Last Call for Bookings for South East Region Lib Dem Conference
There are only just over two weeks until the next regional conference.
29 Oct 2025
Holidays Are Coming With Free Christmas Parking
Charges in Folkestone & Hythe District Council car parks and on-street pay and display bays are once again being waived on the three Saturdays leading up to Christmas Day to help support the local economy.
29 Oct 2025
Creative Folkestone and community partners propose plans to restore Folkestone Central Library as a community and cultural hub
Folkestone’s historic Central Library could be brought back to life as Creative Folkestone and community partners submit an expression of interest to Kent County Council to restore the landmark building and return it to public use.
29 Oct 2025
Council-owned Temporary Accomodation Boost
Tim Prater has strongly backed Folkestone & Hythe District Council's investment of £5m into expanding its stock of temporary accommodation.
28 Oct 2025
Folkestone & Hythe Council Challenge Government on Scale of Romney Marsh Solar Proposals
The principle of solar energy generation is not being challenged. What is being challenged is the aggregated scale and impact of the solar farm proposals on land, towns and communities.
24 Oct 2025
Folkestone's patron saint back in her rightful place
The fully restored statue of St Eanswythe at Radnor Park in Folkestone was welcomed back by Cllrs Connor McConville, Tim Prater, Belinda Walker and Jim Martin.
14 Oct 2025
National News
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
MH
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
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