Liberal Democrats Propose a Carbon Neutral Britain by 2050
The Liberal Democrats today revealed radical proposals to transform Britain into an international leader in tackling climate change, making the country carbon neutral by 2050.
28 Aug 2007
Student Block and Housing for Former White Lion site?
The ex-White Lion Pub on Cheriton High Street, Folkestone has had a planning application submitted to Shepway Council to turn the main building into a 16 flat student accommodation building, with 4 new terrace houses to the rear in Chilham Road.
24 Aug 2007
Shepway Apply to Build 6 Houses on Cheriton Rec
Shepway District Council has submitted a formal application for outline planning permission for six houses on the part of Cheriton Recreation Ground between the Bowls Club and Weymouth Road.
24 Aug 2007
Labour Fall Below 2% of the vote in Shepway
Detailed research by the Liberal Democrats into the May election results across Shepway has shown that Labour got less that 2% of the valid votes across the district. Labour came SIXTH in terms of their vote across the area, trailing the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Shepway Independents, People First and Independents!
23 Aug 2007
4 Kent Local By-Elections in September
Following the disqualification of a Conservative councillor for failing to sign her papers of acceptance, there will be a by-election for Pantiles and St Mark's Ward of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council on 13th September. There are also a series of by-elections in Dover on 27th September: in Maxton, Elms Vale and Priory District Ward, Aylesham District Ward and the Dover Town County Electoral Division. Help is always welcome to support Liberal Democrat by-election campaigns.
21 Aug 2007
Fuller Joins Calls For Replacement of Barrel Barrier
Lib Dem Folkestone Town Councillor Gary Fuller has joined calls for the replacement of the oil drum barrier across Rendezvous Street in the town centre. Cllr Fuller who represents Harvey Central Ward, which covers the town centre area, has had a number of complaints about the barrier, which he described as an eyesore.
19 Aug 2007
Making Folkestone Greener
In May, The Liberal Democrats took control of Folkestone Town Council, winning 11 of the 18 seats. Taking control has given us the chance to make sure we follow through on our promise to make Folkestone Greener, and in the first few months have got off to a flying start!
TP
17 Aug 2007
Will new University Boost Folkestone Property Prices?
New research from Halifax Estate Agents highlights that 20 university towns across the UK recorded an increase in house prices of 20% or more over the past year, close to double the nationwide increase of 11%. With University Centre Folkestone due to welcome its first degree students in September, many believe local property prices are likely to be boosted further.
17 Aug 2007
Val's New Romney Coast Surgery Dates
New Romney Coast Lib Dem Councillor Val Loseby will be holding her next surgery on Saturday 18th August. The surgery, for New Romney Coast residents to raise any problems they may have directly with her, will be from 10-12 noon at the Assembly Rooms (in the Foyer area), Church Approach, New Romney.
16 Aug 2007
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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