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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.

Three-year housing battle at ‘songbird stronghold’ comes to an end

Three-year housing battle at ‘songbird stronghold’ comes to an end

05 March 2024

A long-running saga over plans to build two housing estates next to a rare bird habitat has finally concluded.

New traffic camera cut down in ‘school fines revolt’

New traffic camera cut down in ‘school fines revolt’

04 March 2024

The start date for a controversial new scheme to fine parents who park outside seven schools has been confirmed – but not everyone appears happy.

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Major water leak shuts busy route ahead of three-month closure

Major water leak shuts busy route ahead of three-month closure

04 March 2024

A busy stretch of road already scheduled to shut for months has been closed prematurely due to a large water leak.

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Free swimming and Dickens festival scrapped as Medway Council’s budget gets approval

Free swimming and Dickens festival scrapped as Medway Council’s budget gets approval

01 March 2024

Plans to cut free swimming and two festivals have been approved along with Medway Council’s budget.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Tracey Crouch on why she’s stepping away from politics

Kent Politics Podcast: Tracey Crouch on why she’s stepping away from politics

01 March 2024

In the latest episode of Kent Politics Podcast we speak to Tracey Crouch about her shock decision to not stand at the next election.

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Council facing ‘concerning’ £22m building maintenance bill

Council facing ‘concerning’ £22m building maintenance bill

29 February 2024

A council has blamed its mounting maintenance bills on the previous administration who it says “didn’t fix the roof while the sun was shining”.

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Council gets government bailout to avoid bankruptcy

Council gets government bailout to avoid bankruptcy

29 February 2024

A cash-strapped local authority has been granted its request for “exceptional financial support” in order to balance the books and avoid bankruptcy.

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Deputy leader of Medway Tories resigns

Deputy leader of Medway Tories resigns

29 February 2024

The deputy leader of the Medway Conservatives has left the party over a disagreement with colleagues.

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Play park given ‘brilliant’ makeover

Play park given ‘brilliant’ makeover

28 February 2024

A popular park and green space has seen a raft of changes more than a year after plans were first announced to give it a makeover.

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MPs blast ‘short-sighted’ plans to axe free swimming

MPs blast ‘short-sighted’ plans to axe free swimming

28 February 2024

Three MPs have combined forces in a bid to persuade a council to reverse its intention to cut free swimming for children and the elderly.

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Two councillors suspended after ‘Christmas party fight’

Two councillors suspended after ‘Christmas party fight’

27 February 2024

Two councillors have been suspended after reports of a fight at a Christmas party.

Fire station to become Sainsbury’s Local and new homes

Fire station to become Sainsbury’s Local and new homes

27 February 2024

A new supermarket and 12 homes have been approved to replace a former emergency services building.

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Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I don’t think Manston will reopen as an airport’

Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I don’t think Manston will reopen as an airport’

23 February 2024

The leader of Thanet District Council gives his view on the latest developments at Manston Airport on this week's podcast.

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Former golf course park plan agreed

Former golf course park plan agreed

22 February 2024

Plans for a former golf course to become a community parkland with walking and cycling routes and picnic benches have been unanimously agreed.

Villagers vote to oppose homes near zoo

Villagers vote to oppose homes near zoo

22 February 2024

A meeting attended by 100 villagers ended with a vote to oppose plans for 44 homes by a zoo after concerns about flooding, traffic and school places.

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‘Stopping free child swimming is hurting the poorest’

‘Stopping free child swimming is hurting the poorest’

22 February 2024

Hundreds of people have signed a petition against plans to scrap free swimming sessions for children and over-60s.

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