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‘You have one month to create plan to help asylum seeker children’

‘You have one month to create plan to help asylum seeker children’

22 December 2023

A judge had given the Home Office and KCCl one month to create a plan to deal with the number of asylum seeker children.

‘Cllr, can women have penises?’

‘Cllr, can women have penises?’

22 December 2023

A councillor has been accused of bringing a “culture war” to the borough by asking the council leader if he thinks women can have penises.

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'Closing youth clubs could save KCC from going bust'

'Closing youth clubs could save KCC from going bust'

22 December 2023

The decision to cut youth services across Kent could stave off the prospect of the county's largest authority going to the wall, it has been claimed.

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‘We need to change how people think about us’

‘We need to change how people think about us’

22 December 2023

When it comes to winning votes, Medway Greens say they’re not fighting other parties but people’s misconceptions – and they’re out to change that.

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Education expert backs Ofsted despite fallout from head teacher’s death

Education expert backs Ofsted despite fallout from head teacher’s death

22 December 2023

Union calls for Ofsted school inspections to be suspended have been dismissed as “rubbish” by an education expert.

‘Come here and discuss it’: Council leader hits back at Michael Gove’s stinging criticism

‘Come here and discuss it’: Council leader hits back at Michael Gove’s stinging criticism

21 December 2023

A council branded one of the worst in the country for planning its blueprint has hit back at a government minister who threatened to intervene.

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Council to sell town car parks

Council to sell town car parks

21 December 2023

A council has agreed to sell two of its town car parks for redevelopment.

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‘Shame on you!’

‘Shame on you!’

21 December 2023

A council meeting has been disrupted by Gaza pro-ceasefire protestors, shouting ‘shame on you’ at members.

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‘Early hours Christmas pizza? No thanks’

‘Early hours Christmas pizza? No thanks’

21 December 2023

A takeaway pizza parlour’s application to stay open late has been rejected over fears of public nuisance, possible criminality, and littering.

Care home plan to expand dementia care

Care home plan to expand dementia care

21 December 2023

A rural care home could get a massive extension under new proposals.

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Deputy council leader returns after resignation U-turn

Deputy council leader returns after resignation U-turn

20 December 2023

A leading council figure has returned to his post just a fortnight after leaving due to an argument about “undemocratic” decision-making.

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Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

19 December 2023

The government has pledged to keep a council informed of its plans for an immigration processing centre – but stopped short of giving any details.

Gove threatens to intervene in council's housing plans

Gove threatens to intervene in council's housing plans

19 December 2023

Cabinet heavyweight Michael Gove has criticised a Kent council and ordered it to deliver a new housing plan.

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‘They’re simply not listening’: Council leader slams town hall funding package

‘They’re simply not listening’: Council leader slams town hall funding package

19 December 2023

A council leader has accused the government of failing to listen to local authorities once again over the significant cost pressures they face.

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MP has ‘extreme surgery’ amid sepsis battle

MP has ‘extreme surgery’ amid sepsis battle

19 December 2023

A politician has told of how he is lucky to be alive following a diagnosis with sepsis and undergoing “extreme” surgery.

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Work underway on care home for asylum-seeking children

Work underway on care home for asylum-seeking children

19 December 2023

A former care home which shut more than a decade ago is set to be turned into a temporary reception centre for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

‘It’s just too little, too late’: Tory council ‘hugely disappointed’ by funding deal

‘It’s just too little, too late’: Tory council ‘hugely disappointed’ by funding deal

18 December 2023

A council leader has warned fresh service cuts could be on the way as he reacts to the government’s ‘huge disappointing’ funding settlement.

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Last chance to have your say over controversial traffic scheme

Last chance to have your say over controversial traffic scheme

18 December 2023

Consultation over plans to bring in London-style red routes on some roads comes to an end this week.

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Mass kite-flying event to remember the dead

Mass kite-flying event to remember the dead

16 December 2023

A kite-flying event will take place on a beach next weekend in a tribute to Palestinians killed in Israel conflict.

Medway’s largest boot fair could get bigger

Medway’s largest boot fair could get bigger

15 December 2023

Medway’s largest car boot sale has applied to increase the number of events held each year.

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