be good for business and local residents in Thanet. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-apartment-scheme-for-older-people.htm Construction work has started at Tovil Green in Maidstone on a 40 apartment scheme for older people under the Better Homes Active Lives partnership. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kenttv-has-record-month.htm Visits to Kent TV's website in January have been the highest since its launch in September last year, latest figures reveal. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/webcasts.htm Watch the archived webcasts of discussions on the Council budget and Council Tax for 2008-2009, at both the Cabinet, and Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meetings held in the last six days. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/libraries-love-lgbt-month.htm Since its UK launch in 2005, February has been designated as LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) month, which marks and celebrates the lives and achievements of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-lower-thames-crossing.htm Kent and Essex County Councils have stated their joint intent to conduct a feasibility study into constructing a Lower Thames Crossing to provide urgent transport relief for the South East and this highly important Thames Gateway location. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/feb08-governing-bodies-in-shape.htm Date and time of media call: Thursday 7 February at 7pm Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-illegal-traders.htm A father and son who sold counterfeit DVDs, CDs and computer games at boot fairs across the county have been successfully prosecuted at Maidstone Crown Court by Kent County Council's Trading Standards Service. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-ashford-cycle-route.htm An important new cycle route link was opened on 29 January, joining the Little Burton Farm area of Ashford to the town centre. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/ramsgate-schools-decision.htm The Government has indicated that Kent County Council's proposal to rebuild two grammar schools in Ramsgate on their existing sites would not receive support through the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. The reasoning is that it would not Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/ashford-youth-centre-opens-doors.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 5 February, 7pm - arrival with tours of new centre, 7:30pm - official opening Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-freedom-pass-gives-more-choice.htm Kent Freedom Pass is great news for parents, students and motorists, says Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-canterbury-consumers-head-to-finals.htm Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys from Canterbury will be representing Kent at the South East finals of the Young Consumers of the Year competition in March following the school's triumph in the Kent finals today (24 January) at C Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-freedom-pass-for-all.htm Date of media call: Friday 25 January Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-examining-kccs-decisions.htm The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee, which scrutinises decisions taken by Kent County Council's Cabinet and officers, can be seen for the first time via a webcast on the council's website. Watch the webcast (link opens in a new window). Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-consumer-of-the-year.htm Tomorrow (24 January) is the Kent final of the Consumer of the Year competition at County Hall, Maidstone where six schools from Kent will compete to answer quiz questions on issues relating to consumer rights and the winner will go on to the South East R Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-students-careers-advice.htm Some people instinctively know which career they want to go into and others find that the decision isn't always so simple. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-building-in-gambia.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 29 January at 4:30pm Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-ancient-guild.htm Meltdowns, working in partnership with Kent County Council's Adult Education Service, has received a grant from the Worshipful Company of Founders to help them purchase equipment needed for courses currently available in art practice, Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-school-children-survey.htm Almost one fifth of the county's school children responded to a revealing survey showing just what life is like for young people in Kent today. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-dont-miss-the-link.htm Date and time of media call: Wednesday 30 January at 11am Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cs-webcast.htm Watch a webcast of the Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday 23 January at 10am. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-showing-of-passage.htm The new high speed rail link across Kent is the inspiration for an artist's film to be screened by Turner Contemporary at Droit House, Margate from 14 to 17 February. Admission is free and screenings of the film are to be shown every hour from Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/news-budget.htm Paul Carter, Leader of Kent County Council, today announced the proposed budget for 2008-09, based on a council tax rise of 3.9%. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/try-angle-ceremony.htm Outstanding young winners from the 2007 Try Angle Awards will be attending the annual Spirit of Try Angle ceremony to celebrate their achievements on Sunday 3 February. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/lorry-park-plan.htm Kent County Council is gearing up its drive to ease congestion caused by lorry traffic in east Kent during Operation Stack. