Operation Brock will be implemented overnight on 15th December
The contraflow system on the M20 will be reinstated from 15th – 22nd December to manage heavy traffic for Christmas Channel crossings.
12 Dec 2025
This Scheme Means People on Low Incomes Pay Less Council Tax
Council Tax Reduction Scheme changes - pragmatic AND principled.
10 Dec 2025
Folkestone Lower Leas Coastal Park Project Moving Forward
A complex remediation strategy is required to shore up the cliff following a landslide last year. Once this is complete in the new year, a new first class play area will be delivered.
8 Dec 2025
Kent Food Waste Recycling campaign
Feed your Foodie is a campaign to encourage people to recycle more food waste over Christmas.
4 Dec 2025
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Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems Slam New Kent Devolution Delay Shambles
"If the Government cannot commit to a date for a devolution deal for Kent then they should stop Local Government Reorganisation until they can."
4 Dec 2025
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: December 2025
The December 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
3 Dec 2025
National News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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