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'We will not back down until we get pothole funding'

'We will not back down until we get pothole funding'

20 April 2024

A local authority has stressed it will “not back down” until it gets the £50 million needed to tackle the number of potholes plaguing its streets.

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Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays

Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays

19 April 2024

A local authority that oversees three beachside towns is considering taxing visitors who stay overnight, and additional tax on second homes.

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Government urged to delay fresh border checks amid huge disruption fears

Government urged to delay fresh border checks amid huge disruption fears

19 April 2024

The government could phase in checks on imported goods entering the UK amid fears they could lead to significant disruption.

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‘Ongoing bin crisis will take months to sort out…’

‘Ongoing bin crisis will take months to sort out…’

19 April 2024

Residents could be in for a long wait in getting their bin collections up-to-date, according to the guest of this week’s Kent Politics Podcast.

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‘Kent council bosses deserve huge pay - they could be earning more’

‘Kent council bosses deserve huge pay - they could be earning more’

19 April 2024

New research reveals dozens of senior Kent council staff earn more than £100,000 a year - but one expert argues such high pay is fully deserved.

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New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed

New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed

18 April 2024

A moving-in date for an upmarket retailer has been confirmed as multiple tenants including a council prepare to take over a busy shopping district.

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Illegal cigarettes worth £200k seized in crackdown

Illegal cigarettes worth £200k seized in crackdown

18 April 2024

A council is among the best in the country for cracking down on the sale of illicit tobacco, it has been revealed.

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Rebel councillors join calls for rethink over parking changes

Rebel councillors join calls for rethink over parking changes

17 April 2024

A decision to introduce parking fees across parts of a borough have been “called in” by councillors who hope to see the plan dropped.

Michael Gove could have final say on school’s cricket nets plan

Michael Gove could have final say on school’s cricket nets plan

17 April 2024

Plans for a 10-lane cricket net facility at a grammar school could be considered by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up.

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Mayor made ‘false allegations to police to intimidate member of public’

Mayor made ‘false allegations to police to intimidate member of public’

16 April 2024

A town mayor found to have made false harassment allegations against a member of the public in an attempt to “intimidate” him has defended himself.

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£60m relief road plans ‘to be submitted this year’

£60m relief road plans ‘to be submitted this year’

15 April 2024

A planning application for a long-awaited link road is expected to be lodged later this year with the scheme completed before the end of 2028.

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‘Lib Dems appear to be making a comeback – but why not in Kent?’

‘Lib Dems appear to be making a comeback – but why not in Kent?’

15 April 2024

The Lib Dems seem to be having a problem gaining traction in Kent - and political editor Paul Francis thinks it could be all down to Labour...

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‘You’ve missed our potholes from your plan’

‘You’ve missed our potholes from your plan’

15 April 2024

Desperate residents say they need their streets fixing fast as a council argues it needs £50 million to get the job done.

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Conservatives only group to field candidate for every seat in local elections

Conservatives only group to field candidate for every seat in local elections

14 April 2024

More than 160 candidates from eight parties will be looking for your vote in May’s local elections.

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'Don’t let Olympics allow people smugglers in'

'Don’t let Olympics allow people smugglers in'

14 April 2024

Concerns are being raised that people smugglers might take advantage of a shortfall in police numbers caused by this summer’s Paris Olympics.

House building targets? “I’m relaxed about it”

House building targets? “I’m relaxed about it”

14 April 2024

Council leader tells Kent Politics Podcast that house building needs to speed up.

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‘It will take years to sort out councils’ hollowed-out finances’

‘It will take years to sort out councils’ hollowed-out finances’

12 April 2024

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast special guest takes aim at the Government over its funding of councils across the county.

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Mixed response to PM’s crackdown on attacks on shop workers

Mixed response to PM’s crackdown on attacks on shop workers

11 April 2024

There’s been a mixed response to a planned crackdown on attacks on shop workers from the three candidates vying to be the county’s crime commissioner.

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Boundary changes ‘confusing’ for voters

Boundary changes ‘confusing’ for voters

11 April 2024

Recent boundary changes have left voters confused after they’ve found themselves in two places at once.

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Housing plan ‘a significant setback’ for borough’s residents

Housing plan ‘a significant setback’ for borough’s residents

11 April 2024

A countryside charity says it has been left “deeply disheartened” over a council’s house-building plan due to “critical failings”.

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