In the biggest test of electoral opinion since 2017, voters head for the polls in May to decide who will run local services for the next four years.

Here, Dover district's four main political parties make their pleas as to why they deserve your vote.

The chance to select new district, town and parish representatives is nearing and time is running out to ensure you can have your say.

A specialist college is expanding to welcome pupils aged 13.

The trial of Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay over alleged false election expenses has been delayed for legal reasons.

Alex Paterson is Medway’s latest councillor after securing the surprise result in the Rochester West by-election.

A council is to change its name for the first time in four decades - at a cost of around £10,000.

The sums have been added up... and it's been revealed how much this year's county council election cost in Kent.

Conservative Peter Jull has been elected to represent St Margaret's on Dover District Council at a by-election

A poll takes place to fill a former council leader's ward seat.

A poll takes place to replace a district leader in his seaside ward.

Labour have won two seats, and the Conservatives one, in town council polls.

Three female candidates are vying for a place on a town council in Kent in a by-election today.

Voters are making their decisions in a series of town and parish council by-elections.

MP Craig Mackinlay faces trial over charges relating to his election claims in 2015.

Labour has won another seat on Thanet council after it took the Margate Central ward.

A secondary school head teacher is set to leave at the end of term, with a former Ofsted inspector to take over.

A watchdog has voiced its concerns some voters, including students in Canterbury, may have voted twice in the general election.

Labour county councillor says he can juggle role with being MP

The voting system leaves most voters with MPs they didn't back, say defeated candidates.