The Joint Transportation Board and Stagecoach
A reasonably frank apology from Joel Mitchell of Stagecoach. Which maybe a start to build back.
13 Sep 2023
Can You Help Academy FM?
Our local radio station really could use the support of our local businesses and organisations.
12 Sep 2023
Tim's Council Diary: RAAC and Rolling with It.
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 15: RAAC and Rolling with It.
8 Sep 2023
F&HDC Response to Kent County Council Family Hubs Consultation
F&HDC have responded to the Kent County Council consultation online (and you can too!) and with an open letter.
8 Sep 2023
If Stagecoach Can't Deliver Bus Services for Folkestone & Hythe, Let's Find Someone Who Can
There has been real anger across Folkestone and Hythe this week following a Stagecoach change of timetables that has seen services cut, other services with early and late buses removed, and even timetabled services cancelled entirely or badly delayed.
TP
8 Sep 2023
The Elections Act 2022: What's Next?
An update from Paul Butler at Folkestone & Hythe District Council Elections Team on the Elections Act 2022 Tranche 2 changes, and what they will mean to voters.
8 Sep 2023
New Loading Bays Proposed for Sandgate High Street
A proposal for parking in Sandgate High Street backed by local Councillor Tim Prater is going to the Folkestone & Hythe District Council / Kent County Council "Joint Transportation Board" on Monday 11th September.
6 Sep 2023
Paging Stagecoach. Come in, Stagecoach.
Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dem Council Group Leader Tim Prater has written to Stagecoach regarding the changes to the district wide timetable implemented today. He ain't complimentary.
4 Sep 2023
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Tim's Council Diary: Commitpool and Ottertee
A weekly update on Cabinet work from FHDC Deputy Leader Tim Prater. Week 14: Commitpool and Ottertee.
1 Sep 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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