Kent Trading Standards has received a report of a business dropping off plastic bags apparently for a Lithuanian charity which refers to supporting causes against breast cancer. Kent residents are being asked to fill the bags with their unwanted goods and the bags to be left out for collection. Currently these bags have been dropped off in the East Folkestone area.
Sandgate's Chichester Hall will play host to "Manic Mike's Christmas Rock 'n' Roll Party" on Friday 2nd December. All profits from the Party will go towards a Sandgate community project, so you can have a great night AND support the Sandgate community at the same time!
There is £10,000 available from Kent County Council for community groups in Folkestone West & Sandgate on 5th November. Any group can apply for up to £1,000 for projects that benefit the local area - and local residents decide who should get the cash!
Two Folkestone groups are leading the race for a £6,000 NatWest Community Force grant!
Kent Trading Standards is advising consumers of a recall of some products in the Dolmio Pastavita range by Mars Foods UK Ltd. The recall is due to the possibility of insufficient heat treatment during manufacture. The affected products are:
Lib Dem MP and Government Children's Minister Sarah Teather explains the impact of the Pupil Premium - £488 for every child on free school meals in our schools, what impact that has on our local schools, and why this is a direct result of the Liberal Democrats in Government - on Lib Dem Voice. Worth a read.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
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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