Big job cuts at SeaFrance predicted
SeaFrance, who operate cross-channel services from Dover to Calais, is to shed around 650 jobs and reduce the size of its ferry fleet, according to www.thisiskent.co.uk
17 Feb 2009
Shepway, Folkestone and Sandgate Councillors listed on new Councillor Twitter directory service
A new website acting as directory of Councillors using the popular "Twitter" service (www.twitter.com) has reached 112 Councillors nationwide as of mid-February - including Councillors on Shepway District Council, Folkestone Town Council and Sandgate Parish Council.
17 Feb 2009
Folkestone Town Council to massively boost cycle stands across Town
Folkestone Town Council have got the go-ahead to install 32 new cycle stands this year across the town in a major boost to cycling provision in the town. The 32 new stands will be in clusters in key spots identified with the Folkestone / Shepway Cycling Forum, including locations in Cheriton / Morehall, Harbour and Park wards.
17 Feb 2009
Folkestone Guildhall North Residents' Group Meeting Dates 2009
Meeting dates for the Guildhall North Residents' Group for 2009 have been announced. Meetings will be held at the Church Hall, Church of our Lady, Guildhall Street, on the following days:
17 Feb 2009
New Poll: Should Lloyds Banking Group be nationalised?
Take part in our new poll on the front page of www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk - should Lloyds Banking Group be nationalised? After a record £10bn loss reported by Lloyds HBOS subsidiary, Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable said it looked a "distinct possibility" - but do you think it should?
17 Feb 2009
Kent Highways FAIL: Cheriton streetlights still out despite SIX weeks to fix them
On a regular check of streetlights in Cheriton, Folkestone, in early January, Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater has found and reported over 30 broken street lights and lit road bollards. The report was made to Kent Highways on 5th January, and has been followed up twice since then, asking when action would be taken, but still the majority of the lights are not yet fixed.
16 Feb 2009
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