20’s Plenty for our Schools
Folkestone West campaigner Gary Fuller is calling for residential streets in Folkestone to have 20mph speed limits, with 20 mph zones near schools.
1 May 2017
Watch Your Mirrors....
A local resident has raised instances of possible vandalism occurring along Sandgate Esplanade.
28 Apr 2017
Road Closure - Military Road, Sandgate – 8th May 2017 (Shepway)
Kent Highways have advised that it will be necessary to close Military Road, Sandgate from 8 May 2017 for up to 3 days.
28 Apr 2017
Thirty young people in Folkestone and Hythe to be stripped of housing benefit
Thirty young people in Folkestone and Hythe will be affected by the Conservative government's decision to strip 18-21 year olds of housing benefit, research by the House of Commons library commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has shown.
25 Apr 2017
How a County Councillor Could Help Save Princes Parade
I've been mainly agitating in Sandgate, including working on convincing the Parish Council that they want to be consulted on (and likely to object to) any planning applications for the site despite it not being in Sandgate (if a development is outside the Council area but significant enough to impact on it, the Parish Council can be involved). The Council has requested that they are a consultree on any planning application, and have now been informed that will happen.
21 Apr 2017
Lib Dems: This is a chance for voters in Folkestone and Hythe to change direction of the country
Voters in Folkestone and Hythe should vote for the Liberal Democrats to change the direction of the country and ensure Britain has a decent opposition.
18 Apr 2017
Tim Farron on the General Election 2017
Commenting on the Prime Minister's call for a General Election, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
18 Apr 2017
Shepway's Kent County Council Liberal Democrat Candidates Announced
The Shepway Liberal Democrats have nominated candidates for all six of the Shepway divisions for the 4th May 2017 elections to Kent County Council. Nominations were submitted and accepted on Friday 31st March.
4 Apr 2017
Beware of Bogus Trading Standards Officer
Kent County Council Trading Standards are warning the public to be aware of a bogus 'Trading Standards Officer' who has recently called at a resident's home in Kent.
4 Apr 2017
National News
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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