Since the General Election on Thursday more than 4,000 new members have joined the Liberal Democrats. That's a growth of almost 10% in Party Membership in less than three days. Membership of the Party locally has also gone up by 10%.
After the counting of the local election votes to Shepway District Council, the final composition of the new Council was:
The General Election result - frankly most results for the last five years - was terrible for the Liberal Democrats.
I always expected this election to be exceptionally difficult for the Liberal Democrats, given the heavy responsibilities we have had to bear in government in the most challenging of circumstances.
Lib Dem Lynne Beaumont has thanked all those who campaigned and voted for her in Folkestone and Hythe at the General Election. Despite a strong campaign, in line with the terrible results for the Liberal Democrats nationally, the Lib Dems came fourth behind the Conservatives, UKIP and Labour.
The Chairman and Parish Councillors invite you to attend two annual meetings that will take place next Tuesday: Sandgate's Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Parish Council Meeting - both in the Sandgate Library/Council Office. At the end of the second meeting, there will be drinks and a light finger buffet.
Q: Why do people ask for my polling number outside the poling station?
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has outlined his six to fix if elected to Shepway District Council today.
The outpouring of support for Lynne Beaumont on social media continues today with Hythe resident Marie-Claire commenting:
Commenting on Facebook about the choice we all face tomorrow Rosie, who lives in Folkestone said:
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller wants to see better access to talking therapies for Shepway residents.
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller wants more detailed planning of new building works in Shepway.
