Home   Blogs   Author

Brexit uncertainty hampers business

04 July 2018
Brexit uncertainty hampers business

Businesses in Kent say uncertainty around Brexit is preventing them from preparing for the UK’s departure from the EU.

81

Brexit blamed by fruit farmers for shortage of seasonal fruit pickers

02 July 2018
Brexit blamed by fruit farmers for shortage of seasonal fruit pickers

Ministers urged to head off recruitment crisis on Kent's fruit farms

70

Councillors claim £1.9m in expenses

02 July 2018
Councillors claim £1.9m in expenses

County councillors claimed more than £1.9m in expenses and allowances last year after they controversially voted for a 15% jump in their income.

17

Leader's warning on cash crisis facing councils

01 July 2018
Leader's warning on cash crisis facing councils

The leader of KCC has called for more financial help from the government - warning local authorities could go bust amid a funding shortfall.

14

Council warned of £3.96bn shortfall

27 June 2018
Council warned of £3.96bn shortfall

Council chiefs have warned that Kent and Medway is short of a staggering £3.96bn to build roads, homes and other infrastructure.

31

Council spent thousands on flights

26 June 2018
Council spent thousands on flights

Kent County Council is the highest in the region for spending on flights.

10

Airport option kept alive at Manston

25 June 2018
Airport option kept alive at Manston

The prospect of airport use at Manston has been kept on the table - under plans for the future of Thanet.

38

Hospitals in Kent in the red to tune of £100m

21 June 2018
Hospitals in Kent in the red to tune of £100m

Hospitals in Kent insist patient care won't be hit despite financial woes

2

Wildlife worries amid street lamp milestone

21 June 2018
Wildlife worries amid street lamp milestone

Council chiefs have downplayed research suggesting LED lights cause health problems and disrupt wildlife after installing the 100,000th lamp in Kent.

4

Council leader apologises for part-time staff comments

21 June 2018
Council leader apologises for part-time staff comments

County council staff have received an apology from leader Paul Carter for remarks about commitment

12

Kent police official enters cannabis debate

20 June 2018
Kent police official enters cannabis debate

Kent’s police and crime commissioner has called for a "grown up" debate around the decriminalisation of cannabis.

34

Commuter unrest grows

19 June 2018
Commuter unrest grows

Passengers have given Kent's two train operators the lowest satisfaction ratings in the country, according to a survey.

7

Give more NHS cash to social care, says council leader

18 June 2018
Give more NHS cash to social care, says council leader

The leader of Kent County Council has urged the government to use extra investment in the NHS to boost spending on social care.

13

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay apologises after failing to register business interest

15 June 2018
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay apologises after failing to register business interest

Kent MP Craig Mackinlay breached rules on a register of interests, a watchdog has ruled.

8

Schools left with 'no support' for vulnerable children

15 June 2018
Schools left with 'no support' for vulnerable children

Critical support from educational psychologists for vulnerable kids in our schools is at risk say education chiefs

23

Kent MP defies Corbyn

14 June 2018
Kent MP defies Corbyn

Kent's only Labour MP has defied party leader Jeremy Corbyn by voting that Britain should retain access to the single market after Brexit.

86

Delays to consultation on planned super hospital

14 June 2018
Delays to consultation on planned super hospital

Health chiefs have warned it could be some time before consultation on a wide-ranging shake-up of services in east Kent can get underway.

1

The government department that 'carefully considered' information it didn't have...and then turned down an FOI request

13 June 2018
The government department that 'carefully considered' information it didn't have...and then turned down an FOI request

The Alice in Wonderland World of FOI

MPs accept 'gifts' worth £13,000

13 June 2018
MPs accept 'gifts' worth £13,000

Some of the county's politicians have accepted tickets to high-profile football and rugby matches,

8

New homes could safeguard Manston site as airport

11 June 2018
New homes could safeguard Manston site as airport

Thousands of homes could be built around five areas to safeguard the former Manston site as an airport, it has been revealed.

26
Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More