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Prime Minister's 'blessing' for new grammar

17 February 2015
Prime Minister's 'blessing' for new grammar

David Cameron appears to have given his blessing to plans for the first “new” grammar school in Kent.

KCC saved 'absolutely nothing' by streetlight switch-off

13 February 2015
KCC saved 'absolutely nothing' by streetlight switch-off

Kent County Council has been accused of saving "absolutely nothing" in its controversial streetlight switch-off, after the costs equalled the savings.

High speed commuters won't stand for it

12 February 2015
High speed commuters won't stand for it

Rail chiefs are facing complaints about overcrowding on high speed trains with disgruntled commuters having to stand during peak hour services.

Council tax to rise by 1.99%

12 February 2015
Council tax to rise by 1.99%

Councillors have agreed a 1.99% rise in council tax today, as the authority tries to cope with rising costs and a £87m cut in government funding.

Police chief defends £14k PR bill

12 February 2015
Police chief defends £14k PR bill

Kent's police commissioner Ann Barnes has defended spending £14,000 on PR consultants and a further £2,400 on media training for her youth tsar.

Prime Minister condemns councils' care competitions

11 February 2015
Prime Minister condemns councils' care competitions

David Cameron has warned councils - including Kent - that using competitive process to place the elderly in care homes could be against the law.

Cameron tells businesses to increase pay

10 February 2015
Cameron tells businesses to increase pay

The Prime Minister has defended his call for firms to give their staff a pay rise, and insists there's no cost of living crisis.

PM urged to use lorry charge to fund Op Stack solution

04 February 2015
PM urged to use lorry charge to fund Op Stack solution

The Prime Minister has not ruled out government funding to solve problems caused by Operation Stack, after being quizzed by a Kent MP in Parliament.

Government cuts will send Kent policing into 'meltdown'

03 February 2015
Government cuts will send Kent policing into 'meltdown'

Policing in Kent could go into 'meltdown', able only to deal with emergencies if £46.5m of government cuts to the force are implemented.

Airport's future discussed at Parliament

02 February 2015
Airport's future discussed at Parliament

The Transport Select Committee heard evidence from Manston's new owners and those who want it to be kept open today.

Kent's GCSE results down

29 January 2015
Kent's GCSE results down

Classroom standards in Kent and Medway schools appear to have dipped in 2014, according to official secondary league tables published today.

Thousands of jobs to be created in major projects

29 January 2015
Thousands of jobs to be created in major projects

More than 3,000 jobs are set to be created in schemes throughout the county, including a revamp of Folkestone seafront and an overhaul of Op Stack.

KCC lorry park plan for Op Stack 'bonkers'

27 January 2015
KCC lorry park plan for Op Stack 'bonkers'

A new proposal by KCC to create a 3,000-space lorry park has been described as ‘bonkers’ by the local council.

Southeastern gets worst satisfaction rating in UK

27 January 2015
Southeastern gets worst satisfaction rating in UK

Rail passengers using Southeastern trains were among the least happy with their service last year, according to a survey by a campaign group.

Consultants to cost council £5.5m

22 January 2015
Consultants to cost council £5.5m

Councillors have defended the appointment of a company set to help it cut the costs of looking after vulnerable children.

Candidate crisis for Lib Dems

21 January 2015
Candidate crisis for Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have been unable to find a single candidate to stand in a borough council elections in May, it has emerged.

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

20 January 2015
Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

Councillors are facing fresh questions over their move against placing a compulsory purchase order on Manston airport.

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

18 January 2015
Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Ukip leader Nigel Farage says comedian Al Murray's decision to stand in Thanet South at the election risks offending voters and could backfire.

Kent County Council rejects call for a "frack free" county

15 January 2015
Kent County Council rejects call for a "frack free" county

County councillors have vetoed a debate on whether Kent should be 'frack free'

Council told to review Manston buyout

14 January 2015
Council told to review Manston buyout

A backbench committee has told leaders to rethink its decision against carrying out a compulsory purchase of the airport.

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