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Shepway District Council Sandgate Parking Consultation Notice on Granville Parade

Sandgate Parking Decision Needs Scrutiny

Following the publication of Shepway District Council's decision to proceed with the Sandgate East CPZ, the remaining Council process open to us is to see the decision "called-in" to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. That committee can look at the decision in detail, the reasons it was taken, the evidence on which the decsion was based and make recommendations on either upholding, amending or changing the decision. Although the view of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee is advisory and not compulsory, it gives the Cabinet Member for Transport as opportunity to change his mind.

5 Oct 2016
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96% of people say NO, but Shepway District Council say YES!

Shepway District Council, despite 96% of consultees objecting, are forcing through plans to establish parking restrictions on Sandgate's roads, starting next Monday. This is despite Cabinet Member for Transport, Malcolm Dearden, receiving a consultation report detailing 329 objections to the scheme, out of 342 responses. There were a mere 10 responses supporting the scheme (less than 3%).

3 Oct 2016
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Norman Lamb speaking at Liberal Democrat conference rally

Securing the Future of Health and Social Care

For too many years our NHS has not got the investment it needs. While Brexiters claimed that the NHS will get another £350million a week when we leave Europe, this has already been shown up as another cheap con trick from Farage, Johnson and Co. to win the referendum at all costs.

28 Sep 2016
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Sandgate War Memorial

Sandgate War Memorial receives Grade II Listing

The Sandgate War Memorial has received Grade II Listed Building Status following an application by local parish Councillor Guy Valentine-Neale on behlaf of the Sandgate Society conservation and planning group.

22 Sep 2016
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National News

A wildfire
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
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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
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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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