Nick Clegg has received hundreds of messages of support as our campaign meets with firm resistance from certain quarters of the press. We are standing firm in the face of this. We know that it is directly related to the success we are seeing. Nick has asked me to pass on his thanks to all of you who have been in touch and has asked everyone to redouble their efforts.
The deadline for nominations to be the next MP for Folkestone and Hythe was 4pm, and the accepted nominations have been announced by Shepway Council. Lib Dem candidate Lynne Beaumont is facing six other candidates in a contest widely expected to be a clear choice between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative candidate.
Kent County Council are promising a selection of new books, an improved layout and a bigger children's section including computers will be some of the changes being made at Folkestone Library when refurbishment works start there next month.
Kent Highways have notified that because of urgent carriageway repairs, it will be necessary to temporarily close Godwyn Road & Ravenlea Road, Folkestone at their junctions with Shorncliffe Road.
Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrat candidate Lynne Beaumont has welcomed former Green Party member Rob Ryan to the Liberal Democrats. Rob Ryan has quit the Green Party and joined the Liberal Democrats as the only viable alternative to the Conservative Party locally.
Despite the Conservative controlled Shepway District Council (SDC) voting in favour of the expansion of London Ashford Airport (LAA) on March 3rd, the battle to stop this disastrous decision continues. The Government Office of the South East (GOSE) has deferred their deadline to contemplate SDC's decision until June 11th, after the General Election.
Three national opinion polls over the weekend have shown the Liberal Democrats surging into the lead in the General Election race nationally. Folkestone and Hythe Parliamentary Candidate Lynne Beaumont has welcomed the news, saying that although the polls will continue to change, it's clear that there is all to play for both nationally and locally.
This Council, believing in accountability to the taxpayer, notes the recent campaigns by the Taxpayers Alliance amongst others to ensure greater disclosure to the public of what their money is being spent on.
The Lib Dems are well aware of the stakes. For their moment in the spotlight, they chose a focused, costed and serious political message. The Guardian - 15th April 2010
Question to Cabinet Member for Strategic Services: Please could the Cabinet Member confirm what the arrangements are this year for identifying which households have paid for Garden Waste collection for 2010-11, and whether a sticker needs to be displayed on the brown-lidded bin to ensure collection?
The Creative Foundation is re-launching the Harbour Market as the Folkestone Arts, Crafts & Food Fair on Sunday 2nd May 2010, with a strong emphasis on quality goods, excellent atmosphere and local promotion.
I note with interest the recent newsletter distributed by the Conservatives to a few houses in Sandgate. It's always good to see the Sandgate Conservatives annual contact with residents, but am concerned that your normally genial mask has somewhat slipped with an attack on those pointing out Conservative Shepway Council's plans for pay and display parking in Sandgate.
