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Help protect heritage at risk in the Kent Downs. Share your views in the Echoes of the Past survey and help shape future plans to care for ancient monuments and listed buildings.
đź“– Find out more: kent.gov.uk/echoesofthepast
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Kent County Council retweeted
We're launching a one-off MenB vaccination programme ahead of the next academic year to protect young people from a life-threatening disease.
This will help reduce the risk of serious illness and larger outbreaks. Two doses are needed for full protection.
More: gov.uk/government/news/thous…
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đź’› Your unwanted items could be another person's treasure đź’›
Before you throw it away, try selling or giving it away online via Freegle, local community groups or online marketplaces. #reuse #resell #flytipping
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Dispose of your waste responsibly and help stop fly-tipping.
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Find out more about how to avoid rogue traders and alternative ways to get rid of your bulky household waste: kent.gov.uk/flytipping
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The Kent Downs National Landscape is one of Kent’s most treasured places. Now you can help shape how it is cared for, enhanced and enjoyed in the years ahead.
Share your views on the draft Management Plan and Landscape-led Design Handbook at kent.gov.uk/kentdowns
ALT Kent Downs National Landscape Field with poppies, trees, bushes and grass Shape the future of the Kent Downs National Landscape Consultation ends 19 July Visit kent.gov.uk/kentdowns
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Unlicensed collectors can fly tip your waste - and if it’s traced back to you, you could face a fine of up to £600 #roguetraders #flytipping
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Before handing over your rubbish, always:
âś… Check they have a Waste Carriers Licence via the Environment Agency website
✅ Ask for a Waste Transfer Note (so you know where it’s going)
âś… Write down their vehicle registration
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Find out more about how to avoid rogue traders and alternative ways to get rid of your bulky household waste: kent.gov.uk/flytipping
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Kent’s heritage tells the story of who we are. Now you can help shape plans to protect ancient monuments and listed buildings at risk in the Kent Downs. Share your views through the Echoes of the Past survey before midnight on 30 June 2026. kent.gov.uk/echoesofthepast
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Help shape the future of the Kent Downs National Landscape. We’re asking for views on the draft Management Plan 2027–2032 and the Landscape-led Design Handbook. If you live, work or visit the Kent Downs, we want to hear from you. Take part at kent.gov.uk/kentdowns
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The Kent & Medway Safe Havens offer free mental health support for adults, 7 days a week — no appointment needed, just drop in.
Whether you're struggling or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
đź“ŤÂ Find your nearest Safe Haven and get the help you deserve:
👉 mhm.org.uk/kent-safe-havens
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This Carers Week (8-14 June) find out about events and all the support available for unpaid carers through a range of services, initiatives and partnerships across the county news.kent.gov.uk/articles/bu…
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Did you know that if you stop smoking for 28 days you are five times more likely to stop for good.
There’s no need to go it alone – it’s much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from.
➡️Download the NHS Smoking App to quit smoking today. Visit nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
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Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes.
Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life. Take the quiz now: nhs.uk/hcquiz
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Jun 3
Great news for Ashford residents - the Household Waste Recycling Centre is fully open again. Despite a complex refurbishment of the Waste Transfer Station, including new concrete flooring and upgraded bay walls, the team kept the site accessible for most of the project and ensured kerbside collections continued without disruption. Thank you for your patience. The site is now running at full capacity. Take a look inside the newly upgraded site with Cabinet Member Jamie Henderson in our short video
Find out more: news.kent.gov.uk/articles/as…
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The Kent Downs National Landscape team wants your views to help shape a project to protect and celebrate ancient monuments and listed buildings at risk. Take part in the survey and help protect Kent’s heritage for future generations. kent.gov.uk/echoesofthepast
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The draft Kent Downs Management Plan consultation is live. More than 1,200 people helped shape it. Whether you live, work, visit, or simply care about the Kent Downs, have your say at: kent.gov.uk/kentdowns
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Kent County Council retweeted
May 31
We're aware that there are a number of fake letters and notices being shared on online and through letterboxes claiming to be from South East Water.
Ignore them. Customers should only follow information that is on our website and social media channels.
orlo.uk/7qEH0
ALT Photograph of a South East Water employee wearing an orange hi-vis, standing next to an open door of a South East Water van using his laptop.
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Kent County Council retweeted
May 31
đźš° Water continues to return to our remaining customers experiencing supply issues in Kent. đźš°
We have opened our bottled water stations again today, please visit our website for an update: orlo.uk/3AItJ
ALT A close-up of three plastic water bottles labelled "Courtesy Water," angled towards the camera. They are set against a blurred background of many stacked, clear plastic water bottles with blue caps.
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