Angry? Time to Step Up
The General Election result - frankly most results for the last five years - was terrible for the Liberal Democrats.
TP
8 May 2015
Folkestone and Hythe News
My Resignation: Absolutely the Last Clegg
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.
NC
8 May 2015
Parliamentary Election Result for Folkestone & Hythe: Lynne says Thank You
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.
8 May 2015
Sandgate Parish Council - Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Parish Counci Meeting
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.
AOSPC
8 May 2015
Election FAQ: Telling Outside Polling Stations
Q: Why do people ask for my polling number outside the poling station?
TP
7 May 2015
Gary's Six to Fix for Sandgate & West Folkestone
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has outlined his six to fix if elected to Shepway District Council today.
7 May 2015
In the words of Marie-Claire: Lynne's a gem
The outpouring of support for Lynne Beaumont on social media continues today with Hythe resident Marie-Claire commenting:
6 May 2015
Rosie says it best: Lynne will not let you down.
Commenting on Facebook about the choice we all face tomorrow Rosie, who lives in Folkestone said:
6 May 2015
Better Wellbeing for Shepway
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller wants to see better access to talking therapies for Shepway residents.
6 May 2015
We need a proper housing strategy for Shepway
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller wants more detailed planning of new building works in Shepway.
5 May 2015
Sandgate is more than just a footnote
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.
4 May 2015
It's Time Shepway LED on Streetlights
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.
3 May 2015