Audit Commission award Shepway "good" council status on appeal
An appeal by Shepway Council against the 'fair' score the Council received following a CPA reassessment in March has resulted in the council being re-rated as "good".
19 Aug 2008
Folkestone and Hythe News
Tory think tank call an insult to our Country
Liberal Democrats in Shepway have described a call by a Conservative-leaning think tank for people from towns and cities of the North to pack their bags and move to the South as appalling.
19 Aug 2008
Video Nasty: Fuller appalled by state of underpass in Central Folkestone
Folkestone Central Councillor Gary Fuller was so appalled to see the disgusting state of an underpass in Central Folkestone last week he posted a video of the graffiti and damage on You Tube - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1-5U4-utHyQ.
19 Aug 2008
Sandgate Road Barrier Strengthened - But when will road reopen?
Harvey Central Councillor Gary Fuller has expressed support for the strengthening of the barrier across Sandgate Road last week. The barrier, which was being routinely ignored is now much more difficult to move and is truly performing its role.
19 Aug 2008
FREE Eastbourne Breaks on offer to Folkestone over-60's
The National Benevolent Fund for the Aged have announced that Folkestone will be one of the pick-ups points for their Eastbourne 2008 Autumn Break. To qualify for a free break, the applicant must be over 60 years old, on a low income, not had a holiday for at least 3 years, able to get on and off a coach, manage steps & care for themselves.
18 Aug 2008
Home Insulation from just £199: Over 70's FREE!
Loft and cavity wall insulation is now available for £199, for a typical property, under a new initiative from EDF Energy and Kent Action to Save Heat (KASH), with local residents over 70 years old offered free insulation, regardless of their income.
18 Aug 2008
Will you add your support for a new UK Military and Veterans's Hospital?
I've recently been asked to sign a petition in support of a new dedicated UK military and veterans' hospital, and would like to ask you to do the same by signing the petition at http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Wounded/.
LB
15 Aug 2008
Shepway Lib Dems: Twittering here... [UPDATED: OR PERHAPS NOT!]
Shepway Lib Dems are now on Twitter (www.twitter.com): a FREE text message service which allows us to send you news on events and breaking news straight to your mobile.
15 Aug 2008
New Discover Folkestone web site to tempt tourists
AFTER a month when its website attracted a record 379,175 hits, the Discover Folkestone, Hythe & Romney tourism marketing organisation has switched to a new inter-active system which provides potential visitors with more information and improved facilities to find and book inspected accommodation. Linked to the destination management system operated by VisitKent and other information providers and to major search engines the new-look www.discoverfolkestone.co.uk also gives local tourism businesses more opportunities to access regional, national and international markets.
15 Aug 2008
Fuller Shocked over Awful State of the Bayle and The Parade
Local Campaigner Gary Fuller was shocked to see the state of the road in both the Parade and the Bayle last week. He was appalled at the number of potholes affecting both roads, noting that there were barely any flat surfaces on either of the roads. He has since reported both roads to Kent Highways for immediate action.
15 Aug 2008
Fuller Reports Fly Tipping at Pavilion Court
Town councillor Gary Fuller has reported a television and two mattresses that he found dumped in the car park of Pavilion Court to Shepway District Council.
14 Aug 2008
At last - improvements to Folkestone West station!
At long last, South Eastern Trains has carried out refurbishments at Folkestone West. Lib Dem councillor Tom McNeice began a campaign eighteen months ago, pressing for improvements to the station area, and especially to the subway under the railway lines.
13 Aug 2008