Train Fare Rise for 2014 Cut
An email arrives from Southeastern following the Autumn Statement:
5 Dec 2013
News from Tim Prater
Tim is honoured and delighted to have been elected as:
- Folkestone and Hythe District Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Sandgate & West Folkestone;
- Sandgate Parish Councillor (Independent) for Sandgate Village;
- Folkestone Town Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Folkestone Harvey West;
- Hythe Town Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Hythe East.
In May 2023 Tim was re-elected to all the above seats for four more years. At the District Council AGM on 24th May 2023, he became Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Governance.
Previously, Tim has served on Folkestone Town Councillor for Cheriton from 2006-2011, and Shepway District Councillor for Cheriton from 2007-2011, Kent County Councillor for Folkestone West from 2009-2013. He has sat on Sandgate Parish Council for Sandgate Village since 2011.
Contact Tim by email to tim@prater.uk, call 07956 276118 or write to 98a Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY. As a District Councillor he runs monthly surgeries at the 1st Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market of every month at the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street from 11am-12.30pm. No appointment needed: just turn up.
The End of the Tax Disc: Good News. Now, can we have an app for that?
As widely leaked overnight (what is the point in big statements if all of the headlines come out in advance?) the Chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement 2013 that car tax discs will be abolished from October 2014.
TP
5 Dec 2013
Shorncliffe Garrison Consultation: A Personal Response
Thanks for the opportunity to input into the development prior to a full planning application.
TP
3 Dec 2013
Scam telephone call purporting to be from KCC Social Services
A Kent resident has received a call from a man claiming to be calling on behalf of Kent Social Services. The person said his name was William and asked the resident if they would be prepared to take part in a survey. He then asked if they are the homeowner and for details about their household income.
2 Dec 2013
Council Tax Benefit Support in Shepway
An email arrives from Shepway District Council:
TP
21 Nov 2013
Christmas is coming to Sandgate...
Sandgate's Christmas Tree Lights switch-on event will take place at 6pm on Friday 22nd November on Sandgate Village Green (outside the Little Fish and Chip Shop).
15 Nov 2013