Be prepared for bad weather
Kent Police is advising people to be prepared for the bad weather conditions forecast for the next few days.
2009-11-13 00:00:00
Apprenticeships - coming to Kent to see how it's
done
Simon Waugh, Chief Executive of the National Apprenticeship Service (link opens in a new window) came to County Hall on Wednesday to look at the way Kent runs its apprenticeship schemes, give an update on the national priorities and meet some of the count
2009-11-12 00:00:00
Kent TV is a shining star in Europe
Kent TV's (link opens in a new window) innovative and bold approach to communicating with Kent residents has led to the Internet TV channel being selected as a finalist for the European eGovernment Awards 2009, taking place next week.
2009-11-12 00:00:00
A249 crash causes congestion
Police were called shortly after 7.30am today to a road traffic collision on the Sittingbourne-bound carriageway of the A249 near Stockbury.
2009-11-12 00:00:00
John Downton awards shortlist on display
Prize money and trophies are up for grabs to young artists aged 11-18 as part of the John Downton Awards.
2009-11-11 00:00:00
Council agrees long-term Stag lease
Sevenoaks District Council has agreed the Heads of Terms on which a long-term lease will be based which will help secure the future of the Stag Community Arts Centre.
2009-11-11 00:00:00
Kent gets its heads together
'Improving and innovating so that every young person in Kent gets a great education.'
2009-11-11 00:00:00
How much are your Councillors worth?
Residents who would like to help their local district or borough council set councillors' allowances are being invited to join an independent panel.
2009-11-10 00:00:00
Heavy machinery thieves targeted
Kent Police is working with members of the construction, farming, insurance, security and transport industries, as well as the public, to reduce the theft of heavy machinery.
2009-11-10 00:00:00
Volunteer your skills campaign
You don't have to dress like Superman to be a superhero. In fact, many Kent professionals have super powers at their finger tips that could make a real difference to someone's life.
2009-11-10 00:00:00
First cut for better roads
Work is getting under way for two major new Government-backed roads in east Kent. They will help ease local congestion and attract more business activity in parts of Thanet and Dover districts. Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Nick Chard wi
2009-11-10 00:00:00
KCC takes transport campaign to the House of Lords
Kent County Council is taking its transport campaign, which has involved Peter Mandelson and Theresa Villiers, to the House of Lords on Tuesday 10 November at a high level cross-party summit.
2009-11-09 00:00:00
National Adoption Week
There are some children in the county whose greatest wish is to find a loving family.
2009-11-09 00:00:00
From County Hall to Albert Square
New kid on the block, Kent TV, is excited to hear that it will soon be joined online by big auntie the BBC, as top soap drama EastEnders announces it is creating an internet spin-off series of the soap from next January.
2009-11-06 00:00:00
Kent's young people put authority in the hot seat
Young people from Kent were at County Hall in Maidstone on Wednesday to grill a panel of Kent County Council Cabinet Members and members of Kent Youth County Council at a special question time event.
2009-11-06 00:00:00
Overnight work on Dartford Crossing
Essential repairs will be made to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge this Saturday night (7 November).
2009-11-05 00:00:00
Oakleaf service helps Kent remember road traffic
victims
Paper oak leaves made by local schoolchildren will be laid on the floor of Canterbury Cathedral as part of a special service to remember those who have been killed or seriously injured in road crashes.
2009-11-05 00:00:00
New chair of Kent Children's Trust
Rosalind Turner, Kent County Council's Managing Director of Children, Families and Education, has been appointed chair of the Kent Children's Trust.
2009-11-05 00:00:00
Be safe, be seen
Kent Police is warning cyclists and pedestrians to Be Safe and Be Seen as the darker mornings and darker evenings draw in.
2009-11-04 00:00:00
Older residents' classes to help avoid the risk of falling
With wetter, colder weather leading to increased chances of slips and falls, free classes are being run for older people to help avoid the risk of falling.
2009-11-04 00:00:00
Residents urged not to miss out on free heating scheme
Residents who are not connected to the gas network may be able to benefit from a new heating system installed for free or with a large subsidy as part of a pilot project to test a new form of environmentally friendly heating.
2009-11-04 00:00:00
West Kingsdown residents can put their best foot forward
West Kingsdown residents looking to improve their fitness levels can get walking and talking when the latest free health walk starts in the village later this month.
2009-11-04 00:00:00
Man jailed for money laundering
The last member of a criminal gang that laundered money in excess of £1million has been jailed for two years today (Wednesday 4 November) for his part in the crime.
2009-11-04 00:00:00
Web users urged to spread Madeleine message
The UK’s national law enforcement centre for protecting children – the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre – has today (Tuesday 3 November) issued an online viral message aimed at anyone close to the person who was involved in the
2009-11-03 00:00:00
Stay safe in cyberspace
Cyberbullying and the steps you can take to stay safe online are the focus of this year's anti-bullying week, which runs between Monday 16 and Friday 20 November.
