maintenance

The department’s maintenance and operations budget has been stagnant for years and its staff has been shrinking, with more trouble on the horizon as temporary funding sources dry up in the next few years.

Within that range, the mileage cost is cheaper than diesel - although it's complicated when taking account other factors, such as higher capital costs, lower maintenance costs and the unclear impact of depreciation.

There are intro-to-backpacking workshops, herbal walks, camping trips, trail maintenance projects and more.

Last week, the Reform-run Kent County Council said road markings would be repainted in a "natural programme of maintenance".

"As the allocation is on an annual basis, it is difficult to have an ongoing planned maintenance programme for our schools," they said.