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.
The Shepway Play MAP (Mobile Activity Programme) is a trail of play events that will take place during all school holiday periods for the next three years across Shepway. Three play workers will tour the area with a van full of toys, games and activities and will deliver an exciting range of free play opportunities at play parks and halls across the area.
At 2am on Sunday 26th October, the clocks will be wound back an hour as British Summer Time ends. Enjoy the extra hour in bed!
The potential loss of £50 million by Conservative Kent County Council of investments in Icelandic banks is under even closer scrutiny after news that KCC's financial advisers, Butlers, had advised Shepway Council that investments in Iceland were risky due to low liquidity in 2007.
After months of planning and fund-raising, Enbrook Mail was launched today at A.B's Minimarket. Postal services will re-commence on Monday 27th October, with opening hours initially 10am-2pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Lynne Beaumont has attacked the decision by Shepway Council not to support the refurbishment of Folkestone Sports Centre. The Conservative Council Cabinet met on Wednesday and agreed not to offer the funding needed to support the redevelopment plans for the centre put forward by Folkestone Sports Centre Trust Ltd.
Cheriton Councillor Peter Carroll has asked Shepway Council Leader Robert Bliss to push Kent County Council to bring forward plans for parking alterations in Royal Military Avenue, Cheriton.
