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Reform UK sets its sights on Kent County Council next May

09 July 2024
Reform UK sets its sights on Kent County Council next May

Fresh from general election success, Reform UK will be turning its attention to Kent County Council when it goes to the polls in May next year.

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New Weald of Kent seat held down by Tories

04 July 2024
New Weald of Kent seat held down by Tories

In an otherwise dire night for the Conservative party the Tories have managed to secure the new Weald of Kent constituency.

‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

04 July 2024
‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

Residents fear someone will be hurt after spotting HGV drivers “ignoring” diversions set up around a major road closed due to a landslide.

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Polls on eve of election make grim reading for Kent Conservatives

03 July 2024
Polls on eve of election make grim reading for Kent Conservatives

The final predictions from several polling companies predict a disappointing day for the Conservatives.

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The Kent seat which could spell end of Tory rule

03 July 2024
The Kent seat which could spell end of Tory rule

If Labour captures this ‘bellwether’ seat tomorrow the party will most likely form the government.

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‘I haven’t left the Tories, the Tories have left me…’

02 July 2024
‘I haven’t left the Tories, the Tories have left me…’

Farmers who say they are under pressure like never before have spelt out what they hope for beyond election day this week.

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Legal challenge to 5,000-homes plan hits first hurdle

28 June 2024
Legal challenge to 5,000-homes plan hits first hurdle

A residents’ legal challenge to a proposal for 5,000 new homes in the countryside has hit a High Court hurdle.

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Immigration, sewage and Brexit discussed at latest hustings

25 June 2024
Immigration, sewage and Brexit discussed at latest hustings

More than 250 people gathered to hear from the candidates vying to be the first MP in a new constituency.

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‘We’re not asking for a new school, just reopen the one that’s already there’

25 June 2024
‘We’re not asking for a new school, just reopen the one that’s already there’

A head of a sought-after grammar is calling for a secondary school to be opened in the area following a glut of house-building.

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Denial that libraries and tips face closure in £81m savings plans

24 June 2024
Denial that libraries and tips face closure in £81m savings plans

Kent County Council’s leader has denied the authority is looking at closings tips and libraries despite high-placed sources saying it definitely is.

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Kent County Council expects ‘no help’ from Labour government

21 June 2024
Kent County Council expects ‘no help’ from Labour government

Senior leaders at cash-strapped Kent County Council anticipate ‘no help’ from a new Labour government.

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Major A249 project stopped due to lack of funds

21 June 2024
Major A249 project stopped due to lack of funds

A multimillion-pound bid to relieve jams heading into one of Kent’s biggest towns has ceased due to a lack of funding.

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Council services face axe in search of £81m budget shortfall

20 June 2024
Council services face axe in search of £81m budget shortfall

The biggest local authority in Kent faces a budget shortfall of £81m - with cuts to services almost inevitable.

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Major pre-election public meeting over 5,000-home plan

18 June 2024
Major pre-election public meeting over 5,000-home plan

A major public meeting to debate a massive proposed housing development has been organised ahead of the general election.

Hustings to be held in Weald of Kent

18 June 2024
Hustings to be held in Weald of Kent

A general election hustings for the Weald of Kent constituency will take place later this month.

‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

09 June 2024
‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

The recently-formed Weald of Kent constituency is, on paper, the safest Conservative seat in Kent - but what do some voters really think?

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Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise

06 June 2024
Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise

Kent Police’s top cop has revealed a drop in crime but a rise thefts, robbery and vehicle offences.

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The Weald of Kent constituency and the candidates standing

05 June 2024
The Weald of Kent constituency and the candidates standing

We profile the Weald of Kent constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

05 June 2024
Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

A leading education expert says figures show the cost of sending children with special needs to private schools has tripled.

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Mystery over £155,000 official’s departure after six months leave of absence

04 June 2024
Mystery over £155,000 official’s departure after six months leave of absence

Mystery surrounds the departure of £155,000 Kent County Council official, Zena Cooke who has been on leave for six months.

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