Folkestone and Hythe News

Local Choices, Local Decisions: The Lib Dem Pledge for Shepway Local Elections 2011

The Liberal Democrats in Shepway are fielding more candidates than any party other than the ruling Conservatives at the 2011 local elections. As the official opposition to the Conservatives over the past four years, it is the Liberal Democrats who have held the Conservatives to account on the issues that matter locally - from the closure of the Leas Lift, to the expansion of Lydd Airport, and opposing a massive 6.5% rise in Council house rents this year.

4 May 2011
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Lib Dems: Delivering in Government

Since joining the coalition Government in 2010, the Liberal Democrats have been working to help sort the financial mess left by Labour. In a coalition government, no party can deliver everything in its manifesto, but the Lib Dems have made big steps in delivering fairness for Britain.

3 May 2011
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Fuller Reports Dog Mess and Damaged Bin in Military Road Play Park

Local Lib Dem campaigner Gary Fuller has reported various issues affecting the Childrens Play Area in Military Road in Sandgate, including dog mess and a damaged bin. The dangerous dog mess in question was left by an unscrupulous dog owner right next to a slide meant for younger children and toddlers.

17 Apr 2011
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Sandgate Farmers Market: 16th April

The regular Sandgate Farmers Market will take place again this Saturday 16th April 2011 at the Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate from 10.00am until 12.30pm. Please note extended opening time!

15 Apr 2011
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Gary Gets a Waxing for Comic Relief

Local Lib Dem Campaigner Gary Fuller helped raise money for Comic Relief recently by having his legs and arms waxed, having his hair dyed and by letting his students apply Liberal quantities of make-up to his face!

11 Apr 2011
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Bus Passes for the Elderly - Passed and Cut by Kent

Management of the Concessionary Travel Pass Scheme (bus passes for the elderly) has passed to Kent County Council as of 1 April 2011. At the same time, the starting time of the pass was changed by Kent Conservatives from 9am to 9.30am.

7 Apr 2011
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