Shepway Delay Fight for Fire Services Across Shepway
Never have I written a letter with such a feeling of anger, frustration, and absolute shame at how Shepway District Council behaved tonight.
LB
1 Nov 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
Council Meeting Explodes as Tory Amendment Delays Action Against Folkestone Fire Cuts
Last nights meeting of Shepway District Council exploded in controversy with several Councillors from both the Lib Dems and the Conservatives walking out. The meeting was debating a Liberal Democrat motion aimed at fighting proposed cuts to fire fighters and fire engines a Folkestone Fire Station. The cuts will cut the number of the fully manned fire engines from 3 to 1 and the loss of 24 firefighters in Folkestone.
1 Nov 2007
Fighting the Threat to Local Fire-Fighters
Firstly, I'd like to welcome the representatives from the Folkestone Brigade who are here this evening. When on shift, they can be called upon to put their lives in order to save ours, and those of our constituents, family and friends.
CCTP
1 Nov 2007
Folkestone Remembers: Join the Remembrance Sunday Service
Folkestone salutes its debt to those who fought for their country at the Town's service and parade which takes place on Remembrance Sunday, 11 November, at the Folkestone War Memorial at the top of Folkestone's Road of Remembrance. All Folkestone residents are invited to pay their respects at the ceremony starting at 10.40am, which includes the traditional Silence and Wreath Laying at the War Memorial, followed by a short Service.
31 Oct 2007
New Cross-Channel Guide Boosts Winter Events
Listing more than sixty winter season events taking place in and around Folkestone and its across-Channel twin town Boulogne-sur-Mer, a new edition of 'Coast to Coast', published as a joint venture by Shepway District Council, Folkestown Centre Management and the Communaute d'Agglomeration Boulonnais, is now available from local tourist information points.
31 Oct 2007
U-Turn on School Cash Grab Welcomed
Liberal Democrat Shadow Children, Schools and Families Secretary, David Laws MP, has welcomed the Government's U-Turn on its proposals to impose a 5% 'tax' on school cash balances. The Government today announced in a parliamentary statement that the proposed claw back of school finances would no longer be implemented.
30 Oct 2007
M20 Junction 10 Improvements Completed
A £7m scheme to upgrade junction 10 of the M20 at Ashford, Kent to allow it to cope with increased traffic from new homes has been completed. The scheme involved the widening and creation of extra lanes and the construction of a new bridge.
23 Oct 2007
Kent 'Buy With Confidence'
Kent County Council's Trading Standards Service has launched a 'Buy with Confidence' good trader scheme.The scheme provides consumers with a list of reliable local businesses that have proved their commitment to trading fairly.
18 Oct 2007
Ming Campbell Resignation
The Leader of the Lib Dems in Shepway has greeted the news of Ming Campbell's resignation with gratitude for his contribution as leader, and enthusiasm for the new start it offers the party.
15 Oct 2007
Tontine Street Redevelopment - Have Your Say
Shepway Council, in partnership with Kent County Council and the Creative Foundation, are consulting on a series of proposed improvements to Tontine Street.
15 Oct 2007
Historic Folkestone a Feature Says Poll
The Government should invest more to preserve what is good about coastal resorts, a survey from English Heritage found.
14 Oct 2007
Dover ID Interrogation Centre Opens on Monday
How do you fingerprint and number 60 million people? To begin with you need to get them to come to you. The government's solution to that problem is to make people report themselves when they get a passport.
14 Oct 2007