The Lib Dems have won the New Romney Coast by-election with an amazing swing from the Conservatives. Local woman Ann Birchmore romped home with nearly 50% of the vote, with the Conservatives trailing behind with just 44%. Labour finished in a poor third place with just 8% of the vote.
Thanks to a Lib Dem initiative, people in Hythe can now contact their Town Councillors in a new way.
Folkestone Sports Centre has decided to re-introduce ladies only swimming during school holidays on a trial basis in the forthcoming half term break. The decision follows representations from a group of lady swimmers who felt that it was wrong to suspend their sessions during holidays. The ladies asked local Lib Dem spokesman Peter Carroll for help.
Key members of the Folkestone & Hythe Lib Dem team have been celebrating their part in the historic Brent East by-election last Thursday. The Lib Dems overturned a massive 13,000 majority to win the Brent East seat. There was a 30% swing from Labour and a 15% swing from the Conservatives.
Shepway Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has reacted with disappointment and anger at the reaction of Kent County Council Highways Board to the huge petition presented to it by residents of Greatstone, Littlestone and St Mary's Bay - all areas plagued by the problems of unadopted roads. The petition was signed by 272 residents and was presented in March 2003.
Local Lib Dem Campaigners Ann Birchmore and Peter Carroll are tonight celebrating the news that their campaign to get a bin installed on Littlestone Road has been successful.
The most distressing item of casework that I am currently engaged in relates to the way that the care services treat patients and their families. In this case, a local elderly gentleman has become so ill so his wife is unable to cope with caring for him at home. The stress and strain has actually made her physically ill. The gentleman is currently in hospital. The authorities are now working on how best to provide care for his continued care.
Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has reacted with concern to rumours that Eurotunnel is exploring the option of putting a large lorry container operation in place at its Cheriton terminal that borders Newington and Peene. The scale of the proposed operation is understood to be substantial. It is believed that the operation will include the unloading and short term storage of hundreds of steel containers. Large cranes and other equipment will be required to operate the new facility.
Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll is appealing to Shepway District Council for help with what he thinks may be the most dilapidated bench in Shepway.
The first 1,000 days of a child's life shape their entire future, yet health visiting servicea have seen a dramatic decline. It’s time to back our health visitors, end the postcode lottery, and guarantee every child the healthy, safe start they deserve.
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Britain should be the safest country in the world to have a baby. The Liberal Democrats have a bold national plan to end the maternity emergency, fix crumbling wards, and guarantee world-class, safe care for every mother and baby.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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