What the Papers Say: Lib Dem Manifesto
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
15 Apr 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
Questions to Shepway District Full Council Meeting - 28 April
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?
15 Apr 2010
Folkestone Harbour Market relaunch as Monthly Arts, Crafts & Food Fair
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.
15 Apr 2010
Conservative Plans for Paid Parking in Sandgate
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.
TP
15 Apr 2010
County Councillor Backs New Postal Service for Sandgate
Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater has personally funded the licence costs of a new postal service in Sandgate High Street from the increase in County Councillor Allowances he voted against last year.
14 Apr 2010
Sandgate Parish Council introduces Grant System
At last night's Sandgate Parish Council meeting the council voted to introduce a new system to allocate grants to individuals or organisations. Previously the Council had no such system in place.
14 Apr 2010
Kent View magazines now available online
The recent "Kent View" magazines profiling Liberal Democrat candidate for Folkestone and Hythe Lynne Beaumont are now available online.
13 Apr 2010
Liberal Democrat Pocket Guide to Policy
The Liberal Democrats have released an online "Pocket Guide to Policy" which summarises the party's key policies at a page per portfolio for anyone who is interested to know what the Party is proposing. You can download a copy at http://tinyurl.com/ydw73nw
13 Apr 2010
Beaumont pledges to vote to keep foxhunting ban
Kent news report that Hunt masters are rallying the troops in a bid for Tory victory after David Cameron pledged to hold a free vote on foxhunting if he gets into Downing Street. Officials at hunting clubs have been calling on their members to help in the Conservative campaign.
13 Apr 2010
Liberal Democrats promise a tax cut you can believe in
The Liberal Democrats have set out their proposal for the most radical change in taxation for generations. The fairer tax policy will be at the heart of the party's manifesto for the General Election. Under the Liberal Democrats the income tax threshold would be raised to £10,000, meaning most taxpayers would see their income tax bills cut by £700.
13 Apr 2010
Lydd Airport and Dungeness - an update
The Government Office for the South East (GOSE) has reported that they have been receiving many letters requesting that the applications for the expansion of Lydd Airport are called in for the Secretary of State to determine.
AF
8 Apr 2010
Councillor and PCSO Surgery Dates For Cheriton Library
Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater and Cheriton and Morehall PCSO Keith Sansum will be holding a joint community surgery at Cheriton Library, Cheriton High Street CT19 4HB from 1.30 - 2.30pm on 30th April and 28th May.
8 Apr 2010