Kent County Council’s (KCC) Chair today marked the start of this year’s Armed Forces Week by raising the Forces’ flag over County Hall and paying tribute to Britain’s military personnel. Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony, Lesley Game said the annual campaign was a time to recognise the vital role the Armed Forces play in protecting…
Kent bird keepers are being reminded of the importance of sticking to strict biosecurity rules to limit the spread of Avian Influenza (AI). While the risk of transmission to people is low, members of the public are also being urged to continue reporting, and not to touch or pick up, dead or sick birds they…
As the nation marks 40 years since the end of the Falklands War, Kent County Council’s Chair has paid tribute to Kent’s military personnel who fought in the brief but bitter conflict. Ceremonies are taking place across the country throughout this week to remember the events of four decades ago which culminated in Argentine forces…
Being able to use a computer, a smart phone and the internet has become key for accessing services and staying connected. But not everyone can get online or knows how to use the web so Kent County Council (KCC) is looking to expand its network of Digital Champions to help charge up the cyber skills…
As the half-term and Platinum Jubilee breaks come to a close, the Brock contraflow will be taken off the M20 overnight Sunday (5 June), Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) leaders confirmed today (Friday, 3 June). The traffic scheme used to manage the flow of freight heading across the Channel via Eurotunnel and Port of Dover has…
A dazzling record-setting range of Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday events being held across Kent is a fitting tribute to Her Majesty The Queen’s unrivalled 70 years of service to the nation, the Leader and Chairman of Kent County Council (KCC) said today. On Thursday, Kent will light the most Jubilee beacons for an individual county…
After an expected very busy half-term getaway on cross-Channel routes, people heading to Europe via Kent for the Platinum Jubilee break are urged to help keep the county open for business by planning journeys – and booking ahead. The call from Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) partners follows confirmation from Eurotunnel and Dover ferry firms that…
Thousands of illegal cigarettes and hundreds of illicit vapes were seized by Kent Trading Standards and Kent Police in the latest operation to tackle the unlawful tobacco trade in the county. Working in partnership with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the multi-agency team carried out targeted raids on several retail premises, private residences and vehicles…
Plans to support greener transport, digital connectivity, job opportunities and sustainable infrastructure are among a raft of actions set out in Kent County Council’s (KCC) new vision for the future. Focused on Levelling Up, Infrastructure, Environment and Care and Support, the new four-year Strategic Statement ‘Framing Kent’s Future’ also includes ambitions to improve the lives…
A selfless commitment to serving the community and improving disadvantaged young lives were among many heartfelt tributes made at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the huge public contribution to Kent by Ann Allen MBE today (Wednesday, 25 May). The former Kent County Council (KCC) Chairman touched the lives of thousands of people of all…
Responding to new market trends, networking and embracing digital technology are key to start-ups and small business enjoying export success in the 21st Century. The good news for Kent companies is there is a wide range of support available on the doorstep to help grow new overseas trade. The Kent & Medway Growth Hub Helpline…
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 Holiday, the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) partnership said today (Tuesday, 17 May). Ongoing reduced ferry capacity at the Port of Dover, the upcoming school half-term…