Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: May 2026
The May 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 May 2026
Kent County Council Backs Liberal Democrat Motion on Urgent Government Support for Tourist Travel in Kent
A Liberal Democrat motion to Kent County Council on seeking tools to manage tourist travel in Kent around the disruption likely for the new EES system going fully live at the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover supported by members from all groups.
22 May 2026
Opposing Reducing Scrutiny at Kent County Council Meetings
At the Kent County Meeting of 21 May 2026, the Reform administration proposed, and passed, a reduction in the time of opposition groups to respond to Leaders Announcements.
22 May 2026
Community green schemes to get funding boost
A £250,000 package of support for organisations to deliver sustainable and carbon reducing projects in the Folkestone & Hythe district has been agreed.
18 May 2026
Delight as Sandgate Granville Parade Designated as a Bathing Water
Sandgate Parish Council is delighted that Sandgate Granville Parade has been named a designated bathing water from 15 May 2026. Weekly Environment Agency Water quality testing will now take place during the summer.
15 May 2026
New Bins, Extra Crews and E-bikes to Tackle Beach Litter
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high‑capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e‑bike collections at key coastal hotspots.
14 May 2026
Bill-Cutting Investment Continues for Council Homes
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has begun its first dedicated solar installation programme for council-owned homes. The scheme will help reduce tenants energy bills.
13 May 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 12
The May 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 12, and all previous monthly editions. Shorncliffe junction and Sandgate mainly complete, Cheriton Road water gardens complete, Middleburg Sq progressing.
13 May 2026
Kent Opposition Leader Slams Reform’s “Disgraceful” Plot to Silence Scrutiny
Antony Hook, Lib Dem Leader of the Opposition at Kent County Council, has condemned a series of "anti-democratic" moves by the Reform administration designed to gag opposition parties and shield the ruling group from challenge.
12 May 2026
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The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
2 May 2026
Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
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