Liberal Democrats fulfil policy to end child detention
Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, has confirmed that the Government will end child detention by May next year.
16 Dec 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
New Shepway Council website live...
A new Shepway Council website has gone live at www.shepway.gov.uk which is designed to make it easier to find the key information you want from Shepway Council.
15 Dec 2010
Calling Shepway Building Companies...
Shepway District Council are "looking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to provide for the following minor works services: all minor works including building, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, decorating, routine repairs to Shepway District Council owned corporate properties."
9 Dec 2010
Really. You CAN read email from Simon Ashton. Kent Trading Standards Says So.
Kent Trading Standards is advising that they are aware of a "warning" email being circulated currently. Like many others, it is a hoax - below is an excerpt. Do not bother forwarding it if you should receive it - just delete it.
8 Dec 2010
Double Support for the Folkestone Triennial with "The Big Arts Give"
The Big Arts Give is doubling the value of donations made to the Folkestone Triennial from 6th - 10th December 2010. The scheme enables individuals and organisations who would like to support the Folkestone Triennial's wider education, learning and outreach work in the community to take part without committing large contributions.
7 Dec 2010
Public consultation on Disability Living Allowance reform
The Department of Work and Pensions has published a public consultation on Disability Living Allowance reform, seeking views on the Government's proposals to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with a new benefit - Personal Independence Payment.
7 Dec 2010
Sandgate Christmas Art and Craft Fair
This Saturday (11th December) there will be a Christmas Art and Craft fair at the Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate
6 Dec 2010
Shepway Corporate Scrutiny Meeting - 6 December
Tonight there is a meeting of Shepway Council Corporate Scrutiny Committee, which, like most Shepway Council meetings, is open to the public. An agenda and documents for the meeting are available at http://tinyurl.com/29a9hxs
6 Dec 2010
Has Kent response to extreme weather been better this time? Yes or Snow...
County Councillor Tim Prater is keen to hear your views on how Kent have managed with snow clearance over the past few days. Has the response been better than to the last snow falls early this year, or not?
6 Dec 2010
Southeastern Travel Update: Service for Saturday 4 December
An update from Southeastern trains reports that they will be aiming to run the planned Saturday and timetable for this weekend, including all engineering work originally scheduled to take place.
3 Dec 2010
Weather Update from Kent County Council - Friday 2 December [2pm]: Watch the Ice!
Kent Highways are warning that roads are likely to become icy across Kent this evening and into the morning. Although gritters will treat primary routes, drivers and pedestrians should watch out for ice.
3 Dec 2010
Advice from Government and Kent County Council on Clearing Snow from Pavements
Kent County Council have issued a short video advising on how to safely clear snow from pavements. This video, and more advice and links to the Government's Snow Code and Kent's own advice on their work on clearing snow can now been seen at www.prater.org.uk/snowcode/
3 Dec 2010