Flooding Problems Continue In Elham Valley
The recent heavy rains have caused flooding along the course of the Nailbourne.
19 Jan 2003
Folkestone and Hythe News
Campaigners Fight To Slow Traffic
Following complaints from residents, local Lib Dems have launched a campaign to slow traffic in Dyke Road.
16 Jan 2003
Bypass Plan Dropped
The Government has rejected the Hawkinge bypass scheme. The rejected scheme would have meant hundreds of new houses being built without the necessary infrastructure.
12 Jan 2003
Huge Response To Swingfield Survey
Local Campaigners Peter Carroll, Christena Smith and Cllr Peter Smith are delighted with the response to their recent survey of local opinion.
10 Jan 2003
Seasons Greetings To All
Parliamentary Spokesman Peter Carroll and Shepway Liberal Democrats would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
23 Dec 2002
Council Has Failed Local People
Over £1 million of cuts to local services will be made by the Conservative Council next year. Key services are expected to be hit badly, as Conservative Councillors try to make up the shortfalls in next year's budget.
5 Dec 2002
Lib Dems Fight 'Top Up' Fees
Local students could soon be facing huge bills to attend university under new Government plans. Despite past promises, Labour are considering the introduction of 'top up' fees of around £10,000 to attend university.
30 Nov 2002
Vandals Must Not Win Say Local Lib Dems
The recent destruction of equipment in the childrens playground at Canterbury Road Rec has been condemned by local Councillors Paul Marsh and Brian Copping.
15 Nov 2002
Stunning By-election Success For Lib Dems
Lib Dem Julie White has won the St Mary In The Marsh By-election in a spectacular result. The turnout was nearly 50% - nearly double the usual turnout for a by-election.
25 Oct 2002
Campaigners Fight To End 'Ransom Strip' Rip Off
Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has launched a campaign to end the scandal of exploitation taking place in areas of Romney Marsh.
1 Sep 2002
Howard Challenged Over Police Involvement
Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Peter Carroll has challenged MP Michael Howard to publicly apologise for the actions of the local Conservative Party, after the Lib Dems were cleared of any wrong doing for the 2nd time in a Shepway election.
25 Jul 2002
Election Success For Local Lib Dems
Lib Dem John Hughes has won a stunning victory in the Park Ward by-election. Despite a massive effort by the Conservatives, the Lib Dem share of the vote rose by 15%.
27 Jun 2002