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
Folkestone and Hythe News
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
Lib Dems Announce Candidates for Kent County Council Elections 2017
The Shepway Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for the May 2017 elections to Kent County Council.
11 Jul 2016
Domestic Abuse Services in Kent and Medway
If you are suffering from domestic abuse or know someone who is, there is confidential help available on the Domestic abuse support services website.
6 Jul 2016
Flood Wardens Wanted
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer Flood Warden for your area?
KFR
5 Jul 2016
Is this the End of Kent County Council? Probably Not. Certainly Not Yet.
Rumours of Kent Districts merging to form Unitary Authorities have been around for years (some with decent evidence, some with less). This week there are press reports of another attempt: this time for an East Kent and Channel authority incorporating Shepway, Thanet, Canterbury, Ashford and Dover.
4 Jul 2016
HMRC tax scam targeting Kent residents
KCC Trading Standards have received reports of scam telephone calls claiming to be from HMRC, requesting outstanding payments from residents or offering rebates.
29 Jun 2016
Military Road Resurfacing Works
Kent Highways are intending to resurface Military Road (Sandgate) from its junction with Sandgate High Street to the junction with North Road.
29 Jun 2016
Shepway Community Chest Grants 2016
The Shepway Community Chest scheme is now open and the deadline for completed applications is 5pm on Monday 1 August 2016.
28 Jun 2016
Granville Parade / Castle Road Parking Update
The news is... there is no news.
28 Jun 2016
Avoid Horn Street in July...
Despite residents, campaigners and councillors from Folkestone and Sandgate insisting that for the new Shorncliffe development to go ahead required a widened road bridge at Horn Street, Shepway Development Control decided... against making that a condition on the developer.
28 Jun 2016