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Cheriton White Lion

The Lib Dem team have been campaigning for action on the White Lion in Cheriton for years.

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Tim Prater and Gary Fuller at Saga HQ in Sandgate

He might not look it, but Tim Prater was delighted to hear Saga is returning to their Sandgate Enbrook Park HQ.

Welcome Back! SAGA Returns to Sandgate
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Tim Prater

Tim Prater explains why he's standing for the most marginal County Council seat in Kent: Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.

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The "meeting the challenge" web site front page

As Tory Ballot Papers Go Out, Shepway Lib Dems Debate Policy, Not Personalities

As ballot papers go out to Conservative party members nationally in the increasingly bitter contest to replace Michael Howard as leader, the Shepway Liberal Democrats "Meeting the Challenge" Policy Forum will be taking place at 82A Sandgate High Street from 7pm on 11th November. All members are welcome to the meeting, which is part of a nationwide consultation on two key questions: "What challenges will the UK and British politics face over the next 5-10 years?" and "What should the Liberal Democrats be doing about them?".

5 Nov 2005
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Statement concerning Colin Tearle

In an edition of Shepway News published in May last year we ran an article which stated that "the last Conservative budget in Shepway led to a £700,000 black hole in Council finances". We did not intend to suggest that this was a deliberate act on the part of the Conservative Cabinet or Mr Tearle, only that it was an unforeseen consequence.

5 Nov 2005
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Lib Dems back Herald Recycling survey and launch Petition

Shepway Lib Dems have backed the local "Herald" newspapers recycling survey, and are encouraging local residents to to take. They have also launched their own petition calling for Shepway's Conservative Council leaders to listen to local residents' concerns about the new recycling scheme and make the necessary changes to address these problems.

4 Nov 2005
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Shepway Failing on Energy Efficiency

Shepway Council is amongst the 14 worst performing councils in the south East on achieving energy efficiency improvements in line with government targets, according to a recent report. Out of 67 Local Authorities in the South East, Shepway are the 52nd worst performers. Nearby local authorities Dover, Ashford, Thanet and Canterbury all performed better.

3 Nov 2005
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22 Mar 2025
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