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Southeastern gets worst satisfaction rating in UK

27 January 2015
Southeastern gets worst satisfaction rating in UK

Rail passengers using Southeastern trains were among the least happy with their service last year, according to a survey by a campaign group.

Consultants to cost council £5.5m

22 January 2015
Consultants to cost council £5.5m

Councillors have defended the appointment of a company set to help it cut the costs of looking after vulnerable children.

Candidate crisis for Lib Dems

21 January 2015
Candidate crisis for Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have been unable to find a single candidate to stand in a borough council elections in May, it has emerged.

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

20 January 2015
Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

Councillors are facing fresh questions over their move against placing a compulsory purchase order on Manston airport.

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

18 January 2015
Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Ukip leader Nigel Farage says comedian Al Murray's decision to stand in Thanet South at the election risks offending voters and could backfire.

Kent County Council rejects call for a "frack free" county

15 January 2015
Kent County Council rejects call for a "frack free" county

County councillors have vetoed a debate on whether Kent should be 'frack free'

Council told to review Manston buyout

14 January 2015
Council told to review Manston buyout

A backbench committee has told leaders to rethink its decision against carrying out a compulsory purchase of the airport.

£5.7m scheme to improve traffic blackspot moves ahead

14 January 2015
£5.7m scheme to improve traffic blackspot moves ahead

County councillors have backed a scheme to ease traffic congestion around a notorious town centre gyratory system.

Council leaves door ajar to Manston as an airport

12 January 2015
Council leaves door ajar to Manston as an airport

A strategic masterplan has incorporated the site as an airport, despite councillors voting not to try to buy it last year.

'Serious concerns' over Ramsgate's Marlowe Academy

09 January 2015
'Serious concerns' over Ramsgate's Marlowe Academy

A Kent academy is facing renewed criticism from school inspectors who say they have serious concerns about a dramatic decline in classroom standards.

Charitable trust to take over Kent's libraries?

07 January 2015
Charitable trust to take over Kent's libraries?

Libraries in Kent are set to be run by a charitable trust under county council plans unveiled today.

Ex-mayor expelled for "disloyalty"

07 January 2015
Ex-mayor expelled for "disloyalty"

A former mayor has been expelled from his party for alleged disloyalty.

Manston buyout to go back under microscope

06 January 2015
Manston buyout to go back under microscope

A council's decision not to buy Manston airport is set to be re-examined giving fresh hope to supporters.

Tories select general election candidate

05 January 2015
Tories select general election candidate

The woman who took on Ukip as Tory candidate in the Rochester and Strood by-election has been chosen tonight to fight the general election.

Party expels councillor for "jaw dropping" comments

21 December 2014
Party expels councillor for "jaw dropping" comments

Ukip has expelled a Thanet councillor for comments made in a TV programme.

Government slashes funding for local councils

18 December 2014
Government slashes funding for local councils

Councils across Kent are facing a 1.8% drop in the amount of money they receive from the government, it's been announced today.

Council leader donated to Manston suppport group

17 December 2014
Council leader donated to Manston suppport group

A council leader has brushed aside calls for her to quit after she revealed she made small donations to Manston Airport supporters group.

Councillors decide to keep attendance secret

17 December 2014
Councillors decide to keep attendance secret

Kent county councillors - paid almost £13,000 a year - don't want you to know how many meetings they attend. What do you think of their decision?

Primary schools on target in league tables

11 December 2014
Primary schools on target in league tables

One in four Kent primary school fared better than the standards set by government, league tables released today reveal.

Community wardens set to be saved from axe

09 December 2014
Community wardens set to be saved from axe

A controversial move to slash the number of community wardens in half is likely to be scrapped after a campaign.

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