Fuller offers Tenant Support
Have you got a problem with your landlord?
4 Feb 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
Sanger Backs Harbour Market
Harbour ward Councillor Emily Sanger has supported the work of Harbourmart to get the Farmers, Fisherman and Arts Market up and running. The market is now running every Sunday from 10am - 4pm following a successful launch before Christmas.
2 Feb 2007
Using Eurotunnel May Save the Environment but Gordon's Flight Tax Won't
"No good for the Environment, but a boost for Eurotunnel and the ferries" - that's the verdict of Shepway Lib Dems on the doubling of Air Passenger Duty (APD) which took effect on 1 February.
1 Feb 2007
Philpott Slams Tory Hypocrisy Over Post Offices
Toby Philpott, Shepway Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman, has condemned the Conservative Party over their failure to support a Liberal Democrat amendment in the House of Lords to the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Bill which would have delayed the abolition of Postwatch - the independent consumer body which represents the interests of local Post Office users.
1 Feb 2007
Light at end of High Street Tunnel
A well-known Folkestone trouble spot between Cheriton High Street and Broomfield Road Car Park should soon be closed after action from the Morehall Lib Dem team.
1 Feb 2007
Works begin to end Cheriton High Street Lorry Parking
Work has started to end the lorry parking problem in Cheriton High Street in Folkestone after years of campaigning from local residents and Lib Dems. The works should stop lorry parking in the slip road, which disturbed residents in Samian Crescent, Tiber Close and Roman Way.
31 Jan 2007
Morehall team fight for action on street lights
Street lights across Morehall are taking months to get fixed - DESPITE complaints by local residents and the Folkestone Lib Dem team.
30 Jan 2007
Bogus Callers in Charles Crescent, Cheriton
Bogus workman claiming to be from the water board in order to try to gain access to peoples homes were seen in Charles Crescent on Sunday. The police were called after one resident raised the alarm.
29 Jan 2007
Peter and Christena Smith Suspend Lib Dem Membership
Shepway Liberal Democrats have accepted a request from Hawkinge Councillors Peter and Christena Smith to suspend their membership of the Liberal Democrats. In a letter to Shepway Local Party Chair Tim Prater on Saturday, the couple said:
29 Jan 2007
Tarmac gangs target Kent Churches
Kent Trading Standards have received information indicating that tarmac gangs are targeting local churches and similar organisations. The usual approach of these gangs is to give a very reasonable quotation before work begins, and to increase the price as the work progresses. When the work is finished, the gang members may behave in an aggressive manner to ensure that payment is made. The quality of the workmanship can be very poor.
26 Jan 2007
An Open Letter from Menzies Campbell: The time has come to bring troops out of Iraq
"You may be aware that today I led a debate in the House of Commons over the new Liberal Democrat strategy for bringing British troops home from Iraq by the end of October. You can read and watch more about what I said at http://tinyurl.com/26ykb8
24 Jan 2007
We Can Cut Crime Campaign Launched
The Liberal Democrats have today launched the 'We Can Cut Crime' campaign, unveiling five steps to a safer Shepway and Britain.
22 Jan 2007