Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

Lydd Airport Planning Meeting DELAYED by Shepway Council until September

Shepway Council have today postponed the Council meeting to discuss the planning applications regarding London Ashford Airport (Lydd) from 9th July to 23rd September [Update - now moved to 24th September to avoid clash with Lib Dem Party Conference]. Shepway Chief Executive Alistair Stewart agreed to the re-scheduling following a request from the lawyers acting for the owner of the airport asking for postponement of publication of the report on the two planning applications and to reschedule the meeting date.

29 Jun 2009

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From www.kentonline.co.uk: LD Lines Dover - Dieppe service scrapped

LD Lines ferry service between Dover and Dieppe, introduced in February, is to end. The company said that it had not attracted sufficient traffic to make it commercially viable, and the service will end on Monday.

27 Jun 2009

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Kent Fire and Rescue say safety is key ingredient to great BBQs

With the summer season in full swing and temperatures set to soar even further, Kent Fire and Rescue Service is warning the public to take extra care with barbecues.

26 Jun 2009

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

Joanna Lumley joins Folkestone Gurkha celebrations

From the BBC: Joanna Lumley joined thousands of people to celebrate the Gurkhas being given the freedom of Folkestone, where they are based.

18 Jun 2009

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Short term closure of Beachborough Road, Folkestone: Sunday 21 June 2009

Beachborough Road, Folkestone will be closed from the junction with Station Road to the junction with Cheriton Road on Sunday 21st June 2009. The closure will be in placed to enable Jacobs working on behalf of Kent Highway Services to carry the removal of a tree stump adjacent to the carriageway.

18 Jun 2009

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Q&A with Tim Prater for Your Shepway

The Q&A below answers questions posed by Your Shepway newspaper (www.yourshepway.co.uk) by James Alexandre from the paper. And yes, Kurt Cobain really DID touch my hand (Reading Festival, 1992).

18 Jun 2009

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Thank You Hythe West

The Hythe West by-elections were well and truly overdue. We had to wait a long time for the Conservatives, as a body, to acknowledge the wishes of the residents in wanting their absent Councillors to step down. Indeed, our Conservative MP didn't attempt to speed this matter along either.

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by Neil Matthews

18 Jun 2009

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Summer 2009: Shepway Play Mobile Activity Programme announced

Shepway Council have announced their listing of the FREE Family Play Days taking place at various outdoor locations across Shepway over the Summer Holidays for all ages.

17 Jun 2009

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Direct Rush Hour Service to Charing Cross: southeastern "endeavouring to find a solution"

New Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater has had a reply from southeastern after raising concerns about the loss of peak hours direct services to Charing Cross from Folkestone stations saying "we do not lightly dismiss the needs of those commuting to Charing Cross. Our timetable team is endeavouring to find a solution and if we are able to go some way towards meeting local residents' commuting needs, we will."

17 Jun 2009

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