Lib Dems take control of Folkestone Town Council
The Liberal Democrats have taken 11 seats on Folkestone Town Council, taking control of the 18 seat council. Thank you to all those who supported us.
5 May 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
Shepway District Council Elections Results: May 2007
The full results of the Shepway District Council Elections held on 3rd May 2007 were as follows:
5 May 2007
Folkestone Town Council Election Results May 2007
The Liberal Democrats have taken control of Folkestone Town Council, gaining 11 of the 18 seats in the elections held on 3rd May. The full results by ward were as follows:
5 May 2007
Lib Dem Wins In Shepway
A full update will follow, but the following District Councillors were today elected as Liberal Democrats:
4 May 2007
Elections 2007: Lib Dems Win Cheriton Town and District Seats
The Liberal Democrats won all three Folkestone Town and Shepway District seats in the local elections held on 3rd May. Peter Carroll, Peter Gane and Tim Prater were elected as Shepway District Councillors. Peter Gane, Dhan Gurung and Tim Prater were elected as Folkestone Town Councillors.
4 May 2007
Polls Have Closed for the Local Elections
The polls have closed for the local elections across Shepway. Many thanks to all those who have voted. The count of the votes will take place on Friday from 9am at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone.
3 May 2007
Thank You to the Salvation Army
Many thanks are due to the Salvation Army from the people of Folkestone for their support for those affected by the earthquake on Saturday. Around 400 people, were helped by The Salvation Army following the aftermath of the earthquake on Saturday morning. The Salvation Army church and community centre in Canterbury Road, Foord, in the area of Folkestone most affected by the quake, which measured 4.3 on the Richter Scale.
30 Apr 2007
Earthquake Repairs: Beware Rogue Traders and Call your Insurance Company
Kent Trading Standards are warning householders affected by Saturday's Earthquake across Folkestone, Dover and surrounding areas to take care. If householders believe that their property has been affected by the tremors and needs repairs they should contact their insurance company or landlord in the first instance and report the incident to them.
30 Apr 2007
Toby Says "NO" to Lydd Airport Expansion
Toby Philpott, Shepway Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman has reacted with astonishment at desperate Tory claims that he supports the Lydd Airport expansion plans. Toby Philpott is against the runway extension plans, unlike Conservative MP Michael Howard who has said he personally supports the proposals.
28 Apr 2007
Shaken! Shepway hit by Earthquake
The Folkestone area appears to be the most hit by an earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale which shook the area at 8.18am Saturday morning.
28 Apr 2007
Trading Standards Advice on Ebay "Phishing" emails
Kent Trading Standards have issued a warning to warn consumers about a number of email messages in circulation that purport to be from Ebay.
27 Apr 2007
Folkestone Main Post Office Faces Closure
Folkestone Post Office is to be closed and services moved to a new "franchise" based at WHSmith in Sandgate Road says a review of Crown Post Offices by Post Office Ltd - unless a public consultation can change their mind. Shepway Lib Dems have condemned the proposals as leading to a reduction in the quality of service available to Folkestone.
22 Apr 2007