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If you want to vote in the General Election and / or Local Elections on 7th May 2015, you must register to vote. It is not automatic.

9 Jan 2015
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Sarah Smith and Bill Haines outside Post Office in Walmer

£250m deal will help safeguard our post offices

A crucial lifeline has been thrown to post offices in East Kent thanks to a major Government contract.

The deal, unveiled by Liberal Democrat pensions minister Steve Webb, offers support to disabled people and the elderly while also helping to protect the future of the post office network.

19 Dec 2014
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"All Together Now" single poster

Stars re-record hit song for the Shorncliffe Trust and the British Red Cross

On the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Day Truce, during World War One, which inspired The Farm's 1990 hit All Together Now, many of the UK's biggest music stars have united as The Peace Collective, to re-record the song. The new track features a backing choir of schoolboy footballers from the Premier League and German Bundesliga. All profits from the release, out December 15th, will go to the Shorncliffe Trust and the British Red Cross.

10 Dec 2014
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Shepway Councillor Keren Belcourt

Shepway Liberal Democrats would like to extend our sincere condolences to the friends and family of Shepway & Hythe Councillor Keren Belcourt, who died suddenly over the weekend.

8 Dec 2014
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