Right of Way Improvement Plan 2018 - 2028: Public Consultation
The Kent County Council draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan details how they will develop the public rights of way network in Kent over the next 10 years.
6 Jul 2018
With the first ever national democracy week fast approaching, how can we encourage more young people to engage in national and local elections
There are three issues preventing young people from engaging in politics and elections. These are opportunity, trust and access. Young people are denied the opportunity to vote between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, for example. The vote should be extended to this group so they can vote at the same age at which they can contribute to society.
GF
5 Jul 2018
Canada Day 2018
Tim Prater was delighted to represent Sandgate Parish Council on Friday 29th June at Shorncliffe Cemetery at the annual Canada Day ceremony.
2 Jul 2018
Should the voting age in local and general elections be reduced to 16
It is patently obvious that the voting age for all UK elections and referenda should be reduced to sixteen. Young people not only have the right to influence decision makers, but they are also the group that suffers the most significant long-term effects of the political decisions that are made in our country.
GF
28 Jun 2018
Civil partnership ruling a victory
Responding to the news that the Supreme Court has ruled that mixed-sex couples should be able to enter into civil partnerships, Liberal Democrat Equalities Spokesperson Baroness Meral Hussein-Ece said:
27 Jun 2018
Reporting flyposting in Sandgate
Another day, another business decides that rules are not for them, and that they'll advertise their business or event on posters on street furniture somewhere in Folkestone and Hythe.
27 Jun 2018
National News
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
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Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
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Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
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