Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater has welcomed a Government announcement that local Council's will see benefits from business rates collected in their area. Tim Prater lobbied Communities Minister Andrew Stunell for the return of business rates to local authorities last year.
The Bill to create directly-elected Police and Crime Commissioners is currently before Parliament. The first elections of Police and Crime Commissioners are expected in May 2012.
Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater has welcomed the statement by Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter on Kent Schools and Academy status. Previously, Mr Cater had advised all schools to consider academy status, but in a letter to school governors issued today, he changed that position.
Before you break up for the summer holidays for some well-earned rest and relaxation, I thought it would be helpful if I dropped you a line to clarify Kent County Council's, and my own, thoughts on academy status.
The closure of Sandgate Road, Folkestone remains necessary for emergency repairs. It has now been established that the faults have been caused by leaking water joints.
Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary is holding an Open day on the 24th July 2011 at 11am to 4.30pm. There will be tours of the Sanctuary allowing people to make friends with our 100+ homeless cats.
The annual Sandgate Sea and Food Festival 2011 will be held this year on Sunday 28th August. Alongside the family fun, music and live bands, craft market and more on that day there will be an extended seafront market on Granville Parade, with a great mix of food stalls, games, high-quality bric-a-brac and more.
Kent Highway Services are planning to carry out footway reconstruction works along the length of Lucy Avenue, Folkestone from its junction with Old Mead to its
Kent Trading Standards are advising businesses to be wary if they are considering booking corporate hospitality tickets for the British Open Golf Championship in Sandwich 2011, as we have received complaints about companies offering expensive tickets/packages that they are not able to supply/provide.
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
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