Nick Clegg New Lib Dem Leader and Pledges to Deliver for Shepway
New Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg MP today promised to give a voice to the people of Shepway who feel ignored by politicians.
18 Dec 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
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Fire Officer Warns on Have-a-Go Fire Injuries
Leave firefighting to the professionals: That's the message from Kent Fire and Rescue Service after figures showed an increase in the number of people being hurt when trying to tackle fires in their homes.
18 Dec 2007
Hear the Voice: On-line Comment and Analysis for Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Voice is an independent website by and for Lib Dem members. There is regular comment and analysis of politics as well as opinion pieces from a wide variety of commentators and spokespeople.
18 Dec 2007
M20 Motorway Service Station Opening Delayed until January
The opening of the new Westernhanger Motorway Service Station at junction 11 of the M20 has been delayed until 7th January, according to the Channel Chamber of Commerce.
17 Dec 2007
Dover Council switches on wind turbine
Dover District Council has begun using its own wind turbine to produce power for some of its offices. It is estimated the turbine, which is helping to power the Council's Whitfield premises, could save up to £4,000 a year on bills.
17 Dec 2007
Anti-Social Behaviour on the Leas Continues Unabated
Local residents continue to live in fear of and feel disgust at the anti-social behaviour occurring on and around the Leas, according to Lib Dem Town Councillor Gary Fuller.
16 Dec 2007
Still at Little Christmas Shopping to Do?
As we approach Christmas, if you still have gifts to buy, why not do a little online shopping and support Shepway Lib Dems at the same time? At www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/amazonshop/ there are some gift suggestions for the political types in your life, or visit http://tinyurl.com/3ajuxf to see the whole range available at Amazon.
15 Dec 2007
Leadership Opinion Poll: Who Do You Think Will Win?
The ballot for leadership of the Liberal Democrats closes at noon on Saturday, with the result declared on Tuesday afternoon. But who do YOU think will have won - Nick Clegg or Chris Huhne? Vote now in the "just for fun" poll on the front page of this web site (www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk).
14 Dec 2007
The Winter Wishes Folkestone Lantern Parade
Strange Cargo presents a Lantern Parade through Folkestone this Saturday, with children and schools from across Folkestone taking part. The parade, which has been supported by a £2,000 grant from Folkestone Town Council, is a fantastic display of the local community coming together at this festive period and producing a fabulous light display, if you have never experienced this before you really must it is well worth a look!
13 Dec 2007
Un-Drawing the Line at Bouverie Square
Central Folkestone Lib Dem Town Councillor Gary Fuller has described the line of concrete where the path from Bouverie Place Shopping Centre meets that of Alexandra Gardens as unsightly and, in the long run, potentially dangerous.
13 Dec 2007
New "Local Opinion" Online Research Panel Formed
An opportunity for local people to give their opinions on relevant and topical issues has been set up in Maidstone in the form of an online research panel. The research "Local Opinion" conducts is extremely relevant to the area in which you live and will provide useful information on what local people really think. The results of these surveys will not only provide interesting articles but they will be used to represent the community in important matters.
13 Dec 2007
Leas Beacon Lighting Tonight
This evening the Leas Beacon will be lit for the official hand over from the Folkestone Lions to Folkestone Town Council. This event is open to all and the Town Mayor, Councillor Peter Gane and Town Councillors have invited all local residents to join in the festivities.
12 Dec 2007