New political group to ‘deliver common sense’ to Folkestone and Hythe
The Lib Dem and Independent (LD&I) Group comprises Liberal Democrats Tim Prater and Gary Fuller and Independents Connor McConville and Paul Thomas.
19 Feb 2025
Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in Harrogate
One month until Spring Conference: There’s still time to register!
18 Feb 2025
Cheriton White Lion Success
The Lib Dem team have been campaigning to get action on the White Lion in Cheriton for years.
17 Feb 2025
Sandgate
It’s Tim(e)
With the Kent County Council Election in May now confirmed to be on, well known local campaigner Tim Prater explains why he’ll be standing again for the most marginal County Council seat in Kent: Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
TP
16 Feb 2025
The voters wanted change. They voted for change.
We should continue to implement the committee system because we said we would. We’re honourable people that do what we say. This might be our last significant chance to prove it.
31 Jan 2025
Strengthening the Standards and Conduct Framework for Local Authorities in England Consultation
The current regime for enforcing standards and conduct is, in my opinion, toothless. The is no ability to suspend or disqualify Councillors for even obvious and proven breaches in the code of conduct. There should be.
23 Jan 2025
Dover & Deal Liberal Democrats' Annual Lunch with Mike Martin MP
All East Kent Lib Dem members are more than welcome to join Mike Martin and Dover and Deal Lib Dems on Saturday 8th February.
15 Jan 2025
Support Over Christmas and New Year in Folkestone and Hythe 2024/25
Social Enterprise Kent have compiled a list of food and support services and activities that are taking place over the Christmas and New Year period.
19 Dec 2024
How You Can Help Awesome Refurb of Coastal Park Play Area
Folkestone & Hythe District Council wants the new Lower Leas Coastal Park play area to be awesome.
19 Dec 2024
National News
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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