Hythe Lib Dems have invoked little used council rules to stop the Council's final planning decision on the Hythe Imperial development being made in a sub-committee of the council. Cllr Darren Briddock has used a veto to force the final council decision to be made at the next meeting of Hythe Town Council instead of in a planning sub committee.
Local photographer Dan Desborough has produced a YouTube video showcasing Folkestone through his evocative photography, which can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKuxGWkF1Jc
As Ramadan comes round once more, I'd like to wish all Muslims observing the month my very best wishes.
At 3pm on Tuesday 25th August, families are welcomed to a FREE showing of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" by Quantum Theatre at the Amphitheatre, Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone.
Lydd (London Ashford Airport) in the Romney Marsh will be subject to a full-scale live emergency exercise (Exercise Titan) on Wednesday 2nd September between 9am and 4pm to test the emergency services' response to a major incident at the site.
Lib Dem Hythe councillors for Neil Matthews, Darren Briddock and Sam Matthews are delighted that work has begun today on Hythe's new sports pavilion.
Folkestone Town Councillors Dhan Gurung and Tim Prater have backed a bid for a team from the Folkestone Gurkha and Nepali Community to play in a national 9-a-side Nepali community football tournament on 30 August 2009 in Reading.
Lib Dem County Councillor Tim Prater and Conservative County Councillor Rolund Tolputt have joined forces to ask Kent Highways to tackle speeding traffic on the border of Folkestone and Sandgate.
Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater has met with representatives of Kent Highway Services to discuss ongoing proposals for Royal Military Avenue in Folkestone to slow traffic in the road and create more parking.
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
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.
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.
Meet our representatives and candidates.
