Fuller Lambasts Planning Fiasco
Lib Dem Campaigner and Chair of Sandgate Parish Council Planning Committee Gary Fuller has reacted with anger at delays in getting Conservative Shepway's new planning arrangements working.
31 May 2013
Folkestone and Hythe News
Sandgate Parish Council Events Update: May 2013
An update from Sandgate Parish Council on events, meetings and other general information.
SPC
29 May 2013
Shepway Events for a Fun-Tastic Summer
After a busy Bank Holiday weekend, Shepway holiday, leisure and hospitality businesses are now looking for a big boost from the district's summer-to-autumn festivals and events season, which starts this weekend. The calendar includes exciting new events as well as traditional crowd-pulling pageants, carnivals, concerts and family-fun events.
DFHRM
29 May 2013
When your values are under attack, you have to hold on to them even more firmly than before
This was a week that put things in perspective. I know I speak for all Liberal Democrats when I say that our thoughts are with the family and friends of Drummer Lee Rigby - the British soldier attacked and killed in Woolwich on Wednesday. And I've made it clear, on the party's behalf, that we are immensely grateful to our police, security services and armed forces, who do an extraordinarily important job.
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28 May 2013
Repost: A Statement from Help for Heroes
Since the tragic news emerged that a serving soldier had been murdered in Woolwich, we have been overwhelmed with people spontaneously choosing to show their support for the Armed Forces.
24 May 2013
Sandgate Beach joins the list of 'Seaside Award' winners
The Parish of Sandgate is now the proud holder of a "Seaside Award' as judged by the 'Keep Britain Tidy' organisation. It is the only beach in Shepway awarded this year.
24 May 2013
Seaside Award Winning Sandgate Beach: The Best in Shepway?
Sandgate Beach has been awarded a 2013 Seaside Award by "Keep Britain Tidy" - one of only 113 English beaches to gain the award this year.
23 May 2013
Kent Police update April 2013 - Sandgate, Cheriton, and surrounding areas.
Good News Stories: 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.
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23 May 2013
Bus Time Changes Don't Go Far Enough
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has welcomed the additional Sunday and Bank Holiday services being introduced by Stagecoach buses between Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe, but says the changes don't go far enough.
21 May 2013
Elderly advised to be on guard for bogus callers: Police investigating four incidents in Shepway
Kent Police are advising elderly residents to be on their guard after a number of bogus caller incidents in the Shepway area.
KP
15 May 2013
Shepway's Rubbish Collection from Flats: Put A Lid On It
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.
15 May 2013
UKIP If You Want Too...
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.
13 May 2013