F&H Lib Dem News

Local Lib Dems Support Alfie Dingley

Chair of Shepway Liberal Democrats and Sandgate Parish Councillor Gary Fuller has written to Damian Collins MP to urge him to intervene with the Home Secretary in the case of Alfie Dingley. Alfie suffers from an extremely rare form of epilepsy and can suffer up to 30 severe seizures per day. He has been denied a licence for medical cannabis, which is the only treatment that significantly reduces the number of seizures he suffers. Fellow local Lib Dems and parish councillors Tim Prater and Neil Matthews have also written to Damian Collins urging him to act. They wrote:

20 Feb 2018

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Kernt Highways Update: Surface Treatment Road Closures 2018 – Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh Area

As part of a countywide programme of Surface Treatment works, it will be necessary to close a number of roads throughout the Shepway area.

5 Feb 2018

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Sir John Moore statue, Sandgate Esplanade

Annual Commemoration for Sir John Moore

The Chairman and Trustees of the Shorncliffe Trust cordially invite you to the annual commemoration for Sir John Moore taking place at his Memorial on Sandgate Esplanade on Saturday, 13th January 2018 at 09.45am.

3 Jan 2018

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Shepway Liberal Democrats wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and successful 2018.

24 Dec 2017

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Controlled Parking (CPZ) Sign in Sandgate - 2 hours free parking

Stand up for Sandgate against DOUBLING of Sandgate Residents Permit Costs and banning visitors from Wilberforce Road Car Park

Hi Rory and Jan,

TPSPC

by Tim Prater, Sandgate Parish Councillor

12 Dec 2017

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Stagecoach bus at Folkestone Bus Station

Shepway Bus Services Threatened by Kent Council Budget Cuts

A report by Kent Live has exposed that bus services in Kent used by the elderly, the disabled and those who don't drive are set to have their funding slashed by 70 per cent, resulting in a loss of 74 services.

28 Nov 2017

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Taylor Wimpey notice to level WW1 training trenches

Taylor Wimpey Plan to Bulldoze Shepway WW1 Training Trenches

To: Shepway Planning and Kent Heritage Conservation

20 Nov 2017

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KMFRA Safety and Wellbeing Plan

The Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority (KMFRA) has published its Safety and Wellbeing Plan for 2018 and is consulting the public on the plan and Council Tax for 2018/19.

7 Nov 2017

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Sandgate Esplanade Roadworks: Traffic Lights are coming...

Having asked KCC why there are not currently traffic lights on Sandgate Esplanade whilst roadworks (including installation of a new crossing!) are in progress, they've confirmed they will be in place from Monday 6th November.

3 Nov 2017

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Shingle on Sandgate Sea Wall / Esplanade / walkway

Shingle on Sandgate Maintenance Gangway / Coastal path

A number of local residents have mentioned that since Storm Brian, the stretch of the Sandgate beach path from Varne Court to the junction with the Riviera (and the stretch by Coastguard cottages where the path meets Sandgate Explanade) is covered with shingle, making it hazardous for walkers and cyclists.

1 Nov 2017

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Planning notices, sllotape and cable ties removed from Sandgate High Street streetlights / lamp posts

The Award for Most Prolific Flyposter in Shepway Goes Too...

If a person, or a business, walked down a Shepway street and attached signs to streetlamps and other posts on a regular basis, and didn't take them away again soon afterwards, they could well be prosecuted for flyposting.

1 Nov 2017

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In Memory of Mary Done

Shepway Liberal Democrats are heartbroken to hear of the death of long term member, activist and friend Mary Done.

1 Nov 2017

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