Current Consultations

National Highways and Transport Survey 2020/21

The National Highway and Transport Network have provided six independent surveys that they would like to hear your views on.

Headcorn Road, Sutton Valence in The Borough of Maidstone, amendment to the existing speed limit.

The effect of which would be to reduce the national speed limit and to extend the 40MPH speed limit in Maidstone on Headcorn Road in The Borough of Maidstone.

Canterbury Road, Westbrook and Various Roads, Ramsgate in The District of Thanet - Installation of Goods Loading Bay and to introduce or amend Double Yellow Lines.

The effect of this Proposed Order will be to introduce a Goods Loading Bay on Canterbury Road, Westbrook and introduce or amend Double Yellow Lines along Canterbury Road West, Cliffs End Grove, Cliffs End Road, Clive Road, Cottington Road, Foads Hill, Foads Lane and Sea View Road, Ramsgate in The District of Thanet.

Quarry Hill Road and Rock Road, Borough Green in the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling - 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction

The general effect of this Order is to prevent any goods vehicles with a maximum permissible laden weight of which exceeds 7.5 tonne to proceed in those lengths of road specified in the Schedule of the Order - Quarry Hill Road and Rock Road, Borough Green in the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling - 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction

Cross Keys, Bearsted, in the Borough of Maidstone - Waiting Restrictions And Street Parking Places.

The effect of the Order will be to introduce new or to extend or amend existing waiting restrictions in the following lengths of road (in this part of the notice DYL means waiting to be prohibited at all times by double yellow lines). Roads Bearsted in the Borough of Maidstone Cross Keys – DYL – (1) On the south eastern side from a point opposite and 1.5 metres north east of the boundary with 8/9 Cross Keys for a distance of 30.5 metres in a south westerly direction. (2) On the south eastern side from the junction with the new access road to Roundwell Park for a distance of 7.5 metres in a south westerly direction. (3) On the south eastern side from a point opposite and in line and the boundary of 15/16 Cross Keys for a distance of 16.5 metres in a south easterly direction. (4) On the south eastern side from a point in line with the rear eastern boundaries of 73/76 Cross Keys for a distance of 2.5 metres in a south easterly direction. (5) On the north eastern side from a point 1.5 me

Various Roads in the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling - Experimental Order - 20mph speed limit

Suspension of the existing restrictions whilst Experimental Order in force of the 20mph speed limit.

Various Roads in Faversham in the Borough of Swale - Experimental Order - 20mph speed limit

Suspension of the existing restrictions whilst Experimental Order in force of the 20mph speed limit.

The Kent County Council (Footpath EE487 at Goodnestone) Definitive Map Modification Order 2018

Addition of a public footpath running from Thornton Road to Knowlton Lane at Goodnestone. This Order was confirmed on 21 December 2020 by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and has now taken effect.

The Kent County Council (Restricted Byway EE492 at Sutton) Definitive Map Modification Order 2020

The addition of a restricted byway running between Roman Road and Willow Woods Road at Sutton in the District of Dover. This Order was confirmed on 29 December 2020 and has now taken effect. The confirmed Order and Notice can be viewed in the Documents' section below.

The Kent County Council (Public Footpath DR77A, Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley) Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2020

Diversion of public footpath DR77A at Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley. Kent County Council has received an application, and subsequently made an Order, to divert public footpath DR77A at Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley. This Order was confirmed on 29 December 2020 and has now taken effect. The confirmed Order and notice can be viewed in the Documents' section below. Alternative Formats: If you require any of the consultation material in an alternative format or language please email alternativeformats@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 42 15 53 (text relay service number: 18001 03000 42 15 53). This number goes to an answering machine, which is monitored during office hours.

Post 16 Transport Policy 2021/22

We are seeking your views on our Post 16 Transport Policy. The Department for Education requires us to consult each year, regardless of any changes, to ensure the policy provides a full picture of the available transport and support.

St. Dunstan's Street, Canterbury - Experimental order, Prohibition of Entry into Kirby’s Lane.

The effect of the Order would be to stop vehicles from entering Kirby’s Lane from St. Dunstan's Street

Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne in the Borough of Swale - Amendment to existing waiting restrictions

The effect of the made named Order will be to remove part of the single yellow line and replace with School Keep Clear Markings that are in force between 8.30am – 9.30am and 2.30pm – 5pm Monday to Friday on Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne in the Borough of Swale

Ashford Road (A20), Eyhorne Street, Penfold Hill, M20 junction link roads to Ashford Road (A20), Hollingbourne in The Borough of Maidstone - Introduction of a 24-hour Clearway in both directions.

The effect of the Proposed Order will be to introduce a 24-hour Clearway in both directions on sections of Ashford Road (A20), Eyhorne Street, Penfold Hill, M20 junction link roads to Ashford Road (A20), Hollingbourne in The Borough of Maidstone.

Church Street, Castle Street and King Street in the District of Dover - Waiting Restrictions And Street Parking Places

The effect of the Order will be to introduce new or to extend or amend existing waiting restrictions in the following lengths of road (in this part of the notice DYL means waiting to be prohibited at all times by double yellow lines at the times prescribed below). Roads in Dover in the District of Dover Church Street, Castle Street and King Street.

Vision Zero: The Road Safety Strategy for Kent 2020 - 2026

We are seeking your views on our draft Road Safety Strategy for Kent.

Application to register land at Bybrook Road, Kennington as a new Town or Village Green

A28 Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden - Proposed Signal Controlled Pedestrian Crossing

We are seeking views on a proposed new traffic signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Ashford Road located outside Spires supported living residence.

A20 London Road, Aylesford Junction Improvement Scheme

We are seeking your views on our proposal to replace the current traffic signals with a roundabout at the South Aylesford Retail Park on the A20 London Road.

Kent and Medway Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy 2021-2025

We are seeking your views on our draft Kent and Medway Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy 2021-2025