Folkestone Mayor - Tom McNeice
Shepway Lib Dems are proud to congratulate Cllr Tom McNeice on being elected as Folkestone's Town Mayor.
21 May 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
You Decide Day - back by popular demand
Lib Dem Tim Prater ran the first "You decide day" in Folkestone last year. The event gives power direct to local residents who decide on which projects they want to see backed with £15,000 of grants.
21 May 2010
Closure of Cheriton High Street: Investigation of Subsidence
Kent Highway Services has been monitoring a section of carriageway in B2064 Cheriton High Street just west of the junction with Risborough Lane. It has become apparent that the carriageway is continuing to subside and voids could be forming under the road surface.
21 May 2010
Shepway Free Pay MAP: May Half-Term 2010
Shepway Council have announced the locations the FREE Family Play Activities taking place over the May Half Term. The events are free of charge, funded by the Big Lottery and staffed by three play workers who facilitate games/play for ALL ages.
21 May 2010
Kent County Council: Environment, Highways and Waste Directorate: Statement of Community Involvement: Draft for Consultation
Kent County Council (KCC) is preparing a new Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). This is a statutory requirement under the 2004 Planning Act. The SCI will set out how and when communities can most effectively get involved with the town and country planning issues that concern them and for which KCC has responsibility.
21 May 2010
Cinque Ports Speakers day
The Mayor attended the event which marks the moment when the current Cinque Ports Speaker hands over the office to the next Speaker. Sandwich Guildhall is a interesting building and served as a perfect venue for such a function.
FMTMN
21 May 2010
Dover Mayor Making
The Mayor attended this event with interest as it was a contested election. Interestingly, the current Mayor left the chamber during the vote, as did her deputy, which removed her ability to vote and to use any casting vote if necessary.
FMTMN
21 May 2010
Consideration of McKinnon medical evidence welcome - Swinson
Commenting on the Home Secretary's agreement to an adjournment in order to consider medical evidence relating to Gary McKinnon, Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson said:
20 May 2010
Vital Gas Mains works in Military Road and Sandgate High Street
Cllrs Season Prater and Ann Rimmer today attended a briefing on gas mains works for the Sandgate area. Paul Sargeant of Kent Highways Services and Adrian Hart of Southern Gas Networks (SGN) met with Councillors to discuss their plans and answer any questions.
20 May 2010
Folkestone Kwik Cricket Tournament
It is hard not to be influenced by the enthusiastic and excited young people waiting to begin the tournament, organised by Folkestone Town Council for Primary Schools across the town.
FMTMN
19 May 2010
There's no money left - but I'll put social justice first
My Labour predecessor, Liam Byrne, left me a note saying 'Dear Chief Secretary, There's no money left.' He may claim this is joke, but sadly it is all too true.
DLMPCST
18 May 2010
Sandgate Bathing Water Quality - test results now available
Sandgate's beach is tested regularly over the peak season months for the quality of the bathing water. The results of those tests can now be seen by visiting the link below.
17 May 2010