Yesterday's Queen's Speech was unlike any we have seen for years. It was not simply another list of bills from a government determined to rule from the centre. It was not simply a speech from another one-party Government able to push through measures without the support of a majority of the country.
The Mayor felt the surge of pride in the brave men and women who went out in small boats to bring our soldiers back.
The last of the annual Mayor Making events in East Kent was held at The Wintergardens in Margate.
On an extraordinarily hot morning (at 7.30am!) the Mayor and Mayoress joined the Girl Guide Uniformed Groups, at the Ampitheatre in Folkestone's Lower Leas Park to witness the Renewal of Promises in this centenary year.
Sometimes it is such a privilege to be present at a function, and this one at Brockhill School will remain in our memories. Opening the event in a beautiful marquee, was the school choir who sang The Lord's Prayer in Swahili. The Chair of Governors spoke of his pride in the school and the Principal explained the outstanding successes of the school.
In August last year Kent County Councillor Tim Prater started a bid under KCC's Members Highway Fund to look into a scheme to create a one-way scheme in Morehall Avenue and Chart Road.
Shepway Lib Dems are proud to congratulate Cllr Tom McNeice on being elected as Folkestone's Town Mayor.
Lib Dem Tim Prater ran the first "You decide day" in Folkestone last year. The event gives power direct to local residents who decide on which projects they want to see backed with £15,000 of grants.
Kent Highway Services has been monitoring a section of carriageway in B2064 Cheriton High Street just west of the junction with Risborough Lane. It has become apparent that the carriageway is continuing to subside and voids could be forming under the road surface.
Shepway Council have announced the locations the FREE Family Play Activities taking place over the May Half Term. The events are free of charge, funded by the Big Lottery and staffed by three play workers who facilitate games/play for ALL ages.
Kent County Council (KCC) is preparing a new Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). This is a statutory requirement under the 2004 Planning Act. The SCI will set out how and when communities can most effectively get involved with the town and country planning issues that concern them and for which KCC has responsibility.
The Mayor attended the event which marks the moment when the current Cinque Ports Speaker hands over the office to the next Speaker. Sandwich Guildhall is a interesting building and served as a perfect venue for such a function.
