Shepway Liberal Democrat Annual General Meeting
The 2009 Shepway Liberal Democrats AGM, which will be held starting at 7pm on Saturday 28th November 2009 at the Lads' Club, Rectory Lane, Saltwood CT21 4QA
5 Nov 2009
Free Radical: Vince Cable Memoirs
Vince Cable is Member of Parliament for Twickenham and has been the Liberal Democrats' chief economic spokesperson since 2003, having previously served as Chief Economist for Shell from 1995 to 1997. Vince has just published his memoirs "Free Radical", in which he recalls a life of wide variety and great interest - and ballroom dancing!
4 Nov 2009
Folkestone Gallery commissions H G Wells inspired art
In support of the Folkestone Book Festival the Neville Pundole Gallery has specially commissioned pieces by several artists, inspired by the works of H. G. Wells. The exhibition is comprised of works in Pottery, Glass and Paint; all drawing their influence from not only Wells' more famous works such as "The War of the Worlds" and "The Time Machine", but also "The Sea Lady… a Tissue of Moonshine" which Wells wrote whilst living in Folkestone.
4 Nov 2009
National Bus Pass Scheme to become Kent Responsibility in 2011
Folkestone Councillor Tim Prater has been told that responsibility for the national bus pass scheme will pass from District Councils to Kent and Medway Councils from April 2011. The news came in response to an email from Tim Prater to Kent County Cabinet member for Transport Nick Chard asking for Kent to consider taking on the responsibility which will have cost Shepway District Council around £1 million in the last two years.
4 Nov 2009
You Decide! Grant funding day for Folkestone West this Saturday
A new scheme to allow local residents decide which projects they want to see backed with County grants will be launched in Folkestone this Saturday by Lib Dem Tim Prater. County Councillor Tim Prater is the first in Folkestone to give power direct to local residents to decide on which projects they want to see backed with £15,000 of grant funding.
3 Nov 2009
Can you help Sandgate Speed Watch?
Sandgate residents and Sandgate Parish Councillors are working with local PSCO Mark Wilson on special "Speedwatch" sessions in Sandgate to alert drivers to their speed. The Speedwatch teams use a speed indicator device jointly owned with Folkestone Town Council which displays the speed of approaching vehicles. Sessions last around 2 hours, and volunteers to run the sessions are needed - full training can be given.
3 Nov 2009
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