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Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless

Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless

10 January 2024

Around 150 properties could be snapped up and used to provide accommodation to those in need to help a cash-strapped council save money on renting.

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‘This goes nowhere near supporting us’

‘This goes nowhere near supporting us’

10 January 2024

A council’s budget will be £1.7 million lower than expected, after details of central government funding have been released.

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Cash-strapped councils offered support to protect library services

Cash-strapped councils offered support to protect library services

10 January 2024

A council has confirmed it is looking into a charity’s offer of support for libraries, amid financial difficulties.

Work starts to turn former bank into 13-bed HMO

Work starts to turn former bank into 13-bed HMO

05 January 2024

Proposals to turn a vacant bank building into a house of multiple occupancy have been approved with work already underway inside.

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Library forced to shut until ‘further notice’

Library forced to shut until ‘further notice’

04 January 2024

A community hub and library will remain closed for another week due to problems with the heating.

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New homes planned on farmland off notorious ‘rat-run’ road

New homes planned on farmland off notorious ‘rat-run’ road

04 January 2024

Residents have voiced their concerns at proposals put forward to erect more than 20 homes off a road notorious for roadworks and traffic problems.

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‘Major disruption’ to bin collections

‘Major disruption’ to bin collections

04 January 2024

Some households will have to wait an extra week for their bins to be collected due to issues affecting rubbish crews.

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Huge housing project planned for former social club site

Huge housing project planned for former social club site

03 January 2024

Plans have been submitted to build more than 130 homes on a new estate which would also feature a cafe and nursery.

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Old police house to be transformed into university hub

Old police house to be transformed into university hub

26 December 2023

Councillors have approved plans to redevelop a listed building into a creative hub for a university.

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Popular boot fair to host more events

Popular boot fair to host more events

24 December 2023

Councillors have said one of the county’s largest car boot sales can host more events.

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Clubbing hotspot to make way for hotel expansion

Clubbing hotspot to make way for hotel expansion

23 December 2023

A hotel looks set to transform the site of its former nightclub – which once hosted stars like Rick Astley and The Prodigy.

‘We need to change how people think about us’

‘We need to change how people think about us’

22 December 2023

When it comes to winning votes, Medway Greens say they’re not fighting other parties but people’s misconceptions – and they’re out to change that.

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Help is at hand for Christmas stress this festive season

Help is at hand for Christmas stress this festive season

22 December 2023

People stressed out by the pressures and money worries Christmas can bring are being urged to seek help.

‘Come here and discuss it’: Council leader hits back at Michael Gove’s stinging criticism

‘Come here and discuss it’: Council leader hits back at Michael Gove’s stinging criticism

21 December 2023

A council branded one of the worst in the country for planning its blueprint has hit back at a government minister who threatened to intervene.

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Council to sell town car parks

Council to sell town car parks

21 December 2023

A council has agreed to sell two of its town car parks for redevelopment.

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‘Shame on you!’

‘Shame on you!’

21 December 2023

A council meeting has been disrupted by Gaza pro-ceasefire protestors, shouting ‘shame on you’ at members.

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‘Early hours Christmas pizza? No thanks’

‘Early hours Christmas pizza? No thanks’

21 December 2023

A takeaway pizza parlour’s application to stay open late has been rejected over fears of public nuisance, possible criminality, and littering.

Gove threatens to intervene in council's housing plans

Gove threatens to intervene in council's housing plans

19 December 2023

Cabinet heavyweight Michael Gove has criticised a Kent council and ordered it to deliver a new housing plan.

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Police take ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to drink and drug driving at Christmas

Police take ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to drink and drug driving at Christmas

19 December 2023

A stark reminder has been issued of the dangers of getting behind the wheel while under the influence this Christmas as part of a joint campaign.

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‘They’re simply not listening’: Council leader slams town hall funding package

‘They’re simply not listening’: Council leader slams town hall funding package

19 December 2023

A council leader has accused the government of failing to listen to local authorities once again over the significant cost pressures they face.

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