A Kent authority has passed an urban design code to emphasise the history of the local area.

Plans for transforming a former golf course into a community parkland are one step closer to becoming a reality.

Businesses say three-month roadworks may finally be at an end but the impact is long lasting with politicians largely ‘uninterested’ in their plight.

A council which failed to meet its housing targets has been forced to create an action plan to get back on track - but now faces even higher targets.

A main road which was closed to build an entrance to a new school is set to open a week earlier than planned.

A ruling party has been accused of reneging on promises made before being elected after plans to redevelop working docks were given the green light.

Controversial plans to erect retirement homes near a protected wildlife site have been approved — but only on the condition there’s no kids or cats.

A high street drinking hole has won approval to make its temporary outdoor shelter, first erected during the pandemic, a permanent fixture.

A local authority has revealed it is still forking out huge sums due to residents putting items in the wrong bins.

A business owner has slammed a new traffic management scheme he says is costing him thousands of pounds and is making a high street a “ghost town”.

A controversial application for a new employment and enterprise hub has been given the go-ahead by councillors - but could still be stopped.

A local authority is hoping to better enforce moving traffic offences with new ANPR cameras spread across 17 locations.

Local traders say business is down by 85% because of roadworks in the area which customers are avoiding.

The Prime Minister has announced people will head to the polls for a general election in July.

A controversial planning application to redevelop working docks will go before a council’s planning committee for a decision.

Plans for three selective schools to become mixed-sex and admit both genders have been passed to a minister to decide.

A local authority has been warned it risks turning its new £24million leisure centre into a ‘white elephant’ unless it addresses its ‘high prices’.

The Green Party has selected a parliamentary candidate who has vowed to fight for ‘creative solutions’ to give residents better chances if elected.

Council bosses are defending a decision to spend millions on fixing their headquarters.

Opposition councillors have accused council cabinet members of “gaslighting” the public over cracking down on anti-social behaviour.