Turner - the bigger picture
Refurbishment of the Winter Gardens to make it one of the biggest and best conference and concert venues of its kind, a privately built and run hotel plus the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery are all part of an exciting new initiative to revitalise and reg
2006-04-04 00:00:00
Learn how to go wild in the garden
Budding gardeners from across the District who want to find out how to make their gardens a haven for local wildlife can take advantage of a free one-off workshop later this month.
2006-04-03 00:00:00
Good advice for Sevenoaks
People from the Sevenoaks area who want help on anything from drafting a letter to a housing benefit claim can be assured of good advice after Sevenoaks Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) was named as one of the top bureaux in the UK.
2006-04-03 00:00:00
Norwegian visitors find out about life on the edge
The impact of living close to London was one of the issues under discussion when a delegation from Norway recently visited the Council to find out first hand what it is like to live and work in Sevenoaks District.
2006-04-03 00:00:00
Saving energy in Otford
Otford residents will be the first to benefit from energy conservation advice when the ‘Sevenoaks Rural Energy Focus’ project is launched at the Otford Society annual general meeting on Thursday 6 April.
2006-04-03 00:00:00
Kent Police's new areas take shape
From Monday 3 April, Kent Police's new areas are taking shape as the force changes from nine to six command teams. But the public won't notice any difference to day-to-day policing around the county.
2006-04-03 00:00:00
Kent Police's new areas take shape
From Monday 3 April, Kent Police's new areas are taking shape as the force changes from nine to six command teams. But the public won't notice any difference to day-to-day policing around the county.
2006-04-03 00:00:00
Down on the farm
Members of Kent Local Access Forum visited two Kent farms to see how landowners manage access to their land for recreation and enjoyment.
2006-04-03 00:00:00
Healthy school dinners on the menu
At a healthy schools conference in Ashford today, Kent County Council headteachers, pupils, officers and members tucked into the brand new school dinners which will be rolled out across the county in September.
2006-03-31 00:00:00
Kent's Social Services is changing
Today is the final day for Social Services in Kent. From tomorrow, the directorate will be split into three.
2006-03-31 00:00:00
Easter and May bank holiday office opening times
Over the Easter and May bank holiday periods, there will be some changes to Sevenoaks District Council’s office opening times.
2006-03-31 00:00:00
Train travel must get better
Rail travel must be improved by the county's new train operator, Kent County Council has urged.
2006-03-31 00:00:00
Water shortage advice makes a splash with KCC
With Kent facing its worst drought for nearly a century, water companies are spending millions to keep this precious resource flowing but everyone must do their bit to protect the county's supply.
2006-03-31 00:00:00
College hits extra achievement targets
Kent County Council Director of Children, Families and Education Graham Badman presented Sittingbourne Community College (SCC) with a £62,000 cheque for hitting additional KCC targets.
2006-03-31 00:00:00
Joint working bridges the channel
The heads of social services in part of northern France and Kent have pledged to work together for the benefit of people in both areas.
2006-03-31 00:00:00
Uniformed approach to community safety
Find out what is being done to create safer and stronger communities in Maidstone at the next Kent County Council Maidstone Local Board.
2006-03-31 00:00:00
Kent tops Key Stage Three tables
Three Kent secondary schools have topped the government's most improved Key Stage Three results table and one of them is at number one.
2006-03-30 00:00:00
Easter and May refuse collection times
During the Easter and May Bank holidays, there will be some changes to black and clear sack refuse collection times and garden waste collection times throughout Sevenoaks District.
2006-03-30 00:00:00
Funeral service for Terry and Vera Martin
A funeral service for Terry and Vera Martin, the elderly married couple found dead in their Faversham home just over two months ago, is to take place in the town on Monday 3 April.
2006-03-30 00:00:00
Police investigate fatal stabbing
A 31-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Magpie Hall Road at in the early hours of Thursday 30 March.
2006-03-30 00:00:00
Latest race statistics published
Statistics on race published today suggest a disproportionate number of police stop and searches and arrests among some minority ethnic communities in the county – but new research commissioned by Kent Police shows these are more balanced when compared
2006-03-30 00:00:00
Funeral service for Terry and Vera Martin
A funeral service for Terry and Vera Martin, the elderly married couple found dead in their Faversham home just over two months ago, is to take place in the town on Monday 3 April.
2006-03-30 00:00:00
Latest race statistics published
Statistics on race published today suggest a disproportionate number of police stop and searches and arrests among some minority ethnic communities in the county – but new research commissioned by Kent Police shows these are more balanced when compared
2006-03-30 00:00:00
Police investigate fatal stabbing
A 31-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Magpie Hall Road at in the early hours of Thursday 30 March.
2006-03-30 00:00:00
£20,000 boost for Cranbrook club
Youngsters now have somewhere to go before and after school in Cranbrook with the help of a new out of school club.
2006-03-30 00:00:00
Renaissance without tiers
Recent public conversations about structural reform - should we cut the number of councils, should we devolve power to neighbourhoods - have opened up an intense debate about the future of local government. Of course we should be excited about achieving v
2006-03-29 00:00:00
Help for overweight youngsters
At a time when worry about obesity among young people has never been greater, Kent councillors heard this week about an innovative scheme in Canterbury to help overweight children fight the flab.
2006-03-29 00:00:00
Food, glorious food
Date and time of press photo call: Thursday 30 March, 1pm-2pm
2006-03-29 00:00:00
KCC working closely with NHS
An undertaking to work closely with the NHS for the benefit of the people of Kent received overwhelming support at Kent County Council.
2006-03-28 00:00:00
Kent makes online self-assessment a reality
Kent County Council has today announced the launch of the most sophisticated online self-assessment system in the country.
2006-03-27 00:00:00
Woman seriously injured in M25 collision
Police are applealing for information following a collision on Monday 20 March just before 10am on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 just before the junction with the M26.
2006-03-24 00:00:00
Woman seriously injured in M25 collision
Police are applealing for information following a collision on Monday 20 March just before 10am on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 just before the junction with the M26.
2006-03-24 00:00:00
Seaside rock for Shepway Local Board
Rock by the seaside took on a whole new meaning at the latest meeting of Kent County Council Shepway Local Board.
2006-03-24 00:00:00
Canterbury trail is a winner
An easy access trail to help people discover Canterbury's heritage is proving a winner.
2006-03-24 00:00:00
Residents can spring into gardening action
With spring now upon us residents can get their gardening gloves on with the opportunity to enter the free 'Gardening for Wildlife' award scheme and receive a free bird box.
2006-03-23 00:00:00
'Healthy eating' prizewinner
Following a successful Healthy Eating Fun Day organised by Kent Scientific Services and Kent Trading Standards to support National Consumer Week, children from King's Hill School, West Malling, took part in a competition to design a healthy meal and the
2006-03-23 00:00:00
Delight as Kent keeps its own police force
Home Secretary Charles Clarke has announced that Kent should have its own strategic police force and will not have to merge with neighbouring counties to create a south eastern ‘super force’.
2006-03-21 00:00:00
Delight as Kent keeps its own police force
Home Secretary Charles Clarke has announced that Kent should have its own strategic police force and will not have to merge with neighbouring counties to create a south eastern ‘super force’.
2006-03-21 00:00:00
Sports stars help kick off rugby festival
England Rugby Captain and former Tunbridge Wells RFC player, Martin Corry will be among a host of sports celebrities, including members of Harlequins RFC squad at the Clydesdale Bank Kent Midi Rugby Festival on Sunday 2 April.
2006-03-21 00:00:00
Gravesham residents have their say
Gravesham residents were able to air their views at the public meeting of the Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board on Thursday.
2006-03-20 00:00:00
Police decision victory for Kent
Kent County Council Leader, Paul Carter, today welcomed the Home Secretary's announcement that Kent will remain as a stand alone police force.
2006-03-20 00:00:00
Council proposes to push back the boundaries
Even more of the District’s historical character will be preserved for future generations after existing conservation area boundaries in the District were extended.
2006-03-20 00:00:00
New service for people in Kent
Kent County Council is launching a new service to make life a bit easier for adults who need extra help with everyday things such as washing, dressing, cooking and coping with stairs, or with caring for someone else.
2006-03-20 00:00:00
Community and voluntary groups set to cash in
Thirty-eight local voluntary and community groups are set to benefit from grant funding of nearly a quarter of a million pounds to help them to continue their important work in the District.
2006-03-17 00:00:00
New shopping service for older people
A new shopping service is on offer for older people in Maidstone who are starting to find it hard to get to the supermarket on their own.
2006-03-17 00:00:00
Turner - the bigger picture
Radio Kent personality John Warnett is to chair a public meeting on the new Turner Contemporary gallery for Margate.
2006-03-17 00:00:00
Thanet welcomes new Czech mate
Thanet is hosting a leading painter from the Czech Republic with the official opening of the latest in the ARRIVALS>NEW ART FROM THE EU exhibition series.
2006-03-17 00:00:00
How do we tackle climate change?
Kent County Council Dartford Local Board public meeting was held on Wednesday night when the quality of air in Dartford was discussed along with the effects of climate change.
2006-03-17 00:00:00
KCC's thirst for drought knowledge
You can find out more about how experts are planning to tackle water shortages in Kent and counter the effects of climate change at a public meeting later this month.
2006-03-17 00:00:00
Head of children's services in east Kent retires
The head of Kent County Council children's services in east Kent, David Guy, has retired after a long and distinguished career.
2006-03-17 00:00:00
Let us help you rent out your property
Landlords who are keen to let out their property without the expense of advertising for tenants can take advantage of an initiative run by Sevenoaks District Council.
2006-03-16 00:00:00
Independent minority advisory group launched
Kent Police and Kent Police Authority welcomed the launch of the force's first Independent Advisory Group (IAG) for minority groups such as black, gay, lesbian, transgender and transsexual people, and those with disabilities.
2006-03-16 00:00:00
Independent minority advisory group launched
Kent Police and Kent Police Authority welcomed the launch of the force's first Independent Advisory Group (IAG) for minority groups such as black, gay, lesbian, transgender and transsexual people, and those with disabilities.
2006-03-16 00:00:00
Surplus primary places process confirmed
The procedure to reduce the number of surplus places as outlined in the Kent Primary Strategy was agreed in Kent County Council's School Organisation Advisory Board (SOAB) today.
2006-03-16 00:00:00
