At the launch of the Poppy Appeal, in its 90th year, 5 veterans each aged 90, represented the brave people who gave their lives for our freedom. After a moving ceremony and where the military history of the 5 veterans were read out, schoolchildren presented each of the 5 with the first poppies of the year. 5 young servicemen and women also received their poppies - the picture of young and old standing together was a strong image.
Conservative Sandgate Council have rejected proposals for a crossing on Sandgate Esplanade.
After years of work, a one way system will be installed in Chart Road and Morehall Avenue.
Your Lib Dem team have surveyed residents in Royal Military Avenue about recent changes by Kent Highways to the road.
Street light columns in Risborough Lane have been replaced after action from your Lib Dem team.
You voted the Valley Vipers top at the "You Decide" Day last month! Valley Vipers Youth Wheelchair Basketball Club are based at Pent Valley Leisure Centre.
Ballot papers have now been despatched to everyone who was a current member of the Liberal Democrats on 28th September for the election of a new Party President.
Initial MoD proposals to redevelop parts of Shorncliffe & Risborough Barracks have been redrawn. New plans show that after lobbying by local residents the Church Road Stadium has now been protected.
Families of Year 6 children in Kent who are going to start secondary school in September 2011 have just two weeks left to submit their application. The official closing date is Sunday 31 October. However, because of the October school holiday, Kent County Council will accept applications as 'on time' up until Friday 5 November.
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
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.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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