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By Press Association 2021 Graham Swinbourne caught on the parking warden's body-worn camera “Disgusting” footage of a man spitting at a parking warden and telling him “I have corona” has been released. The incident was condemned by the local council and he was prosecuted for assault. In the video, the man – later identified as 39-year-old Graham Swinbourne – is seen swearing at the parking attendant in Gravesend, Kent. After an exchange, Swinbourne is seen walking away before turning back to the warden, saying: “Listen, I h...

Kent County Council approves 5% tax hike to 'bolster' reserves  |  Updated: 17:35, 11 February 2021 The average household in Kent will pay at least £73 more a year after KCC approved a 5% council tax hike. The council tax hike would mean Kent homeowners fork out an extra £37million annually KCC's increase means those in that band will pay an additional £60 on top of the current £1,201 annual payment. The authority previously said the extra funds would be used to "bolster" its reserves ahead of today's vote. On top of the county and police contribution residents also pay tax to the...

Unannounced spot checks of national supermarket and store chains have been carried out after concerns were raised.

Consultation on Crossrail extension to Ebbsfleet and proposals for Dartford and Gravesend  |  Updated: 09:13, 01 February 2021 Five proposals aimed at improving public transport in north Kent have been tabled including plans to extend Crossrail to Ebbsfleet. The C2E Partnership, which includes both Dartford and Gravesham councils, has launched a consultation on new options for faster services connecting Ebbsfleet to the two towns. It is proposed to extend Crossrail from its currently terminus at Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet. Plans include three options to extend the Elizabeth Line from its curre...

Gravesham council hits out at government housebuilding formula u-turn amid growing concerns for green belt grab  |  Updated: 12:03, 29 December 2020 Gravesham leader John Burden says the council must show it can "retain its own planning destiny" after claiming to be in a worse position after a government u-turn on housebuilding reforms. Labour-run Gravesham council is currently consulting on its local plan which outlines the need to build an additional 10,480 new homes across Gravesend and surrounding villages between now and 2036. Local authorities are under pressure to meet strict housebu...