Folkestone Sign

Public Buildings: DEC generally needed. EPC generally not.

Trading Standards have been made aware that some producers of commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) may be writing to local parish councils telling them they need EPCs for their village halls etc. and risk large fines if they do not comply. This is not correct because an EPC is only required for a building when constructed, sold or let.

25 Mar 2011
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Tim Prater

Kent to receive £6.5m to tackle potholes

Councils have been told how they will benefit from the doubling of funding available for repairing potholes as announced in Wednesday's Budget. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has written to all English local highway authorities to inform them of their share of £200m.

25 Mar 2011
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Sandgate Broadband Survey

Sandgate Community Trust are considering seeking a KCC Connecting Kent Community Broadband Grant initiative that, if successful, will help improve broadband connectivity throughout Sandgate.

22 Mar 2011
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Kent Police Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy: Have Your Say

Kent Police have been working with partnership colleagues to assess a new approach in the management of anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Kent and Medway. This approach will focus on the level of risk or harm that is being caused to an individual or group. This harm-based approach supports the recommendations from a national review of ASB by Her Majesty Inspectorate of Constabulary.

16 Mar 2011
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A party of fairness, freedom, progress and reform

"I never forget that it is because of you, your tireless work, that Liberal Democrats are now in Government. I never forget that we are a party of fairness, freedom, progress and reform. We cherished those values in opposition. Now we're living by them in Government."

NC
13 Mar 2011
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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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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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