Around 100 local residents turned out to the Tower Theatre in North Road, Folkestone on Saturday to decide £15,000 of grant funding for local projects. Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater is the first in Folkestone to give power direct to local residents to decide on which projects they want to see backed with £15,000 of grant funding.
Kent Highways Services are going to be resurfacing the junction of Beachborough Road and Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, and the approaches to it prior to the start of full high speed rail services to London commencing from Folkestone West train station.
Conservative MP Michael Howard is under fire this week after it was disclosed he earned nearly £20,000 last month ALONE from non-Parliamentary activities. The cash came from a range of jobs and company directorships - some paying over £1,000 an HOUR.
Folkestone West Councillor Tim Prater took matters into his own hands on Thursday when alerted to a litter problem in Coolinge Lane, Sandgate and cleared litter himself in a "10 minute litter pick". In the time, Tim collected handfuls of rubbish including bottles, fast food wrappers and a 2 metre length of Stagecoach bus ticket!
Folkestone West Councillor Tim Prater took matters into his own hands on Thursday when alerted to a litter problem in Coolinge Lane, Sandgate and cleared litter himself in a "10 minute litter pick". In the time, Tim collected handfuls of rubbish including bottles, fast food wrappers and a 2 metre length of Stagecoach bus ticket!
There'll be a feast of family fun in Folkestone on Saturday, November 28, when both Town Centre Management and the Creative Quarter signal the start of pre-Christmas festivities. During the day, traders and entertainers from Boulogne-sur-Mer will add special sparkle to events in the town's main shopping area.
The 2009 Shepway Liberal Democrats AGM, which will be held starting at 7pm on Saturday 28th November 2009 at the Lads' Club, Rectory Lane, Saltwood CT21 4QA
Vince Cable is Member of Parliament for Twickenham and has been the Liberal Democrats' chief economic spokesperson since 2003, having previously served as Chief Economist for Shell from 1995 to 1997. Vince has just published his memoirs "Free Radical", in which he recalls a life of wide variety and great interest - and ballroom dancing!
In support of the Folkestone Book Festival the Neville Pundole Gallery has specially commissioned pieces by several artists, inspired by the works of H. G. Wells. The exhibition is comprised of works in Pottery, Glass and Paint; all drawing their influence from not only Wells' more famous works such as "The War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine", but also "The Sea Lady… a Tissue of Moonshine" which Wells wrote whilst living in Folkestone.
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.
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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