Herald Opinion: We don't deserve political mischief
Two Tory councillors are refusing to resign after they have relocated to the West Country.
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14 Feb 2008
Folkestone and Hythe News
Neil and Darren's Hythe West action Update
Neil Matthews and Darren Briddock have been working in Hythe West and Palmarsh on a wide range of issues raised with them through a recent residents survey in the area. From pavements that need repairing to new bus stop signs - they've been working on a wide range of issues! They include:
13 Feb 2008
Shepway Fire Service Review - Last Chance for Action
Although the public consultation on proposed cuts to Folkestone Fire Service has closed, there is still time to lobby members of the Fire Authority directly.
13 Feb 2008
Kent's Roads Need £170 million of repairs
An ITV Meridian report into the state of Kent roads has highlighted a £170 million backlog in repairs to local roads. Folkestone Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater and AA President Edmund King were interviewed by Sarah Saunders of Meridian.
13 Feb 2008
"Foundation Trust" Status for East Kent Hospitals - Public Meeting
The East Kent Hospitals Trust have announced that they will be applying for Foundation Trust Status in 2008. East Kent Hospitals Trust is one of the largest hospital Trusts in the country, providing services from five hospitals and several outpatient settings. There will be a public meeting in Folkestone to discuss the proposals on 25th February.
13 Feb 2008
Folkestone Triennial 2008: Tales of Time and Space
The inaugural Folkestone Triennial 'Tales of Time and Space' will take place from 14 June to 14 September at locations across Folkestone, and the festivals web site has been launched at www.folkestonetriennial.org.uk
12 Feb 2008
Free Nepali Art Exhbition In Cheriton This Weekend
Nepali sculptor, professor and writer Dr Laya Mainali will be holding a sculpture and painting exhibition of his own works at the Gurkha Community Centre, Mackenzie Drive, Cheriton on Saturday February 16th from 2-6pm.
11 Feb 2008
Shepway Plan Inflation Busting 4.7% Council Tax Rise
A report to Shepway Council has confirmed that Shepway Council are planning an inflation busting 4.7% increase in Council tax this year. Band D Council Tax excluding other precepts will rise from £217.94 to £228.18. Taken alongside the introduction of the new Garden Tax for collection of Brown-top bins, a household retaining their bin will see their Shepway tax rise to £263.18 - a MASSIVE 21% increase.
11 Feb 2008
Hythe Tories - at Home in Bath
Tory Councillors for Hythe West John and Linda Oliver have STILL not resigned their council seats - despite having moved to Bath over SIX weeks ago! In November Shepway Conservatives said the Olivers would resign in the "New Year". The Olivers sold their Hythe home before Christmas.
11 Feb 2008
Shepway Lib Dem Murder Mystery Evening
This Saturday, 16th February, Shepway Lib Dems invite members and supporters to an evening of sleuthing and pasta!
10 Feb 2008
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Canterbury & Whitstable Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner with Vince Cable MP
Saturday, 1st March 2008 - 7.00 for 7.30pm at Tyler Hill Memorial Hall, Summer Lane, Tyler Hill, Canterbury CT2 9NJ. Guest speaker is Vince Cable, MP, Deputy Leader, Shadow Chancellor and scourge of Gordon Brown.
8 Feb 2008
"Line of Fire": The autobiography of Brian Paddick, Lib Dem Candidate for Mayor of London
Brian Paddick's autobiography Line of Fire is due out on 25th March, and can now be pre-ordered from the Shepway Lib Dems shop at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/amazonshop
7 Feb 2008