内容摘要：She said nothing like this had ever happened before and the firm had "made improvements" and was "committed to ensuring it does not happen again".

She said nothing like this had ever happened before and the firm had "made improvements" and was "committed to ensuring it does not happen again".

Bob Shepherd, maintenance supervisor at ellenor, said: "I'm really looking forward to working on the garden project."I look forward to seeing the new garden finished and being enjoyed by patients and staff.

"We're a small team and this project will help highlight some of the important work that often happens behind the scenes."Kent County Council has voted to put up its share of council tax by 4.99%, meaning an average band D household will be charged an extra £76.59 for the year from April.The Conservative-run authority agreed its budget for the 2024/25 financial year at a meeting earlier.

It sees a series of cuts to areas including arts funding, youth services and community wardens.The finance cabinet member for Kent County Council (KCC), Peter Oakford, said it had to fill a budget gap of £84.4m, and described it as the "toughest year we have ever faced".

Speaking at County Hall in Maidstone, Mr Oakford blamed "high levels of inflation, the aftermath of Covid lockdowns... and recruitment shortages" for increased costs and demand.

"Spending on these services already accounts for two thirds of the council's net budget," he said.Current rules state that EVs must make up 22% of a manufacturer's car sales this year, and 10% of van sales.

Carlos Tavares, chief executive of Stellantis,The two-day protest is set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday between 08:00 and 16:00 GMT.

Unite said a rally would take place on Tuesday at midday.General secretary Sharon Graham said: "Shutting the profitable Luton factory when it has just been made ready to produce electric vehicles from 2025 makes no sense.