Kent Green Party
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Kent Green Party
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The Blue Sky account for the KCC Green Group and the Federation of Kent Green Parties. See us on Facebook and Instagram too. This account is promoted by Mark Hood on behalf of Kent Green Party, both at 8 Northcote Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1UD.
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Reform councillor steps down as head of Kent’s cost-cutting drive ft.trib.al/UwJ6ci1
Reform councillor steps down as head of Kent’s cost-cutting drive
Efficiencies chief had previously told FT no services were cut in apparent contradiction of party’s claim of vast waste
ft.trib.al
February 4, 2026 at 2:32 PM
On Thursday Reform UK present a budget which fails to prepare Kent for the challenges ahead because delivering less than a maximum increase to Council Tax is more important than stabilising a council on the brink of insolvency.

More in-year overspends could result in the Govt taking direct control.
Reforms Flagship Kent County Council, lauded by Farage as showing us they’re ready for Govt, is a clown show🤡

They’re now accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings❌
Have £46.5 million budget overspend❌
Spent £600,000 on 8 parking spaces for leaders❌
Increased tax by 5% having pledged to cut it❌
Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
Exclusive: Disclosures show figures cited by council leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papers
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM