Liberal Democrat Spring Conference 2011, 11-13 March, Sheffield
Registration is now open for spring federal conference 2011 and members can enjoy a couple of great early bird offers.
29 Nov 2010
Dog Wardens 1, Dog Fouling Notices 3
Dog fouling on pavements and highways are often raised as an issue by Shepway residents. At a recent meeting of Shepway Council's Corporate Scrutiny Committee, questions were asked about the number of enforcement officers employed and penalty notices issued for Dog Fouling. There is one Dog Warden, and three fixed penalty notices have been issued in the last 12 months, with no prosecutions.
29 Nov 2010
Postponed: Shepway Lib Dem Race Night
With regret, due to the forecast weather this afternoon and evening, tonight's (Saturday 27th November) Shepway Liberal Democrat Race Night at Hythe Sports Pavilion has been postponed.
27 Nov 2010
Congratulations to Anuradha Koirala: CNN Heroes Award 2010
Anuradha Koirala, Chairperson of Maiti Nepal, has won the world prestigious CNN Heroes Award 2010 in Los Angeles. Anuradha became the first ever Nepalese women to win the award in recognition of her tireless contribution and fighting against a society free from trafficking of children and women around the world.
25 Nov 2010
The Short, Short List: Kent down to three for Kent Highway Services' core maintenance contract
Kent County Council Cabinet member for Highways, Nick Chard, has announced the 3 companies to make the final shortlist for the Kent highway Services "Term Maintenance Contract". The final three are:
23 Nov 2010
Allowing Councillors to express views: the Localism Bill
An update from Kent County Council: Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles, has confirmed the government intends to clarify how the law on bias applies to local councillors in the forthcoming Localism Bill. Mr Pickles has indicated that the Bill will:
19 Nov 2010
Town Mayor of Folkestone's Christmas Charity Auction
Join celebrity auctioneer Michael Hogben on 1st December and bid for a bargain work of art at a special charity auction to raise money for The Mayor and Mayoress's chosen charities The Folkestone Rainbow Centre and B-4-8s.
18 Nov 2010
Where is the Shepway Council E-Petition Scheme? [Update: Friday 19th - they found it]
Shepway Council's website says e-petitions can "be created, signed and submitted online via our website www.shepway.gov.uk from 15 November 2010." (http://tinyurl.com/37p7yyh)
18 Nov 2010
New Double Yellow Lines - Weymouth Road at junction with Langdon Road
Kent Highway Services and the Shepway Joint Transport Board have agreed to a new section of double yellow lines on Weymouth Road at junction with Langdon Road to make the turning out of Langdon Road easier.
18 Nov 2010
National News
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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