Government has launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover. Government wants to hear views from Kent organisations, residents and businesses on the proposed biggest shake up of local government in 50 years. Government asked councils to come up with plans to create unitary councils in a process known as local government reorganisation (LGR). Under the current system Kent County Council (KCC) delivers some services

Community Orchard Wassail Celebration – Rescheduled to Saturday, February 14th at 3:30 pm. We have our own Community Orchard on Eaton Lands, and will hold our Wassail on Saturday 14th Feb at 3.30pm . Join us to bless our orchard trees… and to scare away any evil spirits!. There will be music and a ceremony...and you can join us! Bring pots and pans to make lots of noise! Meet at 3.30pm on the north allotments; arrive along the footpath from Castle Road, Saltwood opposite Ca

Shortly before the public consultation last November, GSE, the hotel owners, invited HCS representatives to a briefing. We listened and raised our concerns. Subsequently, and after further consideration, and taking account of a small number of members’ comments received, our full comments were submitted. A short summary follows for your interest. It remains to be seen when a planning application is submitted and of the timing of further public consultation. Key Point The HCS