The Leader of Kent County Council has warmly welcomed news its £45m bid to the government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve traffic flow to the EU through the Port of Dover has been successful. Roger Gough said enhancements, which will include additional border control points and a new exit route, will not only have a…
KCC has a new Armed Forces Champion in Oliver Richardson, who has been performing the same role for Dover District Council for the past 18 months. Mr Richardson served in the Welsh Guards from 1982 to 93, including service in Northern Ireland, the Falklands and the Gulf War, and has a son in the same…
Nurseries and pre-schools across Kent are celebrating after being honoured with prestigious awards to recognise their commitment to supporting continuous improvement. Five nurseries and pre-schools were honoured with a prestigious Threads of Success Improvement and Achievement Award. They were Bertie’s Nursery in Faversham, Discovery Day Nursery in Maidstone, Kiddie Kapers Neighbourhood Nursery in Ashford, Magpie…
Young people between the ages of 14 and 19 had the opportunity to design and build their own skateboards at a course run by the Far Academy in partnership with Canterbury Academy. The course was made possible through KCC Members Grants funding from Paul Carter, Pam Brivio and Eileen Rowbotham. This positive initiative raised confidence…
The children of year three and four at St Joseph’s School, Aylesham were so concerned about Road Safety that they took the matter into their own hands. They contacted their local MP who suggested they approached KCC. After speaking to KCC Member Steve Manion they submitted a Members Grant Application for funding. Alongside the form itself, the children wrote letters…
St George’s Church in Deal host a variety of activities for the community and are keen that they should be open for all. A recent grant of £1,320 from KCC Members Grants was awarded by Mike Eddy and Eileen Rowbotham. This has enabled installation of a Hearing Loop, together with a flat TV screen. The screen…
A KCC Member grant from Martin Vye and Leyland Ridings supported the opening day of the Canterbury Festival, seeing performances from St Stephen’s Community School, Kent College and local dance groups. The funding supplied resources for a community workshop which resulted in people of all ages experience art and performance for the first time. The…
The dream of sailing the seas on a 37ft yacht became a reality for 40 youngsters as they embarked on a series of taster sessions run by RCPYT. KCC Member Pam Brivio provided a £500 grant from her Member Grant which gave the opportunity for young people to experience the sport for the first time.…
The Deal and Walmer Classic Motor Show was held at the end of May. The event was made possible with a £2000 combined grant, from KCC Members Mike Eddy and Eileen Rowbotham, from their KCC Member Grant allocation. The event attracted over 600 hundred classic cars and bikes from all over the country and beyond.…