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📢 Registration for the Kent Test is now openIf your child is due to start secondary school in September 2027, you can no...
01/06/2026

📢 Registration for the Kent Test is now open

If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2027, you can now register them for the Kent Test.

📝 Registration opened today (1 June) and must be completed online.

⏳ The deadline to apply is 1 July 2026, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Find out more and register: 👉 https://loom.ly/vWD_URk

01/06/2026

Drinking water supplies are continuing to return to customers across Kent today.

Currently there are around 117 households with no water in the Mereworth area due to low levels in our drinking water storage tank which supplies the area, however we expect supplies to be restored today.

Although our network is continuing to recover, levels of drinking water in our storage tanks are still low following the recent heatwave and we are asking customers to use water for essential purposes only - drinking, cooking, and hygiene.

We are continuing to use our tankers to support the network and aid recovery.

We’re also supporting schools, hospitals and other critical care settings, and we’re delivering bottled water to customers on our Priority Services Register in areas still experiencing supply issues.

Our bottled water stations reopened at 9am today for customers to collect water at the following locations:
💧 Sainsbury’s Altira Business Park, 6 The Boulevard, Herne Bay, CT6 6GZ
💧 Sainsbury’s Reeves Way, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3QS
💧 Kavanagh Cinema, William Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5NX
💧 YMCA, Melrose Close, Maidstone, ME15 6BD
💧 Staplehurst Village Hall, High Street, Staplehurst TN12 0BJ (run by Staplehurst Emergency Independent Group)

These may change to reflect the current situation, please check the website for up-to-date information: https://orlo.uk/T8uLK

[Image Description - Man in hi-vis vest carrying bottled water next to an open car boot.]

⚠️ If your waste is fly tipped and traced back to you, you could receive a fine of up to £600 - even if you didn’t dump ...
01/06/2026

⚠️ If your waste is fly tipped and traced back to you, you could receive a fine of up to £600 - even if you didn’t dump it yourself ⚠️

Before you pay anyone to take your waste away, make sure to check that they have a Waste Carriers Licence via the Environment Agency website, ask for a Waste Transfer Note (so you know where it’s going) and jot down their vehicle registration.

These small steps offer reassurance that you’re protected from any dodgy deals 😅

If in doubt, walk away – it’s not worth the risk!

For practical tips on how you can check if a waste carrier is legit, follow the link in the comments ⬇️

With parts of Kent still facing water disruption, we've been working closely with the DfE and South East Water to reduce...
31/05/2026

With parts of Kent still facing water disruption, we've been working closely with the DfE and South East Water to reduce disruption to pupils’ learning.

We know this is a concerning situation for families. Schools will contact parents and carers if there are any changes to the usual school day (for example, if they need to make temporary arrangements to open only to students sitting exams).

📩 Please check your emails or messages from your child’s school and follow their guidance if in doubt.

✅ Exams will go ahead as planned for all GCSE and A-Level students.
✅ Special schools have plans in place and are expected to open as usual.

For full statement: https://loom.ly/e6wP_Ro

31/05/2026

From free childcare hours to tax-free childcare, there are lots of way you can get support with your childcare costs. Use the Childcare Support Checker to see what childcare support you could be eligible for.

31/05/2026

🚨 We're aware that there are a number of letters and notices being placed on social media and through letterboxes pretending to be from South East Water which are providing incorrect information.🚨

We are clear, these notices are not from South East Water. Please ignore them. Customers should only follow information which is placed on our website and social media channels.
This can be found here: https://orlo.uk/KHtZ3

[Image Description: Photograph of a South East Water employee wearing an orange hi-vis, standing next to an open door of a South East Water van using his laptop]

31/05/2026

🚰 Water continues to return to our remaining customers experiencing supply issues in Kent. 🚰

We have opened our bottled water stations again today in the following locations:

💧 Challock Village Hall, Blind Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AU
💧 Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School , Church Hill, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EF
💧 Sainsbury’s Altira Business Park, 6 The Boulevard, Herne Bay, CT6 6GZ
💧 Sainsbury’s Reeves Way, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3QS
💧 Kavanagh Cinema, William Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5NX
💧 YMCA, Melrose Close, Maidstone, ME15 6BD

These will be open until 9pm this evening.

Please visit our website for the most up to date information: https://orlo.uk/spring_heatwave_CWKm9

[Image description: a close-up photograph of three plastic water bottles labelled "Courtesy Water," angled towards the camera. They are set against a blurred background of many stacked, clear plastic water bottles with blue caps.]

31/05/2026

Today marks the final day of National Walking Month 🚶‍♀️

Throughout May, we’ve celebrated walking as a simple, everyday way to travel, whether it’s to work, school, the shops, or just part of the journey.

Choosing to walk, wheel or cycle can improve your health, save money, reduce traffic, and help create a more environmentally friendly Kent for everyone. 💚🌱

National Walking Month may be ending, but the benefits don’t have to, this could be the beginning of your long term walking journey.

🔗 For more information: https://loom.ly/2yNXqH4

The Kent & Medway Safe Havens offer free mental health support for adults, 7 days a week — no appointment needed, just d...
30/05/2026

The Kent & Medway Safe Havens offer free mental health support for adults, 7 days a week — no appointment needed, just drop in.

Whether you're struggling or just need someone to talk to, we're here for you.

📍 Find your nearest Safe Haven and get the help you deserve:
👉 www.mhm.org.uk/kent-safe-havens

30/05/2026

💧 We know there are customers who are still experiencing supply interruptions, and we’re very sorry for the impact this is having.

As our teams continue working around the clock to restore and stabilise supplies across the network, bottled water stations will be open from 9am to 9pm today (Saturday, 30 May) at the following locations:

📍 Challock Village Hall, Blind Lane, Challock, Ashford, TN25 4AU
📍 Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, Church Hill, Kingsnorth, TN23 3EF
📍 Sainsbury’s Altira Business Park, 6 The Boulevard, Herne Bay, CT6 6GZ
📍 Sainsbury’s Reeves Way, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3QS
📍 Kavanagh Cinema, William Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5NX
📍 Morrisons, Sutton Road, Maidstone ME15 9NN

Thank you for your continued patience and support while we work to restore supplies as quickly as possible.

For the latest updates, please visit: https://orlo.uk/gRzN0

[Image description: a South East Water employee wearing an orange hi-vis vest smiles while holding a large stack of water bottles. They are standing outdoors, facing another person whose back is to the camera. A dark vehicle is visible on the left, and a car park with trees is in the background.]

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