Some delayed good news (which I missed at the time in something of an email flurry): the Government announced in December that they will be providing local authorities with £800 million over the next four years to fund short breaks for families with disabled children. This represents approximately £200m per year, a £22m year on year increase on 2010 funding.
Kent County Council gives notice that Horn Street, Seabrook, Hythe will be closed to through traffic, on or after 19 January 2011 for up to 1 day, between the hours of 7.00 am and 6.00 pm.
Further to discussions today (11 January) between Dover District Council and Shepway District Council Cabinet Members, it is the intention of both Cabinets to progress the move to a shared corporate management team, starting with the appointment of a joint Head of Paid Service between both authorities.
Kent County Council gives notice that A259 Sandgate Road, Folkestone will be closed to east bound through traffic, on or after 12 January 2011 for up to 2 days. The road closure is necessary for emergency gas repairs.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed Monday's government announcement that will enable empty homes in our area to be brought back into use for local families.
After meeting with local farmers from around South Lakeland on Friday, local MP Tim Farron is today calling for a change to the Rural Payments system to prevent the hardship of delayed payments in 2010.