Social Housing Decarbonisation Project Success
125 of Folkestone & Hythe’s council-owned homes have been brought up to date with a range of energy efficient measures making them cheaper to run for tenants.
2 May 2024
It's Just a Pawfect Day...
Although seasonal dog beach restrictions are in place from 1 May, there is still an abundance of coastline and countryside that can be enjoyed by dogs and their owners during the summer months.
1 May 2024
Lib Dems select experienced campaigner for Weald of Kent seat
Cllr John Howson will fight Weald of Kent for the Liberal Democrats. Cllr Howson said: "It is an honour to be asked to fight this...
30 Apr 2024
Sandgate
Cost of Living Support Across East Kent
Social Enterprise Kent are delivering a cost of living support project across East Kent.
25 Apr 2024
It's Coming Down! Princes Parade Hoarding Removal Welcomed
The process of removing hoarding panels surrounding the council-owned Princes Parade site in Hythe has begun.
25 Apr 2024
Sandgate
Local Business Update: Sandgate Sea and Food Festival 2024
The Sandgate Sea and Food Festival has been running for 20 years. We're delighted to confirm it will again be held this August Bank Holiday weekend (24th and 25th August).
TPCSFC
24 Apr 2024
Graham Colley for Kent Police and Crime Commissioner
Graham is a long-time resident of Kent, living and working in Rochester as a solicitor. He has spent a lifetime fighting for human rights, civil liberties and access to justice.
24 Apr 2024
Happy St George's Day 2024
Sandgate & West Folkestone Councillor Tim Prater is pleased the Sandgate Village Green flag post is back in use again, just in time for St George's Day!
23 Apr 2024
Opinion: Kent Police and Crime Commissioner role confusing to voters, leading to apathy and low turnout at elections
Paul Francis Opinion Piece: The concept of crime commissioners remains undeveloped, a little unloved and one that confuses voters. [External link: Views may differ from that of the Liberal Democrats]
23 Apr 2024
National News
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
by Olly Glover
14 Mar 2026
Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
9 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
22 Feb 2026
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