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Half-mile stretch of high street set to welcome sixth gambling venue

19 December 2024
Half-mile stretch of high street set to welcome sixth gambling venue

Plans have been submitted for a “state of the art adult gaming and bingo venue” in place of a former computer shop.

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Council spending power to increase by £18 million next year

18 December 2024
Council spending power to increase by £18 million next year

A Kent council is to benefit from a government funding boost increasing its spending power by nearly 7%.

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£35k scheme to create 'young mayors' given nod despite backlash

18 December 2024
£35k scheme to create 'young mayors' given nod despite backlash

A controversial plan to create a Young Mayor has been approved with one councillor saying it might get recognised internationally.

‘Council changes are good for Kent…but not at any price’

17 December 2024
‘Council changes are good for Kent…but not at any price’

One of the county’s most prominent politicians says proposals to shake-up local government are potentially good news but need careful management.

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Three MPs resign as councillors, triggering by-elections

17 December 2024
Three MPs resign as councillors, triggering by-elections

Newly-elected MPs have resigned from their council positions to focus on their work in Westminster following the Labour party’s summer triumph.

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Demolition plans for huge town centre store

13 December 2024
Demolition plans for huge town centre store

A large building which has sat empty since 2020 could be demolished to make way for hundreds of flats.

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Community buys essential walker for young boy

12 December 2024
Community buys essential walker for young boy

A boy with special needs now has a new walker after his local community raised the money to buy it after the council said it couldn’t fund one.

Plans to ‘rejuvenate’ high street set for refusal

12 December 2024
Plans to ‘rejuvenate’ high street set for refusal

Planners have recommended proposals to “modernize” a high street with 24 flats, commercial units and offices be refused.

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‘Putting in a young mayor at £35k is just madness’

12 December 2024
‘Putting in a young mayor at £35k is just madness’

The creation of a young mayor post for 11-year-olds with an annual price tag of £35k and £2k for ceremonial robes is being considered by a council.

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Waterfront homes plan set for approval without developer cash for community

11 December 2024
Waterfront homes plan set for approval without developer cash for community

A proposed 195-home waterfront development has been recommended for approval - but planners say they can’t ask for infrastructure contributions.

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Landlord hands over licence after police request review

10 December 2024
Landlord hands over licence after police request review

A council has agreed to impose new conditions on a troubled pub, but police say the landlord is being co-operative over premises supervisor change.

Council debate on winter fuel allowance marred by accusations of ‘playing party politics’

09 December 2024
Council debate on winter fuel allowance marred by accusations of ‘playing party politics’

Councillors have accused one another of playing politics over the health impacts of the government’s cut to the winter fuel allowance.

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Pub owners back police call for landlord’s removal

06 December 2024
Pub owners back police call for landlord’s removal

A pub company has backed calls to remove the operator of one of its venues amid concerns over unreported violent incidents and “serious crime”.

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‘I was fined for flouting term-time rule during school holidays’

03 December 2024
‘I was fined for flouting term-time rule during school holidays’

A man has been fined for driving down a School Street during a half-term holiday because it was a teacher training day.

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Former high street bank earmarked for cosmetic shop and café

02 December 2024
Former high street bank earmarked for cosmetic shop and café

An application has been submitted to turn a former bank into a café, cosmetic shop and a community meeting place.

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Plans for 800 homes to include improvements to busy roundabout

28 November 2024
Plans for 800 homes to include improvements to busy roundabout

People are being asked for their views on a proposed development of 800 homes which would include road improvements at a traffic hotspot.

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Council’s social housing service given second highest rating

28 November 2024
Council’s social housing service given second highest rating

A Kent council’s social housing stock has been rated by the government in the first inspection of its kind.

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£10.8 million contract awarded for theatre refurb

25 November 2024
£10.8 million contract awarded for theatre refurb

A theatre which has been closed since April 2023 will finally see refurbishment work get under way after a £10.8 million contract was awarded.

Tories delay School Street expansion with call-in

22 November 2024
Tories delay School Street expansion with call-in

A council’s plan to move ahead with more School Streets will be delayed as Tory opposition calls-in the decision.

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“Ridiculous” objection means homes plan needs government sign-off on site of former school

21 November 2024
“Ridiculous” objection means homes plan needs government sign-off on site of former school

Councillors have called an objection by Sport England to plans for 139 homes “ridiculous” - and now Angela Rayner will need to sign off proposals.

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