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Council tax bills to rise 4%

09 February 2017
Council tax bills to rise 4%

Kent representatives have backed a "high risk" budget, despite suggestions residents are being charged more for poorer services.

Kent council tax rise vote

09 February 2017
Kent council tax rise vote

Elected representatives are today expected to approve higher bills of just under 4%.

Kent MP says Bercow was right to speak out over Trump visit

07 February 2017
Kent MP says Bercow was right to speak out over Trump visit

Sir Roger Gale has defended the Speaker as a row grows over his comments on President Trump.

MPs attack “disastrous” rail franchise

06 February 2017
MPs attack “disastrous” rail franchise

Members of the Transport select committee say the government should consider if the operators are in breach of their contract.

Investors to look into viability of Manston reopening as airport

06 February 2017
Investors to look into viability of Manston reopening as airport

A city investment firm is to study possible options for Manston.

Inflation-busting rise in police budget agreed

02 February 2017
Inflation-busting rise in police budget agreed

A heightened threat of terrorism has pushed up Kent's police budget by more than 3%.

Kent MPs back Brexit bill

02 February 2017
Kent MPs back Brexit bill

Kent's MPs have voted in favour of triggering the process for the UK to leave the European Union.

Is third Thames Crossing stalling?

01 February 2017
Is third Thames Crossing stalling?

The Government is refusing to say when an announcement will be made on a third Thames crossing - as drivers continue to struggle on clogged roads.

A shotgun marriage? Harmony reigns among east Kent councils over merger

31 January 2017
A shotgun marriage? Harmony reigns among east Kent councils over merger

It may fall short of what they really want but east Kent councils seem set on their district merger

Kent MP unable to vote on Brexit bill

31 January 2017
Kent MP unable to vote on Brexit bill

North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale says he will have to remain neutral on Brexit bill after appointment to special scrutiny panel

Thousands in Kent sign petition to keep Trump out as MP denounces President

30 January 2017
Thousands in Kent sign petition to keep Trump out as MP denounces President

More than 21,000 people across Kent have signed a petition protesting at a State visit invite to President Trump.

Super Council plans revealed

25 January 2017
Super Council plans revealed

Four Kent authorities have agreed to investigate merging into a single body spanning the entire east of the county.

Major shake-up of councils?

24 January 2017
Major shake-up of councils?

The council that serves you could merge with up to four others as one of the biggest political shake-ups in decades is mooted.

Nearly 50 new schools to be built in Kent

24 January 2017
Nearly 50 new schools to be built in Kent

Education chiefs reveal plans to meet the demand for 23,000 extra places at the county's schools

KCC leader urges government to get a grip on care crisis

23 January 2017
KCC leader urges government to get a grip on care crisis

Urgent report on adult care crisis highlights need for long-term solutions

UKIP county councillor quits party to stand as independent

22 January 2017
UKIP county councillor quits party to stand as independent

Folkestone county councillor to leave UKIP

Children used as drug mules

19 January 2017
Children used as drug mules

Criminal gangs in London are exploiting vulnerable youngsters to make deliveries of illegal substances to Kent.

School league tables published

19 January 2017
School league tables published

Kent ranks marginally below the national average, according to the government's latest way of measuring pupil performance.

How good is your child's secondary school?

19 January 2017
How good is your child's secondary school?

Find out in the updated Kent and Medway secondary school league tables

Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

18 January 2017
Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

The former Manston airport site has been included in a far-reaching council blueprint to build thousands more homes.

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