Council Updates
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Council Updates Folkestone & Hythe District Council launches 2026 anti-litter poster competition for young artists
The council is inviting under-18s to design posters promoting a cleaner environment, with the winner’s artwork featured on a bin lorry…
29 March 2026 -
Council Updates Dartford Borough Council Launches Bid for UK’s First Town of Culture 2028
Dartford Borough Council is inviting residents to share personal stories to strengthen its Expression of Interest for the national UK Town…
28 March 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury City Council Plans Festival to Mark Public Space Project Completions
Canterbury district will host a free city-wide celebration on 24 May featuring aerial theatre and live music to mark the finish of major…
28 March 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury City Council bids to purchase 220-acre Old Park estate from Ministry of Defence
The council has launched a bid for the strategic green space using third-party grant funding rather than taxpayer money. Canterbury City…
27 March 2026 -
Council Updates Folkestone Spring Festival Returns This Weekend to Celebrate Seasonal Change
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is encouraging local families to join tomorrow’s spring celebration in Guildhall Street, featuring live…
27 March 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Council Closes Paget Street in Gillingham for Emergency Repairs
Watch on YouTube Subtitle A key residential street in central Gillingham has been shut to traffic after Medway Council announced urgent…
27 March 2026 -
Council Updates Folkestone & Hythe District Council Approves New Joined-Up Controlled Parking Zones Policy
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has approved an updated policy framework for implementing Controlled Parking Zones to address on-street…
26 March 2026 -
Council Updates Maidstone Borough Council announces free Medieval Fayre at Brenchley Gardens
Maidstone Borough Council is hosting a medieval-themed family event in the town centre on Saturday 11 April 2026, featuring re-enactors…
26 March 2026 -
Council Updates North Street in Strood Closed for Emergency Gas Works
Medway Council has upgraded two-way traffic signals to a full road closure on North Street, Strood, due to emergency works by Southern Gas…
26 March 2026 -
Council Updates Students Quiz Folkestone & Hythe Councillors on Housing, Waste and Community Support
Young residents got direct access to local decision-makers in a question session covering key council services. For many students living in…
26 March 2026 -
Council Updates Folkestone & Hythe District Council launches expanded youth forum with local school partnerships
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is forming a new cohort of its youth forum for 13-19 year olds, with contributions from four local…
26 March 2026 -
Council Updates Folkestone & Hythe Council Backs £2.4m Grant to Reopen Sports Centre Swimming Pool
The district council has approved a one-off capital grant of £2,421,250 to restore swimming facilities at Folkestone Sports Centre by…
26 March 2026