Dover Dog Squad launched to curb littering and dog fouling
Leader of DDC, Cllr Trevor Bartlett, with Cllr Martin Bates and MD John Dunne with Enforcement Officers from WISE Dover District Council is boosting resources as part of its commitment…
Eleven arrested at scene of protest on Kent motorway interchange – UPDATE – second protest sees more arrests
Kent Police officers have arrested 11 people at the scene of a protest at Junction 3 of the M25. The incident on the Swanley Interchange roundabout began at around 7.30am…
10,000 plants make up Maidstone Innovation Centre’s stunning ‘living wall’
Maidstone Innovation Centre (MIC) has planted a stunning ‘living wall’ as part of the recent Great Big Green Week which is one of the building’s green features and comprises more…
Council Leader spitting tacks as climate activists disrupt Dover port traffic – UPDATE – 39 arrested
Library image Kent Police were called to deal with ‘Insulate Britain’ protests which caused traffic disruption in Dover. At around 8.20am on Friday 24 September 2021 officers were called to…
Deal farm shop powered up by Dover solar installation Green Grant
Mini solar farm installed earlier this year to provide power for Algar Lodge Farm Shop’s chillers, lighting and kitchen equipment Photo: DDC As part of its commitment to cut carbon…
Watch out for £400 fines as Ashford Environmental Enforcement Team patrols the borough
Ashford Borough Council is praising the new Environmental Enforcement Team which has gone from strength to strength since it began work in July. The team has been dedicating its time…
Thanet visitors and residents rooting for sustainable planting flower beds
Transformation of former metal tree guards into frames for climbing plants next to the War Memorial in Westgate As part of Thanet District Council’s Climate and Biodiversity Emergency Declaration, it…
University of Kent project researches for net-zero cross-channel ferry fleet in Dover
Port of Dover The University of Kent is leading a new research and innovation project with the Port of Dover, P&O Ferries, Warwick Manufacturing Group and Schneider Electric to investigate…
Garden waste collections are back in Folkestone and Hythe!
With the growing season almost over the garden waste service collections are to resume for subscribers. Folkestone & Hythe District Council agreed with their contractors the service would be suspended…
Kent Wildlife Trust backs KFRS campaign to prevent grass fires
Pegwell Bay Country Park is Kent Wildlife Trust’s largest nature reserve and is of international importance for its bird populations, including nightingales and cuckoos. However, a number of these animals…