The voters wanted change. They voted for change.
We should continue to implement the committee system because we said we would. We’re honourable people that do what we say. This might be our last significant chance to prove it.
31 Jan 2025
Strengthening the Standards and Conduct Framework for Local Authorities in England Consultation
The current regime for enforcing standards and conduct is, in my opinion, toothless. The is no ability to suspend or disqualify Councillors for even obvious and proven breaches in the code of conduct. There should be.
23 Jan 2025
Dover & Deal Liberal Democrats' Annual Lunch with Mike Martin MP
All East Kent Lib Dem members are more than welcome to join Mike Martin and Dover and Deal Lib Dems on Saturday 8th February.
15 Jan 2025
Support Over Christmas and New Year in Folkestone and Hythe 2024/25
Social Enterprise Kent have compiled a list of food and support services and activities that are taking place over the Christmas and New Year period.
19 Dec 2024
How You Can Help Awesome Refurb of Coastal Park Play Area
Folkestone & Hythe District Council wants the new Lower Leas Coastal Park play area to be awesome.
19 Dec 2024
2024 Christmas Waste Collections in Folkestone & Hythe
Make a note of changes to the household waste and recycling service over Christmas and the New Year.
11 Dec 2024
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International Affairs
Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
ED
27 Jan 2025
International Affairs
Britain Leading Again
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
ED
16 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
Protecting children from sexual abuse
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
MW
8 Jan 2025
Latest UK News
New Year Message
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
ED
31 Dec 2024
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This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
29 Nov 2024
Climate Change
“I left COP29 with hope in my heart”
Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku
PH
25 Nov 2024
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