Three illicit tobacco suppliers raided in Thanet
Three suspected illicit tobacco suppliers were visited on Wednesday 9 February in a joint operation involving Kent Trading Standards and Kent Police officers. Part of the wider Operation CeCe –…
Kent Liberal Democrats condemn proposed hike in school Travel Saver Pass
Liberal Democrats in Folkestone and Hythe have condemned the proposed increased in Kent Travel Saver Passes. Cllr Mike Sole (Canterbury South) said, “This year families are facing huge increases in…
Major refit closes Cheriton Library
Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff Notices have been placed by Kent County Council to the effect that Cheriton Library, on Cheriton High Street, is to be closed for a…
£1million available through Kent Children’s and Young People grants
Grants of up to £50,000 are available for organisations to provide exciting activities for children and young people next year. Kent County Council is making up to £1million available through…
Covid Omicron fear forces KCC into meetings’ rethink
The format of Kent County Council’s (KCC) full council meeting on Thursday 16 December has been revised to limit the potential spread of COVID-19. KCC’s political groups have agreed there…
40,000 fewer active adults in Kent due to Covid says survey
Liz Davidson, the Partnership Director at Kent Sport Photo: KCC Almost 40,000 fewer adults in Kent are meeting government guidelines for physical activity than before the coronavirus pandemic. To help…
More road closures set for Hawkinge in run-up to Christmas – UPDATE
Susan Carey, Member for Elham Valley, Kent County Council and District Councillor, North Downs West, Folkestone & Hythe District Council has announced more Hawkinge road closures in the run-up to…
Kent Mobile Fleet drives off with national award
The completion of Kent County Council’s fleet of new mobile libraries has coincided with a national award for the way they were produced and equipped. KCC now has five modern…
New scheme hopes to harness skills of Kent’s volunteers
Beth Peal, Chief Executive of the Ashford Volunteer Centre An enthusiastic army of dedicated volunteers mobilised across Kent during the pandemic to help their local communities. Generously giving their time…
Pilgrims Hospices Christmas Tree recycling branching out in east Kent
Pilgrims Hospices, east Kent’s hospice charity, is rolling out the renowned Christmas Tree Recycling fundraising campaign into Canterbury and Thanet for the first time while celebrating a decade of the…