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Kent set for first-ever Lib Dem MP as poll predicts 10 Tories will be ousted

Kent set for first-ever Lib Dem MP as poll predicts 10 Tories will be ousted

04 April 2024

The Conservatives will lose 10 Kent MPs and the Liberal Democrats will win their first-ever seat in the county, according to a major new poll.

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'Nothing to hide' as councillor declarations probed after anonymous email

'Nothing to hide' as councillor declarations probed after anonymous email

04 April 2024

Two councillors are facing claims they should have declared stakes in firms they own after what one has branded a “politically motivated” complaint.

Glimmer of hope for campaign to restore key bridge

Glimmer of hope for campaign to restore key bridge

03 April 2024

Campaigners fighting for the transformation of a dilapidated town bridge have been offered a faint ray of hope, as an ownership debate continues.

Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

03 April 2024

There are “inconsistencies" in the way children with special education needs in one part of Kent are treated, an inspection has uncovered.

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Anger grows over proposals to house asylum seekers in care home

Anger grows over proposals to house asylum seekers in care home

02 April 2024

A protest has been held against plans to turn a seaside care home into a centre for asylum seekers.

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Nearly 5,000 asylum seekers cross Channel in 2024

Nearly 5,000 asylum seekers cross Channel in 2024

31 March 2024

This year nearly 5,000 asylum seekers have crossed the Channel to the UK according to the latest figures, with 349 arriving people just yesterday.

Major new poll reveals which Kent seats Labour are set to win

Major new poll reveals which Kent seats Labour are set to win

30 March 2024

The Conservatives could be reduced to just six MPs in Kent at the General Election, a major new poll has found.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Council boss says small boats crisis could last years

Kent Politics Podcast: Council boss says small boats crisis could last years

29 March 2024

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast welcomes Dover’s council leader who says the county will have a problem with small boats for a long time to come.

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Kent MP to receive a damehood

Kent MP to receive a damehood

28 March 2024

An MP has been awarded a damehood for her services to parliament and the public.

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Plans to house asylum seekers in care home

Plans to house asylum seekers in care home

28 March 2024

A county council plans to house asylum-seeking children in a new care home has faced backlash from senior politicians.

Residents to see portion of council tax rise by more than 150%

Residents to see portion of council tax rise by more than 150%

28 March 2024

Some parish council precepts have increased by more than £150% due to “increased IT costs” and “recreation equipment funding”.

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‘We’re not NIMBYs - this just doesn’t work’: Opposition mounts to 2,500 garden village plan

‘We’re not NIMBYs - this just doesn’t work’: Opposition mounts to 2,500 garden village plan

27 March 2024

Villagers have staged a protest outside a council chamber over proposals being brought forward to build thousands of new homes on the green belt.

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Drink-drive Tory is ousted by party

Drink-drive Tory is ousted by party

26 March 2024

A county councillor has had the whip removed after being convicted of drink driving, despite leaders of the council initially backing him.

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Nominations for May local elections are open

Nominations for May local elections are open

26 March 2024

The combination of borough and parish council elections together will see voters in one town electing 374 councillors.

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Reform UK leaflets ‘playing fast and loose with safety of vulnerable children’

Reform UK leaflets ‘playing fast and loose with safety of vulnerable children’

25 March 2024

Leaflets opposing the conversion of an old care home into a reception centre for asylum-seeking children have been branded “completely unacceptable”.

Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

23 March 2024

The government has been urged to consider everything possible to reduce the impact of the EU entry and exit system when it begins this October.

More than £1 million for county’s walking, cycling and wheeling travel choices

More than £1 million for county’s walking, cycling and wheeling travel choices

23 March 2024

Kent County Council and Medway Council is getting funding from Active Travel England for new walking and cycling schemes.

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Building demolition starts ahead of £9m seafront development

Building demolition starts ahead of £9m seafront development

23 March 2024

The demolition of several dilapidated buildings is finally due to start, paving the way for a seafront redevelopment to begin.

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Tory taking on Kent’s only Labour MP revealed

Tory taking on Kent’s only Labour MP revealed

22 March 2024

The new Conservative candidate selected to take on Kent’s only Labour MP has vowed to fight a clean campaign and not “tear into” her rival.

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New 20mph limit set to be rolled out after thumbs up from councillors

New 20mph limit set to be rolled out after thumbs up from councillors

22 March 2024

Plans for new 20mph speed limits in residential areas and roads by schools have been recommended for approval in another Kent town.

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