The leader of one of Kent’s biggest authorities has taken a swipe at another council’s ruling party over a “disgraceful” letter sent to staff.

A restaurant which applied for a round-the-clock alcohol licence has been granted approval - but with hours significantly reduced.

Group leaders on Medway Council have given their thoughts on where the authority is and where it’s potentially going.

A village of fewer than 700 households could see an influx of housing that some fear would completely swamp it.

The education watchdog has warned that a council’s work to improve children’s services could be hindered by high staff turnover.

Members of the public will soon have more opportunities to ask questions of their council as part of a six-month trial project to improve engagement.

A historic building home to a former bank and known for housing a King of England - before he fled the country - could soon become a dental practice.

A major scheme to turn a former supermarket and outdoor sports store into hundreds of new flats is expected to be given the go-ahead despite concerns.

A planning appeal has been lodged after a local authority went against its own officers’ advice that blocks of flats should be given the go-ahead.

It was likened to a “comedy sketch” and took four years to sort, but a pensioner’s battle to get a dropped kerb is finally over.

A document determining housing, employment and infrastructure in one part of Kent for the next 16 years is set to be published.

A shop has applied for an alcohol licence but police say it should be refused because of alcohol-related problems.

A Nigerian restaurant’s bid to broadcast live music until 3am and sell alcohol at all hours faces criticism from councillors.

Concern for centenarian oak trees has prompted a petition and a battle for their protection in the shadow of a potential housing development.

In a landmark ruling a judge has decided a local authority wrongly tried to seize back a former park and ride facility home to nomadic families.

An annual athletic event is now open for registrations and promises fun for all ages.

Local authorities in Kent have received feedback on their proposals for how local government should look after reorganisation.

One of Kent’s most popular summer attractions is set to reopen with a brand new feature after a six-figure refurbishment project.

Council officers are to showcase the regeneration projects in an effort to draw investors at a national conference.

On the Kent Politics Podcast this week, new KCC leader Linden Kemkaran addresses concerns about council staff being stopped from working from home.