Police thank drivers for patience
Kent Police has praised motorists for their patience after three crashes brought the county’s motorway network to a standstill on Wednesday, 28 February, resulting in heavy congestion on many other routes.
2007-02-28 15:30:00
No Virginia flights from Kent
Due to a significant downturn in holiday bookings to North America across the travel industry, Cosmos will not be running the Kent International to Norfolk International, Virginia programme planned for this summer.
2007-02-28 00:00:00
Average Council Tax increase set at 2 pence a day
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed an annual budget which includes an average Council Tax charge set at £160.38 a year, an increase of £7.38 or an additional 2p a day.
2007-02-28 00:00:00
Kent VIPs visit faith groups
KCC Chairman Fred Wood-Brignall was among guests who made a goodwill, fact-finding visit to faith groups in Gravesham, to explore their achievements and aspirations.
2007-02-27 00:00:00
Getting the lowdown on higher education
Date and time of press photocall: Wednesday 28 February, 10 to 10.30am. Event starts 10.30am runs until 3.30pm
2007-02-27 00:00:00
Reading around the world
Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 1 March, 9:30am onwards
2007-02-27 00:00:00
Care unit opened at West Minster Primary School
A new care suite and therapy room at West Minster Primary School was officially opened on Friday by Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter.
2007-02-27 00:00:00
Benefit cheat caught out by Council
A Swanley lady who illegally claimed more than £3,000 in Housing and Council Tax benefit has been successfully prosecuted following an anonymous tip off from a member of the public.
2007-02-27 00:00:00
Put a spring into your step after school!
Young people from Edenbridge who are not able to attend after school clubs can now enjoy a range of activities in the town for absolutely nothing.
2007-02-27 00:00:00
Fairtrade fashion set to hit the catwalk!
Sevenoaks will play host to a fashion show and a number of other treats as part of a Fairtrade extravaganza this Saturday (3 March).
2007-02-27 00:00:00
Home improvement advice for vulnerable residents
Vulnerable homeowners are being offered advice on how they can repair, improve or adapt their homes as part of National Houseproud Week, which runs from 12 to 18 March 2007.
2007-02-26 00:00:00
Boost for Kent roads
Kent County Council is ploughing £1.5million more into highways to pay for improvements to Kent's roads infrastructure.
2007-02-23 00:00:00
Harsh grant hits Kent budget but vital services
protected
A £30 million shortfall in the money Kent would need to bring in a "standstill" budget has forced Kent County Council to propose a council tax increase of 4.95% at today's full council meeting.
2007-02-22 00:00:00
Chief Executive sings on charity CD
KCC's Chief Executive, Peter Gilroy, performs some classic Elvis tunes on a special charity CD to raise money for the Kent Children's Trust.
2007-02-22 00:00:00
£30,000 reward to help convict cash machine thieves
A substantial £30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the charge and conviction of thieves responsible for recent cash machine thefts in Kent.
2007-02-22 00:00:00
Two men charged with more armed robberies
Two men charged in connection with an incident at the Nationwide Building Society in New Romney on 31 October last year have been charged with other armed robberies.
2007-02-22 00:00:00
KCC gets best ever CPA score
Kent County Council's services for the public have achieved their highest ever independent rating from the Audit Commission (this link will open in a new window).
2007-02-21 00:00:00
Nigel is new head of Kent Youth Service
It's all change for Kent County Council's Kent Youth Service with the appointment of a new Head of Operations, Nigel Baker.
2007-02-21 00:00:00
Four councils in Kent work together to help home movers
A new electronic local land charges search service will speed up property transactions for home movers in Kent. At two launch events on 26 and 28 February, solicitors and estate agents will find out how the new service will save them time and money, as we
2007-02-21 00:00:00
Clock this great service!
Anyone worried that they will forget to vote in this May's District and parish council elections are being advised to sign up to the Election Alarm Clock.
2007-02-20 00:00:00
Fairtrade is in fashion in Sevenoaks!
Residents with a passion for fashion are in for a treat next month when a fashion bonanza comes to Sevenoaks as part of Fairtrade Fortnight.
2007-02-20 00:00:00
Children's centres - the latest bids
Kent County Council and partner agencies have now decided where the next group of Children's Centres should be built. Eight locations have been sent to the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) (this link will open in a new window) for final approva
2007-02-20 00:00:00
Maidstone group discovers more about KCC
Thirteen members of Maidstone District Partnership Group, which is run for and by people with learning disabilities, visited County Hall to understand more about what happens there.
2007-02-19 00:00:00
Performance on services to be announced on Thursday
The results of an independent assessment of how well we are delivering services to Kent residents will be announced this Thursday (22 February).
