Shepway LOSE £170k on Parking Enforcement
Shepway District Council spent £169,765 more on parking enforcement than they received for parking fines, it was revealed in a Kent County Council report for 2006-2007.
20 Nov 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
Winner Takes All: Two Folkestone projects compete for Peoples Millions
Two Folkestone bids are amongst eight local community projects that will see one of them win to £80,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in next week's People's Millions regional contest on ITV Meridian South East.
20 Nov 2007
Folkestone Fire Brigade in Cliff Top Dog Rescue
A pleasant walk with the dog led to a cliff top drama in Folkestone when the pet disappeared over a cliff top. Folkestone firefighters were called to cliffs at the Warren at 11.45 this morning with a report of a dog who ran from its lady owner, then fell from the footpath into the steep drop below.
16 Nov 2007
Conservatives Fail to Support Euro-Referendum
Labour and the Conservatives voted together on Wednesday to deny the public a vote on whether or not the UK should remain in the European Union. A Liberal Democrat amendment to the Queen's Speech laid out proposals for a referendum on the UK's continued membership of the European Union.
15 Nov 2007
One Day Members Manifesto Conference
The Lib Dem Manifesto Group is organising a special one-day conference to give party members an opportunity to contribute to the development of the party's next general election manifesto at the London School of Economics, 12 January 2008 (10.00-18.00).
14 Nov 2007
"Shocking" Shepway Pitch Threatens Hockey Festival
kentnews.co.uk report that the future of the International Hockey Festival is in the balance after Kent and Sussex Regional league umpires deemed the facilities at Folkestone's Cheriton Road ground unplayable.
13 Nov 2007
Shepway "CPA" Review set for early 2008
The Audit Commission have agreed that the Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) re-assessment of Shepway Council can go ahead early next year. Shepway were classified as a "Weak" Council in 2004.
13 Nov 2007
Kent Fire and Rescue Ask: Is Your Business Safe This Christmas?
For many businesses, Christmas is the peak period and this means more customers on the premises, increased stock levels, festive decorations and the employment of extra staff to cope with the rush. With this in mind, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is reminding businesses about their duties under the new fire safety legislation.
13 Nov 2007
Liberal Democrats to Amend Queen's Speech with Referendum on EU Membership
The Liberal Democrats will tomorrow put down an amendment to the Queen's Speech calling for a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union so that the British people can have a proper debate about the future of Britain's relationship with the EU.
11 Nov 2007
Folkestone Remembers: Hellfire Corner, 90 Years On
Folkestone salutes today its debt to those who fought for their country at the Town's service and parade at the Folkestone War Memorial at the top of Folkestone's Road of Remembrance.
11 Nov 2007
Bowles Leads European List for South East Region for 2009
The Liberal Democrat candidates for South-England for the European Parliament elections in 2009 have been announced. Current MEP Sharon Bowles heads the list, followed by well known Regional campaigner Catherine Bearder, and Bromley By-Election candidate Ben Abbotts.
11 Nov 2007
Kent Fire Service Consultation: Now On-line
Kent Fire Service have opened the on-line consultation on their "Integrated Risk Management Plan 5", which proposes this year to cut 24 full-time firefighters, an engine and the long ladder from Folkestone Fire Station. The Shepway Liberal Democrat team are working with other local campaigners to fight this cut which would increase response times across Shepway.
10 Nov 2007