A NEW HOME FOR KCC’S NEWS!!!!

Kent County Council (KCC) has unveiled its News and Features website. From now on, members of the press and public should visit news.kent.gov.uk for the latest media releases. This site will remain open for the coming months with previous articles available to view during this time but new articles will no longer be added here.

Grammar school extension work gets under way

Work to provide the permanent buildings required for expansion of Borden Grammar School, Sittingbourne, has begun. The school has already increased its intake for Year 7 admissions over the past two years from four forms to five (from 120 to 150 pupils) through the provision of two mobile classrooms. This follows a demand for places…

Children’s physical activity returns to pre-pandemic levels

The number of children in Kent and Medway taking the recommended level of physical exercise has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The latest results from Sport England’s “Active Lives Children and Young People Survey”, which covers the 2021-22 academic year, shows that activity levels have recovered. They are now at pre-pandemic levels with more than 14,000…

Consultation opens on KCC’s Home to School Transport Policy

Kent County Council (KCC) is launching a public consultation today on its proposed new Home to School Transport Policy. KCC’s transport policies are currently expressed through a combination of formal statutory duties, Member decisions and parental guidance. The new policy will combine these into a cohesive transport policy, to ensure full transparency and provide a…

Van seized following cross-border fly-tipping investigation

A Ford Transit Tipper van has been seized as part of an ongoing fly-tipping investigation, with KCC assisting Bromley and Sevenoaks Councils in the initiative. The seizure of the white open-back van follows partnership work by all three councils with information being shared about this criminal activity. The vehicle is now being retained for evidential…

Have your say and help us to frame Kent’s future

Kent County Council is reviewing its community services to ensure they are run as efficiently, effectively and sustainably as possible. Proposals include co-location of facilities, more flexible outreach activities, reducing the number of permanent buildings and making the most of existing and emerging digital technologies to consider the needs of residents in Kent against the…