The revelations that Conservative Shadow Chancellor George Osborne spent time on a multi-million pound yacht with a Russian billionaire have led to accusations that the Conservatives have been seeking illegal donations to their campaign funds.
Neil Matthews has questioned the lack of attendance by Councillors at the most recent Hythe Town Council meeting on Thursday, where HALF the Councillors were absent,and very limited discussion at the meeting.
Shepway Liberal Democrats are delighted to invite members and supporters to join our President, Mary Done, and her special guest, Lembit Opik MP, at Etchinghill Village Hall on Saturday 6th December for our annual 4 course Presidents Dinner.
An opportunity to commemorate two significant dates in British History at the same time and same place - this tour will take place on Saturday November 8 at 12.30 hrs concluding about 15.00 hrs.
A Community Plan and Design Statement meeting is to be held at The Chichester Memorial Hall starting at 7pm on October 30th. This public meeting is important to ALL residents who feel Sandgate is being inundated with new build and development and could lose the very look and feel that is so very attractive to residents and visitors alike. Everybody is welcome to come along and find out how a Community Plan and Design Statement can help Sandgate retain its uniqueness. This meeting has been organised by the Parish Council and Rural Kent (ACRE).
Neil Matthews, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Folkestone and Hythe, has written to Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, asking her to refer the current Lydd Airport planning applications to the Government Office of the South East for a public enquiry.
The scheme to introduce charge Folkestone residents for street parking permits could be scrapped in an incredible feud between Conservative Kent and Shepway Councils.
"Have fun but stay safe" is the message from Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) as the firework and bonfire season draws closer. Last November KFRS saw a 59 per cent increase in attendance to fires caused by fireworks compared to the previous year, and nearly double the amount of bonfire incidents.
According to research web site www.petrolprices.com the average cost of a litre of unleaded petrol in Folkestone has dropped back through the £1 barrier, and is now 99.9p, with a number of stations selling it for less, and both Sainsbury's and Tesco offering fuel discounts to customers in their stores.
The economic crisis means everyone's worried about the future, and many are struggling to get by from day to day. The banks have been bailed out. I believe now it's time for action to help people and their families through these tough times.
A local Coach company advertised in last week's local paper a comprehensive half board trip to the Christmas Markets of Bath from 5th to 7th December - all for £105!
Now in its 7th year, the Folkestone Literary Festival 2008 will play host over 70 speakers, entertainers, poets and creatives in a packed schedule promising 9 days of entertaining live performances.
