Phone Cabling Works to close Folkestone Bouverie Place and Square to traffic in January
Folkestone, Bouverie Place and Bouverie Square: Closed Monday 11th January from Friday 15th January between 21:00-06:00.
7 Jan 2016
Hythe High Street Closure for Gas Mains Works
Hythe High Street will be closed for 5 weeks Monday 11th January until Monday 15th February to enable gas mains replacement.
6 Jan 2016
Pent Valley Technology College - Proposed Closure Consultation
Kent County Council would like to hear your views on a proposal to close Pent Valley Technology College. It is proposed that the school closes for current Years 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 from 31 August 2016 and that the current Year 10 pupils remain on site until July 2017 to complete their GCSE studies. It is proposed that Pent Valley Technology College closes permanently from 31 August 2017.
6 Jan 2016
Say NO to Fracking: Keep it in the Ground [Opinion]
The Green Liberal Democrats have been working on a "Keep it in the Ground" motion which is now finalised and ready to be submitted to federal conference committee (by Jan 13th) for inclusion in the agenda for York in March. There is a good chance the motion will be debated if submitted: the Party Conference Committee specifically asked for a definitive motion, two regions passed a similar motion in November, and Tim Farron wants this policy!
SOCGLD
4 Jan 2016
Samuel Plimsoll Folkestone Celebrations 2016
All are welcome to attend the Folkestone's Plimsoll Day celebrations on Saturday 13th February 2016 at St Martin's Church, Horn Street, Cheriton CT20 3JJ.
2 Jan 2016
TP
1 Jan 2016
Sandgate High Street Potholes
The Kent County Council problem reporting system says that there has already been a report of potholes near the junction of Sandgate High Street and Military Road, and that works "are being programmed". However, despite there being serious potholes in the road for months, no repair has been made.
1 Jan 2016
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Operation Stack: 4 weeks left to have say in consultation on new lorry area
There are still four weeks left to have your say on the proposals for a new lorry park on the M20 to tackle Operation Stack, with a series of exhibitions happening across the area in the next two weeks
1 Jan 2016
Southeastern Christmas 2015 Service
From 8.00pm on Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) to Sunday 3 January, Thameslink Programme improvement work means no Southeastern trains will stop at Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and London Bridge.
11 Dec 2015
National News
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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
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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