MP visit highlights problems for older people
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.
5 May 2004
Folkestone and Hythe News
Toilets to Re-open
Council listens to local people on public toilets
4 May 2004
Statement
In response to Conservative questions over former Cllr Gill Jenkins resignation, Shepway Lib Dem's Local Party Chair John Hughes said
4 May 2004
Lib Dems vow to fight capping plans
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.
30 Apr 2004
Lib Dems vote to re-open toilets
Lib Dem Councillors have voted to re-open Shepway's toilets at a group meeting last night.
30 Apr 2004
PUT SHEPWAY FIRST MR HOWARD
Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has condemned Michael Howard's decision to embark on a glitzy tour of UK cities today. Whilst he is busy launching his party's European campaign, his constituency's fate will be decided in the House of Commons.
29 Apr 2004
Lib Dems listen to residents on public toilets
The Lib Dem group on Shepway District Council is urgently reviewing the decision to close many public toilets in Shepway.
26 Apr 2004
Lib Dems thank East Ward voters
Local Lib Dems Cllr Janet Andrews and Emily Sanger would like to thank everyone who supported the Lib Dems in yesterday's by-election in Folkestone East Ward.
23 Apr 2004
Folkestone's East ward goes to the polls
Voters in the East ward of Folkestone will be going to the polls tomorrow to elect a new District Councillor to serve alongside Cllr Janet Andrews.
21 Apr 2004
Town Meeting shows Tory "Sour Grapes"
Hythe Town and District Cllr Neil Matthews today dismissed last night's Town Meeting as a shambles.
1 Apr 2004
Dymchurch & St Mary's Bay Councillors welcome toilet rescue plan
Dymchurch and St Mary's Bay Councillors Terry Preston, Julie White and Shirley Maile have welcomed the news that public conveniences will stay open in their area.
31 Mar 2004
Lib Dem Council Agrees Toilet Rescue Plan
Shepway Council's ruling cabinet has agreed a plan that will keep open nine of the district's public toilets. The toilets were threatened after the Labour Government forced the Council to cut services to reduce the size of the Council Tax rise.
31 Mar 2004