Elderly advised to be on guard for bogus callers: Police investigating four incidents in Shepway
Kent Police are advising elderly residents to be on their guard after a number of bogus caller incidents in the Shepway area.
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15 May 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.
Shepway's Rubbish Collection from Flats: Put A Lid On It
Strong winds in Sandgate last night on the eve of a recycling collection has shown up the boxes issued to many as "not fit for purpose". Litter and waste was blown from boxes in Sandgate High Street, leaving the area looking devastated and in need of a major clear-up.
15 May 2013
UKIP If You Want Too...
Starting with the obvious: it must be said that UKIP did very well in the County Elections in May. Across Kent, they've formed the official opposition, inclusing 4 seats in Shepway: Folkestone West, Folkestone South, Folkestone North-East and Romney Marsh.
13 May 2013
Skylark Vintage Comes to Sandgate
Skylark Vintage has opened its doors on Sandgate High Street, selling lace crotchet dresses, tops, vintage accessories, shoes, bags - you name it, its there!
13 May 2013
Folkestone "Age Concern" Con Warning
Kent Trading Standards are warning about two people posing as Age Concern workers in the Folkestone area, but then robbing their victim.
13 May 2013
Kent Police update April 2013 - Sandgate, Cheriton and Morehall
PCSO Mark Ball attended the One Stop in Cheriton Road in relation to a report of Robbery. From viewing the stores CCTV Officer Ball was able to ascertain the direction of travel before and after the event. From checking other local stores CCTV footage it was determined that the original target had been The Coop. Footage shows the male suspect attempting to enter the store just before they were scheduled to open and upon being unable to gain access proceeded to the One Stop. This investigation is currently on going.
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8 May 2013