New Lorry Parking Ban Soon on Sandgate Esplanade
There has been an increase in ther number of large lorries parking (and often "overnighting") on Sandgate Esplanade.
28 Jun 2016
Folkestone and Hythe News
Farron: Lib Dems pledge to take Britain back into Europe
Liberal Democrats have always believed that Britain should be outward facing, collaborating with other countries to tackle global challenges. Our membership of the European Union allows us to do that.
TFLLD
27 Jun 2016
Our Country: The Day After The Night Before
I am devastated and I am angry. Today we wake to a deeply divided country. Nigel Farage's vision for Britain has won this vote, but it is not a vision I share.
TFLLD
24 Jun 2016
Declaration of Shepway count totals for the Referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union:
As Counting Officer for the SHEPWAY voting area at the referendum held on 23 June 2016 under the European Union Referendum Act 2015, and having been authorised to do so by the Regional Counting Officer, I hereby give notice that I have certified the following:
24 Jun 2016
I am a proud European and will so Remain
In my opinion, a decision to leave the European Union would be a major tragedy.
JC
23 Jun 2016
Today is the most important day in a generation
Dear Reader
23 Jun 2016
The Keenly Awaited Prater Verdict on the EU Referendum...
Yeah, right. I was always voting Remain.
22 Jun 2016
In Memory of Jo Cox
This morning with my kids all I could think about was the family who've woken up with their lives changed forever.
TFLLD
17 Jun 2016
Digital Delivery by Shepway District Council [Reprised]
A year ago, I posted about the inability of Shepway District Council to accept an online debit / credit card payment for the renewal of a parking permit.
13 Jun 2016
The Sort of Country We Want to Be
I don't know about you, but I am sick to death of statistics, numbers, one side saying in and one saying out. What or who do people believe? It's confusing, frustrating, and leaves people more confused than they were when this whole fiasco started.
LB
13 Jun 2016
EU Referendum: Hear from the IN campaign
On 2 June, there is a chance to hear Paddy Ashdown, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, speaking in Kent for the IN campaign. He will be alongside speakers from the other main political parties.
25 May 2016
And the Kent Headteacher of the Year Awards 2016 goes too...
Huge congratulations to Kate Love of St Martin's CoE Primary School in Folkestone for winning the Kent Headteacher of the Year 2016 Award and Ashford and Shepway Area Head Teacher of the Year 2016 Awards last night.
20 May 2016