A house of cards
The identity card scheme is today in tatters.
NCLLD
25 Jan 2008
Shepway To Be Hit By Tory Garden Tax
Shepway Council confirmed last night that an annual £35 fee would be charged for the green garden waste recycling bins, on top of the Council tax levied by Shepway. Taken with the expected tax increase which Shepway will set in February, a household choosing to keep their brown-top bin in recycling will see their Shepway Council tax move from £203 this year to a combined Council & Garden Tax of £247 next year - a record 21.7% increase.
24 Jan 2008
The EU Reform Treaty: Progress in Parliament Update Meeting
The Lisbon Treaty is currently going through parliament - but what does it actually do? If you are interested to learn more about it, or to have your say in a discussion, you can attend a talk by Dr Steve Ladyman, MP for Thanet South, at the Dominican Priory, Canterbury at 7.45pm on 8th February 2008.
23 Jan 2008
Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg sets out vision for a people's health service
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has outlined his vision for the NHS, setting out plans to give communities genuine control over local health services, freed from Whitehall, and providing for older people with personal care needs.
23 Jan 2008
Why Not Get-away for Valentines?
This Valentine's day, why not get away for a day or two?
22 Jan 2008
KCC Council Tax soars over £1000 under the Conservatives
Kent Conservatives plan to raise the County Council portion of the Council Tax bill by an increase of 3.9%. This brings the Kent county Council (KCC) share on a Band D property to over £1000 for the first time ever, a rise of £37.62 a year.
22 Jan 2008
The Fight for Folkestone Fire Services Goes On
Following the close of the public consultation on proposed cuts to Folkestone Fire Services Shepway Lib Dems are urging local residents to continue to make their view heard by lobbying members of the Fire Authority directly.
22 Jan 2008
Charlton FC Football Sessions at Cheriton Rec
As a part of the Charlton Athletic Community Scheme, there are football training sessions for local young people led by two Charlton FC and local coaches every week at Cheriton Recreation Ground, between Weymouth Road and Stanley Road.
21 Jan 2008
Hythe Council Tax Up FIFTEEN Percent!
Conservative Hythe Town Council have voted in the last few weeks to increase their proportion of the total Council tax bill for local residents by a whopping 15%.
20 Jan 2008
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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