A pay freeze for the public sector set to be announced could hit thousands in Kent, while councils wait anxiously to learn of any potential support.

A developer has began its fightback at a public inquiry, as it argues a decision to refuse plans for hundreds of homes should be overturned.

A Kent MP has asked the Prime Minister to consider localised coronavirus tiers.

Our political editor looks ahead at a week likely to be full of Christmas cheer and tightened purse strings.

MPs are intensifying calls on the government to swing open church doors amid the pandemic for the Christmas period and beyond.

Plans to force hauliers to have a permit to enter the county to get to the Channel ports post Brexit, will take a major step forward this week.

A council has decided to take on the Environment Agency in a last-ditch bid to save cliffs which keep falling into the sea.

A homelessness charity, is raising concerns about KCC's budget consultation process, as vulnerable people could be affected by the cuts.

Cash from housing developers for community projects, school places and healthcare could be used to prop up funding repairs for a road tunnel.

Our political editor looks at this week in politics which has been focused on Christmas, coronavirus testing and defence funds.

A council has set up a £250k fund for special projects and says some of the cash can be spent on building a new 'wall of names' at the war memorial.

A council leader has warned residents they could be spending Christmas in lockdown if they don't take take the Covid-19 rules seriously.

Fears have been raised over what could be lost when a council seizes back control of a beloved theatre to save money amidst the pandemic.

A council leader says his local authority cannot afford to look after any more unaccompanied children who arrive from overseas.

A beloved theatre will not close for good, but under cash-saving council plans it could be a year until audiences are welcomed back.

The public, councillors and an MP are leaping to protect a theatre, after concerns were raised for its future.

Our political editor looks ahead to the week in politics as MPs prepare to quiz port chiefs and business leaders on Brexit.

Our political editor analyses the week in politics which included good news for the PM when a vaccine was announced, but rows at number 10 dominate.

There have been blazing rows at number 10 as a top adviser quit his role, our political editor gives his analysis of the situation.

Scepticism has been poured on a council's plans for two new major settlements which could eventually total 7,000 homes.