Tough times ahead at the Council
Shepway Council is cutting costs in a bid to ease the financial crisis left behind by the Conservatives.
22 Nov 2003
Schools Funding Crisis
The Government has still not done enough to stop serious problems with school budgets continuing next year, according to Folkestone MEP Chris Huhne.
19 Nov 2003
Axe the Council Tax
Lib Dem campaigners are calling on Tony Blair to axe the Council Tax. Peter Carroll said, "Council Tax is an unfair tax that is hurting many people across Shepway. We should axe the tax and replace it with a system based on ability to pay."
12 Nov 2003
Sports boost for Shepway
Shepway has been awarded a massive £10 million to improve sports facilities in our area.
8 Nov 2003
It's going to be close!
The Lib Dems are set to defeat Tory leader Michael Howard at the next General Election according to a poll in the Sunday Express.
6 Nov 2003
Save our Post Offices
Residents have given strong backing to Peter Carroll's campaign to save local Post Offices from closure.
25 Oct 2003
Safer streets in Hythe
Hythe Lib Dems are delighted that two new CCTV cameras are to be installed in their town.
21 Oct 2003
Stunning success for Lib Dems in Littlestone and Greatstone
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.
3 Oct 2003
A New Way to Contact your Councillors
Thanks to a Lib Dem initiative, people in Hythe can now contact their Town Councillors in a new way.
30 Sep 2003
National News
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
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21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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