Kent Strategy bags £6.5 million
Kent County Council's Primary Strategy has been recognised as a 'strong strategic vision' by the Department for Education and Skills and rewarded with a share of £150 million.
2006-11-22 00:00:00
Calling young designers
Kent Trading Standards has invited schools to put children's creativity to the test by designing a toy or game that is both fun and safe.
2006-11-22 00:00:00
New building at Goldwyn Community Special School
KCC Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds turned the first sod today (Wednesday 22 November) to mark the start of work on a new special educational needs school in Ashford.
2006-11-22 00:00:00
Partnership project plucks green apple
The success of a project that has seen graffiti cleaned from over 150 areas across the District was rewarded recently when representatives from the organisations involved went to the Tower of London to collected a top award.
2006-11-22 00:00:00
Ram raid at Tesco in Larkfield
Kent Police have recovered a burnt out tipper truck and cash machine that was stolen in a ram raid at Tesco supermarket in Larkfield.
2006-11-22 00:00:00
Supermarket raid in Swanley
Detectives investigating a supermarket robbery in West Kent have issued a CCTV image of a shopper who was in the store at the time of the raid. They believe he may have information about what happened.
2006-11-22 00:00:00
Schools anti-bullying conference
Headteachers from around the county will come together this week at Kent's first Anti-bullying Conference, on Thursday 23 November.
2006-11-21 00:00:00
Hi-tech traffic revolution
Maidstone's traffic 'nerve centre' plugged in the latest hi-tech equipment yesterday (Monday 20 November), heralding the first stage of Kent County Council's drive to cut congestion in Maidstone by up to 10%.
2006-11-21 00:00:00
Praise for Kent adoption scheme
A Kent scheme that aims to ensure stability and a good start in life for babies and toddlers whose parents cannot look after them, has been singled out for national praise today (Tuesday 21 November).
2006-11-21 00:00:00
Sod turning at Whitfield Aspen School
Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds turned the first sod today (Tuesday 21 November) at a ceremony to begin work on the £3.9 million extension to Whitfield Aspen School.
2006-11-21 00:00:00
Kent youth to elect representatives
30,000 of Kent's young people aged 11-18 are expected to go to the polls to vote for their chosen representatives in the annual Kent Youth County Council elections.
2006-11-21 00:00:00
Christmas spirit at West View
West View Integrated Care Centre is holding a Santa's Fayre this Saturday, 25 November, to raise money for extra goodies for the people who will be staying there over the festive season.
2006-11-21 00:00:00
Gravesend students learn how to fly
Year nine students from Saint George's CE School had a special visit from Tony Nijhuis - a man who built one of the world's largest model airplanes.
2006-11-21 00:00:00
Teens learn about health and social care
More than 250 teenagers got an insight into career opportunities in health and social care when a team of professionals shared their experiences with students at an open day.
2006-11-20 00:00:00
New pavements in Whitstable
Work to replace some pavements in Regent Street, Whitstable, with a new style of paving slab, is beginning on 27 November and will last for six weeks.
2006-11-20 00:00:00
Protect your holiday
Take a tip from Kent Trading Standards and make sure you know where you stand if something goes wrong with your holiday.
2006-11-20 00:00:00
Don't get taken for a ride
To coincide with the release of the results of their investigation into the sale of unroadworthy vehicles, Kent Trading Standards are reminding consumers about the potential pitfalls when buying or servicing a car.
2006-11-20 00:00:00
National Consumer Week advice
During National Consumer Week (20 to 24 November), Kent Trading Standards is reminding buyers how to protect their rights, and what to do if something goes wrong with a purchase.
2006-11-20 00:00:00
New junior wardens in Rusthall
Year six pupils from St Paul's Junior School, Rusthall will be the first in Kent to become Junior Community Wardens.
2006-11-17 00:00:00
Swanley town centre design guidance goes on show
Swanley residents can see first hand design guidance that will be used to decide any future redevelopment of Swanley town centre.
2006-11-17 00:00:00
KCC web nominated for national award
Kent County Council's Explore Kent website has been shortlisted for a government award as a finalist in the e-Government National Awards 2006.
2006-11-16 00:00:00
Making Victoria Parade safer
Work to provide safer crossing facilities in Victoria Parade, Ramsgate, will begin next Monday 20 November with the installation of kerb build-outs with crossing points and tactile paving.
2006-11-16 00:00:00
St Nicholas celebrates new learning area
Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds will officially open St Nicholas School's 16-19 learning block at Canterbury College tomorrow (Friday 17 November).
2006-11-16 00:00:00
Minister to launch Sittingbourne bus service
Minister of State for Transport Steve Ladyman will be launching improvements to a Sittingbourne bus service with Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Keith Ferrin on Friday, 17 November.
