F&H Lib Dem News

Sainsbury's 1 - Shepway 0: Store shows Council the way in encouraging shoppers to Folkestone

Shepway Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater is calling on Shepway Council to follow the lead of Sainsbury's in Folkestone in encouraging people to park and shop in the town. Sainsbury's currently offer 30 minutes free parking to any user in its Folkestone Town Centre store (with up to 2 hours free for Sainsbury's shoppers) and free parking after 5pm. Shepway run car parks charge for any length stay.

3 Jan 2009

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Southeastern Regulated Train Fares highest average increase in UK - official

Official figures show that Southeastern Trains 8% average rise in regulated fares in 2009 is the highest of any operator in the country. The rise has been slammed by passenger groups such as Passenger Focus, who say the fare increases were set in the summer when inflation was much higher than it is now.

2 Jan 2009

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It's time to do things differently: A New Year Message from Nick Clegg

Britain is facing a difficult year. Every day, 200 families are now at risk of losing their homes, and three million people could be out of a job. The government got us into this mess and haven't got the right ideas to get us out of it. The Conservatives want to do nothing - they wouldn't lift a finger to help.

NCMP

by Nick Clegg MP

1 Jan 2009

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New Year's Message from the Party President

Firstly, I would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year, and hope that you enjoyed the Christmas break in the company of family, friends and loved ones.

BRS

by Baroness Ros Scott

1 Jan 2009

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Horn Street 20mph zone discussed with Kent Highways

Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater met with St Martins Primary School Headteacher Kate Love and a representative of Kent Highways in Horn Street, Cheriton before Christmas to discuss the issues of speeding and traffic in the road.

1 Jan 2009

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Opinion: For the sake of Israel, the attack on Gaza must stop

A true friend is someone who's prepared to tell you when you're wrong or you've made a mistake - even when they know that message may not immediately help your friendship. With its current massive attack on Gaza, Israel is clearly wrong. Worse still, it's in danger of making a historic mistake.

EDMP

by Ed Davey MP

31 Dec 2008

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Happy Christmas from all at Shepway Liberal Democrats

Shepway Liberal Democrats wish all readers, family and friends a very happy Christmas and an enjoyable new year.

24 Dec 2008

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Folkestone & Hythe to be hit by Woolworths closures [Updated 22 December: store closure dates announced]

All 807 Woolworths stores will close by 5 January unless a last-minute buyer can be found, the company has confirmed. This will include the Folkestone and Hythe branches of the chain.

22 Dec 2008

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Shepway Council at Christmas

Shepway residents who would normally have their landfill waste collected on Thursday (Christmas Day) will have it collected on Monday 29 December. Collections due on Friday (Boxing Day) will be made on Tuesday 30 December.

22 Dec 2008

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Lib Dems say new nuclear power stations will be too late to stop blackouts

Commenting on provisional approval by the EU of EDF's takeover of British Energy, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Steve Webb said:

22 Dec 2008

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Matthews: Time for Labour and Tories to admit they were wrong on Iraq

Gordon Brown has, at last, announced a date for withdrawing our troops from Iraq. In 2003, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and the Labour Party, wholeheartedly supported by the Conservatives considered Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and long range missiles, and its continuing non-compliance with Security Council Resolutions, pose a threat to international peace and security.

19 Dec 2008

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Discover Folkestone December 2008 Newsletter

Discover Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh have released their December newsletter with an update on tourism activity in the area, news on deals with local hotels such as the Burlington and Grand in Folkestone, and Dungeness being named in the "the world's top fifty 'authentic' destinations" and more.

18 Dec 2008

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Folkestone and Hythe News

Sainsbury's 1 - Shepway 0: Store shows Council the way in encouraging shoppers to Folkestone

Southeastern Regulated Train Fares highest average increase in UK - official

It's time to do things differently: A New Year Message from Nick Clegg

New Year's Message from the Party President

Horn Street 20mph zone discussed with Kent Highways

Opinion: For the sake of Israel, the attack on Gaza must stop

Happy Christmas from all at Shepway Liberal Democrats

Folkestone & Hythe to be hit by Woolworths closures [Updated 22 December: store closure dates announced]

Shepway Council at Christmas

Lib Dems say new nuclear power stations will be too late to stop blackouts

Matthews: Time for Labour and Tories to admit they were wrong on Iraq

Discover Folkestone December 2008 Newsletter

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