Phone Cabling Works to close Folkestone Bouverie Place and Square to traffic in January
Folkestone, Bouverie Place and Bouverie Square: Closed Monday 11th January from Friday 15th January between 21:00-06:00.
7 Jan 2016
Hythe High Street Closure for Gas Mains Works
Hythe High Street will be closed for 5 weeks Monday 11th January until Monday 15th February to enable gas mains replacement.
6 Jan 2016
Pent Valley Technology College - Proposed Closure Consultation
Kent County Council would like to hear your views on a proposal to close Pent Valley Technology College. It is proposed that the school closes for current Years 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 from 31 August 2016 and that the current Year 10 pupils remain on site until July 2017 to complete their GCSE studies. It is proposed that Pent Valley Technology College closes permanently from 31 August 2017.
6 Jan 2016
Say NO to Fracking: Keep it in the Ground [Opinion]
The Green Liberal Democrats have been working on a "Keep it in the Ground" motion which is now finalised and ready to be submitted to federal conference committee (by Jan 13th) for inclusion in the agenda for York in March. There is a good chance the motion will be debated if submitted: the Party Conference Committee specifically asked for a definitive motion, two regions passed a similar motion in November, and Tim Farron wants this policy!
SOCGLD
4 Jan 2016
Samuel Plimsoll Folkestone Celebrations 2016
All are welcome to attend the Folkestone's Plimsoll Day celebrations on Saturday 13th February 2016 at St Martin's Church, Horn Street, Cheriton CT20 3JJ.
2 Jan 2016
TP
1 Jan 2016
National News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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