Work on 22 business units at Whitfield, Dover, is well under way in a development by Tridax Limited, with support from KCC’s No Use Empty scheme. The first phase of seven units began in April and is on schedule for completion and hand-over in October. The units have already been reserved by local businesses including…
Kent and Medway businesses in the early stages of growth can now apply for an interest-free loan to help achieve their ambitions, create jobs and power the county’s economy. Officially launched today, the Small Business Boost offers financial support of between £26,000 and £99,000 repayable over five years, following an optional six-month re-payment holiday. The scheme is part of…
Kent County Council (KCC) has launched a new voucher scheme to enable local businesses to implement green solutions to help with future growth. The Green Recovery Voucher Scheme is part of the C-Care (Covid Channel Area Response Exchange) project which is funded by the EU Interreg France (Channel) England programme. C-Care represents a total of…
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…
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…
Funding to help businesses create more low-cost and accessible places to stay along the North Downs Way National Trail is now available. It is hoped the support will help more people enjoy the stunning landscape of ancient woods, coastal paths and chalk grassland – and world-famous Pilgrim route – stretching across Kent from the London-Surrey…
A growing number of businesses are taking advantage of the support Kent County Council (KCC) offers when it comes to taking on apprentices – but the authority’s Leader wants more firms to come forward and apply for a share of Apprenticeship Levy funding to boost skills, job opportunities and the local economy. As well as…
Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) leaders are closely monitoring the impact of the suspension of P&O ferry services out of the Port of Dover on the county’s cross-Channel routes. Simon Jones, KRF Strategic Planning Lead, also assured the multi-agency group has well-worked plans in place to manage any potential traffic disruption to help protect local residents…
The Leader of Kent County Council (KCC), Roger Gough, said: “We have all been horrified by the invasion of Ukraine and the brutality and suffering that it has unleashed. “As a sign of our support and commitment to the Ukrainian people, our Chairman Lesley Game, acting with cross-party support from all Leaders, has asked that the…
As Kent County Council’s (KCC) highways crews work to reopen roads impacted by Storm Eunice, residents are being reminded to be alert to rogue traders. One of the most powerful weather systems to hit the UK in decades, Eunice caused significant damage to homes, properties and caused a number of roads to be closed due…
Kent’s first ever red weather warning for wind has now been lifted as Storm Eunice powers away eastwards to northern Europe. The highest level of Met Office warning for wind, meaning ‘danger to life’ and never before issued for the South East of England, was in force from 7am to 3pm 18 February signally significant…
With Storm Eunice’s extremely strong winds set to bring significant disruption to the southern half of the UK on Friday, Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) leaders are urging local residents and people needing to travel in or through Kent tomorrow to be prepared. An amber wind warning is now in force for large parts of the…