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9 Jan 2015
Sandgate Parish Council and Library Christmas Opening Hours
The offices of Sandgate Parish Council will be closed from 1pm today, 23rd December 2014, and will reopen on Friday 2nd January 2015, at 9am.
AOGTSPC
23 Dec 2014
Liberal Democrats publish 10-Point Plan, calling for a referendum on Manston Airport's future
In response to the chaos at Thanet District Council reported by local media this week, the two Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidates for North and South Thanet - George Cunningham and Russ Timpson - launched a ten point plan today to put the future of Manston Airport on much more solid footing.
22 Dec 2014
£250m deal will help safeguard our post offices
A crucial lifeline has been thrown to post offices in East Kent thanks to a major Government contract. The deal, unveiled by Liberal Democrat pensions minister Steve Webb, offers support to disabled people and the elderly while also helping to protect the future of the post office network.
19 Dec 2014
Shorncliffe Barracks Redevelopment: KCC demand more information on Horn Street Bridge
Kent County Council Highways department have demanded more detailed information about projected traffic around Horn Street bridge as part of the Shorncliffe Barracks planning application, or have threatened to reccommend opposing approval of the application.
18 Dec 2014
Shepway Christmas Waste Collections
Shepway Council have announced details of their 2014 Christmas service, from waste collections to office opening hours.
SDC
17 Dec 2014
National News
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
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