Adoption charities say adoption myths are preventing children finding permanent homes
A fifth of adults in the UK believe they would be ruled out of adopting a child after the age of 40, a study has revealed.
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6 Nov 2012
Folkestone and Hythe News
Apology from Council Officer on Folkestone Parking Not Enough
The Folkestone Herald continues to report on the Folkestone parking disaster, with the lead story last week being a frank admission from Council Chief Executive Alistair Stewart that the Council have got Folkestone Parking wrong.
2 Nov 2012
It's YOUR Vote: Make it Count!
Park Ward by-elections
1 Nov 2012
Lynne Backs Downs Road Owl Sanctuary
Lynne Beaumont has lent her support to Folkestone Owl Sanctuary, who risk closure due to lack of funds. The Downs Road sanctuary costs over £250 a week to run. Owner Brian Maxted is appealing for donations to sponsor the birds.
1 Nov 2012
Boundary Commission Press Release: Local views sought on number of councillors for Shepway
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people how many councillors they think should represent Shepway in the future.
26 Oct 2012
Local Government Boundary Commission for England: Shepway Review
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is carrying out an electoral review of Shepway District Council to deliver electoral equality for voters in local elections. From 23 October 2012 to 3 December 2012 they are inviting proposals for the number of councillors who should represent Shepway District Council.
26 Oct 2012
Folkestone Park by-elections called for 22nd November: It’s Lynne or the Conservatives this time
It's either going to be Lynne or yet another Conservative. Analysis of the results of the most recent polls in Folkestone Park make it clear that only Lib Dem candidate Lynne Beaumont can beat the Conservatives in Park.
26 Oct 2012
Kent Police and Crime Commissoner Elections 15 November - A Guide
Following Parliamentary approval, in September 2011 the Police and Social Responsibility Bill received Royal Assent and became an Act. Police authorities in England and Wales will be abolished and replaced by elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). This will create a new style of police governance which has been designed with the intention of strengthening the relationship between the police and the communities they serve.
26 Oct 2012
Footpath resurfacing in Lynwood, Folkestone
Kent Highways are to carry out footway surfacing works at Lynwood, Folkestone. These works will involve the replacement of the existing footway surface with a newly constructed bituminous footway. The works are due to take place along Lynwood, between Beech Close and Coniston Road on the south side of the footway.
25 Oct 2012
Road Closure on the A2 near Canterbury
The coastbound A2 will be closed for two nights near Canterbury in Kent for resurfacing.
25 Oct 2012
Kent Trading Standards Alert: Tarmacing work in Lydd and Sellinge
Kent Trading Standards have become aware of recent activity in the Lydd and Sellindge area by a group of approximately 5 men cold calling businesses and residents and offering to do driveway tarmacing work. Whilst this practice is not illegal, our experience is that the work carried out is often of very poor quality and overpriced.
22 Oct 2012
Sandgate Society 50th Anniversary Book "Sandgate Since the Swinging Sixties"
Copies of the Sandgate Society's 50th anniversary book are now available.
22 Oct 2012