Dover raises a Lotto, Lotto cash for local good causes!
Local good causes across the district are celebrating with news that the Dover District Lotto has raised over £100,000 since it was launched by Dover District Council in 2019. Over…
Local young people help create ‘Morph’ mural at Maidstone Bus Station
A group of young people from Maidstone have helped create an amazing mural at Maidstone Bus Station as part of the refurbishments to the area. The local teenagers worked on…
Important information from Canterbury City Council over Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme
Canterbury City Council has confirmed it will be playing a full role in the Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme. A spokesperson for the council announced: “We already have experience in this…
Ashford moves quickly preparing to welcome Afghan families
Ashford Borough Council is getting ready to welcome Afghan families fleeing war-torn country and is appealing to private sector landlords to come forward with accommodation. The council has increased its…
Folkestone and Hythe residents urged by council team not to leave problems until they become overwhelmed
Residents are being urged not to leave it until problems become overwhelming before seeking welfare support from the council. Help is available for those struggling with difficulties such as redundancy,…
Good, bad or indifferent – have your say on Folkestone Town Centre Place plan
Sandgate Road in Folkestone Final feedback on the actions and priorities included in Folkestone town centre’s draft Place Plan is being sought from residents and businesses. The Place Plan commissioned…
Bouverie House Business Centre opens in heart of Folkestone
Cutting the the ribbon A building which was previously vacant for more than a decade has been brought to life thanks to the support of the Folkestone Community Works programme.…
Canterbury City Council public consultation to make decision making more accountable and effective begins
Public consultation on the configuration of Canterbury City Council’s new leader and cabinet system for decision making has begun. Last month (July), a majority of city councillors agreed to move…
Ashford consults on building affordable one-bedroom homes in Appledore
Ashford Borough Council has launched an interactive community consultation over plans to build four new affordable one-bedroom apartments on a soft landscape area of Heathside in Appledore. The online consultation…
Kent and south east Land and Business organisation calls for fly tippers to face jail sentences
The Country Land & Business Association (CLA), together with over 150 local authorities and 10 professional bodies, is calling on the Sentencing Council to impose tougher fines and sentences for…