Strong winds in Sandgate last night on the eve of a recycling collection has shown up the boxes issued to many as "not fit for purpose". Litter and waste was blown from boxes in Sandgate High Street, leaving the area looking devastated and in need of a major clear-up.
Starting with the obvious: it must be said that UKIP did very well in the County Elections in May. Across Kent, they've formed the official opposition, inclusing 4 seats in Shepway: Folkestone West, Folkestone South, Folkestone North-East and Romney Marsh.
Skylark Vintage has opened its doors on Sandgate High Street, selling lace crotchet dresses, tops, vintage accessories, shoes, bags - you name it, its there!
Kent Trading Standards are warning about two people posing as Age Concern workers in the Folkestone area, but then robbing their victim.
Venue: Hythe Bay School - Main Hall, Cinque Ports Ave, Hythe CT21 6HS
PCSO Mark Ball attended the One Stop in Cheriton Road in relation to a report of Robbery. From viewing the stores CCTV Officer Ball was able to ascertain the direction of travel before and after the event. From checking other local stores CCTV footage it was determined that the original target had been The Coop. Footage shows the male suspect attempting to enter the store just before they were scheduled to open and upon being unable to gain access proceeded to the One Stop. This investigation is currently on going.
Local Lib Dem campaigner Tim Prater has raised serious safety concerns about planned highways changes to the junction between Coolinge Lane and Sandgate Hill.
Shepway Lib Dems have thanked everyone who supported them in the County Council elections in Shepway. The shock results saw UKIP gaining 4 seats in the area, the Green Party winning one, and the Conservatives narrowly hanging onto their last seat in Elham Valley.
One County Councillor in Shepway has claimed over £10,000 in expenses in just three years. In contrast, Lib Dem Folkestone West Councillor Tim Prater has claimed NO expenses in four years. Folkestone campaigner Gary Fuller says:
As a Lib Dem County Councillor, Tim Prater has fought for local services, including saving Folkestone & Sandgate main road streetlights from Tory turn-off plans. We need County Councillors who will stand up for our local services.
Let's blast open the doors of County Hall: that's the message of the Lib Dem team for the County Council elections in May.
With the election campaign in Folkestone West in full swing, we're now well into planning our polling day work, and could really use your help!
