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Otterpool Park development falls short of council's own affordable housing requirement
There could be 152 fewer affordable homes included within the development if the council does not meet its own requirements
Katie Boyden
I'm a print content editor for the Dover Express, Folkestone Herald, Sevenoaks Chronicle, Kent and Sussex Courier and Isle of Thanet Gazette.
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Two Folkestone elections postponed following the death of a candidate
The postponed vote will take place within 35 working days
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Plans for 200 homes in Minster take a step forward
"We all know there's got to be more houses built, but this is not the right place."
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Huge brand new artwork is coming to Ramsgate seafront
"It will act as a literal beacon for the site, drawing more people to visit it and enjoy time outside"
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Cliftonville bowling alley could be partially demolished and replaced with block of flats
"This proposal will not impact on the bowling centre, which together with the adjacent amusement arcade and cafe, will continue to function as local leisure facilities."
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Top salaries at Folkestone and Dover councils revealed as 8 staff paid over £100k
“Taxpayers facing huge and hated council tax rises want to know they are getting value for money from their local authority leadership."
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Top salaries at Thanet council revealed as four staff paid over £100k
"While councils were plunged into tackling the pandemic, many staff will have more than earned their keep, but households have nevertheless struggled with enormous and unpopular council tax rises."
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Folkestone and Hythe council under fire over controversial herbicide used at Royal Military Canal
"There is no signage nor barriers to warn people that this powerful weed killer is being used and is an open area where children and dogs may come into contact with it."
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Repairs to Dover Castle needed as visitor safety 'being put at risk'
"The proposed programme of works has been designed as a conservative treatment of the issues, respecting the character of the monument as well as its fabric, but intended to secure the structures for the next thirty years."
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Prince Philip: Duke of Edinburgh's visits to Thanet remembered
He visited the Old Town, Turner Contemporary and RNLI lifeboat station during his visit with the Queen in 2011
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Folkestone and Dover town centres buzzing with activity as non-essential businesses reopen
Hundreds of people flocked to Dover and Folkestone town centres to browse the shops and enjoy a meal or pint
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Recovery of Margate High Street will be tracked as it recovers from coronavirus pandemic
The recovery of Margate High Street, as well as nine other coastal towns in England, will be tracked to ensure it recovers as coronavirus lockdown restrictions begin to ease. The tracker, launched by Social Investment Business, the Architectural Heritage Fund and Power to Change, focuses on towns which have received