The festive season can, for many, be a very lonely time. According to Age UK, around one in 20 older people are facing Christmas without speaking to anyone and the charity says the rising cost of living is forcing pensioners to lead more solitary lives. Kent County Councils’ (KCC’s) Community Connectors are stepping up to…
The Vice Chair, Members and Officers of Kent County Council (KCC) have taken part in a quiet act of remembrance to honour the Queen and give thanks for her life. The short ceremony took place in the Stone Hall at Sessions House. The first wreath was laid by the Vice Chair of the Council, Gary…
The Leader of Kent County Council (KCC), Roger Gough, has led the tributes to Her Majesty the Queen from Members of the authority saying: “Along with so many people across Kent and the country, I am deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. I am sure that the Royal Family are in…
Queen Elizabeth II was an inspirational presence in all our lives, the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent said after the sad news of her death. Lady Colgrain paid tribute to Her Majesty, saying she was one of the most exceptional women in British and world history. “As the longest serving British monarch, she has been a constant, and…
Drivers are reminded to allow extra time for their journey as a result of ongoing disruption at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. The situation is improving with the port having processed 72,000 passengers so far this weekend, however motorists are reminded they will still face delays. Drivers should plan ahead, follow diversion signs, check…
Emergency welfare including food and water was handed out to drivers and passengers overnight who were caught up in the ongoing disruption in Kent. Working with HM Coastguard, React, and Kent Search and Rescue, Kent County Council (KCC) co-ordinated supplies of snack packs and drinks, primarily to tourists queuing on the A20 to get to…
Drivers are warned of significant delays as a result of ongoing disruption at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. Passengers heading to Europe will find their journeys further impacted by the Operation Brock traffic management scheme being used on the M20, to manage the flow of freight heading to the continent. Operation Brock is part…
Kent County Council (KCC) is ensuring it continues to deliver essential services in those communities most affected by the traffic queues, as significant delays continue in the county this morning. The summer getaway and resource issues with French border staff have resulted in serious delays on the approaches to the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel and…
Over the past two weeks there has been an increased number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the University of Kent’s Canterbury campus. Numbers of confirmed cases remain low and the public should be reassured that, as with any suspected outbreak, KCC is working quickly and closely with PHE, the University and other partners to…
Kent’s interim Director of Public Health, Allison Duggal, has praised residents in the county for continuing to test themselves regularly for COVID-19 and supporting the county’s road map out of lockdown. Home testing kits are now widely available at hundreds of pharmacies and workplaces across Kent and can also be ordered online and delivered to…
Brockhill Country Park is offering a sustainable alternative to a bouquet of flowers this Valentine’s Day, asking the public to swap their normal bouquet of flowers for a patch of wildflower meadow. It means you can not only show your love for someone special in your life, but also show how much you love the…
Recent world events have led to a huge increase in the number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children coming through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. The number of these children in our care has increased from 220 in March last year to 368 in March this year and to 731 by September 7 2015. We…