Inspiring a new generation of care professionals
A new scheme to inspire youngsters to take up careers in social care has been highlighted to Kent teachers, care professionals and health staff.
2006-07-24 00:00:00
New bus services for Dover
A banner cutting ceremony performed by Dr Stephen Ladyman, Minister for Transport and MP for Thanet South, and Paul Southgate, Managing Director for Stagecoach East Kent and Hastings, officially launched the introduction of eight brand new, easy-access En
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Kent wins national nappy commendation
Kent Cloth Nappy Service has won a prestigious 'highly commended' honour in the Women's Environment Network national Real Nappy Week Awards for 2006.
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Benefits claimants asked for their views
Many residents who have recently had a benefit claim assessed by Sevenoaks District Council will soon be asked how satisfied they are with the benefits service.
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Kent gears up for Tour de France
As this year's Tour de France (link opens in a new window) draws to a close, Kent is looking forward to welcoming this exciting world-class spectacle to the county next year.
2006-07-21 00:00:00
The write stuff
Journalist and novelist, Kelly Rose Bradford (link opens in a new window), acknowledged the very high standard of entries for the creative writing competition organised by Kent County Council's Adult Education Service (KAES) for Dartford and Gravesham whi
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Health and social care centre opens
A 102-year-old and a four-year-old planted a rose together to mark the official opening of Gravesend's new £25 million health and social care centre, Gravesham Community Hospital and Gravesham Place, yesterday.
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Keep Maidstone moving
Keeping Maidstone moving is a top priority for Kent County Council.
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Ticket to thrive in Tonbridge and Malling
Free public transport for 11 to 16 year olds was one ambitious target outlined by Kent County Council's transport chief Keith Ferrin at the Tonbridge and Malling Local Board meeting on Wednesday.
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Ambitious targets for Kent
More than 25 people came along to Sevenoaks Town Council offices to hear about Kent County Council's plans for the future of the county and have their say on the proposals.
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Opening of Thamesview vocational centre
Cabinet Member for Education Standards and School Improvement John Simmonds officially opened the £1.25million vocational centre at Thamesview School (link opens in a new window).
2006-07-21 00:00:00
Surf the Local Board and win a hamper
Simpler to navigate and jam-packed with information on meetings and how to get funding for projects, Kent County Council's new Local Board website is now just a click away for residents.
2006-07-20 00:00:00
Cash for youth projects
Kent County Council has granted more than £449,000 to a variety of youth organisations and projects across the county through its Partnership Awards to Voluntary Youth Organisations.
2006-07-20 00:00:00
Kent officer voted bravest in the South East
South Kent officer PC Paul Howe has been awarded a top honour at the 11th annual Police Bravery Awards. He clinched the title of bravest officer in the South East at a ceremony in London on 13 July in the presence of HRH The Duke of Kent.
2006-07-20 00:00:00
Get ready for a fun packed summer in the zone!
Over 20 towns and villages across the District look set for a summer full of entertainment as the Youth Zone returns to bring free fun filled activities for children and young people.
2006-07-19 00:00:00
Equal Care opens up new careers
The hard work and achievement of 12 trainees from the black and minority ethnic communities who have been helped to start new careers as care workers were celebrated at a presentation in Gravesend this week.
2006-07-19 00:00:00
KCC Leader's vision for Thanet
The Leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter will be in Thanet this month to listen to residents' views on the future of the district and the entire county.
2006-07-19 00:00:00
Virginia and Kent working together
The "best run" state in America and one of the UK's top local authorities have joined together in a staff exchange programme aimed at improving public services.
2006-07-19 00:00:00
Surefire future for Shepway
The tide is turning for the Shepway district with a bright future predicted for the coastal area.
2006-07-19 00:00:00
KCC Leader's vision for Dover
The Leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter will be in Dover next week to listen to residents' views on the future of the district and the entire county.
2006-07-19 00:00:00
Hot weather advice for people travelling by car
Kent Police and Kent County Council are reminding people to make sure they take a good supply of water or other drinks with them on car journeys during the heatwave.
2006-07-18 00:00:00
KCC halts plans to close Goodnestone and Langdon
After taking into consideration all the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed closures of Goodnestone CE Primary and Langdon
2006-07-18 00:00:00
KCC starts plans to close Doddington
Having considered all responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided to support the issuing of a Public Notice to close Doddington Primary School.
2006-07-18 00:00:00
KCC starts plans to close Ripple
Having considered all responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided to support the issuing of a Public Notice to close The Ripple School.
2006-07-18 00:00:00
KCC halts plans to close St Radigunds
After considering all the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed closure of St Radigunds Community Primary School.
2006-07-18 00:00:00
KCC halts plans to close Seal St Lawrence
After considering all the responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided not to proceed with the proposed closure of Seal St Lawrence CE Primary School.
2006-07-18 00:00:00
Random drug testing in schools
A number of secondary school headteachers met last week to discuss the possibility of introducing random drug testing into Kent secondary schools.
