Local Lib Dems are fighting the Government's plans to 'cap' Shepway Council. If the Government gets its way, then the Council will be forced to make cuts to local services totalling £600,000. Many important frontline services could be at risk if these cuts are made.
With the situation in Iraq worsening by the day, people across the country are set to use the European Elections on 10th June to send a strong message to Tony Blair.
While the Lib Dems are campaigning hard to axe the Council Tax, the Conservatives want to DOUBLE IT.
Liberal Democrat MEPs are backing reforms which would cut waste and red tape in the European Union.
Shepway's Liberal Democrat Euro-MPs have both been given prestigious awards in recognition of the effective work they do.
Commenting on the published list of nominations for the forthcoming Town and Parish Council elections, Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll said;
Shepway Lib Dems have announced today that they have submitted nominations for 15 candidates for Folkestone Town Council, and 2 candidates for Sandgate Parish Council.
Local Lib Dem MEP Baroness Emma Nicholson has the best voting record on the environment for any MEP in the South East.
Older people deserve a better deal says Sandra Gidley MP. The Lib Dem Spokesperson for Older People recently visited our area and visited a care home with local campaigner Peter Carroll.
Council listens to local people on public toilets
In response to Conservative questions over former Cllr Gill Jenkins resignation, Shepway Lib Dem's Local Party Chair John Hughes said
Local Lib Democrats have pledged to fight Government plans to cap Shepway Council's Council Tax rise. Capping would mean that local services would have to be slashed to the tune of £600,000.
