Kent County Council is facing its toughest financial challenge for many years – greater even than any it faced during 10 years of austerity. Coping with the demands of Covid-19 has required a huge increase in spending at the same time as reductions in its income from council tax and business rates KCC is now…
There is just a day left for Parish and Town Councils to apply for funding for new electric vehicle charging points. The funding has been secured by Kent County Council with chargers to be located on land owned by the community such as village hall car parks. The deadline for applying is October 16. It…
The former leader of Kent County Council is among those recognised by the Queen for their contribution to the community. Paul Carter was Leader of Kent County Council (KCC), England’s largest local authority, for 14 years. He was one of the longest serving leaders nationally. Leader of Kent County Council, Roger Gough, said: “I am…
To mark the 50th anniversary of the striking green London Country buses, Kent County Council has partnered with Arriva and Go-Coach to celebrate the iconic look. From 1970 to 1986, London Country buses served the south east counties, extending the red bus network of London. The bus deregulation programme outside of London drew this chapter…
Young people are being urged to “Speak Out” if they feel unsafe, as figures reveal 234 car occupants aged 16 to 24, have been killed or seriously injured on Kent’s roads in the past three years. This month, Kent County Council’s road safety team launched the Speak Out campaign, aimed at giving young people the…
Kent County Council, Canterbury City Council and Bird, the leading micro-mobility operator, have teamed up to bring affordable, environmentally friendly electric scooters to Canterbury. Kent County Council has been successful in bidding for a 12 month electric scooter pilot, with the Department for Transport giving the green light for the trial earlier this week. The…
Pupils returning to The Wyvern School in Ashford this term have their electricity supplied by the power of the sun. Kent County Council’s environment champion Susan Carey visited the school to flick the switch for 320 solar panels. Wyvern School is a special school for children with severe, profound, and complex needs that caters for…
The Kent Rail Strategy 2021, which aims to influence train services in the county for the next decade, goes out to consultation later this month. Kent County Council has set out certain requirements it considers are needed for rail infrastructure enhancements to keep pace with demand for rail services. This includes ensuring there is an…
Plans for a new railway station at Cliffsend to unlock and boost economic growth in Thanet and Dover have been approved by Kent County Council’s planning committee. Known as Thanet Parkway, it is hoped the new station will help attract investment and regeneration by improving accessibility to East Kent. Approved at KCC’s planning committee on…
Kent County Council is launching a scheme to help Kent residents save money and reduce their carbon emissions. Solar Together Kent will use the collective buying power of residents to help Kent householders get a reduced-price installation of solar panels. KCC Cabinet Member for Environment Susan Carey said: “The more people who express an interest…
A safety scheme to resurface the Ashford Waste Transfer Site will start next month. Replacement of the concrete floor is needed because over the years many thousands of movements by heavy vehicles have worn the existing concrete surface away. The site will close on Tuesday, September 1 and reopen on Tuesday, September 22. KCC is…
Kent County Council has announced new measures that will allow pupils to travel to and from school safely when they return to the classroom next month. School transport guidance was provided by Government on 11 August, although KCC officers have been working since the lockdown began on preparing for a full return to school with…