Get healthy with Dartford Library
From Monday 11 September Kent County Council's Dartford Library is hosting a Get Healthy Week.
2006-09-05 00:00:00
Community grants deadline looms
The deadline for applications for two Kent County Council grant schemes is looming.
2006-09-05 00:00:00
New opening hours at Shepway libraries
Kent County Council is extending library opening hours across the Shepway District. 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.
2006-09-05 00:00:00
Road widening at Longfield
A major road widening scheme starting in Longfield this month will make life easier for motorists and residents.
2006-09-05 00:00:00
New crossing in Herne Bay
A safer crossing point for residents will be installed this month in Canterbury Road, Herne Bay.
2006-09-05 00:00:00
Listening to you
Councillors and officers from Sevenoaks District Council will be taking to the streets during September to hear the concerns of local people and to consult on the Community Plan and Local Development Framework at series of 'Listening Days'.
2006-09-04 00:00:00
Village design goes online!
Residents of the District can now view detailed planning statements that play an important role in guiding the design and appearance of their local communities, after they were added to Sevenoaks District Council’s website.
2006-09-04 00:00:00
Graffiti project cleans up at awards
A successful project that has seen graffiti cleaned from over 150 areas across the District has borne fruit and been rewarded with a prestigious international award.
2006-09-04 00:00:00
Your views count!
Local people will soon be able to have their say on local services and local issues when Sevenoaks District Council carries out its three-yearly residents' satisfaction survey.
2006-09-04 00:00:00
Changes to KCC's Cabinet
A number of changes take effect in Kent County Council's Cabinet today.
2006-09-04 00:00:00
Free books at libraries
Kent County Council's libraries are taking part in an initiative to give local residents free books courtesy of BBC Radio Kent (link opens in a new window).
2006-09-04 00:00:00
Cut your waste, firms urge
Local firms are being urged to recycle more of their unwanted materials in a six-month Kent County Council trial. The aim is to boost business profits by minimising their waste production and making more efficient use of materials and energy. At the same
2006-09-04 00:00:00
Council adopts new air quality management areas
Following detailed analysis and consultation with local people, Sevenoaks District Council has declared five new Air Quality Management Areas.
2006-09-01 00:00:00
Kent Police gears up for 'Tour of Britain' cycle race
Kent Police is advising motorists to allow extra time for their journeys on Saturday 2 September 2006 as the county hosts the penultimate stage of the ‘Tour of Britain’ cycle race. Temporary road closures will be in force along the 98-mile r
2006-09-01 00:00:00
Safer Kent Awards launched
The Kent Police Authority has launched the Safer Kent Awards scheme for 2006. The scheme is designed to celebrate people who have made a real difference to their community as well as highlight their outstanding work.
2006-08-31 00:00:00
Safety measures for Sheppey Bridge
Kent Police is keen to work with other agencies to ensure the newly opened Sheppey Bridge is as safe as possible for motorists to use.
2006-08-31 00:00:00
Wye gets grime busted
When residents from Wye highlighted graffiti as a local concern, their Kent County Council Community Warden arranged a clean-up of some of the grot-spots.
2006-08-31 00:00:00
New trees for Hythe
Kent County Council has approved funding for new trees and bollards to make Hythe greener at a cost of £2,100.
2006-08-31 00:00:00
New Director of Health for Children and Young People
Kent County Council, in partnership with the NHS (link opens in a new window), has introduced a new post of Director of Health for Children and Young People within the directorate of Children, Families and Education.
2006-08-31 00:00:00
Cycle race comes to Kent
Kent's glorious countryside, along with its fine cities, towns and villages, will be showcased far and wide by the exciting visit of the Tour of Britain (link opens in a new window) cycle race this weekend (Sat 2 Sept).
2006-08-30 00:00:00
Unprecedented response to Playhouse consultation
Residents of the District are being reminded that Thursday 31 August is the final opportunity to have their say on the future of the Sevenoaks Playhouse building.
2006-08-29 00:00:00
GCSEs - Kent keeps getting better
Kent schools have once again produced outstanding GCSE results, outstripping the national rate of improvement and heading towards a record level of almost 63% of students achieving 5 or more A* to C grades - an increase of approximately 3.5% from last yea
2006-08-25 00:00:00
Toasting the cream of adult learners
More than 100 students from further education colleges and organisations throughout the county are in line for a 2006 Kent Adult Learning Award organised by Kent County Council's Adult Education Service.
2006-08-25 00:00:00
Shepherdswell community garden blossoms
Pre-school children and green-fingered residents in Shepherdswell will now be able to keep the village in bloom, with help from the Kent Community Safety Partnership.
2006-08-25 00:00:00
Planners on a winning streak
Recently published figures from the Government show that Sevenoaks District Council is one of Kent’s most successful authorities when it comes to defending its decisions at planning appeals.
2006-08-24 00:00:00
Priya Fashions prosecuted
On Friday 18 August at Dartford Magistrates' Court following a successful prosecution by Kent County Council Trading Standards, Priya Fashions, a Kent based business partnership, received a large penalty for selling and possessing fake goods at their Dart
2006-08-23 00:00:00
Giant murial for Dover
A giant mural picture of Dover made by more than 500 volunteers from recycled scrap materials is being unveiled on 30 August. The picture entitled Inspired Action measuring 24 x 12 feet was originally painted by Maidstone artist Linnie Slaughter. It was c
2006-08-23 00:00:00
Youth Zone prepares to party in the sun!
