Traffic warden issues parking ticket to bus at a bus stop
A traffic warden in Ashford, Kent, issued a parking ticket to a broken-down bus at a bus stop, leading to community outrage and a defense from the council for following procedure.
Reform UK’s Kent council faces ‘extreme risk’ after passing first budget
Reform UK’s Kent council approved its first budget amidst warnings from opposition leaders about financial instability and a significant risk to reserves.
Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces accusations of falsely claiming nearly £40 million in savings related to net zero initiatives due to a lack of supporting documentation for the projects mentioned.
‘Hope and relief’ as seaside town’s last youth centre saved
The last youth centre in Ramsgate, a deprived coastal town in England, has been saved from auction after a 13-year campaign by a local charity, highlighting its significant cost-saving benefits to the council.
Reform UK's flagship council plots tax hike of 4% - 'total betrayal'
Reform UK's Kent County Council proposes a 4% tax increase, facing accusations of betraying its election promises.
Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views
A third of Reform UK’s council leaders have openly questioned vaccines and public health measures, with four leaders from Kent, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Durham leading the criticism, prompting condemnation from health officials.