Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

Fresh Lib Dem Commitment to Axing Student Tuition Fees

I'm writing to let you know some good news about the Liberal Democrat manifesto - good news for students and for everyone who wants a fairer Britain. This week the Party's federal policy committee agreed a way to deliver one of our most important policies, the scrapping of unfair tuition fees. We've developed a plan to phase out tuition fees over the course of the next six years, to ensure this vital policy is affordable even at this time of economic crisis.

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by Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats

18 Dec 2009

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KentTV - since when did a video view mean a unique visitor?

Kent County Council seem to be at it again. defending Kent TV, saying "more than 2.2 million people have sought out and watched Kent TV over the last two years is a strong indicator of public opinion." But have they? Have they really?

18 Dec 2009

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Dhan Gurung speaks in Dartford for Folkestone Gurkha Memorial

Folkestone's Dhan Gurung has given a talk on the history of Gurkha battalions at a fund raising dinner at Dartford Greek Taverna on Wednesday. The dinner raised over £100 towards a memorial for the 45,000 brave Gurkha's who have died fighting for the UK.

17 Dec 2009

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Shepway Council in relegation zone

Liberal Democrat group leader Lynne Beaumont, has slammed Shepway's ruling Conservatives for their shocking performance in a recent report by the Audit Commission.

16 Dec 2009

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Big Swing to Lib Dems in Hythe West, but Conservatives retain seat

Despite a big swing from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives held onto the Hythe West seat in the Hythe Town Council by-election. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Conservative Councillor Richard Carroll, elected in May 2007.

11 Dec 2009

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Revealed: Shepway plans to end free Hythe parking and increase "Pay and Display" charges

Shock parking plans being discussed by Conservative Shepway District Council will see parking charges at three currently free Hythe car parks. The plan is detailed in official Council documents to be discussed by the District Council Cabinet on 9th December.

9 Dec 2009

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Lib Dems will fight for Hythe Council Tax Cut

Hythe Liberal Democrats will be pushing Hythe Town Council to CUT its Council tax for next year. Proposals from Conservative Hythe Council for next years tax sees Hythe's Council Tax rise yet again. Despite this increase, spending on services like Hythe in Bloom are facing a savage 50% cut.

8 Dec 2009

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Sandgate Road closed west bound tonight

There will be a west bound lane closure on Sandgate Road, Folkestone this evening, 8 December 2009 for 1 night only. Works are to take place on Sandgate Road near the junction with Clifton Road to allow Veolia Water services to carry out urgent water main repairs.

8 Dec 2009

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Sam Matthews, Neil Maathews and Darren Briddock at the current Hythe Swimming Pool

Matthews' Hythe Pool Pledge

Lib Dem Neil Matthews has committed to fighting for a new Hythe Swimming Pool if elected to Hythe Town Council. With a by-election in Hythe West on Thursday, Neil says:

8 Dec 2009

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Crime & Policing

Preserving Trial by Jury

The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.

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by Jess Brown-Fuller

14 Mar 2026

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Transport

Driving Forward - Road to Access

Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.

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by Olly Glover

14 Mar 2026

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Protecting Children Online

Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.

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by Munira Wilson

9 Mar 2026

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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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