Welcome Kurt: New Councillor for Sandgate Parish Council
Kurt Stephens was co-opted to Sandgate Parish Council at its Annual Parish Council Meeting last night, filling the vacancy left by Leo Griggs who resigned the Council in April.
11 May 2016
Folkestone and Hythe News
Shepway Parking Proposals for Granville Parade & Castle Road areas: Sandgate Says No
Shepway District Council have started a consultation on proposals to introduce a Residents Parking Permit scheme in Castle Road, Granville Parade, Granville Road East, Granville Parade West, Lachlan Way, Lister Way and Parade Road.
26 Apr 2016
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2016 - All Members Welcome & Vote!
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2016 registration is now open. We're going to Brighton between 17th-20th September to discuss politics, meet new friends and learn new skills.
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21 Apr 2016
Demo for Democracy: we need you to help us get Proportional Representation!
On Saturday 7th May - the anniversary of the election of the most unrepresentative Parliament since women won the vote - Make Votes Matter is holding the Demo for Democracy outside Parliament. Baroness Sal Brinton, President of the Liberal Democrats, will speak alongside figures from across the political spectrum, united by the common cause of fair representation for all voters.
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21 Apr 2016
Lib Dems call for Zero Tolerance against NHS staff violence in East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust
Local Liberal Democrat Lynne Beaumont has called for stronger action to protect NHS staff after figures were released that show a shocking amount of violence against staff.
19 Apr 2016
Massive black hole in Tory pothole funding for Kent and Shepway
Local Liberal Democrat, Gary Fuller has blasted local Conservatives for letting down Shepway, as figures unveiled in Parliament show, that cash to fix our roads has been slashed.
15 Apr 2016
SANDGATE MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday 4th to Saturday 11th June 2016
The first Sandgate Music Festival will take place in June. The purpose of this event is to have a series of events across the whole of Sandgate that engages with people of all ages to provide an opportunity for the various venues to raise their commercial profile and to raise awareness and business potential for all Sandgate businesses.
13 Apr 2016
Dave Naghi - 2016 Liberal Democrat Candidate of Kent Police and Crime Commissioner
Successful Local Businessman and councillor Dave Naghi is determined to see that Kent gets the Police service It deserves.
11 Apr 2016
Ross Calls for Immediate A20 Speed Limit Change
Shepway Liberal Democrat Ross Clark has called on Highways England to make immediate changes to the 40mph speed limit on the A20 between the Roundhill Tunnels and Dover.
1 Apr 2016
Resignation as Governor at Folkestone St Martin's CoE Primary - An Outstanding School
On 16 March, a few hours after the budget, I sent my resignation as Governor (and thus Chair of Governors) at Folkestone St Martin's to Headteacher Kate Love.
26 Mar 2016
We’re All In This Together (except for our Shepway Councillors it seems)
With money being tight for all Councils, you may expect that Councillors would start by ensuring they are setting a good example themselves.
24 Mar 2016
Who knew there was so much money in farming?
It has been revealed that Shepway District Council have spent £5.3 million on buying a farm in Sellinge.
23 Mar 2016