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      <title>Masterplan developed for future of Gravesend town centre</title>
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      <description>A masterplan has been developed for future of Gravesend town centre in partnership with Homes England.</description>
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      <title>New solar panels installed at Brookvale Depot to support a greener Gravesham</title>
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      <description>Another step towards to a greener future with the installation of new solar panels at its Brookvale Depot.</description>
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      <title>Extra powers being brought in to combat anti-social vehicles</title>
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      <description>New measures are to be introduced to help combat the use of nuisance vehicles across Gravesham.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:06:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning inspector dismisses Cobham mobile homes appeal</title>
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      <description>Our decision to refuse permission to change the use of land at White Post Lane, Cobham, to allow eight mobile homes to be stationed on it has been supported by the Government.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Leigh Francis brings the party to Gravesend’s Riverside Festival</title>
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      <description>Leigh Francis’ Record Club has been unveiled as the headline act at this year’s Riverside Festival in Gravesend on Saturday 4 July.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>New inclusive playground works to begin in Gravesend</title>
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      <description>Work will begin in June on a brand new inclusive outdoor playground at the rear of St George’s Centre in Gravesend.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Illegal waste carriers fall foul of joint operation in Gravesham</title>
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      <description>Illegal waste carriers face court action following a joint operation by Gravesham Borough Council and Kent Police.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Gravesham Borough Council seeks to extend powers over HMOs</title>
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      <description>The council has pledged to drive up standards for tenants in privately rented homes while working to introduce measures to further regulate the creation of smaller Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Gravesham recognises community heroes</title>
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      <description>Gravesham’s local heroes have been honoured in the 2026 Gravesham Community Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Taking pride in Gravesham’s places</title>
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      <description>The first round of grants from the Government’s Pride in Place programme to support local community projects have been awarded by us.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:17:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Open call: The Great British Summer Holiday Exhibition</title>
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      <description>After the success of our mini pop-up exhibition on Gravesend Town Pier in August 2025, we’re very excited to be bringing The Great British Summer Holiday Exhibition back in July.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Final stage of Local Plan consultation has launched</title>
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      <description>Gravesham Borough Council has today (Friday 17 April) launched the final round of consultation into its draft Local Plan.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Landlord fined over unlicensed Gravesend HMO</title>
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      <description>A Gravesend landlord has been ordered to pay almost £35,000 in fines and costs in relation to offences connected with an unlicensed town centre House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding awarded to improve energy efficiency in 240 council homes</title>
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      <description>We are pleased to confirm that 240 council homes in Gravesham will soon receive significant energy‑saving upgrades, including air source heat pumps, solar panels and fabric insulation.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Switch together scheme helps Gravesend residents cut energy bills and emissions</title>
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      <description>Switch Together helps Kent and Medway residents access affordable solar panels and battery storage through a group‑buying scheme, reducing energy bills and carbon emissions.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Budget is back on level footing after post-Covid financial challenges</title>
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      <description>For the first time post-Covid, the council has set a balanced budget for 2026/27 without the need to draw on balances.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Greenhithe man admits fly-tipping offence</title>
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      <description>A Greenhithe man is facing fines and court costs over £4,000 after being convicted of fly tipping in Gravesend.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Legal action to be taken over Sole Street planning breach</title>
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      <description>The council is launching legal proceedings against the owners of land at White Post Farm, White Post Lane, Sole Street, Cobham, for an alleged breach of a planning enforcement notice on the site.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>MP unveils play area upgrade</title>
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      <description>A newly expanded play area at Rosherville Park in Northfleet has been officially opened by Gravesham MP Lauren Sullivan.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Works to begin at Gravesend's new Cascades Leisure Centre</title>
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      <description>Willmott Dixon appointed for preliminary work at new Cascades Leisure Centre, starting this spring.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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