Shepway Christmas Recycling, Waste and Garden Collections - Revised Dates
Normal collection day
6 Dec 2013
Forthcoming Events in Sandgate
TOMORROW 10am - 12.30: Sandgate Farmers' Market at Chichester Hall, Sandgate. A great turnout of stallholders including a new fish stall selling locally caught fish. Details are in the attached newsletter.
AOSPC
6 Dec 2013
Train Fare Rise for 2014 Cut
An email arrives from Southeastern following the Autumn Statement:
5 Dec 2013
The End of the Tax Disc: Good News. Now, can we have an app for that?
As widely leaked overnight (what is the point in big statements if all of the headlines come out in advance?) the Chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement 2013 that car tax discs will be abolished from October 2014.
TP
5 Dec 2013
Be Prepared: Shepway Flood Warnings from Environment Agency
The Environment Agency have issued one flood warning and two flood alerts for the Shepway area for the next 24 hours.
5 Dec 2013
A Million More Meals for Kent Schoolchildren
In Kent, there are currently 49,871 pupils in Reception, Year 1 and 2 in our primary schools.
5 Dec 2013
Shorncliffe Garrison Consultation: A Personal Response
Thanks for the opportunity to input into the development prior to a full planning application.
TP
3 Dec 2013
Scam telephone call purporting to be from KCC Social Services
A Kent resident has received a call from a man claiming to be calling on behalf of Kent Social Services. The person said his name was William and asked the resident if they would be prepared to take part in a survey. He then asked if they are the homeowner and for details about their household income.
2 Dec 2013
Free Art Exhibition by Terence Brind
Venue: Folkestone Town Hall, 1-2 Guildhall Street, Folkestone
29 Nov 2013
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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