NatWest are running a community fund to support local charities and community projects. Applications close on 20 August, with £5,000 available for each local area. The charity/project that receives the most votes will be awarded £3,000 with the two runners up each receiving £1,000. The voting period will open in October.
Attendance on the overcast morning started small but gradually grew as the weather improved and word spread to the shoppers of Folkestone. We are so fortunate to be able to watch quality dancing and listen to such talented singers.
Kent Trading Standards want to warn Kent residents about a scam involving personal loans. A Kent consumer was recently cold called by someone claiming to represent a well known finance company offering a loan of several thousand pounds.
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Folkestone Library will re-open its doors on Monday 23 August following refurbishment works and replacement of the heating system.
Veolia Water Southeast have notified of three schemes for the upgrading of mains pipes are scheduled for the coming months and each should take about 4 - 6 weeks to complete. They are:
It's strange to find that people are so pleased to meet the Mayor, and yet it is me who is honoured to meet them. Today, this is exactly the case when I was privileged to meet the Chelsea Pensioners who were visiting Cheriton Bowls Club for a small tournament.
Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, with rain and possible thunder, Shepway District Council have taken the decision to reschedule the National Play Day event.
At the Mayoral outing today there were Mayors and Mayoresses present that I have not met before who had travelled from Tunbridge Wells, Bromley, Medway, Gravesend and the more usual Cinque Ports. We drove to the venue ourselves this time as Canterbury is outside our area and not a Cinque Port and parking amongst the rather smart Mayoral Cars was a bit daunting. However, seeing the stunning venue of Tower House and it's gardens and grounds was an uplifting experience.
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.
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.
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.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
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