Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today declared a national ‘Butterfly Emergency’, with results of this summer’s Big Butterfly Count showing a marked and hugely concerning decline in numbers. Overall, people…
Fly Tipping in Gilbert Road Image: Ashford Borough Council Two separate cases of fly-tipping have ended in big fines for two Ashford residents thanks to teamwork by Ashford Borough Council’s…
Kent County Council (KCC) is celebrating after retaining eight Green Flag Awards for its country parks. Shorne Woods, Teston Bridge, Manor Park, Lullingstone, Trosley, Pegwell Bay, Grove Ferry and Brockhill…
Folkestone and Hythe District Council is keen to improve the current recycling rate across the district and is launching a new campaign. Use your “bin-fluence” for good – is the…
Red Admiral – Image: Ralph – Pixabay ::: Wet weather and low temperatures appear to be causing havoc for butterflies, not just in Kent but across the UK. Leading wildlife…
Celebrating the Green Flag award Four of the district’s beloved parks and green spaces will proudly fly the Green Flag yet again after retaining their status. Kingsnorth Gardens, the Lower…
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count (12 July – 4 August) and help scientists understand…
Medway Council is celebrating the work of the local community who have been recycling small electricals at recycling bins in every local library and community hub since the launch of…
Photo: Canterbury City Council Canterbury City Council reported a Maidstone man whose rubbish was found dumped on two different occasions in Whitstable Road, Herne Bay, was found guilty of an…
Photo: Ashford BC Ashford Borough Council has said it’s forging ahead with plans to increase the number of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) within the borough. With an increasing number…
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