Over the last three years KCC is proud that it has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 50%. The news comes with only a few days left to take part in the council’s Energy and Low Emissions Strategy consultation. The consultation sets out the council’s plans to enable all of Kent to reach net-zero emissions…
Kent County Council is installing a new zebra crossing and refreshing the cycle lanes on Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge. The crossing, due to be completed by the end of the month, replaces the existing refuge island just south of the junction with Bishops Oak Ride. Also included with the works is resurfacing along Shipbourne Road. The…
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. It is an offence to fail to stop when a school crossing patrol displays the stop sign. KCC cabinet member for transport…
A new voucher scheme to help rural communities benefit from up to £2,500 for faster broadband has been launched in Kent. Kent County Council has made up to £2.8 million of additional funding available to ‘top-up’ the Rural Gigabit Voucher Scheme in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It means…
The government has launched a business readiness website to help people understand how leaving the EU may affect your business. It outlines the steps that businesses may need to take to prepare for Brexit, including what changes there may be to your industry and information on specific rules and regulations that could have an impact.…
This statement is to announce my intention to stand down as the Leader of Kent County Council. The Conservative Group will elect a new Group Leader at the Conservative Group AGM on 4th October. The new Leader will be appointed and take over at the County Council meeting on 17th October. After 14 years as…
An extra £60 million is being invested by Kent County Council into maintaining the county’s highways. KCC has just published its two-year plan of maintenance works, doubling investment into road maintenance, trebling footway maintenance and implementing a crash barrier upgrade programme on main roads. KCC cabinet member for highways Mike Whiting said: “This investment shows…
Hundreds of children were at risk of not getting to school next term when services to Lenham School and Homewood School in Tenterden were cancelled. The services, provided by Carr’s Coaches and by Lenham School itself, cease in September and could have left students with no means of getting to and from school. Public transport…
A free conference for mature drivers will be held in Greenhithe in October. For drivers over the age of 60, the idea is to reinforce knowledge that may have been forgotten, heighten hazard awareness, and cover newer subjects such as smart motorways and eco driving. Run by the Kent County Council Road Safety team, they…
No Use Empty Commercial, an initiative to bring vacant and derelict commercial property back into use for business and homes has secured £1 million from The Growing Places Fund (GPF) following a successful bid to the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) by Kent County Council. The money will be used to help redevelop eight…
Arriva has successfully retained the Fastrack B contract for the Kent Thameside area. This will be the 13th year that the bus operator has worked to deliver the award winning route on behalf of Kent County Council. The award winning service will continue to provide excellent benefits such as dedicated Fastrack only bus lanes, priority…
The Leader of Kent County Council says he hopes an immediate cash boost to help get the UK ready for Brexit on October 31 will resolve the outstanding issues facing hauliers and the export industry here in Kent. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, announced that an extra £2.1 billion is to be made available…