MoJ Consultation on Closing Courts in Kent
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on proposals to close over 90 courts across the country as a cost saving exercise. including three in Kent.
16 Jul 2015
Parking on Granville Parade Maintainance Gangway / Seawall
Despite years of reports, requests, demands and cajoling by Sandgate Parish Council to Shepway District Council to help them...
16 Jul 2015
Folkestone Town Council: Record Breaking, Fossils & Anglo Saxons
Folkestone Town Council have launched a series of events for children this summer and are hoping to programme further talks and walks which will be announced shortly.
15 Jul 2015
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Standing up For Sandgate Escarpment
Speech to Development Control Committee speaking against Y11/0137/SH: Land Adjoining Sir John Moore Barracks, Military Road, Sandgate, Kent:
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14 Jul 2015
Lib Dems seek to defeat David Cameron on ‘Votes at 16’
The Liberal Democrats could pave the way for 16-year-olds to vote in local council elections as David Cameron is expected to face a further defeat in the House of Lords on Wednesday.
14 Jul 2015
Registrations now open to members for South East Region Autumn Conference and AGM
South East Region Liberal Democrats are pleased to announce their autumn conference in Eastbourne. Further information to follow but please hold the date as we look forward to seeing our members on the day. There will be training and events as well as main hall speakers.
13 Jul 2015
Were we ever a ‘protest party’?
According to a recent television programme, we have been perceived by some of the electorate as a 'party of protest' - or a 'none of the above' vote - at least until UKIP came along.
10 Jul 2015
Leadership Hustings - Tim Farron MP and Norman Lamb MP
All members are welcomed to attend and take part in a Leadership Hustings meetinmg THIS SATURDAY in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
10 Jul 2015
Folkestone's message to Tory Transport Minister Robert Goodwill
The Folkestone Herald has not pulled its punches in response to the view of the Conservative Ports and Shipping Minister Robert Goodwill's view that Operation Stack does not cause traffic chaos.
9 Jul 2015
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Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
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by Olly Glover
14 Mar 2026
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Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
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9 Mar 2026
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Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
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22 Feb 2026
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