Use it or lose it warns Folkestone and Hythe council leader
The axed daytime bus service in Lympne is to return on a trial basis from mid-November, it has been announced this week. Responding to the restoration of the Stagecoach service,…
Former Folkestone Gasworks site gets £2.5 million boost for swish housing project
Early plans for the site A project to transform a brownfield site in Folkestone into a high-quality, housing-led development has received a £2.5m boost from central government. The successful application…
Last straw for Folkestone leader as he slams Southern Water’s damning performance
The leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council has responded angrily after two reports revealed the district’s wastewater company is the most complained about in the country. Cllr Jim Martin…
Clamping down on irresponsible dog owners in Maidstone
As part of its continued efforts to promote responsible dog ownership, Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is introducing further measures to clamp-down on unacceptable behaviour. The MBC Public Space Protection Order…
Orchard Theatre to get new roof after RAAC safety concerns
Dartford’s Orchard Theatre, which was closed last week due to safety concerns related to the material used in its roof, will undergo a full roof replacement project, according to a…
Canterbury council leader writes to Rishi Sunak demanding water companies pay heavier fines for dumping sewage in sea
It is time to hit water company shareholders in their pockets with much heavier fines for dumping sewage in our seas is the clear message from the Leader from the…
Great Stour Riverfest launches in Canterbury
The inaugural Great Stour Riverfest which launched on Monday, 18 September, coincided with Canterbury City Council publishing its Riverside Strategy for the next five years. The strategy covers the stretch…
The Magic Tenner: A celebration of local shopping in Sandwich
Are you ready to discover the amazing deals that Sandwich has to offer? From 7th to 21st October, you can take advantage of The Magic Tenner campaign, a nationwide initiative…
Canterbury tests the water before renewing dog rules in public spaces
The city council is seeking feedback from the public on its proposals to renew the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dog control in the district for another three years.…
Dover Council steps in to ease impact of cost of living on community groups and charities
Community groups in the district looking for vital funding to help support local people with the cost of living are being encouraged to apply to Dover District Council’s Cost of…