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Drama as Tories break whip and Independents and Greens take power

31 May 2023
Drama as Tories break whip and Independents and Greens take power

Kent’s Conservatives suffered another blow last night, as a Tory council leader candidate failed to receive the support of his whole group.

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Village outcry as controversial glamping site set to win bid to stay open

28 May 2023
Village outcry as controversial glamping site set to win bid to stay open

A controversial glamping site once described as “worse than a detention centre” is set to win its bid to remain open.

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‘These homes will threaten badgers’ survival’

27 May 2023
‘These homes will threaten badgers’ survival’

Plans to build 50 homes on fields in a Kent village could threaten badger populations, protesters say.

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‘We need crucial bridge to bring life back to our town’

27 May 2023
‘We need crucial bridge to bring life back to our town’

Campaigners are considering legal action over a vital replacement bridge, likening trying to get results to ‘beating your head against a brick wall’

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Kent's first-ever 'Green' council axes seafront scheme

26 May 2023
Kent's first-ever 'Green' council axes seafront scheme

Kent's first-ever 'Green' council has axed a controversial seafront housing scheme.

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Cabinet expansion ‘waste of taxpayers’ cash’ says Conservative

25 May 2023
Cabinet expansion ‘waste of taxpayers’ cash’ says Conservative

A council’s new Labour - Lib Dem coalition has been accused of “increasing the cost to the taxpayer” after expanding its cabinet.

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‘We’ll have delivery riders revving outside homes till dawn’

20 May 2023
‘We’ll have delivery riders revving outside homes till dawn’

A takeaway’s bid for deliveries until 4am has sparked fears of motorbikes and scooters revving through the streets all night.

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Huge solar farm would occupy fields for 40 years

19 May 2023
Huge solar farm would occupy fields for 40 years

A solar farm covering 152 acres – the equivalent of 115 football pitches – could be installed on the edge of a village.

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Labour and Lib Dem coalition for Canterbury confirmed

18 May 2023
Labour and Lib Dem coalition for Canterbury confirmed

Leaders of Labour and Liberal Democrats have confirmed a deal to control Canterbury City Council, following a snug against the Greens.

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New Labour leader reveals plan for cabinet

17 May 2023
New Labour leader reveals plan for cabinet

A new Labour council leaders say he has put together a cabinet residents can ‘rely on’ after winning a majority at the polls.

Car showroom could be turned into flats

15 May 2023
Car showroom could be turned into flats

Plans to turn a former Mitsubishi car dealership into a block of flats are set for approval despite concerns over parking and overshadowing.

Plans for 3G pitch and new floodlights for rugby club

13 May 2023
Plans for 3G pitch and new floodlights for rugby club

A rugby club has put forward plans to redevelop their training facilities.

Historic market set for high street return

11 May 2023
Historic market set for high street return

Traders are set to return to a historic market after those behind the decision to break it up suffered a heavy defeat at the local elections.

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Coalition on the cards as Labour wins big and Tory vote tumbles

10 May 2023
Coalition on the cards as Labour wins big and Tory vote tumbles

Discussions to form a centre-left coalition council have begun after the Conservatives were ousted as the leading party at last week’s elections.

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Pupils’ learning ‘disrupted’ as school surrounded by new housing sites

10 May 2023
Pupils’ learning ‘disrupted’ as school surrounded by new housing sites

The head teacher of a special needs school has voiced concerns over housing developments disrupting pupils’ learning.

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The bully mayor and how chaos erupted at council

07 May 2023
The bully mayor and how chaos erupted at council

A shocking report has revealed how a council descended into chaos as its chief executive was bullied by the current mayor.

Shock results for Canterbury as Tories take big hit

05 May 2023
Shock results for Canterbury as Tories take big hit

The Conservatives have lost control of Canterbury council in shock results, which saw Labour double their hold.

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Care village plans rejected again

26 April 2023
Care village plans rejected again

Plans to build a large ‘care village’ with new retirement apartments have been rejected following concerns GP surgeries would be overwhelmed.

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New Traveller site approved despite claims village is ‘full’

25 April 2023
New Traveller site approved despite claims village is ‘full’

Permission has been granted for a new gypsy traveller site near a village with one of the highest gypsy populations in the country.

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Next steps revealed to secure site’s nuclear future

20 April 2023
Next steps revealed to secure site’s nuclear future

An “exciting” action plan setting out how a new nuclear power station will be secured have been revealed as talks take place with manufacturers.

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