AD LIB Magazine Article: Winning Here
Campaigners in Michael Howard's East Kent back yard overturned the odds to win from the Tories. Here, winning candidate Lynne Beaumont explains how they did it.
LB
3 Jan 2013
20mph zones can cut casualties by 40%
A report in the Independent suggests that road casualties could be cut by 40% by the introduction of 20mph limits in built-up areas. 20mph zones also have strong support amongst voters according to a ComRes opinion poll.
2 Jan 2013
Save Prince’s Parade: Protecting our sea front and the adjacent land
This is a brief journey along the canal and the adjacent sea front between Hythe and Seabrook. It is a journey exploring the beauty, singular tranquility and appeal of this area. Seabrook signals the start of Hythe canal and heralds the long meandering line of defence, built to deter Napoleon from landing. The canal (owned by English Heritage), sea front and it's environs change constantly, opening up a world of differing aspects as you walk along and breath in and touch these very special qualities, it is a jewel of nature.
ML
1 Jan 2013
Grasmere Gardens Path Reconstruction Works from 7 January
Kent Highways are planning to carry out footway reconstruction works along the entire length of Grasmere Gardens. These works involve the replacement of the existing footway surface with a newly constructed bituminous layer, together with some kerb works.
31 Dec 2012
Coolinge Lane Path Reconstruction Works from 4 February
Kent Highways are planning to carry out footway reconstruction works in Coolinge Lane. These works involve the replacement of the existing footway surface with a newly constructed asphalt layer, together with localised kerb replacement works and new pedestrian guard railing.
31 Dec 2012
Kent Police update November & December 2012 - Cheriton and Morehall
This is the update for the months of November and December, for Cheriton, Morehall and surrounding areas.
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31 Dec 2012
Sandgate - Sangatte Twinning Trip: 18th January
On 18th January 2013, Sandgate Parish Council are running a trip to Sangatte to celebrate our village's twinning links. Few twinning arrangements have a closer local bond - on a clear day, you can *almost* see Sangatte across the channel!
31 Dec 2012
Sandgate Military Road Recreation Ground Works
Sandgate Parish Council is inviting quotations for works to the Military Road recreation ground toilet block.
31 Dec 2012
Sandgate Castle Road Car Park: Good News for Christmas and the New Year
Two bits of good news on Sandgate Parking - one for this weekend, and one for the New Year!
20 Dec 2012
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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