Newsletter from Catherine: Liberalism and Wildlife
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you who worked so hard over the general election campaign.
CBMEP
17 May 2015
Party Leadership Election: Update
Following the resignation of Nick Clegg as Party Leader, the Liberal Democrat Federal Executive (Governing Body) last weekend agreed a timetable to see a new leader elected by the party membership and the result announced on July 16th.
16 May 2015
Sandgate Beach Water Quality: Projected Excellent
The Environment Agency has launched a new website giving detailed information on its water quality testing at beaches around the UK.
15 May 2015
Eurotunnel: Good Day, Bad Day
Good Day: Eurotunnel's MyFerryLink ferry operation has won its legal battle to overturn a ban on it operating between Dover and Calais.
15 May 2015
Thought for the day: Surprise Guest Contributor Edition...
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens: as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone." David Cameron, 13 May.
14 May 2015
Shepway District Council New Cabinet Announced
Conservative Leader of Shepway District Council David Monk has announced his new cabinet following the District Council elections last week in which Deputy Leader Russell Tillson lost his seat on the Council. The new cabinet is made up as follows:
14 May 2015
What Does a New Liberal Democrat Member Look Like?
The surge in Liberal Democrat membership since the General Election is continuing, with over 10,000 new members having joined in under a week.
13 May 2015
A Liberal Democrat Reading List
I, famously, don't write for Lib Dem Voice. But on a day like today, how could I not? Apparently, there are like ten thousand of you guys now. Welcome! Genuinely, really, welcome. In order to help you acclimatise to the culture of the party there's a few things you ought to be reading. A version of this was originally posted on my blog, and this one has been amended to reflect the comments there as well as my original post. YAY crowdsourcing!
JR
13 May 2015
A Sandgate Planning Application
Browsing Twitter this morning, I passed a message from the very useful www.twitter.com/shepwayplanning (useful, if you like that kind of thing).
13 May 2015
National News
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
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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