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
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
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
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