Shepway Council in relegation zone
Liberal Democrat group leader Lynne Beaumont, has slammed Shepway's ruling Conservatives for their shocking performance in a recent report by the Audit Commission.
16 Dec 2009
Folkestone and Hythe News
Big Swing to Lib Dems in Hythe West, but Conservatives retain seat
Despite a big swing from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives held onto the Hythe West seat in the Hythe Town Council by-election. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Conservative Councillor Richard Carroll, elected in May 2007.
11 Dec 2009
Revealed: Shepway plans to end free Hythe parking and increase "Pay and Display" charges
Shock parking plans being discussed by Conservative Shepway District Council will see parking charges at three currently free Hythe car parks. The plan is detailed in official Council documents to be discussed by the District Council Cabinet on 9th December.
9 Dec 2009
Lib Dems will fight for Hythe Council Tax Cut
Hythe Liberal Democrats will be pushing Hythe Town Council to CUT its Council tax for next year. Proposals from Conservative Hythe Council for next years tax sees Hythe's Council Tax rise yet again. Despite this increase, spending on services like Hythe in Bloom are facing a savage 50% cut.
8 Dec 2009
Sandgate Road closed west bound tonight
There will be a west bound lane closure on Sandgate Road, Folkestone this evening, 8 December 2009 for 1 night only. Works are to take place on Sandgate Road near the junction with Clifton Road to allow Veolia Water services to carry out urgent water main repairs.
8 Dec 2009
Matthews' Hythe Pool Pledge
Lib Dem Neil Matthews has committed to fighting for a new Hythe Swimming Pool if elected to Hythe Town Council. With a by-election in Hythe West on Thursday, Neil says:
8 Dec 2009
Host of Awards for Gurkha Justice Campaign & Joanna Lumley [Updated Dec 2010]
One of the proudest experiences of my life has been my involvement in the Gurkha Justice Campaign through to May this year when we finally won our aim - a fair deal for Gurkhas to settle in the UK. Over the past few weeks, the campaign, and star figurehead Joanna Lumley, has picked up a number of awards for its work, including:
3 Dec 2009
Sandgate Speedwatch schedule for 2010
The Speedwatch camera will be in Sandgate during the following weeks in 2010:
3 Dec 2009
Sandgate Castle Road Car Park falling short on income targets: Shock
New figures from Shepway Council are showing that the new parking charges at the Sandgate Castle Road car park - introduced by Shepway in August 2009 - are continuing to decline as predicted by local residents.
2 Dec 2009
Sandgate Castle Road Car Park - Income update
New figures from Shepway Council are showing that the new parking charges at the Sandgate Castle Road car park - introduced by Shepway in August 2009 - are continuing to decline as predicted by local residents.
2 Dec 2009
Fair taxes at the heart of Liberal Democrat message
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today pledged to put fair taxes at the heart of the party's message to the British people. The party's new tax plans will see tax cuts for millions of people, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a 'mansion tax' on homes worth over £2m.
30 Nov 2009
Neil tackles A259 flooding
Following overnight heavy rain on Saturday, the A259, opposite the Prince of Wales public house flooded causing traffic to have to use the centre of the road.
30 Nov 2009