Interview
“Intent matters and reception matters”
What we asked Sunder Katwala, Director of independent think tank, British Future
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What Kent’s budget means in practice
Council tax choices, pressure on services, a challenge to democratic norms, and a rail recovery that looks very different depending on where you live
Kent’s water crisis isn’t over yet
The taps are running again, but the arguments, investigations and political rows are only just getting started
News
A rescue sanctuary meets the planning system
Enforcement action, water failures and political defections put power and accountability under pressure across Kent
News
KCC balances the books. For one year.
A bridged budget at County Hall, storm damage across Kent, and another water crisis unfolds
Interview
“We're all about helping our neighbours”
What we asked Jennifer Sutton, Community Engagement Officer at Wave Community Bank
News
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
News
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.
Interview
“It's a very privileged role”
What we asked Jonathan Neame, the High Sheriff of Kent
News
Winners and losers emerge as council funding is reset
Plus the latest from Kent County Council, news in brief, and more