The leaders of Medway Council & Kent Country Council sent a joint letter to government on Fri, 10 Jan to express an interest in joining the Devolution Priority Programme. Hear more from Cllr Vince Maple in this video & read the letter here: orlo.uk/f63PM

The letter has gone to Government requesting the inclusion of #Kent and #Medway on the #Devolution Priority Programme More here: loom.ly/VjuqqaQ Roger Gough Vince Maple #ProudToBeMedway Medway Council

💷 We welcome the news that parish and town councils will be exempt from council tax referendum principles for the 2025/26 financial year. nalc.gov.uk/resource/paris…

🔗 We have worked with the Parish Council Domains Helper Service to help allocate 100% of the government's funding to help parish and town councils move to a gov.uk domain. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…

We are consulting on an improvement scheme for Blue Bell Hill. One of the aims of the scheme is to provide suitable routes and facilities for public transport, pedestrians and cyclists. For more information and details on our drop-in events visit kent.gov.uk/a229bluebellhi… #Kent

Community and voluntary groups across the district are being invited to apply for funding of between £5k and £10k for projects to help bring communities together – following Government funding to support community cohesion and resilience work dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Rel…

💷 Managing public money is a critical parish and town council responsibility. That's why we have published a new edition of The Good Councillor's Guide to Finance to help councillors navigate the ins and outs of local council finance. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…

📊 We have published our quarterly activity report covering October to December 2024. The report details progress in delivering our strategic plan. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…

🗳️ We have released a fascinating headline analysis of the May 2024 parish and town council elections, uncovering trends and outcomes that paint a vivid picture of grassroots democracy in action. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…

We’re sorry to customers in Bidborough and Tonbridge who are still experiencing no water and low pressure. Our Operations Director Douglas Whitfield explains the current situation and why air locks are still causing issues. #SouthEastWater 💦 #YourLocalWaterSupplier

🤝 Strong local connections build stronger communities. Join us on 30 April 2025 to explore ways to strengthen leadership, communication, and collaboration in local government. nalc.gov.uk/events/engage-…

KCC has waived the road closure application fee for VE Day and VJ Day street parties. 🙌 Express your interest to close a road by Saturday 22 March for a VE Day celebration, and Friday 27 June for VJ Day. Find out more 👉 loom.ly/EJYkI1A

The public consultation for the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy closes today! Help us shape this exciting new strategy to end the decline of nature across the county and support its recovery. Head to kent.gov.uk/naturerecovery and have your say!

Employers in Kent can now arrange free cardiovascular (CVD) health checks for their staff at the workplace. These health checks are an easy and effective way to promote health among employees. 👉 To book, visit: kent.gov.uk/workplacehealt…. #Kent #CVDHealthChecks

🇬🇧 We've partnered with Local Government Association (LGA) and the Royal British Legion to show support for Remembrance parades and services nationwide. The letter expresses heartfelt thanks to parish and town councils for their continued work and partnerships. nalc.gov.uk/resource/nalc-…

Plan ahead! #M20 to close overnight tonight from 8pm to 6am between Maidstone (J8) and Ashford (J9) to set up a temporary layout for managing HGV traffic. More info: nationalhighways.co.uk/press/summer-2…

ONE MONTH REMINDER ⏰ At 3PM on Sunday 7 September, we'll be testing our Emergency Alerts system on mobile phones across the UK. The system was used in 2024 when an unexploded Second World War bomb was found in Plymouth. Hear from people who were there ➡️youtube.com/watch?v=QrJD6N…

We’re facing rising costs and growing demand for services - especially in adults' and children’s social care. With limited funding, we need to make some tough choices. 📣 We want to hear from you. Find out more 👉 loom.ly/xd9PQ5s #Kent #CouncilSpending #HaveYourSay

🥒 Did you know that parish and town councils can allocate funding or provide grants to support community gardens and allotments, covering equipment, seeds and maintenance costs? Learn More: nalc.gov.uk/campaigns/navi… #NationalAllotmentsWeek