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Kent Council Faces Backlash Over Costly Road Marking Error

11/17/2025

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Kent County Council faced criticism after repainting road markings outside now-closed Halfway Houses Primary School in Sheerness.
Council apologized for an 'error,' drawing confusion from residents and opposition councillors who called it wasteful.
Cabinet member for highways said the repainting cost £350 from a £1 million budget for signs and lines.
It follows Kent County Council overturning a 30-year Tory majority amid conflicts and leaked video of the council leader.

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Kent County Council faced criticism after repainting road markings outside now-closed Halfway Houses Primary School in Sheerness.
Council apologized for an 'error,' drawing confusion from residents and opposition councillors who called it wasteful.
Cabinet member for highways said the repainting cost £350 from a £1 million budget for signs and lines.
It follows Kent County Council overturning a 30-year Tory majority amid conflicts and leaked video of the council leader.