Council Updates
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Council Updates Kent’s ‘illegal migration emergency’ motion, one month on: what has it delivered?
One month after Kent County Council declared an ‘illegal migration emergency’, Kent Local News reviews the motion’s actual record. Greens…
20 April 2026 -
Council Updates Kent reorganisation: Government moves to overturn Lords safeguards on Devolution Bill
The Government has tabled motions in the Commons to disagree with seven of the eight Lords amendments to the English Devolution and…
20 April 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury City Council Confirms £2 Million Revamp Timetable for Herne Bay’s King’s Hall
Canterbury City Council has outlined the project schedule and scope for a £2 million refurbishment of Herne Bay’s historic King’s Hall to…
14 April 2026 -
Council Updates Reform UK Faces Council Tax Rise Backlash After Kent Election Promises
Reform UK Faces Council Tax Rise Backlash After Kent Election Promises Kent County Council’s first Reform-led budget includes 3.99% tax…
14 April 2026 -
Council Updates South East Water Cannot Support Government Housing Targets Across Kent
Editor’s update — May 2026: Read the latest from our Kent water investigation: What’s really happening to Kent’s rivers, beaches and water…
14 April 2026 -
Council Updates Cliftonville By-Election Full Analysis: How the Greens Built a Coalition to Topple Reform UK
Reform UK suffers its first real electoral defeat since taking control of Kent County Council, as the Green Party’s Rob Yates wins the…
13 April 2026 -
Council Updates Green Party Snatches Cliftonville Seat in Shock Reform UK Defeat
▶ Watch on YouTube Reform UK suffers first major electoral blow since taking control of Kent County Council, as Greens capitalise on…
10 April 2026 -
Council Updates Labour MP Claims £60m Funding Win for Medway Towns
Watch on YouTube Labour MP Claims £60m Funding Win for Medway Towns Chatham and Aylesford MP Tris Osborne reportedly secures major…
2 April 2026 -
Council Updates Sevenoaks District Council Clarifies Stag Theatre Future Amid Asset Transfer Talks
Sevenoaks District Council has denied plans to sell the historic Stag Community Arts Centre, confirming it’s instead considering a 100-year…
2 April 2026 -
Council Updates Lane Closure on Chatham Hill as Emergency BT Works Disrupt Medway Traffic
Medway Council has issued a traffic alert for urgent utility maintenance causing lane restrictions on the busy local route. Motorists face…
30 March 2026 -
Council Updates Gravesham Borough Council Raises Palm Sunday Flag at Civic Centre to Mark Holy Week
Gravesham Borough Council has raised the Palm Sunday flag at its Civic Centre in Gravesend, marking the beginning of Holy Week for…
29 March 2026 -
Council Updates Dartford Borough Council rallies youth support for Town of Culture bid with playful social media campaign
Subtitle Dartford Borough Council highlights local pride through its Youth Council whilst promoting the #DartfordTownofCulture campaign…
29 March 2026