Lib Dems retain Maidstone Central seat in tight battle with Green Party in KCC by-election
Just a handful of votes separated the two top candidates in the by-election battle for a seat on the county council.
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Just a handful of votes separated the two top candidates in the by-election battle for a seat on the county council.
Tributes have been paid to a stalwart of the Kent political scene for the past 30 years who has died.
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...