Council Updates
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Council Updates Dragons, Lions and Gargoyles to Rise from Stone at Dover’s Maison Dieu Festival
Three-day stone masonry showcase at the historic Dover Maison Dieu will bring UK and French craftspeople together, offering free family…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury’s Dane John Gardens Fully Reopens After Major Improvement Works
The historic Victorian park within the city walls has restored complete public access following months of regeneration work funded by £19.9…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates New Folkestone Library and Adult Education Centre Opens in Town Centre Hub
The multi-million pound facility officially opened on 26 May 2026, bringing library services and community learning together under one…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates Dover Library to Host Mental Health Art Installation for Carers Week
The Missing Project returns to Kent Libraries with month-long display tackling stigma around mental illness and caring responsibilities…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Most Kent schools to stay open despite Tunbridge Wells water disruption
Kent County Council confirms majority of schools will remain open as headteachers assess safety on case-by-case basis. Schools Making…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Kent County Council Forms New Water Watchdog Partnership
Roger Gough announces strategic alliance to strengthen oversight of water companies over supply disruptions and sewage spills. The Plan…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates FCC Environment Secures 12-Year Waste Contract for South West Kent
Tonbridge and Malling and Tunbridge Wells councils award major environmental services deal starting April 2027. The Contract Details Two…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Kearsney Abbey Play Area Gets £155k Makeover with Wheelchair-Accessible Equipment
Dover District Council confirms work will begin in May with completion targeted for summer holidays, following National Lottery funding…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury’s City Wall Wildflower Meadow Takes Root as Biodiversity Project Flourishes
Canterbury City Council reports the new meadow near the historic city wall is establishing well, with some patches receiving extra…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury District Set for Almost 40 New Bus Shelters in £258,000 Upgrade
Canterbury City Council has secured funding to install new or upgraded shelters at almost 40 bus stops across the district, with work…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury Cathedral stonemasons bring traditional skills to St George’s Clocktower revamp
Canterbury City Council has enlisted Canterbury Cathedral’s specialist craftsmen for detailed stone engraving work as part of ongoing…
3 June 2026 -
Council Updates Folkestone & Hythe launches £250,000 green grant scheme for carbon-cutting community projects
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is offering grants for projects that reduce emissions, improve climate resilience and support community…
3 June 2026