A really good start to May. Firstly, the local elections for one third of the Wards of Maidstone Borough Council resulted in the Conservative’s becoming the largest Party, the first time for some while that this has been the case. Both the Faversham & Mid Kent Ward’s which I had been assisting in were successfully gained from opposition Parties. The Mayday Bank Holiday weekend included two highly enjoyable local events. Hernhill Fete on the Saturday and Eastling’s Bluebell Walk on the Bank Holiday Monday. Both were blessed with excellent weather, we were amongst the first starters on the Bluebell walk in order to complete before the day got too hot, both for our sakes and our two dogs which
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL A299 THANET WAY (PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) TEMPORARY ORDER 2018 To allow various essential maintenance works to be safely carried out,Kent County Council has made an Order to temporarily prohibit through traffic on sections of the A299 Thanet Way in the Swale, Canterbury and Thanet areas. Phased overnight closures are planned from Monday 9 July 2018 for up to 7 weekday nights, between 19:30 hours through to 05:00 hours each night.~ During these closures there will be no direct access along the A299 Thanet Way, so extra time should be allowed for all journeys ~Closures will be in 5 different phases, as detailed below. NIGHT 1 – A299 closed coastbound from Brenley Corner to