Folkestone and Hythe District Council Pass 2023 Budget despite Lib Dem Opposition
This is not a balanced budget, despite the repeated references to it being so.
23 Feb 2023
7% on Council Rents a Rise Too Far
The Liberal Democrat group refused to back 7% increased rents on Council homes, an average of £6.25 per week, from 3 April 2023.
23 Feb 2023
Don’t Lose YOUR Right to Vote
On 4 May 2023, voters will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in the local elections in Folkestone and Hythe following changes to the law.
17 Feb 2023
Shock at Saga Move
Saga to quit Sandgate Enbrook Park HQ from March 17th 2023.
6 Feb 2023
It’s not over, but: WE CAN NOW SAVE PRINCES PARADE
It’s back in the balance. Princes Parade development CAN now be stopped.
1 Feb 2023
Lib Dem team fight for Cheriton White Lion Redevelopment
Lib Dems West, Gane & Prater pledge not to give up on White Lion site in Cheriton after Conservatives vote against plan for housing and community use.
18 Dec 2022
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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