The Liberal Democrats average poll rating (21.6%) in January was the highest ever since polling began at the start of an election year - eight points above their average rating in January 2001 and nine points above their average rating in January 1997.
Park ward Lib Dem Cllrs have reacted with dismay to the decision taken earlier today by KCC to approve a planning application to build an entrance off Lucy Avenue for the new City Academy in Folkestone.
Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has reacted with delight to the news that high speed domestic train services from Folkestone to London have now been confirmed.
Charles Kennedy's Lib Dems have made a flying start to 2005 boosted by polls showing a big rise in support for the party.
Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll presented a petition of around 600 names to the Chief Executive of Shepway Primary Care Trust at a meeting in St Mary's Bay earlier today.
Local people are backing the Lib Dem campaign to STOP hospital services being moved out of our area.
I am continuing to receive a huge response to my campaign to highlight the possible changes at the Royal Victoria Hospital. In some cases, entire blocks of flats and roads appear to have signed. There is most certainly a very strong view that the services provided by the Rehab wards should not be moved to Buckland at Dover. Understandably, local people believe that this will impose travel pressures on relatives and that it will be another loss of an important local service.
Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has added his voice to calls for action on the drunken behaviour shown on the BBC last night.
A runaway dog that turned up on the doorstep of Hawkinge Lib Dem Councillors Peter and Christena Smith has been returned to its owners.
Research by Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has revealed that whilst residents of New Romney are having to pay several thousand pounds to connect to the long awaited new mains drainage system, residents in other areas of the UK are getting connection for only a token fee.
Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll has added his voice to the calls for a public inquiry into the proposed expansion of Lydd Airport. There are moves to lengthen the runway and to encourage greater use of the airport by commercial airliners.
The Folkestone and Hythe Extra has confirmed that two wards at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone are earmarked are earmarked for closure. The Shepway Primary Care Trust which runs the hospital is suggesting the closure of the Fitton and Edinburgh wards and the transfer of the services they provide to Dover.
