New opening hours for Gravesham libraries
The new hours are aimed at making libraries more readily available to local residents and to meet the changing trends in people's working hours.
2006-09-20 00:00:00
Playhouse consultation report goes online
A report showing the results of the month long consultation on the future of the Playhouse building is now available to view on-line.
2006-09-20 00:00:00
Have your say on new parking proposals!
Edenbridge and Westerham residents are being asked for their comments on proposed new parking restrictions drawn up following requests made by local people.
2006-09-20 00:00:00
Hundreds turn out for Community Safety Day
Almost 2000 people visited Pencester Park in Dover on Sunday afternoon for the first Community Safety Day*.
2006-09-20 00:00:00
Leader: "Everyone has a part to play in Kent's
future"
Engaging more closely with every community in Kent is the key to shaping the county's future - that's what Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter highlighted in his keynote speech at yesterday's Kent Partnership conference.
2006-09-20 00:00:00
Rural speeds under the spotlight
Kent County Council is tackling the thorny issue of traffic speeds in rural areas.
2006-09-20 00:00:00
Walking back to happiness
Kent Highway Services will be starting the second phase of work in North Holmes Road, Canterbury, on Monday 25 September to complete reconstruction of the footway that started last year. It is expected to take eight weeks.
2006-09-19 00:00:00
KCC cash key to charity's success
It is two years since the Pilsdon community came to Kent but without the help of the county council, it might not be enjoying its current success.
2006-09-19 00:00:00
Triple treat at SNAP night!
Young clubbers in the District can have a triple dose of entertainment when the latest SNAP night comes to Sevenoaks on Saturday 30 September. Not only will America’s hottest new boyband US 5 and British group Chase Mo be appearing, so will the EZ S
2006-09-19 00:00:00
No merger for two Maidstone schools
Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) on Monday, Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision regarding the proposal to amalgamate Hunton CE Primary School and St Mary's Laddingford CE Primary School i
2006-09-19 00:00:00
Help make a garden in a day
Do you have an hour or two to spare on Friday (22 September)? Are you good at gardening or willing, at least, to have a go?
2006-09-18 00:00:00
Watch council meetings online
We use the latest technology to broadcast some of our council meetings live on our website.
2006-09-18 00:00:00
Selsted School remains open
Having considered all of the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board, Kent County Council has decided that Selsted Primary School will remain open.
2006-09-15 00:00:00
KCC halts plans to close Morehall and Harcourt
After considering all the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board, Kent County Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed amalgamation of Morehall Primary School and Harcourt Primary School.
2006-09-15 00:00:00
Trottiscliffe Primary to stay open
Following a meeting of Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) last week Cabinet Member John Simmonds has made a decision regarding the proposal to close Trottiscliffe CE Primary School in West Malling.
2006-09-15 00:00:00
Blooming great success for wildlife scheme
A record amount of Sevenoaks District residents, schools and community groups have been rewarded this year for their horticultural endeavours in making their gardens more attractive to local wildlife.
2006-09-15 00:00:00
Preserving the character of the District
More of the District’s many historic buildings, picturesque gardens and grounds will be conserved and enhanced for future generations following the latest round of conservation area boundary reviews.
2006-09-15 00:00:00
Kent hotelier fined
Kent County Council Trading Standards have successfully prosecuted Gercharan Singh Thind (aged 69) the owner of The Oval Hotel in Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, after receiving complaints about a "disabled friendly" claim contained in the hotel brochure.
2006-09-14 00:00:00
Lympne Primary School update
Following yesterday's fire at Lympne Primary School in Shepway the school will be closed tomorrow (Friday 15 September).
2006-09-14 00:00:00
Cricket star hit for six by school sports boost
Top Kent batsman Matthew Walker will be in Ramsgate next week to celebrate Kent County Council scoring £300,000 to improve more than 40 school playgrounds.
2006-09-14 00:00:00
Watch council meetings live
On Monday 18 September two council meetings will be broadcast live on the website.
2006-09-14 00:00:00
Man charged with nine sex offences
The Crown Prosecution Service has advised Kent Police to additionally charge Christopher Langham, the 57-year-old actor from the Cranbrook area with eight counts of indecent assault and one other sexual offence.
2006-09-13 00:00:00
Five men charged with Christopher Alaneme's murder remanded
All five of the men charged on Tuesday 12 September with Christopher Alaneme’s murder have appeared at Maidstone Magistrates Court. The five have all been remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 25 September.
2006-09-13 00:00:00
Deaths of elderly couple not suspicious
The deaths of an elderly couple in Brenchley, near Pembury in Kent, are not being treated as suspicious.
