Keep the Marsh Special Alliance steps up campaign against Lydd Airport expansion
Protesters fighting airport expansion proposals at Lydd Airport in Kent have stepped up their campaign to stop the development.
8 Jan 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
SORV Campaign Update: Can the NHS pledge on services be trusted?
Local residents and health workers have cast doubt on a pledge from East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust to retain all current services at the RVH after their announcement that they were looking at selling the Victorian part of the Royal Victoria. This week the NHS Trust has added to fears for the future of services by admitting that it was already considering withdrawing urology services offering by the Derry unit at the hospital.
7 Jan 2007
Hospital Campaign exposes threat to the Royal Victoria Derry Unit
A letter from the Chair of the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust to the Liberal Democrats has revealed that the Trust is considering the future of the Derry Unit Urology services at the Royal Victoria. The letter was in response to local campaigner Tim Prater, who had asked if the Trust would guarantee the future of all services at the site after the announcement that the main RVH building was being considered for sale.
6 Jan 2007
SORV Campaign Wins Service Promise from East Kent Hospital Trust
The Campaign to Save OUR Royal Victoria has secured a pledge from the East Kent Hospital Trust that most key services currently available at the RVH will continue to be available in Folkestone. The pledge has been welcomed by hospital campaigner Lynne Beaumont, but fears remain that the full story is not being told. The public meeting announced for 9 January will go ahead to ensure concerned local residents are given all the information available at the allow local people to have their say on the future of the hospital.
4 Jan 2007
Public Meeting called to back the Save OUR Royal Victoria Campaign
Shepway Liberal Democrats have called a public meeting to give local people an opportunity to protest about the possible selling off of the Victorian parts of the Royal Victoria Hospital. The meeting will be held on Tuesday 9th January 2007 at 7.00pm in St Johns Church, St Johns Church Road in Folkestone.
3 Jan 2007
An Inconvenient Truth - Buy it on DVD Now
The "must-see" DVD "An Inconvenient Truth" has been released in the UK, and can now be bought via the Shepway Lib Dems web site at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/amazonshop/ for just £12.99, saving £7 on the list price.
1 Jan 2007
We Can Cut Crime - Menzies Campbell's New Year Message
Happy New Year to each and every one of you.
31 Dec 2006
No New Year for Dungeness A: 41 and Out
Dungeness A nuclear power plant in Shepway, which has been generating electricity for 41 years, had its two reactors shut down on New Year's Eve afternoon.
31 Dec 2006
Too many new laws but not enough police
Toby Philpott, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman has called on the government to stop wasting time on creating so many new laws and to create new police officers instead.
26 Dec 2006
Happy Christmas!
Shepway Liberal Democrats wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and peaceful and successful New Year in 2007.
24 Dec 2006
It Could be Lonely This Christmas
Christmas is a time where most of us get together with our friends and family to celebrate and enjoy ourselves. Unfortunately for some people, Christmas is a difficult time. It can bring back memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. It can be a time of loneliness and sadness.
TPLDPSS
23 Dec 2006
Labour Keeps the Spirit of Scrooge Alive for Shepway Pensioners
Older people who have worked hard through their lives and put money into pensions for their old age will be penalised by Labour's plans for pensioners, claims Toby Philpott, Shepway Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman.
23 Dec 2006