Jenny Cowan remembered
Shepway Lib Dems are saddened to hear that long standing local Liberal Democrat member and deliverer Jenny Cowan recently passed away.
22 Aug 2011
Folkestone and Hythe News
White Cliffs Landscape Partnership Scheme: Tell Them Your Views
The importance of the landscape around Folkestone and Dover has been recognised by the Heritage Lottery Fund with the allocation of £2.3 million for a Landscape Partnership Scheme. The White Cliffs Landscape Partnership Scheme are putting together projects for the area, based around four themes:
22 Aug 2011
Radnor Park pond and blue-green algae... [Updated]
Radnor Park pond in Folkestone has been fenced off overnight by Shepway District Council as there is a suspected case of Blue-Green Algae (also know as Cyanobacteria). . Shepway Council have confirmed that the Environment Agency have tested the water and that the results are awaited.
22 Aug 2011
NHS reforms - are they what we want? Learn the facts and have your say.
Liberal Democrats in Kent believe that the future of the NHS is one of the most crucial political issues facing this country. They have arranged a meeting for local people to hear the facts and have their opinions heard and passed on to the government.
22 Aug 2011
Enterprise Zone will boost jobs in East Kent
The Government has announced a further 11 Enterprise Zones across the country, designed to boost local growth and create more than 30,000 new jobs by 2015. These Zones will have simplified planning rules, super-fast broadband and over £100m tax breaks for new businesses over the next four years.
19 Aug 2011
Sandgate Escarpment Development - the big picture...
There will be a Folkestone Herald photoshoot to go with an article about local opposition to the Sandgate Escarprment Development this Saturday morning (13th August).
12 Aug 2011
Kent Police update July 2011 - Cheriton and Morehall
Kent Police update for the month of July 2011, for the Cheriton & Morehall areas.
11 Aug 2011
Kettle Chips "Wave Cut": limited product recall notice
Product Recall: KETTLE® Chips Wave Cut Lightly Salted 150g, KETTLE® Chips Wave Cut Salt & Pepper 150g, KETTLE® Chips Wave Cut Salt & Vinegar 150g, KETTLE® Chips Lightly Salted 150g - Best Before Date: 29th October 2011
10 Aug 2011
Stalls and entertainment at the 2011 Sandgate Sea and Food Festival
More details of the Sandgate Sea and Food Festival have been announced. On Saturday evening (27th August), the Festival will kick off with the ever popular and spectacular fireworks display over the sea from Sandgate beach, powered by Nick Ciccone of Universal Fireworks.
9 Aug 2011
Zamzam Water Warning
As Muslims observe Ramadan, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has again advised that people should consider avoiding drinking bottled water described or labelled as 'Zamzam' water.
8 Aug 2011
Vodafone signal down in Folkestone and Sandgate
There are a number of reports of Vodafone signal being lost across Folkestone and Sandgate (much of CT19 & CT20) this morning. Reports have been made to Vodafone via Twitter, who say they are looking into it.
8 Aug 2011
Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme Launched
The Government has launched the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme to help householders across the country with funding towards the cost of installing renewable heating systems. The new £15 million initiative, which opens to applications today, will support up to 25,000 installations.
3 Aug 2011