100th anniversary of the old age pension
Shepway Lib Dems are celebrating the 100th anniversary of old age pensions in Britain. The first state pensions were introduced in 1909 by the Liberal government led by Asquith and Lloyd George.
8 Feb 2009
Folkestone and Hythe News
Back our campaign to get an elected House of Lords
Over the last few weeks our newspapers have been filled with headlines about alleged corruption in the House of Lords. The accusations of peers amending laws in exchange for cash are deeply shocking, and this case points to the urgent need to reform our Parliament and revive British democracy.
NCLLD
7 Feb 2009
Do you shout at the TV?
Have you ever listened to a politician on the radio and thought "That sounds good, but what's the full story?"
CRCELD
6 Feb 2009
Canterbury and Whitstable Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner with Chris Huhne MP
Members and supporters are welcomed to the Canterbury and Whitstable Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner on 18th April with special guest Chris Huhne MP.
5 Feb 2009
North Road, Cheriton junction "obvious" say Kent Highways, despite absence of Give Way signs
Kent Highways have replied to concerns raised by Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater about the absence of "Give Way" signs at the junction of North Road and Military Road on the Cheriton, Folkestone / Sandgate border. The reply promises that the junction will be "relined" in the near future, but that "Kent Highway Services will not at this current time be seeking installation of a give way sign at this location".
4 Feb 2009
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway confirms launch of new halt at Romney Warren
The official opening of the Romney Warren Halt serving the Romney Warren Visitor Centre has been announced, and will take place on Monday 16th February. The inaugural train for invited guests will depart at 11.00 hauled by "The Bug".
4 Feb 2009
Schools closed in Shepway today
From the Romney Marsh Times (http://romneymarshtimes.blogspot.com) the following schools in Shepway were also closed today (Wednesday 3rd Feb) due to the weather:
3 Feb 2009
Prater welcomes Howard's response on Freedom of Information
Lib Dem Folkestone Councillor Tim Prater has welcomed Michael Howard's conformation that he was going to vote against the Freedom of Information (Parliament) Order 2009. The Order, which was intended to allow MPs a Freedom of Information loophole not to fully publish their expenses, was withdrawn after concerted opposition from the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives.
3 Feb 2009
Council Tax Increase To Be Even Lower Than Expected
It has emerged today that Kent County Council chiefs have proposed a 2.44 per cent council tax increase for the next financial year - 0.41 per cent lower than was originally put forward by the authority last month.
3 Feb 2009
Kent Public Annual Heath Report 2007: "Inequalities in Kent"
The 2007 Kent Annual Public Health Report on behalf of NHS Eastern & Coastal, NHS West Kent and Kent County Council was published in January 2009, and is available online at www.kmpho.nhs.uk
3 Feb 2009
East Kent Shepway NHS Roadshow: 25 February
Eastern and Coastal Kent NHS are inviting all local residents to a NHS local roadshow where you can learn more about their "plans to improve health services in east Kent during the next five years".
2 Feb 2009
School Snow Closures in Shepway [Updated 1pm]
A number of school closures have been reported in the Shepway area for today due to the snowy weather conditions. Full details of all school closures notified across Kent can be found at http://www.invictafm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=1086852
2 Feb 2009