Time to put Folkestone on the map
Big projects that will bring new jobs and more prosperity to Folkestone will be a top priority for Lib Dem Councillors on Folkestone's new Town Council.
30 May 2004
Folkestone and Hythe News
Fighting for local services
Local Lib Dems are fighting the Government's plans to 'cap' Shepway Council. If the Government gets its way, then the Council will be forced to make cuts to local services totalling £600,000. Many important frontline services could be at risk if these cuts are made.
27 May 2004
Send Blair a message
With the situation in Iraq worsening by the day, people across the country are set to use the European Elections on 10th June to send a strong message to Tony Blair.
25 May 2004
Conservative Council Tax Shock
While the Lib Dems are campaigning hard to axe the Council Tax, the Conservatives want to DOUBLE IT.
21 May 2004
Time to cut waste
Liberal Democrat MEPs are backing reforms which would cut waste and red tape in the European Union.
19 May 2004
Hard work gets results
Shepway's Liberal Democrat Euro-MPs have both been given prestigious awards in recognition of the effective work they do.
17 May 2004
Labour Give up the Ghost in Folkestone
Commenting on the published list of nominations for the forthcoming Town and Parish Council elections, Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll said;
14 May 2004
Lib Dems announce candidates
Shepway Lib Dems have announced today that they have submitted nominations for 15 candidates for Folkestone Town Council, and 2 candidates for Sandgate Parish Council.
14 May 2004
Lib Dem MEP is the greenest
Local Lib Dem MEP Baroness Emma Nicholson has the best voting record on the environment for any MEP in the South East.
6 May 2004
MP visit highlights problems for older people
Older people deserve a better deal says Sandra Gidley MP. The Lib Dem Spokesperson for Older People recently visited our area and visited a care home with local campaigner Peter Carroll.
5 May 2004
Toilets to Re-open
Council listens to local people on public toilets
4 May 2004