Shepway campaigner Neil Matthews has slated the Conservatives for refusing to support Lib Dem calls to tighten up planning rules on mobile phone masts. Currently, fewer restrictions govern planning applications for phone masts up to 15 metres in height, often making it difficult for councils to refuse permission for controversial proposals.
On Sunday 13th July there will be a boot-fair on Radnor Park, Folkestone to raise funds for the Folkestone Multi-Cultural Festival.
The World Development Movement is running a film & speaker evening as a part of the campaign against a new coal-fired power station in Kent. The public are invited to join local and national campaigners in the historic Fort Amherst for an evening of film, speakers and exhibits addressing local concerns about climate change and Kingsnorth coal-fired power station.
Sandgate Councillor Season Prater has reported the graffiti "tag" on the green service box outside Riviera Court on Sandgate High Street - again!
Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater has contacted Shepway Council to ask them to cut the grass verge be cut around the "Military Road" street sign at the bend where Risborough Lane turns into Military Road.
The "EAT" outlet at the troubled Stop24 service area at J11 of the M20 closed on Friday 4th July, causing a number of redundancies. The outlet's loss comes after the closure of "Muffinbreak" shortly after the opening of the service area, and is being blamed on lack of trade and poor users numbers to the service area.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
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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