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Council backs move to take on ‘boy racers’ in Towns

Council backs move to take on ‘boy racers’ in Towns

20 October 2023

A move to give police more powers to tackle boy racers has won the approval of the whole council.

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All taxis to offer card payments over safety fears

All taxis to offer card payments over safety fears

20 October 2023

All taxis will be required to offer card payments after concerns about young women being stranded.

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Attempt to scupper £800k red-route plan fails

Attempt to scupper £800k red-route plan fails

19 October 2023

A bid to stop a controversial traffic scheme being introduced has ended in failure.

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New McDonald’s approved despite ‘boy racer’ fears

New McDonald’s approved despite ‘boy racer’ fears

19 October 2023

An industrial estate is set for a huge expansion, including a new McDonald’s, amid concerns the site will attract anti-social behaviour.

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‘To solve prison space crisis – build them, fill them’

‘To solve prison space crisis – build them, fill them’

19 October 2023

Kent’s police and crime commissioner says more prisons need to be built to house the increasing number of inmates being convicted.

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Health boss called back before committee over concerns

Health boss called back before committee over concerns

18 October 2023

A mental health trust boss returned before a council committee to give an updated strategy on how his service would improve after major criticism.

From second-hand car dealer to county's top job

From second-hand car dealer to county's top job

18 October 2023

Former KCC leader Sir Paul Carter has lifted the lid on his background, time in office and why there's no way he’d be tempted back to the top job.

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Council accused of ‘champagne socialism’ after allowance boost

Council accused of ‘champagne socialism’ after allowance boost

17 October 2023

A council has been accused of being “champagne socialists” for voting to increase their allowances by 10%.

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Big plans for town’s Xmas lights as fundraiser smashes target

Big plans for town’s Xmas lights as fundraiser smashes target

17 October 2023

A community fundraiser for Christmas lights has increased its goal for the second time after residents donated in droves.

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Town centre car park set to be sold

Town centre car park set to be sold

17 October 2023

A council looks set to sell off a “little used" town centre car park earmarked for redevelopment after little opposition was raised.

Council to scrap discount on uninhabitable homes

Council to scrap discount on uninhabitable homes

17 October 2023

A vote has paved the way for homeowners in one area to start paying council tax on fire or flood-damaged homes again.

Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

17 October 2023

Nearly 70,000 Kent motorists have amassed millions in ULEZ charges for driving in the emissions zone in the year up until its latest expansion.

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‘Rival firm’s interest could pressure Eurostar to return to Kent’

‘Rival firm’s interest could pressure Eurostar to return to Kent’

16 October 2023

Investment from a rival rail company in cross-Channel services could put extra pressure on Eurostar to return to Kent, an MP says.

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Parking charges to be introduced on Sundays

Parking charges to be introduced on Sundays

15 October 2023

Plans to end free weekend parking in an effort to tackle climate change have been announced by a council.

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Council confirms plan to revamp ‘neglected’ park

Council confirms plan to revamp ‘neglected’ park

14 October 2023

A popular park blighted by anti-social behaviour and ailing facilities is set for a long-anticipated revamp thanks to campaigners.

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Police promise protection for Jewish community over Israel-Hamas war

Police promise protection for Jewish community over Israel-Hamas war

13 October 2023

The county’s police commissioner has condemned the ‘glorification’ of Hamas terrorist attacks amid a rise in hate crimes against the Jewish community.

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Fired-up residents heckle councillors for rejecting calls to pause housing

Fired-up residents heckle councillors for rejecting calls to pause housing

13 October 2023

A move to pause major housebuilding projects across a district has been defeated at a fiery meeting which drew heckles from angered spectators.

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‘Miserable sports ground’ with asbestos-riddled changing rooms set for revamp

‘Miserable sports ground’ with asbestos-riddled changing rooms set for revamp

13 October 2023

A “miserable” sports ground plagued by vandalism and asbestos could be revamped following mounting pressure from campaigners.

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How will each political party’s housebuilding plans impact Kent?

How will each political party’s housebuilding plans impact Kent?

12 October 2023

Housing development and protecting Kent’s ‘Garden of England’ are emerging as key electoral issues – but where do the political parties stand?

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Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

12 October 2023

The Transport secretary has been urged to use the law to intervene in a battle to scrap the Ultra Low Emission Zone at the border with Kent.

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