To vote in elections in England this May, you will need to show photo ID Wednesday, 1 March, 2023 The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. Which forms of ID can I use to vote? You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following: Passport Driving licence... ArticlesLocal News
Nine more EV charging points available in Ashford 13th March 2023 Conservative led Ashford Borough Council has installed further electric vehicle charging points at two car parks. Ashford Borough Council has installed nine new... Local News
Community Saves The George in Bethersden 30th December 2022 The George pub in Bethersden was purchased with the help of the Ashford Borough Council, Bethersden Parish Council, the Plunkett Foundation, and Damian Green MP... Local News
Repton Copper Beech Tree Saved 18th October 2022 A mature copper beech tree was alleged to be causing subsidence damage to Grade II listed Repton Manor has been saved from being felled thanks to an agreement... Local News
New Conservative Mayor of Ashford looks ahead to a brighter future 20th May 2022 This week saw the inauguration of a new Conservative Mayor, as Cllr Jenny Webb begins a second term as The Mayor of Ashford, having previously been in office... Local News
G-route bus service to continue after Ashford Borough Council pledges financial support 13th April 2022 A 12-month reprieve for the G-route bus service has been secured after Stagecoach announced that the service was to be withdrawn in April. The second chance for... Local News
Brompton plan to build revolutionary bicycle factory of the future in Ashford 3rd March 2022 Brompton, the UK’s largest bicycle manufacturer, has taken the first step towards creating a revolutionary new factory in Ashford, Kent, by announcing its... Local News
Funding boost for Ashford International Studios at Newtown Works 10th November 2021 Conservative led Ashford Borough Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to award £14,773,745 of Levelling Up Funding for the Ashford International... Local News
Signalised pedestrian crossing proposed for A28 in Tenterden 16th February 2021 A consultation has been launched for a proposed new signalised pedestrian crossing on the A28 Ashford Road, Tenterden. The scheme, outside the Spires assisted... Local News
Ashford’s busiest roundabout sees pioneering changes 29th May 2020 A safety scheme at one of Ashford’s busiest roundabouts has been completed with some UK-first modifications. The roundabout at the junction of the A2070 and... Local News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News