KMFRA Safety and Wellbeing Plan
The Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority (KMFRA) has published its Safety and Wellbeing Plan for 2018 and is consulting the public on the plan and Council Tax for 2018/19.
7 Nov 2017
Folkestone and Hythe News
Sandgate Esplanade Roadworks: Traffic Lights are coming...
Having asked KCC why there are not currently traffic lights on Sandgate Esplanade whilst roadworks (including installation of a new crossing!) are in progress, they've confirmed they will be in place from Monday 6th November.
3 Nov 2017
Shingle on Sandgate Maintenance Gangway / Coastal path
A number of local residents have mentioned that since Storm Brian, the stretch of the Sandgate beach path from Varne Court to the junction with the Riviera (and the stretch by Coastguard cottages where the path meets Sandgate Explanade) is covered with shingle, making it hazardous for walkers and cyclists.
1 Nov 2017
The Award for Most Prolific Flyposter in Shepway Goes Too...
If a person, or a business, walked down a Shepway street and attached signs to streetlamps and other posts on a regular basis, and didn't take them away again soon afterwards, they could well be prosecuted for flyposting.
1 Nov 2017
In Memory of Mary Done
Shepway Liberal Democrats are heartbroken to hear of the death of long term member, activist and friend Mary Done.
1 Nov 2017
Autumn 2017 Folkestone to Hythe Beach Replenishment Works
Twice a year beach replensighment works take place in the stretch of coast from Folkestone to Hythe, effectively moving the beach back every six months from where the sea and tide have tried to move it! The works are an important part of the sea flood defence works locally, protecting local properties from potential flooding from the sea in particularly high winds and tides.
25 Oct 2017
"Equal Ever After" with Lynne Featherstone
In the fringe of the Folkestone Book Festival 2017, the Liberal Democrats are delighted to welcome Baroness Lynne Featherstone to Chambers in Folkestone to talk about her new book "Equal Ever After".
24 Oct 2017
Gauke's premium rate climbdown cold comfort
Following an announcement by Stephen Gauke that the Universal Credit hotline will be made free, Liberal Democrat work and pensions spokesperson Stephen Lloyd said:
20 Oct 2017
Sandgate Farmers Market: Position Vacant with Marsh Produce
Live local to Sandgate? Looking for a paid Saturday job?
18 Oct 2017
Kent Highways Notice of Roadworks on A259 Sandgate Esplanade: installing a new Zebra Crossing and other works
I'm *really* pleased about this - after years of lobbying and almost getting there, at the end of October Kent Highways will be installing a new zebra crossing on Sandgate Esplanade just about at the foot of Brewers Hill! Kent's notice of the roadworks is as follows:
18 Oct 2017
South East Region Lib Dems AGM and Annual Conference 2017
Further details have been released for the South East Region 2017 AGM and Annual Conference which will take place on Sat 11 Nov 2017 10:00 am - 4:30 pm at Reigate School, Pendleton Road.
18 Oct 2017
Road Closure - Horn Street, Folkestone / Hythe: 23-28 October 2017
Kent County Council has advised that Horn Street, will be closed to through traffic, from Monday 23 October 2017 for up to 5 days, between the hours of 09:00 hours and 16:30 hours each day. The road will be closed in phases between the junctions of Church Road and A259 Seabrook Road.
11 Oct 2017