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The Kent Minerals and Waste Local Plan 2024-39 was submitted to the Secretary of State for Independent Examination on 17 May 2024 and the Public Hearings took place in September 2024. Following the close of the Hearings, a number of Main Modifications have been identified that are required in order to ensure that the Local Plan is sound and legally compliant.

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We have received reports of Courier Fraud in Canterbury. These calls could move to other areas of the county.

❌ All reports state residents receive a call from a criminal impersonating their bank or a Police officer. This scam can change from having a family member arrested and you need to call 999 or their bank saying a staff member was being investigated and they need the resident's help.

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M2
The M2 westbound carriageway between junctions 7 –5 will be closed 8pm Friday 27 September to 6am Monday 30 September and there will be overnight westbound carriageway closures between junctions 7 – 5, 8pm to 6am, Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October.

The M2 London-bound carriageway from junction 2 to the A2 Tollgate junction will be closed overnight, 8pm to 6am, Monday 30 September... Read More »

Latest Kent Police Scam updates

Cut crime, support victims, build trust – survey launched for PCC's next Police and Crime Plan

Matthew Scott, Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner, wants to know how much crime and antisocial behaviour affects people across the county and what issues you think Kent Police should be focus on.

The new Police and Crime Plan (the blueprint which Kent Police should follow) is being drawn up and we want... Read More »

The M2 westbound carriageway will be closed overnight, 8pm to 6am, between junctions 7 – 5, Monday 23 September to Thursday 26 September.
The M2 westbound carriageway will be closed between junctions 7 – 5 from 8pm on Friday 27 September to 6am on Monday 30 September.

Sunday 9am -11am

Owners have an obligation to ensure they cut back any hedges, vegetation or shrubs that encroach onto the highway. Owners are required to:

• cut back any vegetation from streetlights to allow the full beam of light to shine onto the ground
• ensure the full width of the footpath is available for use by pedestrians
• ensure the full width of the cycle route is available for use by cyclists
• provide a minimum of... Read More »

The Council announces the completion of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) 2023-2024 in which it has been given a clean bill of health. The AGAR and annual accounts are available to review in the financial reports section of this website.

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