Latest Ashford News

Business grants support update
27 January 2021
More than 4,000 business support grants have now been paid out to businesses within Ashford borough since November.
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Around 130 jobs to be created at Sevington
27 January 2021
Ashford Borough Council is recruiting around 130 staff as it prepares to provide a port health service at the Sevington Inland Border Facility (IBF).
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Council invests over £9m in leisure provision in Ashford
25 January 2021
A major refurbishment of the Stour Leisure Centre which will significantly improve the leisure offer for the local community, is on target to open thi…
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Ashford’s visitor economy recovery supported by new research
14 December 2020
Visit Kent’s latest Tourism Economic Impact Study shows that before the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ashford’s visitor economy was val…
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Funding Secured for Jasmin Vardimon Company
1 December 2020
Funding secured for creative laboratory in Ashford for world renowned creative and dance organisation Jasmin Vardimon.
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Town centre reset plans approved by Cabinet
27 November 2020
Exciting new plans for the future development of Ashford town centre were approved at last night’s Cabinet meeting as part of the Ashford Recovery Pla…
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Support available for businesses
23 November 2020
If your business in the retail, hospitality or leisure sector has been ordered to close by the government due to the latest coronavirus restrictions, …
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Start your Business in Ashford, the startup capital of Kent
11 November 2020
Ashford is the startup capital of Kent. Discover why you should start your business here!
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Digital specialist Six Two acquired by Branscombe Group
11 November 2020
Ashford-based digital agency, Six Two announces its acquisition by Branscombe Group to drive growth and ambitions.
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