Beware of these Scams doing the rounds!
As the number of scams continues to increase, Kent Trading Standards will be sending a regular round-up of the latest scams reported by Kent residents. Fraudsters often target those who…
Don’t miss out! Food and activity vouchers for Kent pupils entitled to free school meals
Food vouchers will once again be provided over the summer holidays by KCC for families whose children are entitled to benefits-related free school meals. £50 food voucher One £50 food…
Are you ready for the Gadgeteers Summer Challenge in Kent
KCC’s library service is excited to introduce Gadgeteers, the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge for youngsters. Children are invited to join the Gadgeteers – Aisha, Eddie, Leo, Maggie,…
Plan Bee visit to Ashford farm prompts calls for more rewilding in Kent
Wildflower meadow Private landowners are being asked to answer the call to let portions of their land grow wild to help encourage pollinators to thrive. It follows a visit by…
KCC plea for ‘Digital Champion’ volunteers guiding people to become more cyber savvy
Being able to use a computer, a smart phone and the internet has become key for accessing services and staying connected. The Digital Kent team deliver a number of projects…
KCC wins £1.3million to boost walking and cycling in Herne Bay and Sevenoaks
Ellis Stephenson / 3 days ago Kent County Council (KCC) has announced it’s been successful in securing funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) for two more Active Travel schemes.…
Disruption to Kent’s roads continues as Brock stays in place for Jubilee
A combination of factors heightening the risk of disruption on Kent’s roads will keep Operation Brock in place on the M20 at least until the end of Platinum Jubilee Bank…
Dover Road and Hill Road in Folkestone set for closures until 25 May
Words and picture by Ray Duff Overnight road resurfacing works will close the top of Dover Road, from its junction with Joyes Road through to the Hill Road junction with…
£3.4m sports boost for less-active Kent and Medway residents
Efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of Kent residents have received a boost with a £3.4million grant to Kent Sport, the active partnership for Kent and Medway. Funded largely…
Kent gardeners urged not to cut lawns during ‘No Mow May!’
Gardeners are being asked to leave their lawns uncut and join Kent County Council (KCC) in supporting No Mow May, allowing flowers to bloom and supporting bees and other pollinators.…