Welcome to Kent County Council

Adult and child in park

Make a difference, become a foster carer

National figures reveal that a child comes into care every 22 minutes, needing a foster family,

Could you change a child’s life by becoming a foster carer?

11,000 votes

We need more votes to Make Kent Quicker

11,000 votes is fantastic, but we still need more!

Vote to help encourage broadband providers to invest in Kent.

Coloured flags

Road closures - apply by 18 May

You can apply to close your road over any day during the extended four day holiday from Saturday 2 – Tuesday 5 June 2012.

Digital UK van

The digital switchover begins in June

Make sure you're ready for the switchover. Use the postcode checker to find out exactly when your area will be switching over.

Expansion East Kent Loans

Apply for an Expansion East Kent Loan

Want to start or expand a business in the districts of Canterbury, Dover, Shepway or Thanet but don't have the capital? The Expansion East Kent scheme may be able to help.

Railway track

More high speed services for Kent

Train passengers in Kent are set to benefit from a series of improvements that were announced at the 4th Kent Rail Summit on Wednesday 25 April.

Hire an apprentice - let us pay to grow your business

Let us pay to grow your business

With our funding you can expand your workforce with an apprentice for as little as £60 a week. 

Soldiers lined up outside Buckingham Palace in the shape of 100

Time to plan your journey

Whether you're travelling to the Olympics or around Kent keep up to date with traffic and travel information, plan your journey or book your travel.

Find your nearest

Enter your postcode, street name or town to find services in your area.

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Events

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Coxheath Baby Rhyme TimeMaidstone area07/05/2013

StorytimeSevenoaks area07/05/2013

StorytimeSevenoaks area08/05/2013