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Trans books banned in children's library sections

KCC says the move came after a "concerned member of the public" contacted them.

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Councils 'need new powers over street works'

More than 200 organisations have the right to dig up roads, the Transport Committee's report says.

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'Foster' homes needed for adults with care needs

In the paid role, carers offer either short breaks or a full-time home, similar to fostering.

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Devolution delay request gets a 'hard no'

Council leader Linden Kemkaran says requests were verbally rejected by a government minister.

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More than 2,000 disposable vapes seized after ban

Kent Trading Standards says it will continue to carry out inspections after the 1 June ban.

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'Our drains can't cope with monsoon-like flooding'

Residents in Sandwich claimed drains not being cleared properly had contributed to flooding.

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Reform suspends councillor 'with immediate effect'

Opposition parties are calling for a by-election in Kent after Daniel Taylor has the whip removed.

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KCC deputy leader defends Reform's performance

KCC deputy leader Brian Collins tells BBC Radio Kent the "public have had enough of this nonsense".

Reform's Doge team during a visit to Kent on Monday, left to right advisor Arron Banks, Kent County Council (KCC) leader Linden Kemkaran, Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf, head of Reform Doge Nathaniel Fried, Brian Collins, deputy leader of KCC

Reform council cost-cutting drive in doubt

Nathaniel Fried resigned from Reform UK on Thursday, following Zia Yusuf's departure.