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Kent’s councils have been told change is afoot as the Labour administration presses ahead with a speedy shake-up of local government.
One of the county’s most prominent politicians says proposals to shake-up local government are potentially good news but need careful management.
Newly-elected MPs have resigned from their council positions to focus on their work in Westminster following the Labour party’s summer triumph.
A large building which has sat empty since 2020 could be demolished to make way for hundreds of flats.
This week’s Kent Politics Podcast features special guest veteran GP Dr Julian Spinks talks about the state of the NHS and how it could improve.
A boy with special needs now has a new walker after his local community raised the money to buy it after the council said it couldn’t fund one.
Planners have recommended proposals to “modernize” a high street with 24 flats, commercial units and offices be refused.
The creation of a young mayor post for 11-year-olds with an annual price tag of £35k and £2k for ceremonial robes is being considered by a council.
A proposed 195-home waterfront development has been recommended for approval - but planners say they can’t ask for infrastructure contributions.
Councillors have called an objection by Sport England to plans for 139 homes “ridiculous” - and now Angela Rayner will need to sign off proposals.
A 296-flat planning application which will transform a brownfield site in the middle of a town centre has been approved.
A council cabinet said it would have to take “difficult decisions” in order to ensure the council stayed afloat amid warnings of financial troubles.
A Victorian-era fort will be among 15 projects to receive funding to promote heritage and environmental projects in one part of Kent.
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