High Speed 1 Survey for local businesses
East Kent businesses are being asked to complete the survey: High Speed Trains - are they having an impact on the economy of East Kent?
22 Dec 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
Southeastern Travel Update: 20th December
Southeastern advise that late afternoon and early evening today there's still more snow predicted in the Southeaster so this evening's rush hour is likely to be disrupted by bad weather, and are advising passengers to check their website www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
20 Dec 2010
Consumer rights are for life - including at Christmas
With the festive season here Kent Trading Standards would like to remind shoppers of their consumer rights if they still have Christmas presents to buy and for purchases during the New Year sales.
17 Dec 2010
Five new Kent Aldermen named
Five former Kent County Council Members - 3 Conservative, one Liberal Democrat and one Labour - have been given the title of Honorary Alderman in recognition of their service to the County Council and the people of Kent.
16 Dec 2010
Southeastern Travel Update: Planning a full service on Friday 17 December. Maybe.
This just in from Southeastern: "Southeastern has been advised by Network Rail, who has responsibility for keeping the track clear of ice and snow, that we can run our normal timetable service for Friday 17 December.
16 Dec 2010
Liberal Democrats fulfil policy to end child detention
Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, has confirmed that the Government will end child detention by May next year.
16 Dec 2010
New Shepway Council website live...
A new Shepway Council website has gone live at www.shepway.gov.uk which is designed to make it easier to find the key information you want from Shepway Council.
15 Dec 2010
Calling Shepway Building Companies...
Shepway District Council are "looking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide for the following minor works services: all minor works including building, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decorating, routine repairs to Shepway District Council owned corporate properties."
9 Dec 2010
Really. You CAN read email from Simon Ashton. Kent Trading Standards Says So.
Kent Trading Standards is advising that they are aware of a "warning" email being circulated currently. Like many others, it is a hoax - below is an excerpt. Do not bother forwarding it if you should receive it - just delete it.
8 Dec 2010
Double Support for the Folkestone Triennial with "The Big Arts Give"
The Big Arts Give is doubling the value of donations made to the Folkestone Triennial from 6th - 10th December 2010. The scheme enables individuals and organisations who would like to support the Folkestone Triennial's wider education, learning and outreach work in the community to take part without committing large contributions.
7 Dec 2010
Public consultation on Disability Living Allowance reform
The Department of Work and Pensions has published a public consultation on Disability Living Allowance reform, seeking views on the Government's proposals to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with a new benefit - Personal Independence Payment.
7 Dec 2010
Sandgate Christmas Art and Craft Fair
This Saturday (11th December) there will be a Christmas Art and Craft fair at the Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate
6 Dec 2010