The Kent Downs National Landscape is one of Kent’s most treasured places. Now you can help shape how it is cared for, enhanced and enjoyed in the years ahead.
Share your views on the draft Management Plan and Landscape-led Design Handbook at kent.gov.uk/kentdowns
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- Replying to @Kent_ccFind out more about how to avoid rogue traders and alternative ways to get rid of your bulky household waste: kent.gov.uk/flytipping
- Replying to @Kent_ccBefore handing over your rubbish, always: ✅ Check they have a Waste Carriers Licence via the Environment Agency website ✅ Ask for a Waste Transfer Note (so you know where it’s going) ✅ Write down their vehicle registration
- Unlicensed collectors can fly tip your waste - and if it’s traced back to you, you could face a fine of up to £600 #roguetraders #flytipping
00:00 - Kent’s heritage tells the story of who we are. Now you can help shape plans to protect ancient monuments and listed buildings at risk in the Kent Downs. Share your views through the Echoes of the Past survey before midnight on 30 June 2026. kent.gov.uk/echoesofthepast
- Help shape the future of the Kent Downs National Landscape. We’re asking for views on the draft Management Plan 2027–2032 and the Landscape-led Design Handbook. If you live, work or visit the Kent Downs, we want to hear from you. Take part at kent.gov.uk/kentdowns
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- This Carers Week (8-14 June) find out about events and all the support available for unpaid carers through a range of services, initiatives and partnerships across the county
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- Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help
- Great news for Ashford residents - the Household Waste Recycling Centre is fully open again. Despite a complex refurbishment of the Waste Transfer Station, including new concrete flooring and upgraded bay walls, the team kept the site accessible for most of the project and
00:00 - Replying to @Kent_ccThe draft Kent Downs Management Plan consultation is live. More than 1,200 people helped shape it. Whether you live, work, visit, or simply care about the Kent Downs, have your say at: kent.gov.uk/kentdowns
- The Kent Downs National Landscape team wants your views to help shape a project to protect and celebrate ancient monuments and listed buildings at risk. Take part in the survey and help protect Kent’s heritage for future generations. kent.gov.uk/echoesofthepast









