Coming to Brighton? Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2106 Premlinary Agenda Released
The preliminary agenda for the Liberal Democrats Autumn 2016 Brighton conference has been released.
26 Jul 2016
Folkestone and Hythe News
Dover bound drivers and Capel residents deserve better
The heightened French security checks and a lack of staff at Dover had huge knock-on effects for local residents over the weekend, as roads around Dover and Folkestone became gridlocked.Queuing to reach Dover check-in on the A20 took up to 16 hours at the worst times through Saturday and into Sunday. Alhough road routes are now clear running into Dover, Police are warning of repeat issues at busy times over the summer.
25 Jul 2016
Affordable Housing Proposal for derelict site on Military Road
As reported in the Folkestone Herald, plans to build 41 new homes at the former Shepway Resource Centre on Military Road, Sandgate go to Shepway Development Control next week.
22 Jul 2016
Opinion: Great for East Kent College, but not so Great for A Levels and IT
East Kent College, fresh from taking over bits of the hopelessly failing K College, has ridden in on their proverbial white charger to save Canterbury College.
21 Jul 2016
Keeping Sandgate High Street Commercial
Sandgate Councillor Kurt Stephens has slammed Shepway Council for not working with Sandgate Parish Council to seek to keep Sandgate High Street as a "mainly commercial" area.
21 Jul 2016
Sandgate CPZ proposals: late July 2016 update
Over two months after the close of the official "consultation" on the proposed new parking controls on Granville Parade and Castle Road, Sandgate, no decision on the proposals has been published by Shepway Council.
21 Jul 2016
Sandgate Family Fun on the Rec 2016
Come along to the family fun day on the Recreation Ground, Military Road, Sandgate.
21 Jul 2016
Publication of Proposal Notice for the inclusion of Sandgate Esplanade and North Close into the Shepway lorry parking ban Order
The Kent County Council (The District of Shepway)
19 Jul 2016
Sandgate Team Chase Affinity Water on Undercliff Leak [Updated]
The Sandgate Lib Dem team have reported a fast flowing mains leak from the Undercliff in Sandgate, and are questioning why almost two days after Affinity Water received and acknowledged the first reports, the water is still flowing.
18 Jul 2016
New East Kent European Discussion Group
A new, cross-party group offers people of all political parties and none, a monthly opportunity to get together and discuss their fears and hopes for our future relationship with Europe.
18 Jul 2016
Bearder Drives EU to Fight Wildlife Trafficking
A report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that the illegal wildlife trafficking is now a major global organised crime.
18 Jul 2016
Eastbourne Champion Stephen Lloyd to Restand
In a message to Eastbourne residents and supporters across South East Region this morning, former Eastbourne Lib Dem MP Stephen Lloyd has announced he is to restand for the seat. Eastbourne is likely to be one of the Liberal Democrats top target seats at the next General Election.
15 Jul 2016