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.

Kent schools lay roots to boost tree numbers

Children from Kent primary schools have helped volunteers and Kent County Council (KCC) to lay roots in a bid to boost tree numbers. Planting started in December at St John’s Church of England Primary School, Canterbury and Greenfields Community Primary School, Maidstone, with 1,900 whips planted between them. Funding for the native saplings was provided…

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Developer Contributions Guide update consultation

Kent County Council (KCC) is working on a new Developer Contributions Guide and inviting feedback on the draft during an eight-week consultation. The purpose of the Guide is to inform district, borough and city authorities and developers about the impact any proposed new development would have on KCC’s services and the subsequent developer contributions required…

Trading Standards seize hundreds of illegal vapes in partnership day of action in Canterbury

Trading Standards have visited six retailers in the Canterbury area with support from Kent Police and Canterbury City Council to check the compliance of disposable e-cigarette devices for sale. In total, 755 illegal vapes were seized yesterday (Thursday 1 December) which were either over the legal size or were not otherwise legal for supply in…

Applications open for Community Transport Grant

Charities, resident groups and parish or town councils are now able to apply for funding from Kent County Council’s (KCC) Community Transport Grant. This year £450,000 is available to go towards local schemes which provide invaluable services to residents who have difficulty accessing public transport. The council has provided grants for community transport schemes for…