Romney Marsh District By-election
Following the resignation of Conservative Councillor Liz Grant, a by-election will be held for the Romney Marsh ward on 22nd February.
11 Jan 2024
Michael Lyons: RIP
It was with great sadness we heard of the death of former Conservative Councillor and Mayor of Hythe Michael Lyons.
10 Jan 2024
Merry Christmas
We'd like to wish all our members, supporters, their friends and families a very Happy Christmas and the best possible New Year.
24 Dec 2023
Tim's Council Diary: The most wonderful time of the year
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 30: It's the most wonderful time of the year: the Government published The Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2024-25.
22 Dec 2023
Liberal Drinks 2024
Our regular meet-up will move the the SECOND Wednesday of every month for 2024. Open to Liberal Democrat members, supporters and the Lib Dem curious in the Folkestone and Hythe area!
21 Dec 2023
Notice Of Vacancy In Office Of Councillor: Romney Marsh Ward
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to the resignation of Liz Grant a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Romney Marsh Ward of Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
21 Dec 2023
Folkestone & Hythe Christmas Waste Collections 2023
Waste crews will empty bins, generally, two days later than usual in the week commencing Monday 25 December 2023 and then one day later than usual during week of Monday 1 January 2024.
8 Dec 2023
Tim's Council Diary: Wearing Orange
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 27: Wearing Orange
1 Dec 2023
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
29 Nov 2023
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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