KCC votes 37–31 to allow Hermitage Quarry into ancient Oaken Wood near Barming, despite passionate opposition including from Lib Dem councillors. The fight isn't over: a planning inspector and public inquiry still lie ahead. We fight on!
The Antony Gormley Two Stones sculpture stood outside of the the Kent History & Library Centre in Maidstone and were valued on KCCs books at £859k. The Reform Cabinet Member is refusing to say what they were sold for.
Climate change isn't a distant threat — it's already here. From damaged infrastructure to food security and NHS pressures, a cross-party group of Maidstone Borough Councillors came together to hear what's at stake, and crucially, what can be done.
Maidstone residents have told us they love their natural environment — and now we're acting on it. Maidstone is the first UK council to give nature a legal voice in every decision we make.
Antony Hook, Leader of the Opposition at Kent County Council, has condemned a series of "anti-democratic" moves by the Reform administration designed to gag opposition parties and shield the ruling group from challenge.
"To suggest a government would intentionally punish communities for their democratic choices is a chilling glimpse into an authoritarian mindset."