Official: Shepway Tory Cabinet Vote to Close Folkestone Leas Lift
Shepway Council have officially announced that the Conservative run cabinet have decided to terminate their lease on Folkestone's famous Leas Lift.
23 Mar 2009
Petition launched for Military Cross for Walter Tull
Walter Tull was brought up in Folkestone and taught at the Folkestone North Board school, now Mundella Primary School. He became the second black man to play professional football in Britain, when Tottenham Hotspur signed him in the summer of 1909.
23 Mar 2009
Shepway Question Time with Paddy Ashdown
Do you have a question you've always wanted to ask Lord Ashdown? Well now is your opportunity! Paddy has agreed to be interviewed by Shepway Lib Dems at the end of March and we want YOUR questions.
22 Mar 2009
Schools, Power Stations and Tunnel Repairs!
Life is always busy for Shepway Lib Dems. We continue to make our presence felt at the various Councils, school governing bodies and other groups such as PACTs. We continue to report faults and fix problems for our residents. We are there all year round - no other party in Shepway considers the needs of its residents at such a level.
NMLDPSFH
22 Mar 2009
A Fortunate Life: Autobiography of Paddy Ashdown
My Fortunate Life: the Autobiography of Paddy Ashdown is published on 23 April. To get your special Members' only discount of 15% off retail price and free post and packing, please call 01903 828503 quoting ref AUR 237.
22 Mar 2009
View from the Chair: Making the difference in the run-up to June Elections
It is fascinating to watch a political party gear itself up for an election. And that is what the Lib Dems are doing now. We're all prepared for the European and County elections that are coming up at the beginning of June. And we have high hopes of increasing our representation on Kent County Council and the European Parliament.
PKCLD
21 Mar 2009
My first federal conference: Enjoyable, Enlightening and Friendly
It is Thursday 5th March and I am up early with the prospect of driving to Harrogate to attend my first full conference. I am as excited as a small child going on a new adventure. I arrive early and wander around the town taking in all the sights. What a lovely town it is and the people so friendly!
BRSLDVCTC
21 Mar 2009
Free Family Play Events in Shepway this Easter
Shepway Council are promoting a series of FREE play events taking place over the Easter holidays across Shepway. The sessions are free of charge, funded by the Big Lottery and staffed by three play workers who facilitate games/play for ALL ages.
20 Mar 2009
Kent LINk Bulletin Edition 9
The Kent LINk (Local Involvement Network) is an independent network of local people and community groups working together to influence and improve Kent's health and social care services. The latest issue of the Kent LINk Bulletin is now available from http://tinyurl.com/dhe4uc
20 Mar 2009
National News
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
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
14 Mar 2026
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