Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

National Bus Pass Scheme to become Kent Responsibility in 2011

Folkestone Councillor Tim Prater has been told that responsibility for the national bus pass scheme will pass from District Councils to Kent and Medway Councils from April 2011. The news came in response to an email from Tim Prater to Kent County Cabinet member for Transport Nick Chard asking for Kent to consider taking on the responsibility which will have cost Shepway District Council around £1 million in the last two years.

4 Nov 2009

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You Decide! Grant funding day for Folkestone West this Saturday

A new scheme to allow local residents decide which projects they want to see backed with County grants will be launched in Folkestone this Saturday by Lib Dem Tim Prater. 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.

3 Nov 2009

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Can you help Sandgate Speed Watch?

Sandgate residents and Sandgate Parish Councillors are working with local PSCO Mark Wilson on special "Speedwatch" sessions in Sandgate to alert drivers to their speed. The Speedwatch teams use a speed indicator device jointly owned with Folkestone Town Council which displays the speed of approaching vehicles. Sessions last around 2 hours, and volunteers to run the sessions are needed - full training can be given.

3 Nov 2009

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Kent must save Shepway from £1 million bus ticket

Kent County Councillor Tim Prater has written to County Cabinet Transport Spokesman Nick Chard asking Kent to take the responsibility for administering the National Bus pass scheme within Kent into County control.

30 Oct 2009

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Advertisement: Selection for Liberal Democrat Prospective Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe

The Local Party Executive of Shepway Liberal Democrats invites applications for selection as Prospective Candidate for the constituency of Folkestone and Hythe.

29 Oct 2009

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Kent Fire Urge Safe Play with Fireworks

In the lead up to bonfire night, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging the people of Kent and Medway to stay safe and don't let accidents ruin your fun.

29 Oct 2009

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Neil Matthews steps down as Folkestone & Hythe Parliamentary Candidate

Shepway Liberal Democrats are sorry to announce that Neil Matthews has stepped down as Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone & Hythe due to personal pressures. Neil remains an active part of the Shepway Liberal Democrats and Liberal Democrat Councillor for Hythe West.

27 Oct 2009

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Lynne Beaumont in "Ask Me Why I'm Walking" shirt

Why Is Lynne Walking?

Shepway Liberal Democrat Group Leader Lynne Beaumont will be walking around Folkestone town centre for 5 days from the 2nd to the 6th November 2009. The reason for the walk is to raise funds for the Salvation Army and the Rainbow Centre, both of whom deal with homeless and vulnerable people on the front line.

27 Oct 2009

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Joanna Lumley, Peter Carroll, Lynne Beaumont and dhan Gurung outside Folkestone Town Council offices

Join Award Winner Dhan Gurung in Maidstone on Friday

Kent County Council's BME (Black and minority ethnic) Achievement Awards are being presented at Kent County Council offices in Maidstone, Sessions House, Lecture Theatre this Friday, 30th October from 2-3.15pm (coffee available from 1.30).

27 Oct 2009

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