"I never forget that it is because of you, your tireless work, that Liberal Democrats are now in Government. I never forget that we are a party of fairness, freedom, progress and reform. We cherished those values in opposition. Now we're living by them in Government."
How do you want your town, city or county to look over the next decade? A new initiative by Kent County Council is asking everyone to have their say in how public spaces and frontages should look for any new work carried out in future.
From the official Kent County Council record: how Shepway's County Councillors voted on the amendment to cancel buffets for Councillors at the taxpayers expense:
Kent County Council's revised Statement of Community Involvement was formally adopted on 14 January 2011. The Statement of Community Involvement forms part of the Minerals and Waste Development Framework and sets out how the community will be engaged in the preparation of the Minerals and Waste Development Framework, and also how the community will be consulted on planning applications that are determined by Kent County Council.
There is still time for businesses to enter the 2011 Kent Excellence in Business Awards (KEiBA). The entry deadline is Friday, 11 March. This is the third year for these awards, which recognise and celebrate the very best of business in Kent.
Kent County Council has produced the consultation draft "Inclusive Design & Placemaking: Supplementary Guidance" and is inviting views of interested parties prior to the formal adoption of the document as Supplementary Planning Guidance to the Kent Design Guide.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
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.
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