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First look at £1.8m ‘co-working office hub’ inside shopping centre

First look at £1.8m ‘co-working office hub’ inside shopping centre

22 March 2024

Construction is set to get underway to build a multi-million pound ‘innovation hub’ on the first floor of a shopping centre.

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‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

22 March 2024

This week the Kent Politics Podcast welcomes Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite who shares his views on the state of politics.

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‘We’re gritting our teeth’: Businesses react to start of three-month road closure

‘We’re gritting our teeth’: Businesses react to start of three-month road closure

21 March 2024

Businesses have given their verdict on the start of a three-month road closure which was predicted to bring traffic chaos to a town.

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‘Frustration’ as thousands of NHS dental procedures cancelled

‘Frustration’ as thousands of NHS dental procedures cancelled

19 March 2024

Under pressure dentists are refusing to take on more NHS work as they grapple with financial pressures and “too much bureaucracy”.

‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

19 March 2024

A 10-year traffic row has taken a twist with a resident saying he’s going to rent out his home to asylum seekers to make life difficult for a council.

One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

18 March 2024

Thousands of households in one part of Kent have received support from a “vital” government scheme helping the most vulnerable.

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2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

15 March 2024

A council has agreed on its housing strategy for the next six years as it sets out four key objectives to improve the current market.

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Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

15 March 2024

A council has agreed to increase the flag rate of taxis in part of Kent and Medway to help drivers with the cost of living.

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‘Just a constant stream on social media of untrue criticism...’

‘Just a constant stream on social media of untrue criticism...’

15 March 2024

A top Tory has lifted the lid on the circumstances which led her to sensationally quit her party.

Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

Tories elect new deputy leader after shock resignation

14 March 2024

The new deputy opposition leader of a council’s Consverative part has been announced after a shock resignation due to “disagreements with colleagues”.

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MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

MP: Medway needs to ‘get its future back’ at next election

14 March 2024

The shadow home secretary has visited part of the county this morning and said residents need to vote for Labour at the next election.

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Children’s services facing ‘challenging’ recruitment crisis

Children’s services facing ‘challenging’ recruitment crisis

12 March 2024

A Kent council is struggling to retain adult social workers despite being in a “better position than elsewhere”.

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Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’

Garden centre could be knocked down for homes in ‘sad loss’

12 March 2024

An independent garden centre could be turfed over and transformed into new homes to help meet an area’s chronic shortage of housing.

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‘I’ve been through every emotion since winning election’

‘I’ve been through every emotion since winning election’

10 March 2024

The Labour leader of Medway Council has reflected on the party’s record as they approach their first year in office.

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New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

08 March 2024

A new multi-million pound replacement mental health ward, designed specifically for older patients, has opened.

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Kent Politics Podcast welcomes council chief

Kent Politics Podcast welcomes council chief

08 March 2024

A council leader has reflected on his time in charge as he approaches the one-year mark.

Free sports classes for International Women’s Day

Free sports classes for International Women’s Day

07 March 2024

A council is offering women sports classes free of charge at a leisure centre.

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‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

07 March 2024

A six-month extension to a support scheme helping the most vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living has been been welcomed.

Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech

Tory leader accused of Islamophobia after ‘flippant’ council speech

05 March 2024

An opposition council leader has been accused of Islamophobia after referencing the Taliban during a council meeting.

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‘Off-grid’ residents encouraged to apply for free energy saving upgrades

‘Off-grid’ residents encouraged to apply for free energy saving upgrades

05 March 2024

A council is encouraging eligible households to apply for insultation upgrades in order to lower their energy costs and carbon footprint.

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