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Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

03 April 2024
Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

There are “inconsistencies" in the way children with special education needs in one part of Kent are treated, an inspection has uncovered.

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Council seeks climate strategy ‘refresh’ after declaring emergency

03 April 2024
Council seeks climate strategy ‘refresh’ after declaring emergency

Five years after declaring a climate emergency, a local authority is seeking views on updating its action plan to ensure it is meeting its goals.

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Bid to overturn plans to axe free swimming rejected

03 April 2024
Bid to overturn plans to axe free swimming rejected

A cash-strapped council has rejected a motion to review its controversial decision to axe free swimming for children.

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Historic naval building which starred in hit Netflix series receives £2.3m funding boost

02 April 2024
Historic naval building which starred in hit Netflix series receives £2.3m funding boost

A filming location for a hit period drama has been awarded a large cash sum to “safeguard the building for future generations”.

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Ten-year plan to ‘rebuild and revitalise’ housing and healthcare systems

27 March 2024
Ten-year plan to ‘rebuild and revitalise’ housing and healthcare systems

A ten-year plan to spearhead social regeneration in some of the most deprived areas of Medway Swale has been launched.

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First look at £1.8m ‘co-working office hub’ inside shopping centre

22 March 2024
First look at £1.8m ‘co-working office hub’ inside shopping centre

Construction is set to get underway to build a multi-million pound ‘innovation hub’ on the first floor of a shopping centre.

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‘We’re gritting our teeth’: Businesses react to start of three-month road closure

21 March 2024
‘We’re gritting our teeth’: Businesses react to start of three-month road closure

Businesses have given their verdict on the start of a three-month road closure which was predicted to bring traffic chaos to a town.

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‘Frustration’ as thousands of NHS dental procedures cancelled

19 March 2024
‘Frustration’ as thousands of NHS dental procedures cancelled

Under pressure dentists are refusing to take on more NHS work as they grapple with financial pressures and “too much bureaucracy”.

‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

19 March 2024
‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

A 10-year traffic row has taken a twist with a resident saying he’s going to rent out his home to asylum seekers to make life difficult for a council.

One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

18 March 2024
One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

Thousands of households in one part of Kent have received support from a “vital” government scheme helping the most vulnerable.

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2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

15 March 2024
2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

A council has agreed on its housing strategy for the next six years as it sets out four key objectives to improve the current market.

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Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

15 March 2024
Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

A council has agreed to increase the flag rate of taxis in part of Kent and Medway to help drivers with the cost of living.

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Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

14 March 2024
Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

The new deputy opposition leader of a council’s Consverative part has been announced after a shock resignation due to “disagreements with colleagues”.

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MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

14 March 2024
MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

The shadow home secretary has visited part of the county this morning and said residents need to vote for Labour at the next election.

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Children’s services facing ‘challenging’ recruitment crisis

12 March 2024
Children’s services facing ‘challenging’ recruitment crisis

A Kent council is struggling to retain adult social workers despite being in a “better position than elsewhere”.

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Dangerous levels of sickness bug found in river

10 March 2024
Dangerous levels of sickness bug found in river

Human and animal waste is believed to be responsible for high levels of E.coli along a stretch of the River Medway.

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New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

08 March 2024
New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

A new multi-million pound replacement mental health ward, designed specifically for older patients, has opened.

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Free sports classes for International Women’s Day

07 March 2024
Free sports classes for International Women’s Day

A council is offering women sports classes free of charge at a leisure centre.

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‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

07 March 2024
‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

A six-month extension to a support scheme helping the most vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living has been been welcomed.

Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech

05 March 2024
Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech

An opposition council leader has been accused of Islamophobia after referencing the Taliban during a council meeting.

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