A whopping £68,000 has been given to Hadlow Parish Council to help fund two new minibuses in the village. The money has been given by the KCC community transport scheme which funds parishes, charities and community groups to allow them access to a bus or car service if public transport isn’t easily accessible. It allows…
A strategy for the restoration and creation of habitats in Kent that are thriving with wildlife and plants is going out to public consultation. The Kent Biodiversity Strategy consultation launches today (Monday) and aims to ensure the county’s natural environment regains and retains good health. Kent has a rich and varied biodiversity with globally rare…
Kent County Council will once again be at the Kent County Show next month (July) focusing on Kent’s Year of Green Action. The County Show is held at the Detling Showground, Maidstone on July 5, 6 and 7. The KCC stand, number 348, will be next to the Astor Ring and will offer a range…
Kent County Council has teamed up with Renault Trucks to introduce its first electric minibus to help disabled and vulnerable people. The nine-seater vehicle, a Master Z.E exclusively being used in Kent, has been adapted for up to two wheelchair users and will be run by Kent-based charity Compaid. The minibus is the first pilot…
This carers week (June 10th to 16th), Kent County Council is urging everyone to support carers in getting the practical, financial and emotional help they need. A carer is anyone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member who has a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse problems or needs extra help…
From this morning, Operation Brock has been brought in on the M20 as an extra tool for managing disruption in Kent. The M20 contraflow will be in effect from north of Junction 8 (for Maidstone) to Junction 9 at Ashford. Operation Brock queues lorries bound for mainland Europe on the coastbound M20 and uses a…
Kent has secured £1.3m from the Government’s Supporting Families Against Youth Crime Fund to help prevent young people becoming involved in gangs and youth violence. The award will enable a partnership of Kent County Council (KCC), Medway Council, Kent Police, Met Police and the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner to deliver a collaborative two-year project…
Speed limits are not a target to reach and throughout March, Kent County Council is reminding motorists to slow down to make our roads safer. Research shows that three in five deaths happen on rural roads, that is main routes outside of town centres with a speed limit of 50mph or more. Over the last…
After a relatively mild winter – so far – Kent County Council has once again launched its pothole blitz for 2019. KCC will have 11 local contractors delivering the blitz as follows: Dartford and Gravesham – O’Rourke Contracting; Sevenoaks – SCG; Tunbridge Wells – Kenson Contractors; Maidstone – Duke Contractors; Tonbridge and Malling – Tom…
An investment in five new drainage engineers and a planned works team leader has been made by KCC to help tackle flood risks. The county authority looks after highway drainage which keeps water off the road and makes it safe for drivers and other road users. KCC cabinet member for highways Mike Whiting said: “By…
A recommendation to introduce charging for non-household waste at KCC’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) has been endorsed. The discussions at today’s Environment & Transport Cabinet Committee come following an eight-week consultation where almost 3,000 people responded. KCC operates 18 HWRCs, providing facilities for the recycling and disposal of more than 30 different types…
Public Health England (PHE) has released a new film showing the devastating harms from smoking and how these can be avoided by switching to an e-cigarette or using another type of quit aid. The film has been released as part of PHE’s Health Harms campaign, which is supported by Kent County Council in encouraging smokers…