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Kent County Council ploughs on with reform plans despite lack of support

Reform Party goes it alone in solo pitch for single status

18 hrs ago • 

Paul Francis

September 2025

Ain't Misbehaving? County councillors, manly chests, doors slamming and foul language

Councillors rebuked for their conduct by their own chairman

Sep 24

Farage fireworks unsettles his rivals

Reform UK rockets in polls

Sep 10 • 

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August 2025

Local Government Review: Does it all add up?

For richer or poorer? Kent's budget unknown unknowns

Aug 20

A shotgun marriage? Councils ponder who to get hitched to in Kent

Jittery councils get anxious in unitary turf war

Aug 7 • 

Paul Francis

July 2025

Government Blocks Release of Information on Devolution for Kent and Medway

Minster told former leader of Kent County Council "nothing more to add" in terse exchange on plans

Jul 18 • 

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The mercury rises at County Hall as Reform party sets out its plans

Opposition parties question 'savings' claims

Jul 11 • 

Paul Francis

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Choppy Waters for the Government over Small Boats

The numbers keep rising as smugglers stay one step ahead of the authorities.

Jul 10 • 

Paul Francis

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June 2025

A Reality Check for Reform UK as Challenges Mount Up

Government Spending Review could see across the board council tax rises.

Jun 27 • 

Paul Francis

Off the rails? Reform party audit squad heads to Kent but it doesn't all go to plan

Party chairman quits job as hunt for inessential spending at County Hall highlighted.

Jun 7 • 

Paul Francis

We're in a meeting...or maybe not...

Kent County Council scraps meetings as opposition parties complain Reform failing transparency test.

Jun 4 • 

Paul Francis

May 2025

A Mexican-style stand-off over devolution in Kent?

The Reform Party formally takes control of the county council after its historic win.

May 23 • 

Paul Francis