A temporary pedestrian and vehicle bridge has been opened today (January 24). The road closure and associated diversion routes have now been removed as part of the reopening of Bridge Road. The road was reopened at 2pm by KCC Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport Michael Payne and MP for Faversham and Mid Kent Helen Whately.…
Kent County Council is reminding drivers about their responsibilities to stop for school crossing patrols. School crossing patrols have a legal right to stop traffic for anyone who needs help crossing the road. Elena Lewis, 57, has been a school crossing patroller for the past 14 years working at both Wrotham Road school and Mayfield…
Severe weather forecast for the South East could cause major health risks and Kent County Council is reminding residents of simple steps to help vulnerable friends, families and neighbours. A level two cold weather alert has been announced for the region by the Met Office which triggers actions in the NHS, public health, social care…
Areas of low pressure will bring spells of wet and windy weather across the area in the coming few days which could lead to impacts such as difficult driving conditions, disruption to transport, isolated power outages and surface water, river and coastal flooding. Warnings Issued: Yellow WIND Warning (Medium Likelihood of Low Impacts) valid 1200…
New electric charging points for taxis will be installed across the county by Kent County Council. KCC has been awarded £180,000 from the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) to install eight rapid chargers. Kent County Council will be working with district and borough councils which are responsible for the licensing of taxis and private…
The Kent Business Summit returned for a third time today (Friday) focusing on sustainable economic growth in the county and beyond. The event was opened by Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Economic Development Mike Whiting who highlighted the work he is spearheading with the county’s European neighbours. Mr Whiting said: “We are committed to…
The Leader of Kent County Council has welcomed the government announcement that the Operation Brock barrier, which has been in place on the M20 since March 2019, will now be removed. The Government has announced it is standing down all contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit on 31 January. Partners of the Kent Resilience Forum…
A consultation launches today (Wednesday) into proposals to restrict traffic through Felderland Lane in Deal. Concerns have been raised by residents about the road’s use as a short-cut between the A258 Deal Road and A256 Sandwich Road. Kent County Council is proposing to stop the left turn into Felderland Lane from the Deal Road and…
A record number of journeys have been made on the Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry this year. On the second anniversary of the contract with ferry operator Jetstream Tours, Kent County Council and Thurrock Council say 150,000 journeys a year are being made, a 40% increase since the start of the contract. Subsidised by the two…
A joint declaration has been signed recognising the climate emergency and pledging to “seize every opportunity to contribute to the decarbonation of the maritime industry”. The declaration was made at the final conference of the PASSAGE European Interreg Project which is looking at making the transition to a low-carbon society and low-carbon economy. The project…
With Christmas just around the corner, Kent County Council is reminding residents that real, and artificial, Christmas trees can be recycled at household waste and recycling sites – as well as old decorations – for free. Kent County Council’s new cabinet member for the environment Susan Carey visited the Tovil household waste site on Friday,…
KCC’s Road Safety Team has been highlighted for its work in leading the way to raise standards making roads safer. In a new report from the RAC Foundation, Kent County Council is shown as an example as it can ‘inspire others to adopt an evidence-led, consistent approach to behaviour change design’. KCC was highlighted for…