The end of our first year

What we’ve reported on since launch and where we’re heading next.

“It's a very privileged role”

What we asked Jonathan Neame, the High Sheriff of Kent

Winners and losers emerge as council funding is reset

Plus the latest from Kent County Council, news in brief, and more

Kent’s 'mega dumps' expose the limits of waste crime enforcement

Large illegal waste sites are thriving in Kent and no one seems able to stop them

“Just buy things because you really like it”

What we asked Catherine Southon, auctioneer and antiques expert

When intimidation replaces debate

What Swale’s meeting tells us about local democracy. Plus the latest from KCC, Tunbridge Wells still faces water uncertainty, news in brief, and more

A Kent perspective on the Budget

Tim Aker argues Westminster’s muddled Budget leaves entrepreneurs exposed, but a local-first procurement drive could offer Kent a practical route to stronger growth.

Damage bills mount from Kent’s lamppost flags

FOIs reveal the cost of Kent’s lamppost flag policy and what happens when risks go unchecked

"My job is to try and bring everyone together"

What we asked Kevin MᶜKenna, MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey

The week the water stopped

A week of dry taps, false deadlines and emergency queues reveals a broken system and a town running out of patience

The Kent Current has a new home

We’ve moved, but nothing should change for most of you. A quick update: The Kent Current has now moved off Substack and onto a new home powered by Ghost. You don’t need to resubscribe, you don’t need to change anything, and your newsletters should keep arriving exactly

Maidstone leader hit with no confidence challenge

Plus Reform set to raise council tax, Goudhurst sees off smugglers, and is Kent really the largest council in the country?