Council tax increase kept below 5 percent
Despite what he describes as "the most difficult financial background for a decade," Council Leader Paul Carter is today recommending a council tax increase of 4.75% to the County Council's cabinet.
2006-01-23 00:00:00
Local Board takes pride in Dover's future
Hot on the heels of £10,000 being awarded in a design contest to enhance the iconic white cliffs, the latest news on the Dover Pride strategy tops the agenda at Kent County Council Dover Local Board's forthcoming meeting.
2006-01-20 00:00:00
Kent's ahead of the Miliband wagon
"Kent County Council is at the cutting edge of community funding," says Deputy Leader Alex King.
2006-01-20 00:00:00
Education in Maidstone - how are we doing?
Kent County Council Maidstone Local Board is holding its first meeting of the year at 6 for 6.30pm on Tuesday 7 February at Coxheath Village Hall, Heath Road, Coxheath.
2006-01-19 00:00:00
Young consumers through to Kent final
Six schools will be taking part in the Kent Final of the Young Consumers of the Year Competition, celebrating its 20th anniversary, on Wednesday 25 January 2006 at County Hall, Maidstone.
2006-01-19 00:00:00
Two Dover Schools top Kent's GCSE table
Dover Grammar School for Girls and Dover Grammar School for Boys have both topped Kent's GCSE league table.
2006-01-18 00:00:00
New children's centre gets go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for a new £700,000 children's centre in Tunbridge Wells which will offer a mix of childcare, education, advice and support to local families.
2006-01-18 00:00:00
Company fined £4,700 for blocking public path
A Maidstone company and two of its directors have been fined a total of £4,700 for deliberately blocking a public footpath.
2006-01-18 00:00:00
Money still available for local community
There is still time to make a bid for a Small Community Grant for local projects from Kent County Council's Dartford Local Board. Each of Dartford's six Kent County Councillors has up to £10,000, which they can recommend to local projects or initiat
2006-01-16 00:00:00
Recruitment of police constables
The deadline for receipt of online applications has been extended to Monday 23 January 2006. The deadline has been extended as there are technical problems submitting applications on the Home Office website.
2006-01-16 00:00:00
Man appears in court on sex offence charges
A man has appeared before Sevenoaks magistrates after being charged with eight counts of indecent assault and one other sexual offence.
2006-01-14 18:30:00
Local Board says cheers to alcohol enforcement
Dedicated multi-agency efforts to curb under-age drinking and smoothly implement the new 24-hour licensing laws were praised at the first meeting of Kent County Council's Canterbury and District Local Board of 2006.
2006-01-13 00:00:00
Youth matters at Thanet Local Board
Offering young people a venue to meet off the streets, more activities to try out and the chance to get involved in the community is the goal of a major new project being showcased at the forthcoming meeting of Kent County Council Thanet Local Board.
2006-01-13 00:00:00
Generation X gets on the road!
An innovative project which aims to increase young people’s understanding of democracy came to Sundridge last week when young people involved in the project visited a local school.
2006-01-12 00:00:00
Residents take a stand against crime
Six individuals from across the District could be rewarded for the positive action they have taken against anti-social behaviour in their local communities after being nominated for the Home Office’s prestigious ‘Taking a Stand’ awards.
2006-01-12 00:00:00
Company prosecuted for mustard import
Kent Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted a company for importing a mustard product that contained over double the permitted levels of the preservatives Benzoic Acid and Sorbic Acid.
2006-01-12 00:00:00
Chatham Historic Dockyard: 400 years of naval
history
The history of Chatham's Historic Dockyard will be explored in the latest of Kent County Council's illustrated talks on Thursday 19 January.
2006-01-12 00:00:00
South East Kent blog launched
A new way of keeping you updated on what is happening in your area has been launched.
2006-01-12 00:00:00
You can do it!
Sevenoaks District residents have already shown that they are some of the most environmentally friendly people about and now they can make 2006 an even greener year by helping their pets recycle!
2006-01-11 00:00:00
Children and Chairman fly the green flag
Date, time and location of press photo call: Monday 16 January, 10 to 11am at Shorne CE Primary School, Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend.
2006-01-11 00:00:00
Turner Contemporary at heart of major conference
The ground-breaking construction process behind Turner Contemporary will be at the heart of a major education conference being held in Kent.
2006-01-11 00:00:00
What youth want in Gravesham
'What Youth Want in Gravesham' will be discussed at the public meeting of Kent County Council Gravesham Local Board on Thursday 19 January at 7pm in Thamesview Junior School, Thong Lane, Gravesham.
2006-01-10 00:00:00
'Weekend curfew' for DVD seller
A Kent internet trader who produced and sold counterfeit DVDs has received a Court sentence which includes a three month "weekend curfew".
2006-01-10 00:00:00
£667,000 sports hall at Hersden Primary
Pupils, staff and guests at Hersden Community Primary School in Canterbury witnessed the turning of the first sod which marked the start of work on a substantial new sports hall for the area.
2006-01-10 00:00:00
Swanley and Hextable residents get their say on parish council review
Swanley and Hextable residents will soon be able to have their say on a review of local parish council arrangements and responsibilities when a survey covering these issues will be sent to homes in the area in the coming weeks.
