Kent Highway Services has been monitoring a section of carriageway in B2064 Cheriton High Street just west of the junction with Risborough Lane. It has become apparent that the carriageway is continuing to subside and voids could be forming under the road surface.
Shepway Council have announced the locations the FREE Family Play Activities taking place over the May Half Term. The events are free of charge, funded by the Big Lottery and staffed by three play workers who facilitate games/play for ALL ages.
Kent County Council (KCC) is preparing a new Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). This is a statutory requirement under the 2004 Planning Act. The SCI will set out how and when communities can most effectively get involved with the town and country planning issues that concern them and for which KCC has responsibility.
The Mayor attended the event which marks the moment when the current Cinque Ports Speaker hands over the office to the next Speaker. Sandwich Guildhall is a interesting building and served as a perfect venue for such a function.
The Mayor attended this event with interest as it was a contested election. Interestingly, the current Mayor left the chamber during the vote, as did her deputy, which removed her ability to vote and to use any casting vote if necessary.
Commenting on the Home Secretary's agreement to an adjournment in order to consider medical evidence relating to Gary McKinnon, Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson said:
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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