Peter Carroll visits Folkestone School for Girls
Local Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Peter Carroll today visited Folkestone School for Girls. Peter was invited to speak to sixth formers studying Sociology and Politics.
28 Feb 2005
Tory pay rise defeated by Lib Dems
At last night's full Council meeting, Shepway's Lib Dem Group proposed an amendment to the Council's budget.
24 Feb 2005
Huge fines could be levied on Labour and Tories for nuisance calling
Liberal Democrats today launched their campaign (www.stopnuisancecalls.com) to stop illegal nuisance calls from Labour and Conservative call centres in the run-up to the General Election.
23 Feb 2005
Higher Pay for Shepway Councillors Condemned
The Liberal Democrat group on Shepway District Council is demanding that the Council's budget for 2005/06 be changed to eliminate an increase in councillors' allowances contained in the proposals being made by the controlling Conservative group.
21 Feb 2005
Make sure you are registered to vote!
If the General Election is called for 5th May, which is what all the commentators expect, only people on the electoral roll by 11 March will be able to vote. That means there is just one month left to register.
13 Feb 2005
Tories give green light to litter bugs, fly-tippers and anti-social behaviour
Local Conservative MP Michael Howard is under fire from the Liberal Democrats for opposing important measures to help councils protect the local environment.
11 Feb 2005
Carroll Demands Action on Marsh Bridleway
Peter Carroll is fighting for action to clear up a bridleway at the end of Dunes Road on the Marsh. Peter was contacted by a concerned local resident who told him it was now impossible to ride safely on the bridleway due to collapsed trees blocking the path.
11 Feb 2005
Liberal Democrats set for gains at the General Election
The Liberal Democrats average poll rating (21.6%) in January was the highest ever since polling began at the start of an election year - eight points above their average rating in January 2001 and nine points above their average rating in January 1997.
3 Feb 2005
Shepway Cabinet to blame for "short-sighted" KCC Academy decision
Park ward Lib Dem Cllrs have reacted with dismay to the decision taken earlier today by KCC to approve a planning application to build an entrance off Lucy Avenue for the new City Academy in Folkestone.
18 Jan 2005
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Restoring Trans Rights
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