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-kent-celebrates-school-leadership.htm Some of Kent's leading headteachers and early years managers have been recognised at a special evening hosted by the Chairman of Kent County Council, Leyland Ridings. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/leader-blog.htm KCC Leader Paul Carter has launched a new online blog to offer the public an insight into council news and key issues affecting the county. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/shadow-minister-visit.htm Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Chris Grayling spent the day in Kent on Monday (14 January) to find out how KCC is tackling welfare dependency and preparing young people for work. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-youth-service-gets-top-marks.htm 86% of young people who use Kent Youth Service facilities are "very satisfied" with the friendliness and support of youth workers and the general atmosphere within youth centres and other youth service facilities across Kent, according to a recent indepen Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan-slade-flies-the-green-flag.htm Date and time of media call: Friday 18 January at 10am Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-taster-sessions-at-the-cube.htm Next Tuesday and Saturday (15th and 19th January), Kent County Council's Adult Education Service will be holding taster sessions ahead of courses starting in February at the new creative arts adult education centre The Cube in Tontine Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/cabinet-and-committee-meetings-live.htm The School Organisation Advisory Board is meeting on Thursday 10 January. Topics to be discussed include: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-future-of-education-in-ashford.htm Residents in Ashford are invited to have their say at a public meeting to discuss proposals for a new school at Repton Park (also known as Templar Barracks), at Highworth Grammar School for Girls on Wednesday 23 January at 7pm. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-making-grade-for-equality.htm Kent County Council has been ranked as 29th in the top 100 employers in the UK for lesbian, gay and bi-sexual (LGB) people according to the latest 'Workplace Equality Index' (WEI). Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-funding-olympic-involvement.htm Sporting, cultural and creative organisations in Kent will be getting a helping hand to get involved in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics thanks to a funding boost from the Kent Campaign for the 2012 Games. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-essential-roadworks-on-b2068.htm Kent Highway Services will be carrying out essential maintenance works on the B2068 Stone Street at Upper Hardes and Elmstreet for two days. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-kent-celebrates-best-ever-gcses.htm Kent students have achieved the best ever GCSE results in the School Achievement and Attainment Tables published today by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-work-to-start-at-valence-school.htm Staff and pupils at Valence School near Sevenoaks were joined by Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education Operations, Resources and Skills Mark Dance for a sod-turning ceremony on Wednesday 9 January. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-frankenstein-at-queens-hall.htm The Queen's Hall Theatre in Cranbrook will be hosting the critically acclaimed Love&Madness production of Mary Shelley's classic horror tale Frankenstein, on Thursday 24 January. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-pando-ferries-offer-skills-plus.htm P&O Ferries has joined forces with Kent County Council's Adult Education Service to set sail on a unique way to boost staff's literacy and numeracy skills. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-theft-prevention-makes-mark.htm Residents in Chart Sutton and Coxheath are invited to bring personal belongings to a security marking session this Saturday (12 January). Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-recycling-resolution.htm Kent residents are being urged to make recycling their New Year's resolution in an effort to deal with the expected one billion Christmas cards and eight million Christmas trees that end up in UK bins. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-gateway-plus-opens-doors.htm Thanet's brand new Gateway Plus in Margate opened its doors at 9am this morning (7 January) and welcomed a crowd of customers who began using the services on offer. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-happy-customers-in-libraries.htm 93.4% of adult customers rate Kent's library service as 'good' or 'very good', according to the Public Library User's Survey (PLUS) carried out towards the end of 2007. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-second-academy-for-dartford.htm Kent County Council has received approval from the Department for Children, Schools and Families to establish a new £25 million academy to replace Axton Chase School in Longfield. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-help-for-hard-of-hearing.htm Elderly residents in Lenham and Harrietsham are invited to attend a free hearing aid clinic being held at Lenham Community Centre on Wednesday 16 January at 2pm. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-employer-of-excellence-award.htm A young man who developed new job skills despite a learning disability has won an award from Kent County Council. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jan08-volunteering-resolution.htm By mid January, many people have completely forgotten about their New Year resolution, but volunteering is something you can enjoy through 2008 and beyond. 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