Howard's Shameful Voting Record Exposed
Folkestone & Hythe MP Michael Howard's voting record has been exposed as one of the worst in Parliament. He is rated 585th out of 668 MPs.
30 Jan 2004
Folkestone and Hythe News
Lib Dems slam Tuition Fee Betrayal
Speaking on behalf of Shepway Liberal Democrats Peter Carroll has slammed last nights vote on tuition fees as a complete betrayal of the interests of students and parents across the County.
29 Jan 2004
Where are the Weapons?
Reacting to the publication of the Hutton report today, Shepway Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Peter Carroll said "The aftermath of the Hutton report has been more dramatic that many people expected. The most senior managers of our greatest broadcasting institution the BBC have resigned on the basis that they were ultimately accountable for 'errors made'.
29 Jan 2004
Tell us the real reason Tesco
Resident's dismay at the possible closure of their local Post Office in Hawkinge deepened today with the revelation that other Tesco stores do contain Post Offices.
14 Jan 2004
Outrage at Post Office Closure
Hawkinge Liberal Democrats have reacted with outrage to today's news that Hawkinge Post Office is to close.
7 Jan 2004
Happy New Year
Peter Carroll and the Shepway Lib Dem team would like to thank local residents for the support we have received in a fantastic year for the Lib Dems both locally and nationally. We wish all residents and visitors to this site a very happy 2004.
31 Dec 2003
Carroll says "Prosecute Southern Water for Delays"
Shepway Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has asked the Environment Agency to prosecute Southern Water for failing to install Mains Drainage in the town of New Romney, Kent. Over 600 properties are still without mains drainage despite decades of promises. A recently proposed scheme is still not underway after nearly 3 years.
15 Dec 2003
Sort the signs out!
Shepway Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll is campaigning for action to help residents who live along the A259 in the Folkestone & Hythe area. The A259 was successfully 'de-trunked' on 30 September this year when responsibility for the road passed from the Highways Agency to Kent County Council.
14 Dec 2003
Residents set to pay for Conservative mismanagement
Residents face a big Council Tax rise as the Council has to find money to cover a £700,000 hole in Council finances left by the previous Conservative administration. Leader of Shepway District Council, Cllr Linda Cufley, will today announce the Council Tax increase for next year, as part of a four year financial plan for the district.
2 Dec 2003
Tough times ahead at the Council
Shepway Council is cutting costs in a bid to ease the financial crisis left behind by the Conservatives.
22 Nov 2003
Schools Funding Crisis
The Government has still not done enough to stop serious problems with school budgets continuing next year, according to Folkestone MEP Chris Huhne.
19 Nov 2003
Axe the Council Tax
Lib Dem campaigners are calling on Tony Blair to axe the Council Tax. Peter Carroll said, "Council Tax is an unfair tax that is hurting many people across Shepway. We should axe the tax and replace it with a system based on ability to pay."
12 Nov 2003