Council Updates
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Council Updates Kent County Councillors Vote Through 3.8% Pay Rise Despite Earlier Pledge to Cut Allowances
Reform UK-led council approves allowance increase less than a year after leader Linden Kemkaran promised a 5% cut to fund community…
21 March 2026 -
Council Updates Government Launches Public Consultation on Kent’s Local Council Future
Residents now have their say on competing proposals that could reshape how the region’s councils are organised by 2028. The Government has…
16 March 2026 -
Council Updates Kent County Council Seeks Views on Public Footpath Application Reforms
KCC proposes new approach to prioritise local routes and tackle application backlogs ahead of 23 March deadline. Kent County Council is…
16 March 2026 -
Council Updates Reform-Led Councils Deliver Significant Savings Whilst Managing Rising Costs
Reform-Led Councils Claim Significant Savings Whilst Managing Rising Costs Reform UK claims its ten controlled councils have delivered…
16 March 2026 -
Council Updates Reform’s First Budget Draws Sharp Criticism Over Financial Risk and Council Tax Rise
Reform’s First Budget Draws Sharp Criticism Over Financial Risk and Council Tax Rise The Budget Proposal Reform UK’s debut budget as Kent…
15 March 2026 -
Council Updates Kent’s Border Pressures: Council Leader Calls for Government Support on Immigration Challenges
Kent’s Border Pressures: Council Leader Calls for Government Support on Immigration Challenges Linden Kemkaran raises concerns about…
14 March 2026 - Council Updates
Small Boat Crossings Continue to Impact Kent Communities as Council Leaders Call for Action
Small Boat Crossings Continue to Impact Kent Communities as Council Leaders Call for Action Reform councillors raise concerns about migrant…
14 March 2026 -
Council Updates Kent Council Declares Illegal Migration Emergency as Costs Soar
Kent Council Declares Illegal Migration Emergency as Costs Soar Local authority warns of unsustainable financial strain as asylum seeker…
14 March 2026 - Council Updates
NHS Waiting Lists Show Improvement as Health Service Continues Recovery
NHS Waiting Lists Show Improvement as Health Service Continues Recovery The NHS has achieved notable reductions in waiting times during a…
13 March 2026 -
Council Updates Kent Launches UK’s First Marmot Coastal Region to Tackle Health Inequalities
Kent County Council unveils groundbreaking public health initiative focused on addressing disparities in coastal communities, with support…
13 March 2026 -
Council Updates Kent County Council’s No Use Empty Scheme Transforms Abandoned Properties into Quality Homes
Kent County Council’s initiative to revive vacant properties demonstrates the tangible impact of targeted empty homes strategies during…
12 March 2026 -
Council Updates Kent County Council Backs Single Unitary Authority in Major Local Government Shake-Up
KCC leaders are promoting Option 1A as their preferred proposal ahead of the 26 March consultation deadline. Kent County Council has made…
12 March 2026