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16th August 2019Maidstone taxpayer cash could 'create homes for London workers'
COUNCIL officials are poised to take a ‘risk’ with taxpayers’ cash in a bid to regenerate a rundown part of town. In a move that has wrong-footed its own councillors, the borough ...
15th August 2019POLL: Vote on how the borough council is performing in litter and flytipping
OUR reader survey on how Maidstone Borough Council's performance on street cleaning, litter and flytipping has shown disappointment in the authority's services. More than 160 ...
SURVEY: Council seeks views of taxpayers on street-cleaning and flytipping
THE council is seeking taxpayers' views on how it keeps its streets clear of litter and flytipping. Maidstone Borough Council claims it needs to "meet the expectation of its ...
BREXIT: Lib Dem council leader is 'scaremongering' over no deal cash aid - claim
THE Liberal Democrat leadership of the borough council has been accused of “playing politics with Brexit” following criticisms made about Government funding. In a press release, Cllr ...
OFFICIAL: M20 is worst road in the country - survey
A NEW survey rates the M20 as the worst major road in the country. Transport Focus's driver satisfaction survey revealed a an overall rating of 65, some 10 points behind the hated M25 on ...
A20 DELAYS: Road grinds to a halt from J8 M20 to Harrietsham
The A20 has ground to a halt again this evening after a crash near the Leeds Castle roundabout. The congestion is from J8 M20 eastbound to Chegworth and westbound is solid back to ...
MARDEN: Protestors take petition to Downing Street
A PETITION opposing 2,000 homes in Marden will be handed over to 10 Downing Street on Friday. Representatives from the Marden Planning Opposition Group will be delivered to the heart of ...
SINK HOLE: Road closed as another 'void' opens up in Maidstone - details
A sink hole has appearedin Maidstone and threatens to cause chaos as it did a year ago on the A26. The void has emerged in Upper Fant Road and the road is now closed for investigation works ...
New schools' trust investigates teacher for 'unprofessional conduct' at prom
A teacher from the trust ready to run two controversial new schools near junction 7 of the M20 is under investigation amid allegations over inappropriate conduct at a 6th form prom. It ...
M20 DELAYS: Agency's full list of road works in the next week - details
Highways England has released its weekly summary of expected delays, diversions and disruptions in the coming week. The agency has issued the following statement: Planned roadworks in Kent and ...