Statement on Emily Sanger and Martin Salmon
Shepway Liberal Democrats confirm that Cllr Emily Sanger is no longer a Lib Dem member of either the Lib Dem Shepway District Council Group or the Lib Dem Town Council Group.
16 Jun 2008
Road Resurfacing Works in Shepway: Advance Notice
Kent Highways have given notice that, because Carriageway Surfacing works are proposed to be carried out, the Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting traffic on the roads in Shepway listed below on or after 23 June 2008 for an estimated period of four months or until such works are complete.
13 Jun 2008
Sandgate Referendum Result: It's YES by a landslide
Sandgate residents have voted overwhelming to change the local Council back to a Parish administration, reversing the Council's previous decision to become a Town authority with a Mayor.
12 Jun 2008
Sandgate Referendum Polling Day this Thursday: Vote YES to give Sandgate's Mayor the Boot
Voters in Sandgate go to the polls in a parish poll this Thursday. If voters vote YES, the recent change in status for the Council from Parish to Town will be reversed, and the Mayor will revert to being a Chairman. Polls are open only from 4pm-9pm.
11 Jun 2008
M20, Proposed Junction 10A
The Highways Agency will be holding an exhibition of proposals for M20 Junction 10A, on Friday 13 June 3:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday 14 June 10:00am to 4:00pm, at Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington TN24 0LH, off A2070 Orbital Park roundabout.
11 Jun 2008
Folkestone Triennial: Fireworks Launch!
Residents from across Folkestone and Shepway are being invited to the launch of the inaugural Folkestone Triennial. There will be fireworks on Friday 13th June at 10.30pm from Folkestone harbour and visible along Folkestone's coastline will celebrate the start of the Triennial, followed by a programme of family events on Saturday 14th June, from 12pm to 5pm, with an official welcome at 12.30pm on Folkestone Harbour.
11 Jun 2008
National News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
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.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
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.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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