http://www.secret-britain.co.uk/ Secret Britain's Archive of Kent County Council News en-gb Copyright 2007, Phil Hobson Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:01 GMT Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:30:51 GMT HCI Data News Feed 1.2 http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/april-07-career-day.htm Ninety students from Ashford and Folkestone got an insight into possible careers in health and social care at an inspiring all-day event hosted by South Kent College and William Harvey Hospital. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/april-07-new-lympne-school.htm A new and improved primary school for Lympne to replace the one destroyed by fire last September has gained planning approval. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/april-07-webcasts.htm We use the latest technology to broadcast some of our council meetings live on our website. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/april-07-remember-1948-olympics.htm The Kent Campaign for the 2012 Games, hosted by Kent County Council, is looking for residents from the county who remember the 1948 Games. They will be used in a short interview for a promotional DVD for the launch of the Kent 2012 strategy on May 14 at T Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/april-07-virginia-message.htm We are sure everyone is aware of the terrible atrocity committed at Virginia Tech in the United States on Monday 16 April. Kent has been working closely with the Commonwealth of Virginia in preparation for the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Jame Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/april-07-staplehurst-forum.htm Issues that affect young people will be up for discussion at a new monthly youth forum in Staplehurst which will be launched in May. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/april-07-bewl-water-outdoor-centre.htm Kent sailor Hilary Lister, who became the first quadriplegic to sail solo across the English Channel in 2005, will officially open Kent County Council's new £1.17 million Outdoor Centre at Bewl Water in Lamberhurst. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-neighbour-forum.htm Tips on tackling global warming will be discussed at a meeting next week of the Dover North Neighbourhood Forum. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre-news/photo-calls/pc-downton.htm Date and time of press photocall: Monday 30 April 2007, reception 6pm; presentation of awards 7pm; photo opportunity 7:30pm; finish 8pm. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/enrol-career-boosting-course.htm Courses offering a whole host of subjects for adult learners are now open for enrolment throughout the county ahead of the new term in September. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-local-forum.htm Residents can find out what is being done in Deal, Walmer and right across Kent to counteract global warming - and what they can do to help - at a meeting of the Deal Neighbourhood Forum on Monday 16 April. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-minster.htm Kent County Council Community Warden John Newton is working closely with Swale Borough Council and Swale Housing Association to create a new sports facility for young people in Minster. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-occ-health.htm Kent County Council occupational therapists who help people get over an illness or injury so that they can return to living safely at home have been named as the best team in the whole of Kent Adult Social Services. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre-news/photo-calls/pc-ashford-centre.htm Date and time of press photocall: Tuesday 17 April 2007 at 11am Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-milstead.htm The last area in Kent without access to high-speed internet was switched onto broadband on Friday thanks to Kent County Council. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-mobile.htm Kent libraries are working together with Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) to launch a new mobile phone recycling scheme in all of the county's 106 libraries this April. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-ramsgate-lib.htm Kent-based contractor Barwicks has been officially appointed by Kent County Council to begin work on the construction of the new £3 million Ramsgate Library. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-emergency.htm Tackling emergencies across international borders will be top of the agenda when Kent County Council's Emergency Planning Group hosts visitors from Europe on 4 to 6 April. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/press-centre-news/photo-calls/pc-eurostar.htm Date and time of press photocall: Tuesday 3 April, 9.30am Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/apr-07-mental-act.htm A new law to protect people who cannot take some or all of their own decisions comes into force on Sunday. Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-pensions.htm At a time when Department of Work and Pensions (this link will open in a new window) figures show that more than 2.2 million pensioners are missing out on £1.8 million in council tax rebates nationally, in Kent there is a slightly different story. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-school-admins.htm The anxious wait is over for almost 14,000 children, as letters from Kent County Council dropped onto doormats this morning offering them a primary school place in Kent schools for September. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-diplomas.htm New vocationally focused 14-19 Diplomas are set to be launched in Kent, offering young people the opportunity to combine academic studies with practical skills. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-margate-crossing.htm Residents of Fort Crescent and Trinity Square in Margate will soon have a safer place to cross the road and an improved road surface. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-thanet.htm A major maintenance and clean-up operation is being carried out on the A299 Thanet Way. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-telehealth-support.htm Kent County Council has presented Dartford GP David Lawrence with a special award to thank him for his championing of the innovative TeleHealth system which enables people to check their own health at home. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-ashford.htm The next phase of transforming Ashford ring road gets well underway in April. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-gravesend.htm Children from Kings Farm Primary School showed off the family room in their school as part of an event to showcase the many children's services on offer both in the Kings Farm area and wider Gravesham. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-murston.htm A lady who gave more than 25 years service to Murston Infant School has returned to open a new facility. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-awards.htm Outstanding social services staff in Kent were celebrated last night at a Winner of Winners Quality Service Awards ceremony. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-concern-over-health-changes.htm The Leader of Kent County Council, Paul Carter, today (Friday 23 March) attacked proposed plans for major changes in hospital provision in both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-kent-link.htm A couple from Hythe this week urged people to come forward to help out families of disabled children. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-qualifications.htm Jazz - courtesy of Kent Music School - greeted more than 65 county council staff at the Village Hotel in Maidstone on Friday when they arrived to pick up their management qualifications from Chief Executive Peter Gilroy. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-youth.htm A Dover based project run by young people from the local area has been shortlisted for the national finals of 'Actions Speak Louder - The Youth Challenge Competition'. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-drug-drama.htm Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys won The Kent Peer Drama competition for their performance highlighting the influence of the internet on drugs use and modern day life. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-swale-lb.htm Calling all community groups in Swale! Kent County Council's Swale Local Board has nearly £175,000 in grants available for local projects. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-care-centre.htm The Mayor of Maidstone, Mike FitzGerald, has opened a round-the-clock extra care scheme for older people, which is the first of its kind in the county town. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.gov.uk/news/mar-07-gravesend-hall.htm Kent County Council is to work in partnership with Community Development Trust FIT Voices to bring Gravesend's Old Town Hall back into use. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT