Opening of the K&MFRA Ashford Live Fire Training Facility
I was honoured to be able to attend (alongside my colleague Mike Sole) the opening of the new K&MFRA Ashford Live Fire Training Facility today.
17 Jul 2026
Protecting Oaken Wood in Maidstone
Speaking at Kent County Council on 16th July, Tim Prater spoke to have the designated ancient woodland of Oaken Wood near Maidstone removed as a quarry site from the Kent Minerals Plan.
16 Jul 2026
Lib Dems: Grave Concerns as Reform-led Council Breaks Commitment to Make Summer Traffic Plan
Reform administration accused of letting down Kent families by delaying vital EES and holiday congestion planning until AFTER the summer.
14 Jul 2026
Save Oaken Wood
Maidstone's Oaken Wood is ancient woodland & irreplaceable habitat. You can't replace it once it's gone. Yet Kent County Council are voting on 16th July to allow it as a site for a quarry. Sign our petition against allowing Oaken Wood to become a quarry.
13 Jul 2026
A Blossoming Display of Hope
A carpet bed on The Leas in Folkestone has been created highlighting the ways in which anyone needing mental health help and support can access it.
8 Jul 2026
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: June 2026
The June 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
30 Jun 2026
Call To Share Improvement Ideas For District Play Areas
Exciting improvements are being planned for key play areas across the Folkestone & Hythe district as part of the council’s Corporate Plan commitment to invest in local communities.
23 Jun 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 13
The June 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 13, and all previous monthly editions. Cheriton Road and Shorncliffe Junction complete, Victoria Grove, Radnor Park, Gloucester Drive works in progress.
11 Jun 2026
A Saving for Residents on Folkestone and Hythe Car Park Stays
Residents who regularly use Folkestone & Hythe District Council car parks are being encouraged to apply for a permit that allows visitors to park once a day for up to 3 hours in a long-stay council car park, and up to 2 hours in short-stay car parks.
3 Jun 2026
National News
Local Government
Local Government Finance Emergency
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
ZF
by Zöe Franklin
15 Mar 2026
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
15 Mar 2026
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
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