Shepway Parking Fines in 2007-08 decline to £357,116
www.kmonline.co.uk have reported that Shepway Council had parking fine revenue totalling £357,116 in 2007/08 - a £42,000 decline from the 2006-07 figure of £399,953.02.
9 Feb 2009
Met office warn of icy roads overnight in Kent and heavy rain through Monday and Tuesday
The Government Met Office (www.metoffice.gov.uk) have warned of widespread icy roads across Kent on Sunday night (8 February), with heavy rain then forecast for the County from mid-afternoon on Monday (9 February) through Tuesday.
8 Feb 2009
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce respond to Kent International Gateway planning application
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce have responded to the submitted plans for Kent International Gateway on the outskirts of Maidstone, saying they are "seriously concerned that the Kent International Gateway planning application may have unacceptable local impact".
8 Feb 2009
100th anniversary of the old age pension
Shepway Lib Dems are celebrating the 100th anniversary of old age pensions in Britain. The first state pensions were introduced in 1909 by the Liberal government led by Asquith and Lloyd George.
8 Feb 2009
Back our campaign to get an elected House of Lords
Over the last few weeks our newspapers have been filled with headlines about alleged corruption in the House of Lords. The accusations of peers amending laws in exchange for cash are deeply shocking, and this case points to the urgent need to reform our Parliament and revive British democracy.
NCLLD
7 Feb 2009
Do you shout at the TV?
Have you ever listened to a politician on the radio and thought "That sounds good, but what's the full story?"
CRCELD
6 Feb 2009
National News
Cost of living
Our plan to halve energy bills by 2035
Sky-high energy bills are a massive problem for families, pensioners and businesses across the UK.
LD
25 Jul 2025
International Affairs
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
LD
24 Jul 2025
Economy & Business
My liberal vision for a thriving economy
I’m proud that once again it is the Liberal Democrats leading the way, with our vision for an economy that is growing strongly, where everyone feels the benefits.
ED
16 Jul 2025
Education
Our five principles for SEND reform
Ed Davey Munira Wilson have written to Keir Starmer setting out five principles for SEND reform, and offering to work on a cross-party basis with the government to ensure the reforms deliver for children with SEND and their families.
LD
9 Jul 2025
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
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