Time to cut waste
Liberal Democrat MEPs are backing reforms which would cut waste and red tape in the European Union.
19 May 2004
Hard work gets results
Shepway's Liberal Democrat Euro-MPs have both been given prestigious awards in recognition of the effective work they do.
17 May 2004
Labour Give up the Ghost in Folkestone
Commenting on the published list of nominations for the forthcoming Town and Parish Council elections, Lib Dem Campaigner Peter Carroll said;
14 May 2004
Lib Dems announce candidates
Shepway Lib Dems have announced today that they have submitted nominations for 15 candidates for Folkestone Town Council, and 2 candidates for Sandgate Parish Council.
14 May 2004
Lib Dem MEP is the greenest
Local Lib Dem MEP Baroness Emma Nicholson has the best voting record on the environment for any MEP in the South East.
6 May 2004
MP visit highlights problems for older people
Older people deserve a better deal says Sandra Gidley MP. The Lib Dem Spokesperson for Older People recently visited our area and visited a care home with local campaigner Peter Carroll.
5 May 2004
Toilets to Re-open
Council listens to local people on public toilets
4 May 2004
Statement
In response to Conservative questions over former Cllr Gill Jenkins resignation, Shepway Lib Dem's Local Party Chair John Hughes said
4 May 2004
Lib Dems vow to fight capping plans
Local Lib Democrats have pledged to fight Government plans to cap Shepway Council's Council Tax rise. Capping would mean that local services would have to be slashed to the tune of £600,000.
30 Apr 2004
National News
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
by Daisy Cooper
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
14 Mar 2026
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