I always expected this election to be exceptionally difficult for the Liberal Democrats, given the heavy responsibilities we have had to bear in government in the most challenging of circumstances.
Lib Dem Lynne Beaumont has thanked all those who campaigned and voted for her in Folkestone and Hythe at the General Election. Despite a strong campaign, in line with the terrible results for the Liberal Democrats nationally, the Lib Dems came fourth behind the Conservatives, UKIP and Labour.
The Chairman and Parish Councillors invite you to attend two annual meetings that will take place next Tuesday: Sandgate's Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Parish Council Meeting - both in the Sandgate Library/Council Office. At the end of the second meeting, there will be drinks and a light finger buffet.
Q: Why do people ask for my polling number outside the poling station?
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has outlined his six to fix if elected to Shepway District Council today.
The outpouring of support for Lynne Beaumont on social media continues today with Hythe resident Marie-Claire commenting:
Commenting on Facebook about the choice we all face tomorrow Rosie, who lives in Folkestone said:
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller wants to see better access to talking therapies for Shepway residents.
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller wants more detailed planning of new building works in Shepway.
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller believes that Sandgate needs much greater recognition when setting Shepway wide strategies and plans, especially with regards to tourism and economic development. Building on the excellent work by Sandgate Parish Council on the Village Design Statement, Gary wants to see a similar Economy and Tourism Development Plan for the Village that will feed into the wider strategy for the District.
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller wants to see a much quicker roll out of LED street lighting in Shepway, rather than what he sees as a continuing programme of savings at the expense of public safety. Gary believes that LED street lighting represents both a cost saving and a green investment in our future. LED street lights use 15 percent of the energy of incandescent bulb lighting while generating more light per watt.
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has expressed dismay at the seeming inability of mobile phone companies to offer excellent service to Sandgate residents. Gary, who is standing for election to Shepway District Council on Thursday, has noted that the main mobile networks have signal blackspots in various streets in Sandgate, including the Crescent where he lives, and hopes that a solution can be found for residents and local businesses.