Folkestone to Hythe Sea Flooding Protection Work Underway
Work on coastal flooding protection has started following the winter storms which have tested the sea defences of Folkestone and Hythe beaches.
19 Feb 2014
Forthcoming Events in Sandgate
Tomorrow! Sandgate Craft Club at Sandgate Library. From 10am - 12noon. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
AOSPC
19 Feb 2014
Job Vacancy: Clerk's Assistant for Sandgate Parish Council
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Clerk's Assistant at Sandgate Parish Council. This is an interesting and varied post supporting an active, community and business-focused council. The successful applicant will be required to work with the Parish Clerk to provide professional support and guidance in respect of all aspects of the council's work.
14 Feb 2014
East Kent Bogus Charity Salesman Warning
KCC Trading Standards has received a report of a male knocking on doors in the Whitfield area of Dover last Saturday.
13 Feb 2014
Agenda Launched for Spring Conference in York
The Liberal Democrats have published the agenda and directory for their Spring Federal Conference in York.
4 Feb 2014
Southeastern train service update: severe weather warning 31 January
Severe weather is forecast for this evening with high winds and more heavy rain predicted for the South East.
S
31 Jan 2014
SDC agrees to sale of beach in 'urgent' meeting
A price has been agreed for the sale of Fisherman's Beach, in an "urgent" Shepway District Council decision.
30 Jan 2014
Father of beaten teen on quest to fix faulty CCTV
The father of a teenager who was badly beaten in sight of a faulty security camera did not work says he will not rest until Folkestone's CCTV is sorted out.
28 Jan 2014
Bedroom Tax: Do you qualify for a refund?
From the Shelter website: If you live in England, have claimed housing benefit continuously from before 1 January 1996 and your housing benefit has been cut by the "bedroom tax", a legal loophole means you may get a full refund.
28 Jan 2014
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
Sign up
for email updates
Meet Ed Davey
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
Learn more about Ed
Our people
Meet our representatives and candidates.
