Kent County Council

If you are out and about this weekend, remember to check before you travel and pack what you might need if you get caught in traffic. Kent's roads could be busier than usual. We are here to help...

Roads in Kent may be busier than usual over the long Easter weekend. Remember to check before you travel and be prepared by using our helpful hints and tips. kent.gov.uk/roads-and-trav…

Vaccines protect your child from measles, meningitis and other serious illnesses. 🧒 Check if your child has missed vaccinations: look in their red book or speak to your GP practice. 🔗 nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

Don’t let illness or injury ruin your Easter. Take action now: - order prescriptions early - check pharmacy opening times - stock the essentials at home. Visit StopThinkChoose.co.uk to read our guide to local services.

⏰Last chance to tell us your views! We are updating our Pitch Allocation Policy for Gypsy and Traveller sites. Changes are being proposed to make sure pitches are allocated in a fair, transparent and consistent way. Visit kent.gov.uk/pitchallocatio… to find out more.

Today is the last day to share your views on how local services in Kent & Medway should be organised. Have your say before the consultation closes ⏳ 🔗View all proposals: loom.ly/FA6yMH0 🔗Submit your views: loom.ly/mMjmdFA

🎥 Want to see the homes and hear directly from the Project Athena team? Watch the video for more insight: youtu.be/rmQrtZqRC1Y Apply today: jobs.kent.gov.uk/our-roles/chil…

🌱 The opportunity to recruit & shape your own team as part of these ambitious new services These aren't just registered manager roles,they're a rare opportunity to build something truly innovative and influential for the children & young people of Kent. youtu.be/rmQrtZqRC1Y

💼 We’re opening two brand‑new KCC Athena Children’s Homes in Sittingbourne and Ashford which are the first in a program of four homesopening this year. youtu.be/rmQrtZqRC1Y

Kent & Medway’s future council structure is under consultation. KCC’s preferred option is one council for better coordination with Police, Fire & Rescue, & the NHS. Have your say by 26 March: View all proposals🔗loom.ly/FA6yMH0 Submit your views🔗loom.ly/mMjmdFA

⏰ Last chance to tell us your views! 'We’re proposing to prioritise one user‑based PROW application for every historic‑based one to help reduce delays and ensure important local routes aren’t lost. 📖 Visit our website to find out more kent.gov.uk/statementofpri…

⏰ Only a few days left to give your views on KCC's proposal to change how we prioritise Public Rights of Way applications. Read the proposal and tell us what you think before 23 March 2026. kent.gov.uk/statementofpri…

Kent meningitis outbreak latest - eligibility for the MenB vaccine has been expanded. Keep up with the outbreak on our blog post. 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/men…

The latest updates on the meningitis outbreak in Kent can be found here: 📰🔗 gov.uk/government/new…

Visit the patient information hub for updates on meningitis: kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-inf… This page will contain information for people on what they need to do and will be updated regularly. Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.

If you are thinking about apply for a pitch on a KCC Gypsy and Traveller site we want to hear from you! We are updating the policy that sets out how we allocate pitches. Find out more and have your say at kent.gov.uk/pitchallocatio…

If you were at Club Chemistry in Canterbury, Kent on 5, 6 or 7 March, we are asking you to collect precautionary antibiotics due to an outbreak of invasive meningitis. You should only collect antibiotics if you attended the club on these dates.

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from @NHSuk. 🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/men…