Audit Commission award Shepway "good" council status on appeal
An appeal by Shepway Council against the 'fair' score the Council received following a CPA reassessment in March has resulted in the council being re-rated as "good".
19 Aug 2008
Tory think tank call an insult to our Country
Liberal Democrats in Shepway have described a call by a Conservative-leaning think tank for people from towns and cities of the North to pack their bags and move to the South as appalling.
19 Aug 2008
Video Nasty: Fuller appalled by state of underpass in Central Folkestone
Folkestone Central Councillor Gary Fuller was so appalled to see the disgusting state of an underpass in Central Folkestone last week he posted a video of the graffiti and damage on You Tube - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1-5U4-utHyQ.
19 Aug 2008
Sandgate Road Barrier Strengthened - But when will road reopen?
Harvey Central Councillor Gary Fuller has expressed support for the strengthening of the barrier across Sandgate Road last week. The barrier, which was being routinely ignored is now much more difficult to move and is truly performing its role.
19 Aug 2008
FREE Eastbourne Breaks on offer to Folkestone over-60's
The National Benevolent Fund for the Aged have announced that Folkestone will be one of the pick-ups points for their Eastbourne 2008 Autumn Break. To qualify for a free break, the applicant must be over 60 years old, on a low income, not had a holiday for at least 3 years, able to get on and off a coach, manage steps & care for themselves.
18 Aug 2008
Home Insulation from just £199: Over 70's FREE!
Loft and cavity wall insulation is now available for £199, for a typical property, under a new initiative from EDF Energy and Kent Action to Save Heat (KASH), with local residents over 70 years old offered free insulation, regardless of their income.
18 Aug 2008
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