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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
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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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Sandgate Boot Fair - 28th February 2009

There will be a Fund-raising Boot Fair in the Chichester Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th February. All proceeds to go towards the Chichester Hall Roof fund. There are lots of repairs that need urgent attention!

16 Feb 2009
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Transgender Awareness Week
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Trans Awareness Week

November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.

13 Nov 2025
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Islamophobia Awareness Month

November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.

6 Nov 2025
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