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Plans for 2,500-home development revealed

Plans for 2,500-home development revealed

30 June 2020

A scheme which could see thousands of homes built on about 500 acres have been shown in a public exhibition for the first time.

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New wards planned in boundary review

New wards planned in boundary review

30 June 2020

Plans to change the ward boundaries in Medway have been put forward for you to have your say on.

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Parents fined for school absence next term

Parents fined for school absence next term

29 June 2020

The government has been criticised after saying parents will be fined for school non-attendance from September.

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Families earning £60k could qualify for social housing

Families earning £60k could qualify for social housing

27 June 2020

A borough council is proposing a major shake-up of its housing register.

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Support floods in for Kent MP after cancer diagnosis

Support floods in for Kent MP after cancer diagnosis

26 June 2020

Politicians and constituents alike have expressed their support for a Kent MP who revealed she has breast cancer.

Controversial development turned down once more

Controversial development turned down once more

25 June 2020

A planning saga continue as councillors defied advice and rejected a development for 421 homes.

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MP criticises council over vaping ban 'hypocrisy'

MP criticises council over vaping ban 'hypocrisy'

25 June 2020

An MP has hit out over a ban that allows councillors to continue to vape inside council buildings - but no-one else.

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Opposition builds against homes plans

Opposition builds against homes plans

25 June 2020

Residents and environmental groups are demanding more answers before plans for homes are considered.

Kent MP caught in racism row

Kent MP caught in racism row

23 June 2020

A Kent MP has been strongly criticised by councillors who accuse him of being 'blind' to problems of racism within his own constituency.

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'Budget could be more challenging than austerity years'

'Budget could be more challenging than austerity years'

23 June 2020

Up to £130 million of savings could be needed by the council over the next three years due to the pressures of the coronavirus.

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MP targets sports coach abuse of trust

MP targets sports coach abuse of trust

23 June 2020

Legislation has been proposed which aims to close a loophole on coach-player sexual relationships.

MP calls for action after 'huge rise' in littering and antisocial behaviour

MP calls for action after 'huge rise' in littering and antisocial behaviour

22 June 2020

A Kent MP has penned a letter to the police and local councils - calling for a crackdown on littering and antisocial behaviour blighting a town.

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Thousands of homes could be built next to huge quarry

Thousands of homes could be built next to huge quarry

22 June 2020

Campaigners are arguing a nearby large quarry is another reason thousands of homes should not be built.

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MP 'failed to declare links while lobbying for luxury development'

MP 'failed to declare links while lobbying for luxury development'

22 June 2020

A Kent MP is to be questioned over his alleged failure to declare his role in a planning bid which he actively lobbied for.

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Financial strain 'nothing compared to year which confronts us'

Financial strain 'nothing compared to year which confronts us'

22 June 2020

Residents can expect another tough year as the council deals with a huge drop in income from Covid-19 after a spending freeze saw books balanced.

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Helen Whately slammed for student nurses comment

Helen Whately slammed for student nurses comment

22 June 2020

A Kent MP has been criticised by nurses and TV personalities for a letter regarding financial support for students in the sector.

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Plans for no-drinking zone extension

Plans for no-drinking zone extension

21 June 2020

A council has brought forward proposals to extend a no-drinking zone in part of a Kent town.

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Council 'blocked from flying pride flag'

Council 'blocked from flying pride flag'

19 June 2020

A councillor has hit out at an 'extraordinary' row over the council's pride flag.

Pay rise turned down by councillor

Pay rise turned down by councillor

19 June 2020

A councillor has turned down her 4.2% pay rise because accepting it makes her "uncomfortable" in the current economic climate.

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Residents asked for 'garden village' views

Residents asked for 'garden village' views

18 June 2020

People living near a site which could be used to build up to 2,500 homes will have a chance to attend a question and answer session about the plans.

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