The issues facing child protection services
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.
2008-12-11 00:00:00
Backing Kent Business
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
2008-12-10 00:00:00
Supplier of carbon monoxide detectors fined
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
2008-12-10 00:00:00
Kent Excellence in Business Awards
Whether yours is a large or small company, there are 10 very good reasons for entering the KEiBA Kent Excellence in Business Awards 2009.
2008-12-10 00:00:00
Greenhill Christmas painting competition
Greenhill's Community Warden, Bill Bell devised a special project that brought together both young and old local people during the festive season.
2008-12-09 00:00:00
Watch the Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meeting live
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.
2008-12-09 00:00:00
Christmas celebration for Sevenoaks volunteers
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
2008-12-09 00:00:00
Christmas and New Year refuse collection times
Over the Christmas and New year period, there will be some changes to refuse collection times across the Sevenoaks District.
2008-12-09 00:00:00
M20 traffic segregation trial success
Kent Police has now re-opened lane three of the London-bound carriageway of the M20 between junctions 11 and 12 following a successful segregation trial.
2008-12-08 00:00:00
An emergency solution for crucial carers
Every day in Kent, 132,000 people look after a family member or friend who has an illness, disability or need for support.
2008-12-05 00:00:00
Turkey, crackers... and salt
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.
2008-12-05 00:00:00
Kent inspired Christmas gift ideas
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.
2008-12-05 00:00:00
Go paperless with e-billing!
There is now a new faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly way for residents of the District to check their Council Tax bills.
2008-12-05 00:00:00
National role for Council officer
One of Sevenoaks District Council's staff members met the Secretary of State, Hazel Blears, yesterday (Wednesday 3 December 2008) after he was named as one of the top 20 national black role models to inspire black boys.
2008-12-04 00:00:00
KCC "virtually" provide wellbeing to 44,000 staff
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.
2008-12-04 00:00:00
Prince Michael commends road safety team
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.
2008-12-04 00:00:00
KCC calls for 'Councils Bank'
Supporting residents and businesses is a very high priority for the whole of the local government sector.
2008-12-02 00:00:00
£10,000 Christmas cracker for low carbon communities
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.
2008-12-02 00:00:00
Highways on the agenda in Gravesham
Highways schemes and maintenance issues will be up for debate as highways heads the agenda of the first Gravesham Rural Neighbourhood Forum.
2008-12-02 00:00:00
New Kent Youth County Council Members elected
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
2008-12-02 00:00:00
Community Warden unites Greenhill Christmas fairs
Greenhill's Community Warden has devised a special project that will bring together both young and old local people during the festive season.
2008-12-02 00:00:00
Kent Highway Services is ready for snow
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.
2008-12-02 00:00:00
100th birthday celebrations for Dorothy!
New Ash Green is set for a grand occasion later this week when a local resident celebrates her 100th birthday.
2008-12-02 00:00:00
School children are 'Streets Ahead'!
More school children in Sevenoaks District are thinking about the environment than ever according to the results of a recent survey.
2008-12-02 00:00:00
Man sentenced for making indecent images
Wayne Green, 51, was sentenced on Monday 1 December to 12 months imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court, after pleading guilty to 19 offences of making indecent images.
2008-12-02 00:00:00
KCC Cabinet makes a Swale visit
Residents can see democracy in action when Kent County Council's Cabinet visits Swale on Monday.
2008-12-01 00:00:00
Advice on staying safe this winter
Homeowners, party-goers and motorists are being urged to stay alert and safe this Christmas.
2008-12-01 00:00:00
New crime statistics section launched
You can now get crime figures at the touch of button with our new online crime statistics section.
2008-12-01 00:00:00
Award for officer fighting wildlife crimes
A police officer from Kent has been named WWF Wildlife Law Enforcer of the Year. Police Constable Andrew Small was presented with the award for protecting wildlife and bringing those who exploit and profit from wildlife to justice.
2008-12-01 00:00:00
Changes to youth work in Dartford
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
2008-12-01 00:00:00
'Spirit of the Try Angle Awards' county final
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).
2008-12-01 00:00:00
New breath testing kits for drink and drug driving campaign
Kent Police officers from the roads policing department will use cutting edge technology and new tactics designed to detect rogue drivers to launch the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign this year.
2008-12-01 00:00:00
Delays on A249 following serious collision
Kent Police were called to a road traffic collision involving a tipper lorry and a Ford Fiesta on Friday 28 November at 12:41pm on the A249.
2008-11-28 00:00:00
Academy accolades!
Plans for the South Maidstone Academies Federation won the Best BSF Academy category at Wednesday's national Excellence in BSF Awards 2008.
2008-11-28 00:00:00
Kingsmead Primary praised in Ofsted inspection
Staff, pupils and governors at Kingsmead Primary School, Canterbury, are delighted with the outcome of their recent inspection visit by Ofsted.
2008-11-28 00:00:00
Youth centre holds young women's day
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
2008-11-28 00:00:00
Free parking for late night Christmas shoppers
As part of the Sevenoaks festive late night shopping event, Sevenoaks District Council is suspending all its parking charges in the town.
2008-11-27 00:00:00
Residents urged to comment on playground designs
Sevenoaks residents are being asked to comment on three playground designs as part of significant improvements to the Holly Bush recreation ground.
2008-11-27 00:00:00
Brilliant Bower are smart students
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.
2008-11-27 00:00:00
Launch of the first Kent Community Alcohol
Partnership
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
2008-11-26 00:00:00
Residents urged to take part in empty homes week
The role the public can play in bringing empty homes back into use is the focus of this year’s ‘National Week of Action on Empty Homes’, which runs from 23 to 29 November 2008.
2008-11-26 00:00:00
Operation Stack segregation trial
Kent Police is working with the Highways Agency to trial a new segregation system for Operation Stack on Thursday 27 November.
2008-11-26 00:00:00
Commercial Services install solar panels
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.
2008-11-26 00:00:00
Going Green for Christmas
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.
2008-11-25 00:00:00
Ashford's registration service to be more accessible
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.
2008-11-25 00:00:00
Greatstone assaults - man remanded in custody
A man has appeared at Folkestone magistrates court on Tuesday 25 November after being charged with assaulting two women in separate incidents in Greatstone on 14 November 2008.
2008-11-25 00:00:00
Thanet access road opening
Date and time of media call: Tuesday 25 November from 11.45am to 12.15pm
2008-11-24 00:00:00
Kent supports alcohol misuse committee report
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
2008-11-24 00:00:00
Exercise made easy
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
2008-11-24 00:00:00
Time running out for residents to have their say on the budget
Local residents are being reminded that they have until Monday 8 December 2008 to have their say on Sevenoaks District Council's financial priorities for the coming year.
2008-11-24 00:00:00
