Local News
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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 Christian
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 with
29 March 2026 -
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. Nine
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 o
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 imp
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 Cou
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 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, tra
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 educa
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 summer
26 March 2026