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Claimant Count tracker: Folkestone & Dover
I've brought together "claimant count" statistics for Shepway and Dover Local Authorities for 2014, 2013 & 2012 in the chart below.
Disappointment over Kent County Council response to road Safety Fears on Sandgate High Street
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has reacted with disappointment that Kent County Council are unwilling to act on road safety fears along a narrow stretch of Sandgate High Street. Gary reported the issue to UKIP County Councillor Hod Birkby, who forwarded a Kent County Council Highways, Transportation & Waste officer's response.
Narrow High Street a danger to more the wing mirrors
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller is calling for action to deal with a narrow area of Sandgate High Street (A259) after a bus collided with a parked car on Monday. A double decker bus, a 102 travelling from Lydd to Folkestone, hit the parked car soon after the owner had left the vehicle at around 12.45pm. The bus caused damage to the rear of the vehicle, denting the wheel arch.

Tom and the Shepway Lib Dem Team say "Thank You" to central Folkestone voters
Tom McNeice and the Shepway Lib Dem Team would like to thank everyone who voted in the by-election in Harvey Central Ward last Thursday.
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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.

Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.

Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.

Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak

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