Shepway Carroll plays lead role in Haulier protest
Hundreds of hauliers are travelling to London today to demonstrate against the rising cost of fuel, with Shepway Councillor Peter Carroll one of the organisers of the demonstration.
2 Jul 2008
Tim and Season discuss Cheriton and Sandgate buses with Stagecoach
Folkestone and Sandgate councillors Tim and Season Prater today had a meeting with Stephen Gasche of Shepway Council and Jeremy Cooper of Stagecoach about the loss of the 77/78A service connecting Sandgate's Enbrook Valley and Cheriton High Street.
1 Jul 2008
Shepway Council CPA Assessment: Council "Fair"
A Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) reassessment of Shepway Council by the Audit Commission has reported that Shepway has moved from being "weak" to "fair". The CPA inspection verdict of "weak" was made in 2004, when Shepway was just one point away from being classed a 'poor' council.
1 Jul 2008
Canada Day marked at Shornecliffe
In 2007, Canada recognised Folkestone with an award to mark the almost 90 years of uninterrupted Canada Day Remembrances held at Shorncliffe, presenting 2007 Mayor Peter Gane with a framed citation and medal.
1 Jul 2008
Leas Bandstand Concert this evening
Shepway Council have announced at short notice that the choir and musicians from Ashfield School in Nottingham will be giving a special concert on the Leas Bandstand this evening, 30th June, from 7pm to 8.30pm.
30 Jun 2008
Grass Fires in Lydd
Six fire engines and a water unit are currently fighting several seats of fire at The Ranges, in Galloways Road, Lydd.
30 Jun 2008
Matthews: Mugabe should quit
Robert Mugabe has used force on his own people to secure another 5 years as President of Zimbabwe. On Sunday, Zimbabwe election officials declared Robert Mugabe the winner of Friday's - uncontested - presidential poll.
30 Jun 2008
Shepway Community Chest 2008: Can YOUR group apply?
Shepway Council have announced that a total of £68,500 funding is available in 2008/09 to registered charities or not-for-profit groups in the Shepway District area for schemes and projects in the area - can you apply?
27 Jun 2008
Nick Clegg tackles Gordon Brown on Gurhka Justice at Prime Ministers Questions
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has once again taken the issue of the unfair treatment of Gurkhas who retired before 1997 into the Parliament. At Prime Ministers Questions on Wednesday, Nick asked when the Government would finally grant citizenship rights to all Gurkhas, including those who retired before 1997, and tackle the injustice that sees a Gurkha's service years before 1997 given far less pension than equivalent British Army soldiers.
26 Jun 2008
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