2006-09-13 00:00:00
Changes to child seatbelt laws
To help prevent child deaths and injuries, child car seat law is changing this month. All children must travel in an appropriate child car seat until they reach the age of 12 or 135cm (4ft 5in) tall, whichever comes first, from 18 September.
2006-09-13 00:00:00
Ashford International services must be maintained
Kent County Council today welcomed the extension of international services for Kent through the new Ebbsfleet station and said it was pleased that Eurostar (link opens in a new window), in their official press statement, had denied press reports that
2006-09-12 00:00:00
Residents answer taxing questions
Sevenoaks District residents are being invited to help the Council decide its budget priorities for the next year at three open meetings during October.
2006-09-12 00:00:00
Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving
A 54-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal road traffic collision on 7 September on the M2.
2006-09-12 00:00:00
Welcome to Walking Week
Step to it! Welcome to Walking Week starts on Saturday 16 September and the county council's Explore Kent team has lots of ideas for great walks in the countryside.
2006-09-11 00:00:00
Kent completes broadband coverage
A major milestone will be reached when the communities served by the Elmsted, Milstead and Selsted exchanges are switched on to ADSL high-speed broadband internet, thanks to a groundbreaking deal between Kent County Council and BT (link opens in a new win
2006-09-11 00:00:00
Edenbridge residents have a slice of fun!
A group of older local residents grabbed a 'pizza' the action recently when they visited Bore Place in Chiddingstone.
2006-09-08 00:00:00
Keeping fit is child's play!
Swanley parents with young children can buggy walk their way to fitness as the popular free weekly walks return after the summer break.
2006-09-08 00:00:00
Swanley youngsters go 'weald'!
Thirty young people from Swanley enjoyed three days of fun at Hall's Green Residential Centre in Sevenoaks Weald from Monday 21 August.
2006-09-08 00:00:00
Feel the beat on the street!
Swanley adults who have a love for dancing can take their skills in a new direction with new street dancing classes that have come to the town.
2006-09-08 00:00:00
Help for families
All parents know this is an expensive time of year. As children and young people return to school, college or university, the list of what they need seems to be endless.
2006-09-08 00:00:00
Success for Kent Success
Kent County Council's apprenticeship programme Kent Success celebrates its first anniversary with an ambitious expansion plan - and wants more businesses to get involved.
2006-09-08 00:00:00
Kent's well read
Libraries in Kent have increased the number of books issued to customers despite official figures showing a serious downfall across the country.
2006-09-08 00:00:00
Don't lose your vote, get on the register!
The time for residents to register to vote in next May’s elections is here, as from 11 September voter registration forms are being sent to households throughout the area by Sevenoaks District Council.
2006-09-07 00:00:00
Police release name of man killed in Parkwood
Kent Police has released the name of the man who was fatally stabbed in Parkwood, Maidstone on Monday 4 September.
2006-09-07 00:00:00
Public meeting about West Street in Ashford
Residents can have their say about exciting proposals to transform the ring road in West Street, Ashford, at a public meeting next week.
2006-09-06 00:00:00
Tracing Nature in Kent's galleries
Kent County Council's Cultural Development Unit (CDU) is launching a new exhibition called Tracing Nature in four of the county's library galleries, to highlight the diversity of Kent's landscapes.
2006-09-06 00:00:00
Historical manuscripts remain in Kent
Kent County Council's East Kent Archives centre has won a bid to keep a series of valuable historical documents known as the North Manuscripts.
2006-09-06 00:00:00
Art exhibition at Birchington Library
Kent County Council's Birchington Library is celebrating refurbishment of the Burley Gallery as part of the recent £250,000 KCC makeover, with a retrospective exhibition of artwork by local artist David Burley, after whom the gallery was named.
2006-09-06 00:00:00
Road casualties down in Maidstone
Kent County Council is urging motorists to keep driving safely as road casualties in the Maidstone area have fallen.
2006-09-06 00:00:00
Adult Learners' Awards results
Inspiring students from across the county have been named at Kent County Council's Adult Learners Awards for 2006.
2006-09-06 00:00:00
All aboard for the transport conference
Sevenoaks District's first ever conference to discuss the future challenges posed by public and private transport will be taking place in Swanley later this month.
2006-09-05 00:00:00
Man arrested on suspicion of murder
Detectives from Kent Police are questioning a man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 39-year-old man in Maidstone on Monday 4 September.
2006-09-05 00:00:00
Daniel Tammet author visit
Kent author Daniel Tammet will be talking about his new book Born on a Blue Day on Thursday 21 September at 7:30pm at Sittingbourne Library (view map - opens in a new window).
2006-09-05 00:00:00