2006-01-09 00:00:00
Next step forward in highway improvements
Highway services in Kent are set for more improvements with the announcement of contracts to three companies who will work with Kent County Council's Highway Services to maintain and improve the county's roads.
2006-01-09 00:00:00
Kent fights hard for council tax payers
Analysis by financial experts has revealed that the amount of money Kent gets from Government to support public services and keep council tax down is way below the national average.
2006-01-09 00:00:00
Helping to create a safer Dartford
The work of community wardens in the Dartford area will come under the spotlight at the KCC Dartford Local Board next Thursday night.
2006-01-06 00:00:00
A first for Callis Grange and the county
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School in Broadstairs is the first school in Kent to receive the prestigious NaaceMark for Early Years.
2006-01-05 00:00:00
Queen's Police Medal for Kent Chief Inspector
Jan Berry, a Kent Police Chief Inspector and Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, has been awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in the New Year's honours list.
2006-01-04 00:00:00
Queen's Police Medal for Kent Chief Inspector
Jan Berry, a Kent Police Chief Inspector and Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, has been awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in the New Year's honours list.
2006-01-04 00:00:00
Christmas tree recycling
Residents who are unsure of how to dispose of their Christmas trees can have them collected for free after this year's festivities have ended.
2006-01-03 00:00:00
Action taken against benefit cheat
Sevenoaks District Council has taken further action against benefit cheats after it prosecuted a Swanley resident on Thursday 22 December 2005 at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court.
2006-01-03 00:00:00
Thirsty work for Canterbury Local Board
With more than 300 pubs, clubs and retailers across the area staying open late over the festive season thanks to new licensing laws, the first meeting of the Kent County Council Canterbury and District Local Board of 2006 will focus on how extended drinki
2006-01-03 00:00:00
Wickes prosecuted for disturbing neighbours
Wickes in Otford Road, Sevenoaks has been successfully prosecuted by Sevenoaks District Council for causing a disturbance to nearby residents after it was found guilty of using its rear yard outside its permitted hours.
2005-12-22 00:00:00
Husband and wife jailed for deception
Cornel Tirnaveanu, aged 42 (pictured), has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment at Canterbury Crown Court after being found guilty of more than 20 offences of deception.
2005-12-22 00:00:00
Drink spiking - awareness campaign launched
This December, many club and pub-goers in Kent will be given a Spikey®. A Spikey is a brightly coloured plastic 'use once only' stopper that glows in UV light so it is clear a drink has been protected.
2005-12-20 00:00:00
Boost for Staplehurst Library
Renovation work to improve facilities will begin at Staplehurst Library later this month. The library will be closed from Saturday 24 December and an alternative service will be available at the village centre from Tuesday 3 January.
2005-12-19 00:00:00
Dover design winner announced
A weaving promenade connecting Dover's famous white cliffs has scooped the £10,000 first prize in the Dover design contest.
2005-12-19 00:00:00
Draft budget keeps Council's finances on a stable footing
Sevenoaks District Council has proposed a draft budget of £16.7 million for the coming financial year that, despite financial pressures outside its control, will not involve a reduction in key front line services or a significant increase in Council
2005-12-16 00:00:00
Get recycling this Christmas!
At a time of the year when more waste is discarded than ever, residents of the District are being reminded of the importance of recycling.
2005-12-16 00:00:00
Kent services - top marks all round
Kent County Council has been awarded the highest 4 star rating for its services in the Government's Comprehensive Performance Assessments for 2005 and 4 - top marks - in new category 'direction of travel'. It is one of only five authorities in the country
2005-12-15 00:00:00
Think twice before buying the bike
Residents who are thinking of buying a mini-motor bike as a Christmas present are being reminded about restrictions on their use.
2005-12-14 00:00:00
Go-ahead for Brambledown site
Waste Recycling Group will be allowed to put waste materials from the Allington energy-from-waste plant at Brambledown on the Isle of Sheppey subject to a strict set of conditions.
2005-12-14 00:00:00
Illegal traders targeted in 'Operation Yo-Yo'
Kent Trading Standards is advising illegal traders and street vendors not to set up in Maidstone in the lead-up to Christmas, as it is currently participating in a multi-agency crime reduction initiative: Operation Yo-yo.
2005-12-14 00:00:00
Ready to roll on Route 25
Young people in Folkestone have got a new purpose-built centre where they can get advice, support and tutoring from a whole range of agencies and specialists.
2005-12-14 00:00:00
Christmas and New Year refuse collection times
Over the Christmas and New Year holiday period there will be some changes to the Council's domestic refuse and recycling and garden waste collection days.
2005-12-12 00:00:00
Mobile police stations launched in Kent
Mobile police stations have been launched in Kent. The stations will help enhance the delivery of Chief Constable Michael Fuller's vision of a fully accessible, neighbourhood police force.
2005-12-09 00:00:00
Man jailed for money laundering offences
Adam Fedee, aged 60, was sentenced to prison at Canterbury Crown Court on Monday 5 December. He pleaded guilty to money laundering offences involving the transportation of high value stolen cars oversees.
2005-12-09 00:00:00
Safer shopping with CCTV
Sevenoaks District Council’s CCTV cameras and the ‘shop safe’ scheme, managed by the Community Partnership Initiative, helped North Kent Police make a record six arrests in the space of little over five hours on one day last month.
2005-12-08 00:00:00
