Ross Calls for Immediate A20 Speed Limit Change
Shepway Liberal Democrat Ross Clark has called on Highways England to make immediate changes to the 40mph speed limit on the A20 between the Roundhill Tunnels and Dover.
1 Apr 2016
Resignation as Governor at Folkestone St Martin's CoE Primary - An Outstanding School
On 16 March, a few hours after the budget, I sent my resignation as Governor (and thus Chair of Governors) at Folkestone St Martin's to Headteacher Kate Love.
26 Mar 2016
We’re All In This Together (except for our Shepway Councillors it seems)
With money being tight for all Councils, you may expect that Councillors would start by ensuring they are setting a good example themselves.
24 Mar 2016
Who knew there was so much money in farming?
It has been revealed that Shepway District Council have spent £5.3 million on buying a farm in Sellinge.
23 Mar 2016
Think a car has been abandoned locally?
There have been a number of reports of possible abandoned vehicles around Folkestone & Sandgate.
8 Mar 2016
It's Cheriton Light Festival this weekend!
From 6pm to 9pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February Strange Cargo will be bringing you the third Cheriton Light Festival. There is a line up of extraordinary artists, who have made beautiful artworks for you to see and participate in.
SCE
24 Feb 2016
Kent Police: ANPR Consultation
It is proposed that an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera will be installed near one of the main routes into Hythe in order to increase coverage within the area.
23 Feb 2016
A Service of Commemoration and Unveiling of the Paver for Corporal William Cotter VC
A SERVICE OF COMMEMORATION AND UNVEILING OF THE PAVER
23 Feb 2016
Thought for the day: On Government Secrecy
The very word "secrecy" is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and to secret proceedings.
17 Feb 2016
National News
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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