Four days of partying will see the Youth Zone sign off in celebratory fashion as it enters its final week next week.
2006-08-23 00:00:00
Giant mural for Dover
A giant mural picture of Dover made by more than 500 volunteers from recycled scrap materials is being unveiled on 30 August. The picture entitled Inspired Action measuring 24 x 12 feet was originally painted by Maidstone artist Linnie Slaughter. It was c
2006-08-23 00:00:00
Nominee from Minster up for a STAR Award
Inge Moore from Kent County Council's Adult Education Service has beaten off strong competition from 3000 national nominees to be shortlisted for a QIA STAR Award (link opens in a new window).
2006-08-22 00:00:00
Playhouse consultation enters final stretch
As the final week approaches, the public response shows no sign of slowing down with nearly 2,200 people having taken part in the consultation, which ends on Thursday 31 August.
2006-08-22 00:00:00
Newington library to relocate
Kent County Council's Newington Library is getting a new bigger better home at the Marlowe Academy in Ramsgate.
2006-08-21 00:00:00
Swanley youngsters get in a spin
Getting fit in Swanley is going to be easy this summer as TK Spin, the 2006 K-SWISS dance team, join forces with the Youth Zone later this week.
2006-08-21 00:00:00
KCC helps Dover youngsters play ball
Budding Beckhams in Kingsdown and Ringwould now have somewhere safe to master their football skills thanks to the Kent Community Safety Partnership.
2006-08-21 00:00:00
Francis Ottley murder
Stuart James Martin, aged 29, unemployed, of Bramble Way, Hollingbury, Brighton, has been charged with the murder of Francis Ottley and will appear at Shepway Magistrates Court, Folkestone, today.
2006-08-18 00:00:00
Westcourt big clean up
Date of press photocall: Thursday 24 August for Clean Up and Saturday 26 August for Party In The Park
2006-08-18 00:00:00
Slowing down in Broadstairs town
A scheme to create a 20-mile-per-hour zone in Broadstairs town centre gets underway from Monday 4 September.
2006-08-18 00:00:00
Cabinet Member congratulates A-level students
"Today marks the end of an anxious summer's wait for results and years of hard work for students across the county.
2006-08-17 00:00:00
Ferry good deal for river crossing
Kent County Council has successfully secured a new contract to continue the operation of the Gravesend to Tilbury passenger ferry service. As part of the deal, Kent and Thurrock concessionary bus pass holders will now be able to travel on the boat for fre
2006-08-16 00:00:00
Direct Payments 1000th client
Life has been tough lately for Claire Somerville in Tunbridge Wells. Born with spina bifida, she has had both legs amputated. Forty-three year old Claire fiercely prizes her independence and up until 18 months ago, was frequently out and about town. Since
2006-08-16 00:00:00
Drain on resources and risk to people
25 drain covers have been stolen from the Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks area over the weekend - six in University Way in Dartford.
2006-08-15 00:00:00
'Make it' a fun week with the Youth Zone!
Children and young people who fancy themselves as budding Van Goghs or Picassos can get themselves along to the penultimate week of the Youth Zone from next Monday (21 August).
2006-08-15 00:00:00
Sevenoaks Playhouse consultation reaches grand milestone
The staggering response to the consultation on the future of the Sevenoaks Playhouse building has continued in the last week, with the past few days seeing some remarkable milestones achieved.
2006-08-15 00:00:00
Keep your home safe - officers target burglary
Burglary in Kent has fallen by half during the last decade. However, home burglary rates have risen by 4.5 per cent between April 2005 and March 2006
2006-08-14 00:00:00
Get walking at Seasalter
Date and time of press photo call: Friday 18 and Friday 25 August, 10am to 12.30pm
2006-08-14 00:00:00
"I name this boat Invicta"
Date and time of press photo call: Friday 18 August 2006, 4pm-6pm
2006-08-14 00:00:00
Public urged to remain alert
Kent Police is urging people to remain vigilant for any activity that could be linked to terrorism as the national alert continues following last week’s arrests in London, Thames Valley and Birmingham.
2006-08-14 00:00:00
It's all whites on the night for Council staff!
Sevenoaks District Council staff had a wicket time, and stumped up money for a good cause recently when they donned their whites for a charity cricket match.
2006-08-11 00:00:00
£50,000 worth of cannabis seized
Police have seized hundreds of cannabis plants from two properties in Faversham and Queenborough on Thursday 10 August.
2006-08-11 00:00:00
Making strides towards fitness
Sixty-five year old Nicholas Rubashow recently recovered from a double hip replacement. He decided to join a Walk the Weald adult education course last year and is now currently preparing to climb Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro in September for charity.
2006-08-11 00:00:00
Cash available for Swale community projects
More than 30 community projects across Swale have benefited from over £66,000 in grants recommended by Kent County Council Members during the past year and many more could now successfully bid for funding.
2006-08-11 00:00:00
£36,700 Cash windfall for Sevenoaks
A new scheme to provide a youth club for children aged from 8 to 12 years in the Hartley, Ash and West Kingsdown area is one of four projects in the Sevenoaks district to benefit from a £36,700 boost from Kent County Council.
2006-08-11 00:00:00
National terrorism alert
Kent Police is on heightened alert following this morning’s announcement that terrorists could be trying to target transatlantic flights from Britain.
2006-08-10 00:00:00
