This week the Kent Politics Podcast welcomes Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite who shares his views on the state of politics.

A council has approved controversial plans for thousands of homes, despite fears of the borough becoming “another Milton Keynes”.

A windfall from the government should go towards saving youth services, some councillors have claimed.

Home Office proposals to construct an Immigration Removal Centre – dubbed “asylum prisons” – in Kent have been scrapped, in a move welcomed by an MP.

There are calls for a county councillor to stand down or have the whip removed after he was convicted of drink driving.

Motorists could have to fork out up to 50% more in some car parks as new fees come into effect following a decision by a cash-strapped council.

The Conservatives are on course for defeat at the General Election, according to the chairman of the party’s constituency associations in Kent.

An inquiry into giving a piece of land earmarked for 435 homes has begun.

A prominent politician has pleaded guilty to drink driving and having no insurance.

An MP has renewed her criticism of the decision to trigger Operation Brock, raising concerns about how frequently it is implemented.

A borough’s Local Plan has been approved by a Government inspector despite being labelled as “a disaster” and “monstrosity” by campaigners.

A Tory aiming to become a Kent MP has announced she has quit her position on a London council.

A Medway councillor says her decision to quit as a Conservative was triggered partly by decisions taken over the development of the Hoo Peninsular.

An iconic venue has received a cash boost to address the “financial gap” identified by potential new operators.

A council has agreed on its housing strategy for the next six years as it sets out four key objectives to improve the current market.

A council has agreed to increase the flag rate of taxis in part of Kent and Medway to help drivers with the cost of living.

Kent’s population is set to rocket by the end of the decade - sparking a fresh debate on housebuilding levels in the county.

A top Tory has lifted the lid on the circumstances which led her to sensationally quit her party.

A multi-millionaire landlord has been accused of continuing to harass councillors despite a previous court injunction.

The Green Party, Lib Dem and Labour councillors for the county authority have said they could consider a “rainbow” coalition next year.