Tributes have been paid to Councillor Cameron Beart, who died today (Friday). The Leader of Kent County Council (KCC), Roger Gough, said: “Everyone at KCC is so deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of one of our County Councillors, Cameron Beart. “In his time on this council and throughout his political…
The Leader of Kent County Council has warmly welcomed news its £45m bid to the government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve traffic flow to the EU through the Port of Dover has been successful. Roger Gough said enhancements, which will include additional border control points and a new exit route, will not only have a…
Kent County Council is reviewing its community services to ensure they are run as efficiently, effectively and sustainably as possible. Proposals include co-location of facilities, more flexible outreach activities, reducing the number of permanent buildings and making the most of existing and emerging digital technologies to consider the needs of residents in Kent against the…
Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) has confirmed that Operation Brock will be removed from the M20 this weekend. The traffic scheme, which was in place to manage the flow of freight heading across the Channel via Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover over a busy Christmas and New Year, has been in place since 13 December.…
Kent County Council (KCC) is working on a new Developer Contributions Guide and inviting feedback on the draft during an eight-week consultation. The purpose of the Guide is to inform district, borough and city authorities and developers about the impact any proposed new development would have on KCC’s services and the subsequent developer contributions required…
Drivers heading to and travelling around Kent this weekend are being reminded that Operation Brock will be back in place from Monday morning. The decision by the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF), made up of a group of organisations and agencies including Kent County Council and Kent Police in conjunction with National Highways – has been…
Don’t let unscrupulous criminals think all their Christmases have come at once by giving them the opportunity to rip you off. That is the message from the Public Protection team at Kent County Council, working hard to stay ahead of the fraudsters who are viewing the cost of living crisis as a potential bumper payday.…
Trading Standards have visited six retailers in the Canterbury area with support from Kent Police and Canterbury City Council to check the compliance of disposable e-cigarette devices for sale. In total, 755 illegal vapes were seized yesterday (Thursday 1 December) which were either over the legal size or were not otherwise legal for supply in…
Thinking of a trip to the continent for the festive season? Please book in advance to help avoid any unnecessary delays and keep Kent moving this Christmas. That is the message from Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) leaders as Operation Brock is set to return to the M20 ahead of the winter getaway. As at other…
A new Kent Money Advice Hub is being launched today, 28 November 2022, to support people who are struggling financially or need help to manage the increasing cost of living. The service is available for anyone who is worried about money and aims to encourage those who may be reluctant to come forward for money…
A new campaign has been launched to help close the digital divide between Kent families who cannot afford access to digital services and those who can. Kent County Council (KCC) is raising awareness of the social tariffs, which are discounted broadband deals offered to eligible households in need of financial support with their broadband services.…
The Leader of Kent County Council (KCC) and the Chief Nurse of the NHS in Kent and Medway have issued a heartfelt apology after a critical report into how the local area – KCC, NHS Kent and Medway and local schools and other settings – provide support for children with special educational needs and disabilities…