2007-02-19 00:00:00
What's your riverside memory?
The Tonbridge and Maidstone Riverside Communities Project is giving local residents the chance to tell their stories and share their memories of life near the River Medway.
2007-02-19 00:00:00
Zebra makes Main Road safer
Work has started on the installation of a zebra crossing to make Main Road in Sutton-at-Hone much safer.
2007-02-19 00:00:00
Safety first on Margate High Street
Work starts this week on a scheme to improve safety for all road users in Margate High Street.
2007-02-19 00:00:00
Explore Kent - read all about it
The latest issue of Explore Kent magazine is packed with features to help you make the most of Kent's beautiful countryside.
2007-02-19 00:00:00
More help for rape and sexual assault victims
Kent Police is adding more services to help rape and sexual assault victims who use a centre which offers specialist help.
2007-02-19 00:00:00
Young people in tune with alcohol dangers
A rap song about the dangers of alcohol, which was written and performed by members of a Thanet youth club, has won a £500 prize and will be professionally produced to raise awareness among other young people in the county.
2007-02-16 00:00:00
Force communications centre wins IT training award
The force communications centre training department has won the Institute of IT Training (NIITT) silver award for ‘Training Department of the Year (Public Sector) 2007.’
2007-02-16 00:00:00
Police appeal to find drug dealer who absconded before his trial
A judge has today imposed a ten year prison term on a Kent man who it is believed went on the run before being tried and found guilty in his absence of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs with a street value of around £2 million.
2007-02-16 00:00:00
Rap song raises awareness about alcohol
A rap song about the dangers of alcohol, which was written and performed by members of a Thanet youth club, has won a £500 prize and will be professionally produced to raise awareness among other young people in the county.
2007-02-15 00:00:00
Making rural roads stronger
Kent Highway Services has been carrying out work to strengthen roads in rural areas of east Kent.
2007-02-14 00:00:00
Planning permission provisionally granted for Hythe
apartments
Plans for 47 apartments for older and vulnerable people in Hythe - part of a prestigious £72million development across Kent - were considered by the Kent County Council Planning Applications Committee yesterday.
2007-02-14 00:00:00
Temporary change in refuse sacks
Residents of the District are being advised that for a short time the black and clear recycling sacks they receive will have a straight top as opposed to the usual ‘rabbit eared’ tops.
2007-02-14 00:00:00
Council tax rise set to improve policing services
Residents of Kent and Medway will have to pay 11p more a week towards improving policing services following a decision made today by the Kent Police Authority. The authority agreed a police council tax rise of 4.99%.
2007-02-14 00:00:00
It's an action packed weekend for youth group!
A low ropes assault course, swimming and a session designing anti-bullying, anti-smoking and anti-drugs messages were just a few things a group of entrepid young people tackled at the weekend.
2007-02-13 00:00:00
Learn about the birds and the bees at the gardening workshop
Green fingered residents from the District can get first-hand practical advice on how to attract local wildlife to their gardens at a free one-off workshop in April.
2007-02-13 00:00:00
Free tickets to the Big Day Out 2007
Get your hands on some of the 10,000 free tickets to the county's first Big Day Out on 31 March.
2007-02-13 00:00:00
Watch decision-making in action from your armchair
We are using new technology to broadcast some of our council meetings live on our website. Called ' webcasting', it gives people across the county the chance to see council decision-making in action, from the comfort of their armchair.
2007-02-09 00:00:00
'Headrest' for headteachers
The first of a series of five seminars to help headteachers deal with the management of stress and well-being is taking place today in St Augustine's, Westgate on Sea.
2007-02-09 00:00:00
Safety awareness during half term week
Kent Police's six areas are working to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the latest focus at helping people stay safe in their neighbourhoods.
2007-02-09 00:00:00
Police donate bikes for recycling scheme
Lost and stolen bikes that remain unclaimed at Kent Police stations are now being recycled and sent to developing countries, thanks to a unique scheme.
2007-02-09 00:00:00
Dangerous driver who killed three women is jailed
The conviction of Luke Bootes, 18, of Hawthorn Avenue, Sheerness, today brings an end to eight months of waiting for the families of Carol Whittaker, Jean Wigglesworth and Phyllis Paolillo.
2007-02-09 00:00:00
Student power
As part of their GCSE studies in engineering, 30 students from Saint George's Church of England School in Gravesend have been learning about sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
2007-02-09 00:00:00
Packed agenda for KCC Maidstone local board
Supporting people and organisations in the Maidstone borough is the theme for a packed agenda of the next kent county council maidstone local board.
2007-02-09 00:00:00