2006-07-18 00:00:00
Plans to amalgamate South Deal and Mongeham
Having considered all responses to the consultation process and the views of the School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB), Kent County Council has decided to support the issuing of a Public Notice to amalgamate South Deal Primary School and Mongeham Pri
2006-07-18 00:00:00
Healthy advice available for young people
Young people across the District can seek free and confidential advice on a range of health issues at drop in clinics specifically set up for under 20 year olds.
2006-07-17 00:00:00
Dance class stepz into the sun
Swanley residents can dance themselves fit in the sun this summer as EZ STEPZ moves outside to enjoy the warm weather.
2006-07-17 00:00:00
Dover chunnel link good for jobs
Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Chairman of Dover Pride Graham Gibbens today welcomed the news that the Channel Tunnel Rail Link can extend to the port.
2006-07-14 00:00:00
Safety plan on target
Sevenoaks District residents are benefitting from the latest plan to help make the area a safer place to live.
2006-07-14 00:00:00
Cash machine raid in Gravesend
Police in North Kent are appealing for information after a cash machine was taken from Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, at around 2.30am on Friday 14 July.
2006-07-14 00:00:00
Building a sporting future
On 13 July, students from Christ Church School, in partnership with South Kent College, visited the construction site of the new £1million games area and pavilion currently being built for the school and local community.
2006-07-14 00:00:00
Watch the Virginia cultural seminar
On 18 July, a very special seminar was broadcast live on the website to celebrate the culture and identity of the Virginia Indians and other diverse communities from Kent and further afield. View archived footage of the seminar (this link will open in
2006-07-14 00:00:00
Mother jailed after poisoning her son with drugs
A mother who killed her baby boy by poisoning him with drugs has been jailed for three years by a judge at Croydon Crown Court on Thursday 13 July.
2006-07-13 00:00:00
Launch of initiative to prevent watercraft theft
Police will visit various coastal locations in Kent during July and August to launch a new crime prevention initiative aimed at the county’s marine community. The initiative aims to prevent the theft of watercraft by using a database to collate photogra
2006-07-13 00:00:00
Edenbridge picks up international award
The first ever World Mental Health Day in Edenbridge has been a resounding success after scooping a prestigious international honour.
2006-07-12 00:00:00
Plan continues to exceed targets
As preparations begin for the next three years of the Sevenoaks District Community Plan, figures show that the current action plan is continuing to exceed targets in delivering improvements to local residents' quality of life.
2006-07-12 00:00:00
Kent International set for direct link to the States
The UK's largest independent tour operator Cosmos (some links will open in new windows), and its sister airline, Monarch, are set to introduce direct transatlantic flights between Kent International and Virginia next year.
2006-07-12 00:00:00
Structure plan goes live
A new masterplan to protect Kent's environment and provide for jobs and housing growth has just gone live.
2006-07-12 00:00:00
Summer mission for kids
Kent County Council's Libraries are launching the eighth annual Reading Mission, a fun scheme to encourage the county's children to read during the summer holidays.
2006-07-12 00:00:00
Kent Police at the Kent Show
That’s the number of the stand to visit at this year’s Kent Show, where people can be first to find out all about their local police service.
2006-07-11 00:00:00
Parish portal proves popular
More than 200 parish and town councils in Kent have taken up the county council's offer of a free website in the first year since its launch.
2006-07-10 00:00:00
KCC staff raise £250,000 for local children
Kent County Council staff were celebrating today after raising a staggering £250,000 for under-privileged children in the county.
2006-07-07 00:00:00
New parking charges delayed
The introduction of increased on-street parking charges and extended evening charges in Sevenoaks town have been put on hold until the autumn to help ease the impact of the roadworks over the coming months.
2006-07-07 00:00:00
16K benefit cheat caught
A benefit cheat has narrowly avoided prision after she was found guilty of illegally claiming nearly £16,000 in benefit and income support payments.
2006-07-07 00:00:00
100 up for new ways to school
One hundred Kent schools have won a special Kent County Council award for pioneering congestion-busting.
2006-07-07 00:00:00
Cash for Gravesham projects
Forty-two community projects across the Gravesham borough benefited from £85,300 of grants recommended by Kent County Council Members over the past 12 months and many more could successfully bid for funding this year.
2006-07-07 00:00:00
Shepway residents to have their say on Towards 2010
The Towards 2010 document sets out the county council's promises to deliver in seven key areas over the next four years - goals which Leader Paul Carter said will "dynamically shape the county's future". Public consultation on the document is now underwa
2006-07-07 00:00:00
Maidstone residents to have their say on Towards
2010
Kent County Council has signed up to the most radical targets ever set by a council and now it wants to hear the views of Maidstone residents.
2006-07-07 00:00:00
Tonbridge and Malling residents to discuss Towards
2010
Kent County Council has signed up to the most radical targets ever set by a council and now it wants to hear the views of Tonbridge and Malling residents.
2006-07-07 00:00:00
