Art Beat E-Newsletter from Shepway Council - May 2009
Forthcoming Events in Shepway - email newsletter from Amanda Oates of Shepway Council for May 2009.
8 May 2009
Gurkha killed in Afghanistan by Suicide Bomb
Shepway Lib Dems have learned that another soldier from the 1st Battalion of the Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed yesterday by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan. The Liberal Democrats wish to express our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
8 May 2009
Anger as Government reject 4 out of 5 Gurkha settlement test cases
Gurkha campaigners feel betrayed after the UK Border Agency rejected four out of five test cases for former Gurkha soldiers to settle in the UK. The news comes just one day after Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged to Gurkha Justice campaigner Joanna Lumley to take the matter into his own hands and come up with a "solution" to the issue of residency rights by the end of May.
7 May 2009
Lock it: PCSO advice following reports of Folkestone thefts from cars
Park ward Councillor Lynne Beaumont has met with local PSCO's following several reported thefts from cars and reported attempted break-ins in the Downs Road and Dolphins Road area of Folkestone.
7 May 2009
Register to Vote or to get a Postal Vote for County and European Elections
If you want a postal vote for the Kent County and European elections you need to act fast: the deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 19th May. If you are not on the electoral register, you can still register to vote in the June 5th elections if you act now!
7 May 2009
Prime Minister Gordon Brown Promises Joanna Lumley a "new solution" for Gurkhas by end of May
Joanna Lumley has today met with Prime Minister Gordon Brown on behalf of the Gurkha Justice Campaign to discuss Gurkha rights. Joanna Lumley said Mr Brown had taken the matter "into his own hands" and would come up with a "solution" to the issue of residency rights by the end of May.
6 May 2009
Paddy Ashdown comes to East Kent
Former Lib Dem leader and MP, Royal Marine Commando, member of the Special Boat Service, and most recently, the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Paddy Ashdown has led a life packed with drama and adventure.
6 May 2009
Channel Chamber of Commerce: Silver Surfers Day
Try Something New Today (OK - Friday 15th May) at Sainsburys Park Farm, Folkestone. As part of the Channel Chamber's Digital Mentoring programme, they are organising a taster day - with a difference. They will be setting up laptops with mobile internet (thanks to Chamber members o2) at Sainsbury in Park Farm, Folkestone from 10am until 4.00pm on Friday 15th May.
5 May 2009
"Get Out, Stay Out" warn Folkestone firefighters
If your home catches fire, Get Out and Stay Out - that's the message from Folkestone firefighters who rescued residents from a blaze after they ignored the sound of the smoke alarm system.
30 Apr 2009
National News
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From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
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Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
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