Shepway Parking Fines in 2007-08 decline to £357,116
www.kmonline.co.uk have reported that Shepway Council had parking fine revenue totalling £357,116 in 2007/08 - a £42,000 decline from the 2006-07 figure of £399,953.02.
9 Feb 2009
Met office warn of icy roads overnight in Kent and heavy rain through Monday and Tuesday
The Government Met Office (www.metoffice.gov.uk) have warned of widespread icy roads across Kent on Sunday night (8 February), with heavy rain then forecast for the County from mid-afternoon on Monday (9 February) through Tuesday.
8 Feb 2009
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce respond to Kent International Gateway planning application
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce have responded to the submitted plans for Kent International Gateway on the outskirts of Maidstone, saying they are "seriously concerned that the Kent International Gateway planning application may have unacceptable local impact".
8 Feb 2009
100th anniversary of the old age pension
Shepway Lib Dems are celebrating the 100th anniversary of old age pensions in Britain. The first state pensions were introduced in 1909 by the Liberal government led by Asquith and Lloyd George.
8 Feb 2009
Back our campaign to get an elected House of Lords
Over the last few weeks our newspapers have been filled with headlines about alleged corruption in the House of Lords. The accusations of peers amending laws in exchange for cash are deeply shocking, and this case points to the urgent need to reform our Parliament and revive British democracy.
NCLLD
7 Feb 2009
Do you shout at the TV?
Have you ever listened to a politician on the radio and thought "That sounds good, but what's the full story?"
CRCELD
6 Feb 2009
Canterbury and Whitstable Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner with Chris Huhne MP
Members and supporters are welcomed to the Canterbury and Whitstable Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner on 18th April with special guest Chris Huhne MP.
5 Feb 2009
North Road, Cheriton junction "obvious" say Kent Highways, despite absence of Give Way signs
Kent Highways have replied to concerns raised by Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater about the absence of "Give Way" signs at the junction of North Road and Military Road on the Cheriton, Folkestone / Sandgate border. The reply promises that the junction will be "relined" in the near future, but that "Kent Highway Services will not at this current time be seeking installation of a give way sign at this location".
4 Feb 2009
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway confirms launch of new halt at Romney Warren
The official opening of the Romney Warren Halt serving the Romney Warren Visitor Centre has been announced, and will take place on Monday 16th February. The inaugural train for invited guests will depart at 11.00 hauled by "The Bug".
4 Feb 2009
National News
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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