Folkestone Remembers: Hellfire Corner, 90 Years On
Folkestone salutes today its debt to those who fought for their country at the Town's service and parade at the Folkestone War Memorial at the top of Folkestone's Road of Remembrance.
11 Nov 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
Bowles Leads European List for South East Region for 2009
The Liberal Democrat candidates for South-England for the European Parliament elections in 2009 have been announced. Current MEP Sharon Bowles heads the list, followed by well known Regional campaigner Catherine Bearder, and Bromley By-Election candidate Ben Abbotts.
11 Nov 2007
Kent Fire Service Consultation: Now On-line
Kent Fire Service have opened the on-line consultation on their "Integrated Risk Management Plan 5", which proposes this year to cut 24 full-time firefighters, an engine and the long ladder from Folkestone Fire Station. The Shepway Liberal Democrat team are working with other local campaigners to fight this cut which would increase response times across Shepway.
10 Nov 2007
People Power Convinces Hythe Town Council to Say No to Nickolls Quarry
People Power came to Hythe Town Hall on Thursday 9th November. Over 90 members of the public attended the meeting of Hythe Town Council to consider the Nickolls Quarry development and have their say.
10 Nov 2007
Help Stop the 20th November Removal of Hamedullah Hassani
Without your help Hamedullah Hassani faces being returned to Afghanistan on November 20th at 20.40 hrs on flight PVT8024 and PVT10085.
9 Nov 2007
Lib Dem TV
This evening the TV will carry the Liberal Democrats' latest film (party political broadcast), features our acting leader, Vince Cable, and the positive Liberal Democrat proposals to make Britain fairer and greener.
8 Nov 2007
Don't KO Our PO: Saltwood To Protest Against Proposed PO By 'Walking' To Hythe Post Office
After two Village meetings Saltwood residents residents are taking to the streets in protest at plans to close Saltwood Post Office permanently. They fear the Post Office view Saltwood Post Office as an easy target following the pull out of the sub master this summer.
4 Nov 2007
Countdown to Folkestone Festivities
Folkestone Town centre shops and stores have teamed up to provide extra fun and spectacle for this year's festive season celebrations in Folkestone. Starting on Friday, November 23, the events programme is all set to attract and entertain residents and visitors of all ages to the Precinct shopping area.
4 Nov 2007
Folkestone Literary Festival Starts Today
The 2007 Folkestone Literary Festival kicks off today and promises nine days of eclectic and exciting world-class authors and performers to entertain you. These sessions will thrill, entice and provoke debate.
2 Nov 2007
What's Blue and Gold and Springing Up All Over?
Lib Dem majority Folkestone Town Council have funded a major repainting project for street litter bins across Folkestone. Over the last few days, over 50 bins across Folkestone will get a smart new blue and gold paint job.
2 Nov 2007
Shepway Announce Lydd Airport Planning Application Meeting Date
Shepway Council have confirmed that they will consider the planning applications for Lydd Airport at a Special Meeting of the Council to be held on Wednesday 30th January. The Council has made the decision to proceed having received additional information it has asked for over plans to expand London Ashford (Lydd) Airport.
1 Nov 2007
Fire Cut FURY
Tories on Kent County Council are backing plans to cut the cover at Folkestone Fire Station almost in HALF! Shepway Liberal Democrats are joining Folkestone firefighters and local residents to fight this devastating cut. What the cuts would mean in full:
1 Nov 2007
