Lib Dems say No to Otterpool Park
The Liberal Democrats are opposing plans for "Otterpool Park", a 12,000 home commuter town being proposed by Shepway District Council.
23 Feb 2017
Folkestone and Hythe News
Liberal Drinks next week!
Liberal drinks will take place next week. To find out more, see the post on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cllrgaryfuller/posts/10154808845517534.
22 Feb 2017
Making Events Happen
I'm really keen that the Shepway Lib Dems have a regular schedule of events - social, fundraising and political - throughout the year. It's great to meet up with members, and while I'm sure not every event will appeal to every member, we'd like to see a good mix of different opportunities.
RCCSLD
10 Feb 2017
Manston Airport Public Support Meeting - Extra Seats Added!
Due to public demand, extra seats have been made available for this meeting. An excellent line up of speakers will detail the business opportunities at Manston as an Aviation hub. The meeting will be chaired by David Foley, CEO of Thanet Chamber of Commerce.
31 Jan 2017
Council Tax can go DOWN as well as up...
Lydd Town Councillor Ted Last has welcomed Lydd Town Council agreeing a cut in its community charge for 2017/18.
30 Jan 2017
Kent Police officers have uncovered a cannabis factory in Folkestone.
Officers from Shepway Community Policing Team carried out a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs act at an industrial unit in the Shorncliffe area of Folkestone during the afternoon of Wednesday 18 January.
23 Jan 2017
Lib Dems Gain Seat from Conservatives in Kent By-election
Liberal Democrat candidate Antony Hook became the first Liberal Democrat Councillor on Faversham Town Council today after seizing the Abbey Ward seat from the Conservatives who slumped to third place.
20 Jan 2017
Kent County Council Concrete Bus Stop Pole Replacement Project
A programme of works will take place in early 2017 to replace Kent's remaining concrete bus stop poles with modern alternatives. The project, which has the support of Kent's eight Quality Bus Partnerships (QBPs), will result in a number of safety, aesthetic and practical benefits and will allow for more efficient ongoing maintenance.
12 Jan 2017
Stephens gets promise of new swings for Golden Valley Park
Sandgate Valley Councillor Kurt Stephens has been promised by Shepway Council that new swings are on their way for the Golden Valley Park, near Fremantle Road and Brambley Crescent.
9 Jan 2017
Council Tax Rise will not plug Care Cash Shortfall say Kent Lib Dems
Kent Liberal Democrats have revealed that the Government's plan to allow Kent County Council to raise council tax will only raise a small proportion of the council's social care budget - just 1.2%.
3 Jan 2017
Free Real Christmas Tree Recycling Welcomed
Shepway District Council are offering to recycle your real Christmas tree for free from 9 January to 3 February 2017.
3 Jan 2017
Tory Wipeout as Lib Dems surge in Local Government by-elections
The Conservatives lost every single Council seat they were defending in local-by elections last night, including 3 seats to the Liberal Democrats in the South-West, all areas that had voted Leave in the EU referendum.
16 Dec 2016