2022 has been a tumultuous year – for the world; for our country, which lost its longest-reigning monarch and saw three Prime Ministers hold office; and also for all of us here in Kent. In addition to the effects of the invasion of Ukraine, we have seen record arrivals from small boat crossings of the…
A new campaign has been launched to help close the digital divide between Kent families who cannot afford access to digital services and those who can. Kent County Council (KCC) is raising awareness of the social tariffs, which are discounted broadband deals offered to eligible households in need of financial support with their broadband services.…
Kent County Council (KCC) is launching a seven-week consultation, asking residents for their views on proposals to increase Council Tax to help fund vital services and their ideas for making further savings. The setting of the annual KCC budget is a complex and challenging process involving not just detailed financial analysis, but crucially conversations with…
Kent residents are being asked for their opinions on how their council tax should be spent so their views can be taken into account as the County Council considers its 2022-23 budget. As the financial impact of COVID-19 continues, KCC is launching a consultation today (28 July) which focuses on the challenges it could face…
It has been announced today that Cllr John Simmonds MBE has resigned as KCC Cabinet Member for Finance due to ill health. Mr Simmonds was elected to the County Council in June 2001 as the Conservative Member for Canterbury North, representing villages around Canterbury including Blean and Hackington. He now represents Canterbury West following boundary…