F&H Lib Dem News

Gladstone's First Government 1868–74

One hundred and fifty years ago last month, in December 1868, William Ewart Gladstone became Prime Minister for the first time. Over the following six years, from 1868 to 1874, his government produced a series of significant and lasting reforms, including nationwide primary school education, the secret ballot, legalisation of some trade union activities and the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland. This record helped build his reputation as the greatest Liberal leader in history.

7 Jan 2019

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Happy Christmas from Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems

Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

24 Dec 2018

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Paddy Ashdown 1941–2018

Paddy Ashdown, Leader of the Liberal Democrats 1988-99, passed away on 22 December 2018.

23 Dec 2018

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Have your say on the future of Libraries, Registration and Archives in Kent

Kent County Council want to know what you think of their draft three-year strategy for Libraries, Registration and Archives and our proposal to tier libraries and review opening hours.

5 Dec 2018

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Should more be done to promote buying produce from local farmers?

We're on the verge of destroying our planet. Climate change is very real, and we need to make significant changes to our lifestyles if we want to avert a climate catastrophe. One such change is we need to significantly reduce the distance that food travels from the farm to our plates. We need to buy local.

by Gary Fuller

29 Nov 2018

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Witness appeal following attempted theft of cash machine in Seabrook

Detectives investigating the attempted theft of a cash machine in Seabrook, Hythe are appealing for witnesses.

by Kent Police

27 Nov 2018

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How can we best manage legal migration to fill skills gaps?

Skills-based migration sounds like a great thing on the face of it. You make sure that anyone coming to your country contributes to the bits of your economy that the Government knows needs workers. You also make sure that those workers are highly skilled workers and that they won't be a drain on our safety net. We end up with enough bankers, engineers, and doctors without flooding the country with so-called cheap labour.

by Gary Fuller

22 Nov 2018

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Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market Calendar 2019

Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market Dates 2019

The Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market dates for 2019 have been set!

22 Nov 2018

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Black Friday: Stay Safe

With Black Friday approaching and with the run up to Christmas many of you may be tempted to buy online in the next few days. Please see below for advice on how to shop on line safely:

by Neighbourhood Watch update

22 Nov 2018

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Christmas arrangements from Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Changes to recycling and waste collections

FHDC

by Folkestone and Hythe District Council

22 Nov 2018

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Kent Libraries, Registration and Archives Draft Strategy Consultation

Kent Count Council are undertaking a Libraries , Registration and Archives Draft Strategy 2019-2022 Consultation from 21 November 2018 to 29 January 2019.

22 Nov 2018

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the Mary Done Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Liberal Democrats in Folkestone & Hythe

And the First Winner of the Mary Done Award Is...

Danielle Anson has been announced as the first ever winner of the Mary Done Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Liberal Democrats in Folkestone & Hythe.

22 Nov 2018

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