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Encouraging new figures show 80% of primary schools in the county are rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ by Ofsted.
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Kent County Council faces a £55 million increase in savings it must make in the near future or face going bust, according to new statistics.
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The new Labour government has reached the political landmark of 100 days in office. But how do voters in Kent feel it has gone?
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A new survey shows that residents of a major Kent town are among the most concerned in the country about being scammed on email.
Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has proposed the appointment of a new chief executive to manage a budget of nearly £500m.
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A nationwide initiative tackling issues around underage vaping and illegal sales is being piloted in Kent.
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Nearly £70 million of pension credit payments are going unclaimed in Kent, according to the leader of the county’s largest local authority.
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Kent schools’ chief Rory Love has blasted as “deeply shameful” the government’s decision to scrap one word Ofsted grades.
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A town’s business community has united to tackle the growing scourge of retail crime.
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The Kent Children’s University has been dropped by the county’s largest authority blaming falling numbers.
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County council Tories have played down talk of Reform UK trying to find defectors ahead of next May’s elections.
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“Universally annoying” road closures on Kent’s roads have reached a record high, new figures have disclosed.
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A decision to recommend closure of a care home has been condemned as “shameful and disappointing” by campaigners.
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A former Conservative MP is considering whether to stand at next May’s Kent County Council election.
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The funerals arrangements have been confirmed for a popular and highly respected councillor following his sudden passing.
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At least 20 Conservative county council members will not seek re-election next May, it is understood.
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Kent’s crime commissioner says the county’s police force already has in place ways of training officers in dealing with persistent issues.
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A major union has warned local councils are on the brink of “financial disaster” with no option but to make drastic cuts.
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Protestors have gathered at County Hall to demonstrate against the changes to disability benefits.
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An MP has criticised changes to the way disability payments are calculated amid concerns over an increased in costs to the most vulnerable in society.
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