KCC balances the books. For one year.

A bridged budget at County Hall, storm damage across Kent, and another water crisis unfolds

“We're all about helping our neighbours”

What we asked Jennifer Sutton, Community Engagement Officer at Wave Community Bank

South East Water said outage was unforeseeable the day before it happened again

Water failures, delayed megaprojects and a contested library sale put accountability and long-term planning back in the spotlight across Kent

How Canterbury’s Victorian lampposts are being lost

Years of drift between councils have left replacement as the default option.

A county in transition

Local government reform, political instability and financial pressure are converging as the county heads into 2026.

The end of our first year

What we’ve reported on since launch and where we’re heading next.

“It's a very privileged role”

What we asked Jonathan Neame, the High Sheriff of Kent

Winners and losers emerge as council funding is reset

Plus the latest from Kent County Council, news in brief, and more

Kent’s 'mega dumps' expose the limits of waste crime enforcement

Large illegal waste sites are thriving in Kent and no one seems able to stop them

“Just buy things because you really like it”

What we asked Catherine Southon, auctioneer and antiques expert

When intimidation replaces debate

What Swale’s meeting tells us about local democracy. Plus the latest from KCC, Tunbridge Wells still faces water uncertainty, news in brief, and more

A Kent perspective on the Budget

Tim Aker argues Westminster’s muddled Budget leaves entrepreneurs exposed, but a local-first procurement drive could offer Kent a practical route to stronger growth.