Folkestone and Hythe District Council Pass 2023 Budget despite Lib Dem Opposition
This is not a balanced budget, despite the repeated references to it being so.
23 Feb 2023
7% on Council Rents a Rise Too Far
The Liberal Democrat group refused to back 7% increased rents on Council homes, an average of £6.25 per week, from 3 April 2023.
23 Feb 2023
Don’t Lose YOUR Right to Vote
On 4 May 2023, voters will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in the local elections in Folkestone and Hythe following changes to the law.
17 Feb 2023
Shock at Saga Move
Saga to quit Sandgate Enbrook Park HQ from March 17th 2023.
6 Feb 2023
It’s not over, but: WE CAN NOW SAVE PRINCES PARADE
It’s back in the balance. Princes Parade development CAN now be stopped.
1 Feb 2023
Lib Dem team fight for Cheriton White Lion Redevelopment
Lib Dems West, Gane & Prater pledge not to give up on White Lion site in Cheriton after Conservatives vote against plan for housing and community use.
18 Dec 2022
Council slammed for failing children
Kent County Council left 100’s of children with special needs with no transport to school after a botched "redesign" of transport arrangements.
TP
9 Dec 2022
Lib Dems Call for Independent Investigation and Suspension of Conservative Andy Weatherhead
The Liberal Democrats have today called on the Folkestone and Hythe Conservatives to suspend their County Councillor Andy Weatherhead following disturbing relevations about his political past.
16 Nov 2022
Pulmonary Hypertension Day
On Wednesday, we were joined at Liberal Drinks (not been before? You should!) by Cindy Regalado.
3 Nov 2022
National News
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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