The Tide is Turning
I don't know about you, but right now, it feels like everybody seems to be turning to the Lib Dems for help.
LBLLDGSC
1 Jul 2006
Folkestone and Hythe News
Winning for Bromley - from Shepway
The Lib Dem team from Folkestone and Hythe have been celebrating the huge swing to the Lib Dems at the Bromley By-election. Past Folkestone Lib Dem Agent Shaun Roberts was the mastermind on the Lib Dem campaign, which saw the 17th safest Tory seat in the country turned into a wafer-thin 633 majority.
30 Jun 2006
"A Very, Very Good Night for the Liberal Democrats": Tories almost lose Bromley, their 17th Safest Seat
Ben Abbotts and the Liberal Democrats have given a huge "Thank You" to all those in Bromley and Chislehurst who supported the Liberal Democrats on Thursday. The Conservatives retained their 17th safest seat in the country with a tiny 650 majority, despite a huge swing to the Liberal Democrats.
30 Jun 2006
Folkestone & Hythe Sports Centre Funding Farce
Plans for the proposed new Sports centres in Folkestone and Hythe are in crisis. The new facilities are to be funded using the Governments Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Scheme. However, changes to this very complex scheme have meant that at this late stage the Council will may not be able to produce enough funds to make the scheme possible.
30 Jun 2006
Good Sports: A Victory for Hythe
The result of the Hythe Sports Centre Referendum Poll was a huge victory for those who want to see a new sports centre for Hythe. The full result was:
29 Jun 2006
Channel Academy Construction Works
A number of residents of the Grasmere Gardens area have contacted the Lib Dem team about serious issues arising from the construction of the new academy adjacent to the Channel School.
28 Jun 2006
Folkestone and Hythe Conservatives Ditch Local Candidates
Local Tories are down to a shortlist of 5 candidates from across the country as they choose their candidate to contest the Folkestone and Hythe seat at the next General Election. In a blow to the hopes of many local Conservatives, the shortlist contains NO local names.
28 Jun 2006
School Closures Make Me Angry
Kent County Council is seeking to close up to 50 small primary schools across Kent.
PC
28 Jun 2006
Woman Injured in Air Gun Shooting in Folkestone Park
A woman was taken to hospital for treatment after being shot in the arm with an air gun. The shooting happened as the 19-year-old was walking in Radnor Park Road, Folkestone, on Saturday night.
27 Jun 2006
Tax activities that do harm...
Blimey! Comment in The Financial Times, 9 June, in response to Ming Campbell's recent speech on the Lib Dems proposed taxation policy over the next few years:
TPCSLD
25 Jun 2006
Beaumont Slams Broadmeadow Care home Fiasco
Park Ward Lib Dem Cllr Lynne Beaumont has slammed the County Council's decision to close Broadmeadow Care Home and move its vulnerable residents. Broadmeadow will be demolished to make way for an entrance and car park for the new Academy.
23 Jun 2006
Lib Dems Back YES vote in Hythe Sports Centre Referendum
Mayor of Hythe Neil Matthews and the Liberal Democrats have called on Hythe residents to back plans for new Sports Centres in Hythe and Folkestone. A Hythe Town Meeting has called a special referendum on the future of Hythe Sports Centre. The poll is independent of Hythe Town Council and will be held on 29 June.
21 Jun 2006