A year-long trial of electric scooters in Canterbury is now being consulted on by Kent County Council. The scheme aims to bring affordable, environmentally friendly electric scooters to the city as part of a Department for Transport national trial. There will be four phases, with the first starting in November with e-scooter operator Bird providing…
The sweeps of Chillenden windmill are once again turning thanks to restoration work from Kent County Council. Chillenden Windmill, owned by KCC since 1958, is one of only four post mills to survive in Kent, and the last one with an open trestle. It was built in 1868 to replace an earlier post mill, and…
Public Health England latest figures for coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Kent show 1314 people with at least one lab-confirmed positive test result in the most recent seven day period – a rate of 83.1 per 100,000. The figures for Medway are 233 cases (a rate of 83.6). The cumulative total is now 13156 in Kent…
Foster carers and staff from across Kent have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the lives of the county’s children in care, at the Kent Fostering Foster Carer Awards 2020. In line with Covid-19 restrictions the event was held virtually on and was hosted by Kent County Council (KCC) Assistant Director of Corporate Parenting,…
Three very different schemes being undertaken with the backing of KCC’s No Use Empty initiative are nearing completion. The scheme was initially aimed primarily at providing loans to assist with the renovation of empty homes to bring them back into occupation, but the scope has since been widened to include new-build projects and commercial premises.…
Kent County Council has announced vouchers for food are available during half-term for families whose children are eligible for free school meals, so that no Kent child goes hungry. The county’s families most in need will receive supermarket vouchers for each eligible child to ensure they are able to feed their children outside of term…
The Leader of KCC says Kent’s most vulnerable families and children should not suffer hardship or hunger throughout this half term week, or at any time in their lives. He says that help for anyone struggling to provide for their children is available, and that the need to ensure children from low-income families are fed…
Kent County Council has completed a countywide £7.1 million resurfacing programme to extend the life of around 720,000 square metres of Kent’s roads. Known as micro surfacing, the specialist treatment seals the surface of roads to preserve the structure and prevent potholes. KCC Cabinet member for Highways and Transport Michael Payne said: “To put these…
The Leader of Kent County Council has called on everyone in Kent to stay strong and act together now, to keep Covid-19 under control in the county. In his speech to the authority’s Full Council today, Roger Gough praised Kent residents for their actions so far, but stressed that the county has reached a critical…
A new drive-through and walk-through coronavirus testing facility is to open for those with symptoms to book appointments at Dreamland Car Park, in Margate, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities. Testing is available only for those with coronavirus symptoms – a high…
Kent County Council is facing its toughest financial challenge for many years – greater even than any it faced during 10 years of austerity. Coping with the demands of Covid-19 has required a huge increase in spending at the same time as reductions in its income from council tax and business rates KCC is now…
There is just a day left for Parish and Town Councils to apply for funding for new electric vehicle charging points. The funding has been secured by Kent County Council with chargers to be located on land owned by the community such as village hall car parks. The deadline for applying is October 16. It…
Joint statement from Kent County Council and Medway Council’s Directors of Public Health, Andrew Scott-Clark and James Williams. The government has launched three new levels of restrictions, applicable to the whole country from Wednesday onwards. While we recognise cases are rising across Kent and Medway, at this time, it would appear that Local Authorities in…
The former leader of Kent County Council is among those recognised by the Queen for their contribution to the community. Paul Carter was Leader of Kent County Council (KCC), England’s largest local authority, for 14 years. He was one of the longest serving leaders nationally. Leader of Kent County Council, Roger Gough, said: “I am…
Health leaders across Kent are reminding residents of the mental wellbeing support available as Covid-19 continues to cause restrictions and impact people’s lives. This World Mental Health Day (10th Oct), information is available at www.kent.gov.uk/wellbeing for people experiencing a range of mental health issues. There is also a specific site to help families with children…
To mark the 50th anniversary of the striking green London Country buses, Kent County Council has partnered with Arriva and Go-Coach to celebrate the iconic look. From 1970 to 1986, London Country buses served the south east counties, extending the red bus network of London. The bus deregulation programme outside of London drew this chapter…
Young people are being urged to “Speak Out” if they feel unsafe, as figures reveal 234 car occupants aged 16 to 24, have been killed or seriously injured on Kent’s roads in the past three years. This month, Kent County Council’s road safety team launched the Speak Out campaign, aimed at giving young people the…
