Trudy Dean and Rob Bird demand immediate action to stem the spread of the new strain of the Covid-19 virus. As schools in London tier 4 London close, Kent Lib Dems are calling for a two-month closure in tier 4 affected Kent. read more

The Liberal Democrats have demanded the Prime Minister declares a "State of Emergency" in Kent with over 5,000 lorries left stranded after the border between France and the UK was closed to trade and travel. read more

The Government’s failure to control numbers of lorries parked up in Kent could have serious consequences for Kent’s residents and businesses We are now just two weeks before the end of the Brexit transition period.  Regardless of whether the Government reaches any sort of trade deal with Europe, ... read more

Councillor Clive English, Chairman of the Planning Committee reports that while the focus has inevitably been on housing sites within the Review of the Plan Local  a serious effort is underway within the Council to raise the quality of developments within Maidstone with preliminary work being und... read more

The decision has been taken by KCC to alter the construction commencement date for this project to April 2021 with an overall programme period of 12 months. read more

At the meeting of the Communities Housing & Environment Committee on Tuesday chaired by Lib Dem Cllr Derek Mortimer the committee voted unanimously to adopt the RSPCA guidance for councils with regard to fireworks and displays. read more

Following the government announcement today that Maidstone borough is set to enter Tier 3 – Very High Alert, as part of the national Covid Winter Plan, Maidstone Borough Council (MBC), is asking everyone to keep pulling together and continue to protect each other. read more

Following a determined campaign by local Lib Dem councillors and residents, the long-awaited 20 mph scheme for the Buckland Hill area is moving from a long-held aspiration to a reality.  read more

As the Government continues to move forward with an 80% increase in housing numbers for the Borough, MBC Councillors have agreed to progress the Local Plan Review to the first of two public consultations between 1st and 22nd December 2020, to try to minimise the impact of the Government’s proposals. read more

KCC has set up a dedicated helpline to enable families whose children receive benefits related free school meals to apply for food vouchers.  Anyone eligible for free school meals who needs extra financial support to help feed their children can now visit http://www.kent.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals or... read more