2006-11-16 00:00:00
Don't waste this opportunity
Each household in Kent produces an average of 1.3 tonnes of waste every year. But many of us don't know what happens to it and what can we do to reduce the amount we throw away.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
Wilmington's wow factor
Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Education and School Improvement John Simmonds was guest of honour at Wilmington Enterprise College's ground breaking ceremony yesterday.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
Adoption open day a great success
KCC's adoption open day on Saturday 11 November attracted a healthy number of people interested in finding out more about adoption. Seventy families came along to the Maidstone event, which is about ten more than last year.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
Benefits freedom for Kent
The Leader and Chief Executive of Kent County Council are meeting with Work and Pensions Minister Jim Murphy on Thursday to ask for more freedom in the way the benefits system currently operates in the county.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
New local art on sale
Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Communities Mike Hill will open KCC's latest exhibition 'By Hand' which will feature more than 30 local artists and craftspeople.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
New flats exhibition well attended
About 60 people came along to an exhibition on Saturday to learn more about plans for innovative new flats in Hythe for older and vulnerable people.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
Buy your piece of Kent history
Copies of KCC's specially commissioned film about the county's history are now available to buy on DVD. The film, which had its premiere screening in County Hall, Maidstone on Tuesday 14 November, features footage from each decade since 1895.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
Two-way streets for Ashford
A bold scheme to transform Ashford with two-way streets has been welcomed by Kent County Council's Highways Advisory Board.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
Tackling congestion in Canterbury
Kent County Council has come up with a new scheme to help tackle traffic congestion in Canterbury.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
Clamping down on untaxed vehicles
The latest Operation Cubit has removed a further 26 untaxed or abandoned vehicles following a five day blitz in Swanley and the surrounding areas.
2006-11-15 00:00:00
Plan to improve new developments stalled by Government
An innovative plan to improve the quality and suitability of future developments and to ensure a supply of affordable housing in Sevenoaks District has been set back after intervention by the Government Office for the South East (GOSE).
2006-11-15 00:00:00
People missing from ferry found safe and well
Following information received from Belgian authorities, officers at Kent Police are confident that two people reported missing in the early hours of Monday 13 November are safe and well. It is understood that they have returned to their homes&
2006-11-14 00:00:00
Counties quick off the blocks
Kent and Essex County Councils are quick off the starting blocks to maximise opportunities from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
2006-11-13 00:00:00
Work experience for school children
Kent County Council is to create a new unit to improve teenagers' preparation for the world of work, KCC Leader Paul Carter announced today.
2006-11-13 00:00:00
New teen training centre at Sittingbourne
Future child carers and engineers can begin their training at just 14 years old after the new vocational centre at Sittingbourne Community College (SCC) is officially opened at 2pm next Wednesday, 15 November.
2006-11-13 00:00:00
Dareth over 60 club
Calling all people aged 60 years or over in Darenth who would like to be part of a new social club to make more friends.
2006-11-10 00:00:00
Behind the scenes of justice
See a trial taking place, watch a simulated panel where offenders face their victims, experience a mediation session and more - all this will be on offer at the Criminal Justice Volunteer Recruitment Event on Saturday 18 November 2006.
2006-11-09 00:00:00
Work begins on Newbles bridge
Essential road works have begun on Newbles Bridge in St Mary's Road, Dymchurch.
2006-11-09 00:00:00
CCTV zooms in to make arrests
The sharp eyed gaze of Sevenoaks District Council’s CCTV cameras has again been instrumental in the fight against crime after helping West Kent Police make five arrests following two separate incidents in Sevenoaks and Edenbridge recently.
2006-11-09 00:00:00
Parents give youth project thumbs up!
An innovative project aimed specifically at providing young children aged between eight and 12 in Swanley with organised activities and outings has been given a glowing endorsement by parents of the children who attend the scheme.
2006-11-09 00:00:00
Have your say on community facilities
Kent County Council wants to hear people's views about the community facilities required to accompany the 120,000 homes expected to be built in Kent over the next two decades.
2006-11-09 00:00:00
North Kent drugs dealers targeted
As part of an ongoing drive to tackle drugs, Kent Police will be focusing on Dartford on Thursday 9 November.
2006-11-09 00:00:00
Shuttle bus to Whitstable High Street
In response to strong public demand, Kent County Council is now funding a temporary shuttle bus service to Whitstable High Street.
2006-11-08 00:00:00
Getting people back to work
KCC will celebrate the launch tomorrow (Thursday 9 November) of a new unemployment service which helps people get back into work after a long illness or disability.
2006-11-08 00:00:00
No arrests during bonfire night festivities
Kent Police’s drive to tackle anti-social behaviour made sure bonfire weekend festivities passed off peacefully around the county, with only a few minor incidents.
2006-11-08 00:00:00
Police search for missing Teynham man
Police seeking missing man James Haskell are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any possible sightings.
2006-11-08 00:00:00
Social care and the future of Tunbridge Wells
The future of Kent and social care for its residents topped the agenda of the Kent County Council Tunbridge Wells Local Board last night.
2006-11-07 00:00:00
Gravesham schools first in Kent
Gravesham secondary schools are top of the list within Kent for a radical transformation of school buildings.
2006-11-07 00:00:00
New fence for Higham playgroup
Children from a playgroup in Higham are celebrating after receiving funding to pay for a new fence to make their building safer.
2006-11-07 00:00:00
Seasalter healthy walks
After eight successful weeks, a final healthy walk for residents was held along Seasalter seafront today, Tuesday 7 November. There is no need for people living in the area to despair though, as the popular activity will now be returning in the New Year.
2006-11-07 00:00:00
Decision on Hextable parish will not be taken before 2008
Residents of Swanley and Hextable will not hear from the Government as to whether it will create a new council for Hextable until after the next town and parish council elections in May 2007.
2006-11-07 00:00:00
Doing the rounds
During November, Environmental Health Officers will be visiting companies where tyre and exhaust fitting takes place in Sevenoaks District to ensure their employees are properly trained to handle large or heavy objects.
2006-11-07 00:00:00
Could adoption be your option?
As part of National Adoption Week we're inviting you to an Adoption Services Open Day on 11 November.
2006-11-06 00:00:00
The tastiest food and drink in Kent
The best-stocked village store, the most succulent restaurant and the tastiest Kentish beer - they were among the honours on offer in the annual Taste of Kent Awards.
2006-11-06 00:00:00
