Landslide Work Set to Begin in Autumn
Cliff stabilisation work below The Leas in Folkestone is due to start later this year ahead of the refurbishment of the Lower Leas Coastal Park play area.
23 May 2025
Experience Counts at Kent County Council
The Liberal Democrat group at Kent County Council have more experience than all the other 4 groups added together, and then some.
17 May 2025
Welcoming Connor McConville to Cabinet
Tim Prater has welcomed the appointment of Connor McConville to Folkestone and Hythe District Council Cabinet as Cabinet Member for Assets and Local Government Reorganisation.
9 May 2025
Water Palaver
Southern Water to attempt next week to reinstate Sandgate High Street roadworks adequately for FIFTH time in 12 months.
9 May 2025
Do As I Say, Not As I Do
"I would suggest if you think you can work from home under us, you might find yourself having quite a short, sharp conversation.”
5 May 2025
Cracking! The Lib Dem Dozen: The New Official Opposition in Kent
As Reform UK take control of Kent County Council, the Liberal Democrats surge to double our number of seats and become the official opposition.
5 May 2025
Thank You Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East
The Results Are In, and Tim won!
2 May 2025
Kent County Elections 2025
Tim Prater for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East
District, Town and Parish Councillor Tim Prater stands again for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe West, the most marginal seat in Kent having failed to win it from the Conservatives by 21 votes in 2021.
20 Apr 2025
Kent County Elections 2025
Emily Newing for Elham Valley
Lyminge Parish councillor, longstanding political campaigner, Councillor and local pub landlord Emily Newing (Arnold) is standing for the Liberal Democrats in Elham Valley for the Kent County Council elections 2025.
20 Apr 2025
National News
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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