Could YOUR home use a HUG2?
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) funds energy efficiency upgrades for Folkestone homes that are not connected to the gas network, Folkestone & Hythe District has a high number of eligible homes / households.
13 May 2024
Why we need a Fair Deal for Farming in Folkestone and Hythe
Here in Folkestone and Hythe, Romney Marsh and the Elham Valley and North Downs are shaped by farming and agriculture. From world famous Romney Marsh lamb, to crops, to vineyards on the hills overlooking Folkestone.
10 May 2024
Sandgate
Emergency Road Closure - Lachlan Way and Castle Road, Sandgate: 6th-24th May 2024
It has been necessary to close Lachlan Way and Castle Road, Sandgate from 6th May 2024 for up to 19 days.
9 May 2024
Reaction to Conservative MP for Dover Natalie Elphicke Defecting to Labour
There is nothing in her record as an MP to suggest she has a centre-ground political bone in her body.
8 May 2024
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner 2024 Election Result
On a 22.2% turnout, the Conservative's Kent Police and Crime Commissioner candidate was re-elected with a much reduced majority. The Conservative's vote share was down 14% on 2021, with Labour up 8.6% and the Lib Dems up 5.1%.
6 May 2024
Larry Ngan
🔶 2024 Local Election Round-up 🔶
For the first time in almost 30 years, the Liberal Democrats came second for the number of councillor seats won, ahead of the Conservatives. 522 Liberal Democrat Councillors were elected, up 104. The Conservatives trailed in with 515, losing a 474.
6 May 2024
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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