The revised Register of Electors is published on 1 December each year, following the annual canvass. This year's canvass in the Shepway area has had a record response in excess of 94% of all properties in the district - the most recent record was 83.5% in 2009.
During the recent snow, Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter was urging drivers to keep a set of snow wheels and tyres to cope with heavy snow in future, sayinmg that we can learn from the Scandinavians and that more investment in salting is not the answer.
Some delayed good news (which I missed at the time in something of an email flurry): the Government announced in December that they will be providing local authorities with £800 million over the next four years to fund short breaks for families with disabled children. This represents approximately £200m per year, a £22m year on year increase on 2010 funding.
Kent County Council gives notice that Horn Street, Seabrook, Hythe will be closed to through traffic, on or after 19 January 2011 for up to 1 day, between the hours of 7.00 am and 6.00 pm.
Further to discussions today (11 January) between Dover District Council and Shepway District Council Cabinet Members, it is the intention of both Cabinets to progress the move to a shared corporate management team, starting with the appointment of a joint Head of Paid Service between both authorities.
Kent County Council gives notice that A259 Sandgate Road, Folkestone will be closed to east bound through traffic, on or after 12 January 2011 for up to 2 days. The road closure is necessary for emergency gas repairs.
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Kent Highway Services have notified that it is necessary to close Clifton Gardens, Folkestone on Thursday 6 January 2011 for up to a day. The planned work times are between 7.00 am and 5.00 pm.
On Tuesday, 15th February, a very special concert comprising of Gospel, Community and School choirs will be held at Folkestone's Leas Cliff Hall. The concert starts at 7pm, and is in aid of the Mayor's charities B-4-8s and Folketone Rainbow Centre.
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