Domestic Abuse Services in Kent and Medway
If you are suffering from domestic abuse or know someone who is, there is confidential help available on the Domestic abuse support services website.
6 Jul 2016
Flood Wardens Wanted
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer Flood Warden for your area?
KFR
5 Jul 2016
Is this the End of Kent County Council? Probably Not. Certainly Not Yet.
Rumours of Kent Districts merging to form Unitary Authorities have been around for years (some with decent evidence, some with less). This week there are press reports of another attempt: this time for an East Kent and Channel authority incorporating Shepway, Thanet, Canterbury, Ashford and Dover.
4 Jul 2016
HMRC tax scam targeting Kent residents
KCC Trading Standards have received reports of scam telephone calls claiming to be from HMRC, requesting outstanding payments from residents or offering rebates.
29 Jun 2016
Military Road Resurfacing Works
Kent Highways are intending to resurface Military Road (Sandgate) from its junction with Sandgate High Street to the junction with North Road.
29 Jun 2016
Shepway Community Chest Grants 2016
The Shepway Community Chest scheme is now open and the deadline for completed applications is 5pm on Monday 1 August 2016.
28 Jun 2016
Granville Parade / Castle Road Parking Update
The news is... there is no news.
28 Jun 2016
Avoid Horn Street in July...
Despite residents, campaigners and councillors from Folkestone and Sandgate insisting that for the new Shorncliffe development to go ahead required a widened road bridge at Horn Street, Shepway Development Control decided... against making that a condition on the developer.
28 Jun 2016
New Lorry Parking Ban Soon on Sandgate Esplanade
There has been an increase in ther number of large lorries parking (and often "overnighting") on Sandgate Esplanade.
28 Jun 2016
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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