Council slammed for failing children
Kent County Council left 100’s of children with special needs with no transport to school after a botched "redesign" of transport arrangements.
TP
9 Dec 2022
He might not look it, but Tim Prater was delighted to hear Saga is returning to their Sandgate Enbrook Park HQ.
Tim Prater explains why he's standing for the most marginal County Council seat in Kent: Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
Lib Dems Call for Independent Investigation and Suspension of Conservative Andy Weatherhead
The Liberal Democrats have today called on the Folkestone and Hythe Conservatives to suspend their County Councillor Andy Weatherhead following disturbing relevations about his political past.
16 Nov 2022
Pulmonary Hypertension Day
On Wednesday, we were joined at Liberal Drinks (not been before? You should!) by Cindy Regalado.
3 Nov 2022
Kent County Council Refuse to Clean Reported Full Drains
Over the last couple of weeks, I've reported some full drains in the area (as i have for years) and a neighbour has done so as well, with the drains involved being in Granville Road East, Hillside / Wilberforce Road and Wilberforce Road / Sandgate High Street. All are "full" so that water can't get into them, stopping them being any use whatsoever as a drain.
31 Aug 2022
More Money to Support Vulnerable Announced
Older residents facing financial hardship could now be eligible to get more help from Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
12 Aug 2022
Air Display To Take Your Breath Away
The programme for the 2022 Folkestone Air Display - exactly one month away today - has been revealed.
21 Jul 2022
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