A senior council leader has warned of “localised austerity” measures in Kent as Labour are set to sweep into power at the general election on July 4. Kent County Council cabinet member for communications and democratic services, Cllr Dylan Jeffrey, said the cash-strapped authority cannot expect to be offered any financial help from Sir Keir Starmer’s new government. Cllr Jeffrey told KCC’s top table yesterday (June 20) there is no “knight in shining armour coming over the horizon” if Labour gain power. The cabinet was discussing the need to keep a close eye on its spending as another round of …
