£50,000 fund to cut Kent Household Waste
People and organisations in Kent are being offered the chance to get a share of a £50,000 grant to help fund schemes that cut household waste.
8 Jan 2009
East Kent hit as Zavvi close Ashford store
Troubled music, games and DVD chain Zavvi have closed 22 of the firm's stores with immediate effect - costing 178 jobs - including their store at the Ashford Designer Outlet, Ashford with the loss of 8 staff. The chain is also axing its Chatham, Kent store with 13 staff losing their jobs there.
8 Jan 2009
Government has no excuse to delay UK residence for Gurkhas - Clegg
Commenting on the Government's delay in responding to the High Court's decision that it was unlawful to exclude from the UK Gurkhas who had retired before 1997, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said:
7 Jan 2009
Police statistics show fall in reported crime in Shepway
Kent Police have crime maps on their web site showing crime levels, and how they compare against last year, down to ward level at http://tinyurl.com/8fkz7c
7 Jan 2009
Kent Police: Stay safe driving in cold conditions
With snow and ice across many parts of Kent over the past two days, Kent Police have issued guidance to stay safe, and motorists are urged to leave plenty of time for their journeys.
7 Jan 2009
Lib Dems call for Shepway residents to benefit from V.A.T. cut
The Liberal Democrat group on Shepway District Council have tabled a motion for the next full Council meeting on 21st January to ensure that the V.A.T. reduction from 17.5% to 15% is passed on fully to Shepway residents and service users, or where this is not possible, the windfall extra income passed to local charities or communities.
6 Jan 2009
National News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
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
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
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
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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