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'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

20 May 2020

A Kent MP has called on the Prime Minister to ensure 'more female voices at the top of government' to bring about better representation for women.

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Parish council splashes out £10k on PPE supplies for its village

Parish council splashes out £10k on PPE supplies for its village

19 May 2020

A parish council has received a delivery of visors, face masks, aprons, gloves and hand spray to distribute to care homes in its village.

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What a load of rubbish

What a load of rubbish

19 May 2020

Some 2,500 tonnes of extra household waste has been collected from Medway homes since the start of lockdown.

Decision time for major redevelopment

Decision time for major redevelopment

18 May 2020

A major redevelopment scheme could press ahead if backed by councillors during a crunch meeting this week.

Planning U-turn signals all-year opening for caravan parks

Planning U-turn signals all-year opening for caravan parks

18 May 2020

Councillors want planning restrictions eased to let some holiday parks stay open all year to help with the housing shortage.

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Officials working to deport migrants after crossings thwarted

Officials working to deport migrants after crossings thwarted

17 May 2020

Border officials are working to deport dozens of migrants after another three boats were stopped crossing the Channel en route to Britain.

'Good job I was only in a meeting with the PM when it crashed'

'Good job I was only in a meeting with the PM when it crashed'

15 May 2020

An MP has bemoaned her luck after suffering a broadband failure in the middle of a meeting with the Prime Minister.

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MPs urge Britain's largest pub landlord to cancel rents

MPs urge Britain's largest pub landlord to cancel rents

15 May 2020

Two Kent MPs have signed a cross-party letter warning the company many of its pubs will close permanently unless it offers tenants more support.

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Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

15 May 2020

Changes could be made to the way a council committee meets and discusses key items, after its current set up was described as unsatisfactory.

Decrease in fly-tipping reports in borough

Decrease in fly-tipping reports in borough

14 May 2020

Kent has seen an overall rise in fly-tipping during lockdown but in one area of the county, the number of reports has actually fallen.

How our roads could dramatically change

How our roads could dramatically change

14 May 2020

The Government is asking councils to rethink traffic systems to encourage more cycling and walking when the lockdown eases.

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Tougher rules to fight rogue landlords

Tougher rules to fight rogue landlords

13 May 2020

Landlords who fail to look after their properties face tougher penalties.

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Councillors slam Prime Minister's school plans

Councillors slam Prime Minister's school plans

13 May 2020

A group of councillors have criticised Boris Johnson's hopes of getting young children back to school by June 1.

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Councils missing £3m a month in lost parking fees

Councils missing £3m a month in lost parking fees

11 May 2020

Authorities are struggling to pick up revenue from key areas such as parking due to lockdown, leading to huge financial dents in their finances.

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Boris Johnson's face lights up White Cliffs

Boris Johnson's face lights up White Cliffs

07 May 2020

The Prime Minister's face lit up the White Cliffs of Dover, in a protest message over the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis.

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'Deeply unhappy' Nigel Farage lodges police complaint

'Deeply unhappy' Nigel Farage lodges police complaint

07 May 2020

Nigel Farage is accusing police of singling him out after a visit to Kent to report on the arrival of immigrants prompted officers to visit his home.

Council meetings to resume online

Council meetings to resume online

07 May 2020

After a two-month suspension of council meetings - leading to a mayor carrying on with their role for an extra year - they will now be held virtually.

MP opposes world's largest solar farm

MP opposes world's largest solar farm

05 May 2020

A huge solar power farm has caused outrage from residents, and sparked an opposition campaign.

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New care home despite objections

New care home despite objections

05 May 2020

A five-storey care home and a Co-op will be built in a village despite concerns over the future "eyesore" building.

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Fears over £130m coronavirus bill

Fears over £130m coronavirus bill

01 May 2020

Councillors' warning that the county council cannot take another financial hit as the bill for dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak soars.

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