Social Housing Decarbonisation Project Success
125 of Folkestone & Hythe’s council-owned homes have been brought up to date with a range of energy efficient measures making them cheaper to run for tenants.
2 May 2024
It's Just a Pawfect Day...
Although seasonal dog beach restrictions are in place from 1 May, there is still an abundance of coastline and countryside that can be enjoyed by dogs and their owners during the summer months.
1 May 2024
Lib Dems select experienced campaigner for Weald of Kent seat
Cllr John Howson will fight Weald of Kent for the Liberal Democrats. Cllr Howson said: "It is an honour to be asked to fight this...
30 Apr 2024
Sandgate
Cost of Living Support Across East Kent
Social Enterprise Kent are delivering a cost of living support project across East Kent.
25 Apr 2024
It's Coming Down! Princes Parade Hoarding Removal Welcomed
The process of removing hoarding panels surrounding the council-owned Princes Parade site in Hythe has begun.
25 Apr 2024
Sandgate
Local Business Update: Sandgate Sea and Food Festival 2024
The Sandgate Sea and Food Festival has been running for 20 years. We're delighted to confirm it will again be held this August Bank Holiday weekend (24th and 25th August).
TPCSFC
24 Apr 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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