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Wilson blocked from standing for crime commissioner post

07 April 2016
Wilson blocked from standing for crime commissioner post

Controversial property magnate Fergus Wilson has been blocked from standing as a candidate in the election for Kent’s crime commissioner.

Still a hole to fill after council's cash 'boost'

07 April 2016
Still a hole to fill after council's cash 'boost'

Kent will get a cash ‘boost’ to fix thousands of potholes - but it won't make up for a £2m cut the council is making to its road maintenance budget.

'I made police force stronger' - outgoing crime commissioner

05 April 2016
'I made police force stronger' - outgoing crime commissioner

As she reaches the end of her term, Kent's first crime commissioner says she is leaving the force in a stronger position - despite a series of gaffes.

'Shocking' abuse uncovered at college for deaf

04 April 2016
'Shocking' abuse uncovered at college for deaf

Residents at a college for deaf people were physically harmed by the very people who should have been caring for them, according to inspectors.

Ukip police candidate to recruit 'parish constables'

04 April 2016
Ukip police candidate to recruit 'parish constables'

300 volunteer parish constables will be recruited to beef up Kent Police's "eyes and ears" if Ukip's crime commissioner candidate is elected.

Kent could reap rewards of super councils

01 April 2016
Kent could reap rewards of super councils

The Conservative leader of Medway Council says the existing arrangements could survive intact despite talks of creating new super councils.

Kent schools chief blasts his party's plans to make all schools academies

30 March 2016
Kent schools chief blasts his party's plans to make all schools academies

The politician in charge of Kent schools at odds with his own party on academy plan

Breaking up Kent councils would be a disaster - county leader

29 March 2016
Breaking up Kent councils would be a disaster - county leader

Devolution for Kent must not involve new unitaries, says KCC leader

Ukip councillor apologises for 'anyone but a Muslim' remark

29 March 2016
Ukip councillor apologises for 'anyone but a Muslim' remark

A Ukip councillor in Thanet has apologised after saying voters in London should elect "anyone but a Muslim" in Mayoral race

Kent's coastal towns could get a cash boost to help jobs and investment

24 March 2016
Kent's coastal towns could get a cash boost to help jobs and investment

The government says it is to allocate more money to help the revival of coastal towns

Op Stack lorry park 'would be a soft target for terrorists'

23 March 2016
Op Stack lorry park 'would be a soft target for terrorists'

Opponents of plans for a lorry park off the M20 say it could be a target for terrorists.

Select committee told 'lorry park will not solve Stack'

21 March 2016
Select committee told 'lorry park will not solve Stack'

A lorry park the size of Disneyland will not solve Operation Stack on its own, MPs have been told today.

Devolution talks in Kent are underway. And academy plans underwhelm the county council

17 March 2016
Devolution talks in Kent are underway. And academy plans underwhelm the county council

It's been a little slow to start but councils are contemplating whether it's time for home rule in Kent

Campaigner enters race for crime commissioner

16 March 2016
Campaigner enters race for crime commissioner

An equalities campaigner is the latest to throw his hat into the ring in the race to become Kent's next crime commissioner.

Osborne unveils "sugar tax"

16 March 2016
Osborne unveils "sugar tax"

The Chancellor has unveiled plans to increase investment in schools with a levy on sugary drinks but a move towards academies has attracted criticism.

'Sort out Dartford before building another crossing'

16 March 2016
'Sort out Dartford before building another crossing'

The Prime Minister has been urged to sort out the problems of congestion and pollution at the Dartford Crossing before spending billions on a new one.

More cuts expected as Osborne announces budget

16 March 2016
More cuts expected as Osborne announces budget

Another £4 billlion cuts are expected in today's budget and local councils will lose nearly all responsibility for education under academy plans.

Would-be crime commissioner appeals assault conviction

15 March 2016
Would-be crime commissioner appeals assault conviction

Property magnate and crime commissioner candidate Fergus Wilson is appealing against an assault conviction to clear his name ahead of the election.

Momentum grows for merger to create 'super council'

14 March 2016
Momentum grows for merger to create 'super council'

Talks are continuing for five local authorities to merge to create an east Kent "super council" in what could be the biggest shake up in decades.

KCC backs Option C but calls for better road links to new Thames crossing

14 March 2016
KCC backs Option C but calls for better road links to new Thames crossing

County councillors are backing Option C east of Gravesend for a lower Thames crossing, despite widespread opposition from local people.

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