A Kent County Council (KCC) spokesperson said: “KCC has been advised of industrial action being taken by Arriva employees and the Unite Union in response to a dispute over pay. “The first day of action is Monday 5th September. “This is entirely a matter between Arriva and their employees, which KCC cannot influence. KCC understands…
As the summer holidays come to an end, the Brock contraflow will be taken off the M20 on Saturday 3rd September, Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) confirmed today. The traffic scheme, which is used to manage the flow of freight heading across the Channel via Eurotunnel and Port of Dover, has been in place since 10th…
Kent County Council (KCC) and commercial bus operators have worked together to secure school bus services for as many pupils as possible this September, following notice given by bus operators of their intention to withdraw services across the county. Some commercial bus operators had planned to stop running routes that serve schools which were economically…
Ahead of what looks like being a sunny bank holiday weekend, this is a reminder for everyone travelling in and around Kent to continue to be prepared for delays and plan ahead before setting out. Tourist bookings, an expected high volume of freight and the final opportunity for days out before the schools’ return is…
Drivers will benefit from more electric vehicle charging points as Kent County Council (KCC) was announced as one of nine local authorities to be enrolled in a Government pilot. The Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot scheme will see KCC receive a share of £10 million of government funding shared among the successful local authorities, which…
As we experience another extreme heat warning across the county, please take some practical steps before you head out and about in Kent over the next few days. That’s the message from the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF), a partnership of emergency services, organisations and agencies who work together to plan and prepare for a multitude…
Moves by ministers from across central government to tackle the travel disruption experienced in Kent have been welcomed by Kent County Council (KCC) Leader Roger Gough. The Cabinet Office has reported that ministers and senior officials are prioritising minimising the impact of traffic issues across the UK, notably the ongoing rail and underground strikes, flight…
People heading to Europe through Kent are being are urged to help keep the county open for business by planning journeys and booking ahead, as another busy weekend is expected at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. The call from Kent Resilience Forum (KRF) partners follows confirmation from Eurotunnel and Dover ferry firms that ticket…
Drivers are warned of significant delays as a result of ongoing disruption at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel. Passengers heading to Europe will find their journeys further impacted by the Operation Brock traffic management scheme being used on the M20, to manage the flow of freight heading to the continent. Operation Brock is part…
Kent County Council (KCC) is ensuring it continues to deliver essential services in those communities most affected by the traffic queues, as significant delays continue in the county this morning. The summer getaway and resource issues with French border staff have resulted in serious delays on the approaches to the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel and…
Kent’s roads are getting busy now that the summer getaway has begun, and so it is even more important that you plan your route, be prepared, and stay in touch so that we can help you get to your destination as safely and as quickly as possible. The combination of high numbers of tourist passengers,…
Kent County Council (KCC) is endorsing the THINK! campaign encouraging road users to look out for each other. Since the Highway Code changed in January 2022, a new hierarchy has been in place to make sure those who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger they may pose. Other…