2009-11-03 00:00:00
Kent Youth County Council debate at House of Commons
Seven members of the Kent Youth County Council (KYCC) will be taking part in a House of Commons debate today (30 October) from 11am-3:30pm and KYCC member Ariba Karim will have the honour of leading one of the debates on abolishing university fees at this
2009-10-30 00:00:00
Help us to help you
Residents are being reminded of the important role they can play in keeping anti-social behaviour to a minimum as part of 'Not in your Neighbourhood week'.
2009-10-30 00:00:00
West Kingsdown residents invited to have their say
West Kingsdown residents have an opportunity to hear how the police, council and the community are acting on local concerns and to highlight any new issues and priorities by attending a PACT community meeting in November.
2009-10-30 00:00:00
Kent County Council cleans up at the CIPR Awards
Kent County Council has scooped an impressive four awards for the Clean Kent Campaign at this year's CIPR PRide Awards for the Home Counties South region.
2009-10-29 00:00:00
KCC Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee
The committee meets monthly to review and scrutinise health and the National Health Service. In Kent the powers are given to the council under the Health and Social Care Act 2001 and the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.
2009-10-29 00:00:00
Congestion relief for Sittingbourne moves a step
closer
Relief for Sittingbourne's congested town centre moves a step closer from Monday 2 November as work officially begins on a £35.5 million pound road scheme that will also help boost development and the local economy.
2009-10-29 00:00:00
Kent's young people ask the questions
Kent's young people will have the chance to grill a panel of Kent County Council Cabinet Members and members of Kent Youth County Council at a special question time event on Wednesday 4 November.
2009-10-29 00:00:00
Have Your Say day
The head of Kent Police's Major Crime Unit has been quizzed by a panel of young people on all aspects of policing, as part of a campaign to let young people have their say.
2009-10-29 00:00:00
Ministers visit immigration crime unit
The UK and French immigration ministers visited south Kent yesterday (Tuesday 27 October) to see how police officers from the two countries are working together to tackle organised immigration-related crime, including people smugg
2009-10-28 00:00:00
Staying safe around fireworks
Kent Police is urging people, particularly children and teenagers, to stay safe and act responsibly during this year's fireworks festivities.
2009-10-28 00:00:00
Licensing goes on line
Residents and businesses will be able to apply for many licences available from Sevenoaks District Council via the Internet from the end of this year.
2009-10-28 00:00:00
Road safety checks carried out
Seventy vehicles were stopped when a multi-agency road check took place on the A28 at Bethersden.
2009-10-28 00:00:00
Children's centre opens in Rusthall
Children and parents have given the thumbs-up to a new children's centre in Rusthall.
2009-10-27 00:00:00
Shared space 'excellence' wins new admirers
One of the construction industry's oldest professional bodies has joined the growing list of admirers for Ashford's shared space.
2009-10-26 00:00:00
Chairman backs poppy appeal
Sevenoaks District Council’s Chairman, Cllr John Lankester, is appealing to the local community for its generous support for the Royal British Legion’s ‘Poppy Appeal’.
2009-10-26 00:00:00
Kent's big ideas make the shortlist
Helping people to get the services they need and live life the way they want means being imaginative and looking for new ways to do things.
2009-10-23 00:00:00
'Be Bright, Be Seen' - making children safer as the nights draw
in
"Be Bright, Be Seen" - that's the message Kent Highway Services and Kent radio station Heart 103.1 & 102.8 are promoting to children walking to and from school or near roads as the nights drawn in.
2009-10-23 00:00:00
Halloween fun at Kent Country Parks
Kent Country Parks are offering 'spooky' experiences for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween.
2009-10-23 00:00:00
New Home Office crime figures for Kent
The Home Office crime figures released today (22 October) for the period of April to June 2009 compared with the same period in 2008, show that overall crime in Kent is down by more than 12% (-3,910 crimes).
2009-10-22 00:00:00
Kent Poppy Appeal launch
This year has seen the tragedy of too many young British lives lost to conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since 2001, more than 220 members of the armed forces have been killed in Afghanistan, and more than 300 of our armed forces have
2009-10-22 00:00:00
Ramsgate Library books its place as one of the best
In February this year, Ramsgate Library reopened, to cheers from the public and former resident, actress Brenda Blethyn came along to join in the celebrations.
2009-10-21 00:00:00
Kent's salting lorries are now ready for action
Kent's fleet of salting lorries are now on standby to begin gritting if icy conditions threaten the county's roads. The introduction of Kent Highway Services' cold-weather programme from Monday 19 October follows weeks of preparation that culminated with
2009-10-21 00:00:00
World Diabetes Day comes to Sevenoaks
Diabetes affects more than two million people in England and even more people are likely to have the condition, yet they are not aware they have it.
2009-10-21 00:00:00
Inspiring teachers in national awards
Top teachers from across the county are in the running to be crowned king of the classrooms.
2009-10-21 00:00:00
On the road to movie stardom
Famous faces from the silver screen could be an increasingly common sight on the streets of Kent as a parliamentary bill to assist filming comes a step closer.
2009-10-20 00:00:00
Turner Contemporary settlement
Kent County Council, Snohetta AS, Davis Langdon LLP and Ramboll UK Limited have been involved in a dispute and court proceedings in connection with the architectural design, engineering advice, cost advice, project management and intended construction of
2009-10-20 00:00:00
