Congratulations to new Grandparents Kate & Tom McNeice!
Congratulations to Shepway Lib Dems Tom and Kate McNeice who became Grandparents today. Daughter Beth and husband James had a 7lb 10oz baby boy this morning.
9 Dec 2008
Folkestone and Hythe News
Christmas at the Folkestone Bandstand
The Leas at Folkestone will be alive with the sound of music on Friday 12 December when Shepway Council hosts its third Christmas bandstand carol concert, supported by Folkestone's Salvation Army Band and the Folkestone Herald.
2 Dec 2008
New campaign calls for Government to tackle voting fraud
Unlock Democracy has launched a "Stamp Out Voting Fraud" campaign, following the Government's decision to block opposition amendments designed to tackle electoral fraud to the Political Parties and Elections Bill.
1 Dec 2008
Party Policy Committees seeks new members
The Liberal Democrats' Federal Policy Committee would like to invite Party members to put their name forward to serve on Policy Working Groups. As part of our annual exercise to recruit new members into the working groups, we will put together a panel of potential working group members from which we will draw when setting up individual groups.
LDFPC
30 Nov 2008
Safer: Folkestone Town Council to buy Speedwatch equipment
A proposal originally put forward by Folkestone Town Councillor Bev Rolfe for Folkestone Town Council to buy Speedwatch equipment for use in Folkestone was passed last night by Folkestone Town Council. The Speedwatch equipment can be used by volunteer teams at any Police approved location, and displays the speed of any vehicle travelling above the speed limit in that road.
28 Nov 2008
Last few tickets for Shepway Presidents Dinner with Lembit Opik MP
With only a few tickets left, Shepway Liberal Democrats are delighted to invite members and supporters to join our President, Mary Done, and her special guest, Lembit Opik MP, at Etchinghill Village Hall on Saturday 6th December for our annual 4 course Presidents Dinner.
28 Nov 2008
Ashford Tory MP arrested over leaks
The Conservative immigration spokesman and Ashford MP Damian Green, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a series of leaks from the Home Office. The Liberal Democrats have defended Mr Green, standing up for the right of MPs to release information in the public interest.
27 Nov 2008
Carriageway Repairs in Limes Road, Cheriton, Folkestone
Kent County Council have given notice that from 27 November 2008 for a period of 2 days, they are closing Limes Road, which runs between Cheriton Road and Beachborough Road, to allow urgent carriageway repairs.
27 Nov 2008
Two-for-One offer on special Folkestone performance tickets for this weekend
Experience a quite remarkable performance in an extraordinary setting in Folkestone ... scents mingle and intertwine in the living-room, kitchen and bedroom as the audience explores the elusive connections between smell and memory on this intimate and distinctly aromatic journey.
27 Nov 2008
New chairman for Folkestone Town Centre Management
Peter Fawcett, a retired chartered builder, has been elected chairman of Folkestone Town Centre Management (FTCM). Previously chairman of the Folkestone Area Partnership Against Crime (FAPAC), an operational arm of FTCM, he succeeds commercial estate agent Andrew Beggs, who stood down after a completing a three-year term in the office but remains a director of the not-for-profit organisation which includes retailers and other businesses.
27 Nov 2008
Shepway District and Folkestone Town: Full Council Meetings this week
Shepway District Council has a full Council meeting tonight (Wednesday 26th at 7pm), and tomorrow (Thursday 27th, also at 7pm) it's the turn of Folkestone Town Council. The public are welcomed to attend and watch Council meetings: both take place in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone.
26 Nov 2008
Anger at Southeastern's inflation busting fares increase
Liberal Democrats in Shepway have demanded that Southeastern abandons its plans to impose a 8% increase in the price of regulated fares, season tickets and saver tickets for 2009.
25 Nov 2008