The Leader of Kent County Council has warmly welcomed news its £45m bid to the government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve traffic flow to the EU through the Port of Dover has been successful. Roger Gough said enhancements, which will include additional border control points and a new exit route, will not only have a…
Kent County Council is reviewing its community services to ensure they are run as efficiently, effectively and sustainably as possible. Proposals include co-location of facilities, more flexible outreach activities, reducing the number of permanent buildings and making the most of existing and emerging digital technologies to consider the needs of residents in Kent against the…
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 Kent Money Advice Hub is being launched today, 28 November 2022, to support people who are struggling financially or need help to manage the increasing cost of living. The service is available for anyone who is worried about money and aims to encourage those who may be reluctant to come forward for money…
The Leaders of two of the largest upper tier councils in the country, Hampshire County Council and Kent County Council, are calling on the Prime Minister and Government to take urgent action to address the looming financial crisis facing upper tier local government over the next few years. In a letter sent to the Prime…
Being able to use a computer, a smart phone and the internet has become key for accessing services and staying connected. But not everyone can get online or knows how to use the web so Kent County Council (KCC) is looking to expand its network of Digital Champions to help charge up the cyber skills…
A dazzling record-setting range of Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday events being held across Kent is a fitting tribute to Her Majesty The Queen’s unrivalled 70 years of service to the nation, the Leader and Chairman of Kent County Council (KCC) said today. On Thursday, Kent will light the most Jubilee beacons for an individual county…
Plans to support greener transport, digital connectivity, job opportunities and sustainable infrastructure are among a raft of actions set out in Kent County Council’s (KCC) new vision for the future. Focused on Levelling Up, Infrastructure, Environment and Care and Support, the new four-year Strategic Statement ‘Framing Kent’s Future’ also includes ambitions to improve the lives…
A selfless commitment to serving the community and improving disadvantaged young lives were among many heartfelt tributes made at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the huge public contribution to Kent by Ann Allen MBE today (Wednesday, 25 May). The former Kent County Council (KCC) Chairman touched the lives of thousands of people of all…
From pudding competitions and national tree-planting schemes, to commemorative 50p coin launches and civic and County Park awards, including for Lullingstone, events to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are already well underway. But activities will reach a whole new level when people across the UK enjoy an extended bank holiday weekend next month to mark…
A major review / a major opportunity Kent County Council is taking the lead in developing a collaborative action plan to help young people achieve their goals after they leave school by providing better pathways to post-16 education, skills and training. This follows an in-depth review into the post-16 offer in the county, commissioned by…
Ground-breaking research commissioned by Kent County Council (KCC) sets out ways the authority, charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations (VCSE) can work better together to deliver services. Undertaken as part of KCC’s Civil Society Strategy, the Full Cost Recovery (FCR) Report is attracting interest across the public sector. With COVID accelerating a long-term decline in…