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Robert Boddy, Local Democracy Reporter

Plans to expand ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools

13 September 2024
Plans to expand ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools

A controversial scheme which bans motorists driving down streets around schools during certain hours could soon be rolled out to more locations.

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New vision unveiled for 135 flats and co-working spaces on demolished shopping centre site

13 September 2024
New vision unveiled for 135 flats and co-working spaces on demolished shopping centre site

New designs have finally been drawn up for the redevelopment of a now torn down shopping complex and multi-storey car park.

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Mixed response to government’s planned ‘buses overhaul’

10 September 2024
Mixed response to government’s planned ‘buses overhaul’

Plans put forward to give councils powers to set bus routes, fares and schedules more easily have divided leaders locally.

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Only a third of children in care in Medway from the Towns

10 September 2024
Only a third of children in care in Medway from the Towns

A report from Medway Council says two-thirds of children in care accommodation are from outside the area.

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‘My son needs this essential equipment, why won’t the council help?’

09 September 2024
‘My son needs this essential equipment, why won’t the council help?’

Parents of a boy with special needs say he has been denied essential equipment because the council refuses to believe them.

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Quiz council leaders at second live event

05 September 2024
Quiz council leaders at second live event

An event where the public can question council leaders is to return.

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Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again

04 September 2024
Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again

A hearing to decide whether to revoke the license of a Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of employing illegal workers has been deferred.

Final call for views on future direction of Towns

03 September 2024
Final call for views on future direction of Towns

Time is running out for residents to give their views on plans affecting housing, infrastructure, the economy and the environment in their area.

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Villagers to vote on neighbourhood plan

02 September 2024
Villagers to vote on neighbourhood plan

Residents will go to the polls to decide on new rules for planning applications affecting their rural community later this year.

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‘We couldn’t afford to refuse it’: 450 homes approved on farmland

29 August 2024
‘We couldn’t afford to refuse it’: 450 homes approved on farmland

A 450 home development has been approved despite nearly 800 objections because the council could not afford to refuse.

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Council poised to sell buildings and land to offset £114m budget shortfall

29 August 2024
Council poised to sell buildings and land to offset £114m budget shortfall

A cash-strapped council says it will prioritising the sale of building assets and increasing charges as “the right way” to address budget woes.

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‘Tories must win everyone back - not just Reform voters’

23 August 2024
‘Tories must win everyone back - not just Reform voters’

A Kent MP in the running to be the next Tory leader says his party needs to go in a new “conservative direction” to win back voters.

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Council’s budget black hole expected to reach £114m

23 August 2024
Council’s budget black hole expected to reach £114m

A Kent council is predicted to face a £114million shortfall over the next five years as it continues to grapple with financial difficulties.

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Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming

23 August 2024
Motorists still ignoring ‘restricted zones’ set up around schools - but more are coming

Traffic-free zones set up around schools to make streets safer are still being ignored six months on with residents split ahead of its expansion.

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Villagers may be asked to vote on neighbourhood plan

22 August 2024
Villagers may be asked to vote on neighbourhood plan

Villagers could be set to go to the polls to approve a plan that will shape future development in their are

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Council owed £24m in unpaid council tax

21 August 2024
Council owed £24m in unpaid council tax

New figures have revealed a cash-strapped council is still owed £24million in unpaid council tax from the past six financial years.

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Controversial plan for 450 farmland homes recommended for approval

20 August 2024
Controversial plan for 450 farmland homes recommended for approval

A huge development based on farmland has been recommended for approval despite receiving nearly 800 objections - nearly two for each home.

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Council worker pocketed £8k in sick pay while working second jobs

20 August 2024
Council worker pocketed £8k in sick pay while working second jobs

A former council employee has been ordered to repay a local authority more than £8,000 after falsely claiming sick-pay.

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River tests show dangerous levels of toxic chemicals

18 August 2024
River tests show dangerous levels of toxic chemicals

A Kent river has been found to contain levels of chemicals which cause cancer and kill aquatic wildlife.

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‘Beautiful’ town centre green space reopens after £2.8m facelift

14 August 2024
‘Beautiful’ town centre green space reopens after £2.8m facelift

A green space in the heart of a Kent town has reopened after a major redevelopment which aims to pay tribute to its history and help accessibility.

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