Kent Fire Urge Safe Play with Fireworks
In the lead up to bonfire night, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging the people of Kent and Medway to stay safe and don't let accidents ruin your fun.
29 Oct 2009
Folkestone and Hythe News
Neil Matthews steps down as Folkestone & Hythe Parliamentary Candidate
Shepway Liberal Democrats are sorry to announce that Neil Matthews has stepped down as Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone & Hythe due to personal pressures. Neil remains an active part of the Shepway Liberal Democrats and Liberal Democrat Councillor for Hythe West.
27 Oct 2009
Why Is Lynne Walking?
Shepway Liberal Democrat Group Leader Lynne Beaumont will be walking around Folkestone town centre for 5 days from the 2nd to the 6th November 2009. The reason for the walk is to raise funds for the Salvation Army and the Rainbow Centre, both of whom deal with homeless and vulnerable people on the front line.
27 Oct 2009
Join Award Winner Dhan Gurung in Maidstone on Friday
Kent County Council's BME (Black and minority ethnic) Achievement Awards are being presented at Kent County Council offices in Maidstone, Sessions House, Lecture Theatre this Friday, 30th October from 2-3.15pm (coffee available from 1.30).
27 Oct 2009
Join Award Winner Dhan Gurung in Maidstone on Friday
Kent County Council's BME (Black and minority ethnic) Achievement Awards are being presented at Kent County Council offices in Maidstone, Sessions House, Lecture Theatre this Friday, 30th October from 2-3.15pm (coffee available from 1.30).
27 Oct 2009
Lydd Airport Planning Meeting will be in March 2010
Shepway Council have announced that the planning meeting to decide the Lydd Airport planning applications for runway extension and new terminal buildings are now scheduled for Wednesday 3rd March 2010. The meeting will be held at Shepway Civic Centre on Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone starting at 7pm.
27 Oct 2009
Horn Street, Cheriton closure (again)
Horn Street will be closed between junction of Queens Avenue to the junction of Craythorne Close from 26 October 2009 for 1 week.
21 Oct 2009
LEAP Folkestone
Leap Folkestone, organised by Shepway District Council, is part of the Leap Years programme of events co-ordinated by EKLAAP (East Kent Local Authority Arts Partnership) is a FREE Parkour performance in Folkestone by local students this Saturday. Parkour (free-running) is the discipline of overcoming obstacles with efficient and fluid movement.
16 Oct 2009
You Decide! Grant funding for Folkestone West
New Lib Dem County Councillor Tim Prater is the first in Folkestone to give power direct to local residents to decide on which projects they want to see backed with £15,000 of grant funding.
12 Oct 2009
You Decide! Grant funding for Folkestone West
New Lib Dem County Councillor Tim Prater is the first in Folkestone to give power direct to local residents to decide on which projects they want to see backed with £15,000 of grant funding.
12 Oct 2009
Sandgate Hill Sign Success
Folkestone County Councillors Tim Prater and Rolund Tolputt have gained agreement from Kent County Council for an interactive "slow down" sign on Sandgate Hill on the approach to the junction with Coolinge Lane.
9 Oct 2009
Who'd be a Social Worker?
Having been to an excellent (and very well attended by Councillors from all Parties) briefing session on Safeguarding Children at Kent County Council today, I have even more respect for those who have to do the difficult, and often harrowing, job of helping to safeguard children - within Kent and elsewhere. There was a lot to digest and think about, but one set of figures stood out.
9 Oct 2009