Welcome to the Kent Politics Podcast. This week, we cover a £20 million government investment for Twydall and Gillingham, with extra funding for playgrounds and community spaces. Local neighbourhood panels will decide how this money is spent. Fly tipping in Kent has risen sharply over the past decade, especially in Maidstone where reports have more than tripled since 2015. Most incidents involve rubbish dumped on public land, but private landowners like farmers also face high costs. Councils are using drones and fines to tackle the issue, but penalties remain too low to deter offenders. In Medway, a mother is fighting for her son with complex needs to get suitable school support after being told his current placement cannot meet his requirements. The case is going through mediation and may take years to resolve. Swale Council has finally agreed on its local plan after much debate about where new housing should go -development will be split between eastern and western parts of the borough. If you want your say or have questions about local politics, contact us at kentpoliticspodcast@thekmgroup.co.uk. For more updates visit KentOnline or watch KMTV’s weekly politics show every Friday at 5pm.
Welcome to the latest episode of The Kent Politics Podcast. Join Nikki White, Senior News Editor with KM Media Group, as we delve into recent political developments across Kent.
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