http://www.secret-britain.co.uk/ Secret Britain's Archive of Kent County Council News en-gb Copyright 2009, Phil Hobson Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:30:47 GMT HCI Data News Feed 1.2 http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-geoff-miles.htm Kent media entrepreneur Geoff Miles has been thanked for his significant contribution to Kent business. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-keiba-winners-celebrate.htm The winners of the first ever Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA), which were staged and produced by Kent County Council and the Kent Messenger Group, celebrated their success at a sparkling event at Leeds Castle last night (Thursday). Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-towers-school-space.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 7 July 9am (events throughout the day) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-drink-drive-campaign.htm Date and time of media call: Monday 6 July at 10am Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-tryangle-ash-shep-wins.htm Some of Ashford and Shepway's most inspirational young people were celebrated for their achievements last night (30 June) at the annual Try Angle awards ceremony held at the Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-community-safety-day.htm Date and time of media call: Saturday 11 July between 11:00am and 4:00pm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-carer-support-strategy.htm Do you care? If you are a carer, we want you to get the help and support you need. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-kent-bus-frnd-brussels.htm Kent tourism and inward investment chiefs were in Brussels yesterday (Tuesday 30 June) to tell key influencers in Europe why Kent is a great place to visit, invest and do business. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-team-awarded-cbc.htm The team behind many public sector construction projects in Kent has been awarded Chartered Building Consultancy (CBC) status by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) - the first time such an accolade has been awarded to a county council. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jul09-gravesham-neighbrhd-form.htm Activities and services for young people are top of the agenda at next week's meeting of the Gravesham East Neighbourhood Forum. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-volleyball.htm Volleyball fever is sweeping Kent with two major sporting events, visits from international teams and the opening of the first beach volleyball court at a Kent school, all over coming and recent weeks. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-chairman-john-davies.htm The new chairman of Kent County Council, John Davies, who was elected today (25 June), has pledged that backing Kent business will be his number one priority during his year of office. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-birchington-eco-stars.htm Pupils at Birchington Church of England Primary School are top of the class when it comes to the environment - so much so they have been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-dont-drive-and-text.htm Date and time of media call: Monday 29 June at 9.30am Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-kent-green-credentials.htm Kent County Council has reached the highest standard of environmental performance - setting Kent businesses a good example. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-orchards-opening.htm Date and time of media call: Thursday 25 June - 12pm the day begins with a celebration lunch, 3pm the official opening, 9.30pm firework display Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-keiba-awards.htm The first ever Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA) ceremony is a sell out with almost 500 tickets being snatched up by Kent's business community. The glittering celebration event, which is being held at Leeds Castle on 2 July, attracted almost 200 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-try-angle-awards.htm Date and time of media call: Thursday 2 July between 7pm and 9pm. Guests arrive from 6:45pm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-learning-disabilities-week.htm Thousands of people in Kent are now enjoying a better quality of life because of changes to the support they get from health and social care staff. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-turner-dickens-walk.htm Thanet residents and visitors are being invited to go back in time for the area's latest attraction - the Turner and Dickens Walk. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-child-safety-week.htm Over 2,000 children are admitted to hospital every week because of injuries caused by accidents. Child Safety Week runs from 22-28 June and is being supported by Kent County Council's Trading Standards Service. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/kcc-marks-first-armed-forces-day.htm A special flag will fly above County Hall in Maidstone in honour of servicemen and women ahead of the first Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June 2009. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre/jun09-archery-tournament.htm Date and time of media call: Wednesday 24 June from 11am to 2pm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-try-angle-drtfd-grvshm.htm Date and time of media call: Wednesday 15 July at 7:30pm. Guests arrive from 6:45pm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-try-angle-mdstn-tnbrdg-mllng.htm Date and Time of Media Call: Friday 3 July from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Guests arrive from 6:15pm for photo opportunity Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/South-east-workers-sought-for-Tackling-Drug-Changing-Lives-awards.htm The fourth annual national Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards, designed to recognise, reward and celebrate the work being done by drug teams and workers across the country, have been launched today by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-k-bus-backed-in-wstmnstr.htm Kent County Council is backing Kent's business community with a seminar held at the heart of government today (Wednesday, June 17). Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-how-low-can-you-go.htm Date and time of media calls: Wednesday 17 June to Wednesday 24 June. Various times - contact individual schools Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-try-angle-shpwyp-ashfrd.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 30 June, guests arrive 7pm, ceremony starts 7:30pm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/Kent-children-to-make-fruit-and-veg-masterpiece.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-one-care-revolution.htm A revolution in education and health care for disabled children and those with complex learning needs is coming to Kent. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/development-planning-with-kcc.htm Copyright Kent County Council 2009 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-students-make-the-hop.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 16 June Time at 10am (Official welcome in Folkestone) Group activities will run from midday to 3pm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-kent-star-award.htm A feature film by a Kent-based film maker has been thrust into the national spotlight by being nominated for the prestigious Michael Powell Award for the Best British New Feature at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-cabinet-member-lineup.htm Paul Carter announced today the future line up of Kent County Council's Cabinet. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-oakwood-facelift.htm Maidstone's Victorian Oakwood House is being given a facelift by Kent County Council apprentices. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-photography-competition.htm Keen photographers are being challenged to capture the changing nature of Kent's unique environment. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-fordcombe-green-flag.htm Date and time of media call: Thursday 11 June at 2.30pm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-healthy-school-presentation.htm Date and time of media call: Thursday 11 June at 10.30am Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-kcc-innovation-leads-way.htm Kent County Council's innovation has been recognised by its nomination for three national achievement awards. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-kent-10-teaching-awards.htm Last night, Kent scooped 10 of the 31 prizes at the south east heat of the National Teaching Awards. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-tackle-drugs-chnge-lives.htm It is often not until people realise their own drug and alcohol addictions or those of loved ones that they find out about the support on offer for those in need of help. Kent is taking part in the national awareness campaign Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-manor-from-heaven.htm Date and time of media call: Tuesday 16 June at 10.30 am Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/jun09-scam-warning-kent-residents.htm Kent Trading Standards is warning people of a phone scam which has already targeted some residents in the county. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT