Kentish Gazette, Thu 27 July 2023

This story also confirms the latest timetable for the redrafted Local Plan.

Kentish Gazette, Thu 27 July 2023

This will come into effect in 2027. Currently there are 39 councillors, there were 50 until a reduction in 2015. Adisham used to be in the Barham Downs ward.

Kentish Gazette, Thu 27 July 2023

Report recommends reopening Sturry site in April 2024, cost will be around £230,000 annually. Like much public transport Park and Ride services are subsidised.

Kentish Gazette, Tue 25 July 2023

The trust raised £462,500 from over 1,000 donations in four months. The 64-acre wood in Barham will join the 90 nature reserves managed by KWT.

Councillors vote to grant planning permission for a 11,900 sqm "winery" at Highland Court Farm.

Kentish Gazette, Sat 22 July 2023

The KM's story on how the planning application at Highland Court Farm will now be considered again.

Dover District Council have turned down plans for a hotel at the site near Deal, which has numerous rare species of plant and wildlife. Campaigners are now calling on the council to reject a proposed surf lagoon.

Canterbury City Council have unanimously voted in favour of a Biodiversity Emergency declaration following a debate on a petition of over 1,000 signatures. The debate was introduced by Sian Pettman, starter of the petition and one of the people behind the Save Kingsmead Field campaign. The next stage in adopting the declaration will be a report to the council on 19 October.

The application for large warehouse space south west of Highland Court Farm was legally challenged. It will be reconsidered at a planning meeting later on Tuesday.