Funding for Kent Autistic Trust secured for next five years
Kent Autistic Trust has been successful in a Big Lottery Bid and has received a grant to fund both its Family Support Officer posts for five years from 1st April 2010.
16 Mar 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
Sandgate Society Event: Apollo13 remembered
On March 17th at 7.30pm, Reg Turnill will be at the Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate, giving an account of how Apollo 13 was crippled by an explosion on the way to the moon in 1970, as told by the BBC correspondent who was there as the excitement unfolded.
15 Mar 2010
I am not the kingmaker. The 45 million voters of Britain are the kingmakers. It's called democracy - and I kind of like it.
Shall I tell you the one phrase that bothers me more than any other? It's this. "That's just the way things are".
NCLLD
14 Mar 2010
Natural England requests 'call in' of planning permission decision for Lydd Airport
Natural England has written the Government Office of the South East (GOSE) requesting that Shepway District Council's resolution to grant planning permission for the London Ashford Airport (LAA) at Lydd be 'called in' for decision by the Secretary of State.
12 Mar 2010
Kent County Council Youth Opportunity Fund Grants to Shepway 2009/10
The following grants were made from the Youth Opportunities Fund for Shepway projects. As a County Councillor, I've had no say in any of these bids or grants, but thought they may be of interest!
11 Mar 2010
Cheriton and Morehall Police and PSCO Update: February 2010
Cheriton and Morehall Police and PSCO team of Mark Ball, Keith Samsun and Gavin Rolfe have emailed an update of their activities in February 2010, and details of forthcoming Surgery dates.
11 Mar 2010
RSPB speaks out again on Lydd Airport development
RSPB blogpost on Romney Marsh and Dungeness: "Shepway District Council's decision has increased the risk that the airport expansion will be the next development to batter this fragile environment" http://tinyurl.com/yjvdq9w
9 Mar 2010
Temporary road closure - Wilberforce Road, Sandgate
Because of urgent sewer works, Kent Highways have advised that it will be necessary to temporarily close Wilberforce Road, Sandgate, Folkestone. The works are planned to commence on 8 March 2010 for up to 14 days.
8 Mar 2010
Great Reasons to support the Liberal Democrats
A new book has just been published called 'Why Vote Liberal Democrat' which makes a compelling case for supporting our party in the General Election. It's a great read for anyone interested in politics - long-standing Party members and floating voters alike.
5 Mar 2010
A sad day for Shepway residents as Lydd Airport expansion plans approved
Protect Kent is shocked and saddened at Shepway Councils decision last night, to approve plans for an extended runway and new terminal building at Lydd airport.
GWPK
4 Mar 2010
Vote blue, go green, feel sick
Last night, by 27 votes to 12, Shepway District Council gave Lydd Airport (LAA) the go ahead to expansion plans, against expert advice from its own advisers, officers, Natural England, the RSPB and others.
LB
4 Mar 2010
Invicta Tribute to Rifleman Aldridge POSTPONED
The Chairman of Folkestone Invicta, Lynn Woods, has advised that due to the weather over the past few days, the tribute to Rifleman Aldridge planned for this weekends game against Croydon is postponed. with the game itself very unlikely to go ahead.
26 Feb 2010