Scandal-hit Tory Kent MP Conway Will Not Restand
Tory MP Derek Conway, who was reprimanded for overpaying his son parliamentary allowances, has announced he will not fight the next election.
30 Jan 2008
Folkestone Post Office Move Date Confirmed
Folkestone's main post office will re-open in WHSmith's in Sandgate Road on March 6, replacing the existing post office in Bouverie Place. The move comes despite wide spread local resistance to the move, which will see the main Bouverie Place office close.
30 Jan 2008
Your Shepway: Council Cash freeze 'absolutely dreadful for staff'
The "Your Shepway" newspaper this week leads on a block on spending at Shepway District Council which has has left workers stressed and understaffed.
30 Jan 2008
Shepway's Hokey-Cokey Cabinet: Waters Rejoins
Shepway Council Leader Robert Bliss has announced that Cllr Carole Waters is rejoining the Shepway Cabinet with immediate effect as District Secretary for Regeneration, Sport & Culture. The cabinet of 7 was increased by the new Conservative administration to 10 in May 2007 at a cost of around £25,000 a year in expenses to Shepway tax payers.
29 Jan 2008
Replace Your Brown-Top Bin with a Home Composter from just £7!
Recycle for Kent has now launched a a new composting offer for all residents, in partnership with the WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) national "Recycle Now" campaign. With home composters available from just £7, now is the perfect time to replace your brown-top bin, make your own rich compost and SAVE on Shepway's new £35 Garden Tax!
29 Jan 2008
Imagine: Remember, Reflect, React. Folkestone Marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Pupils from Folkestone School for Girls, The Folkestone Academy, Pent Valley Technology College and the Harvey Grammar School came together with representatives of groups from across Folkestone in a Holocaust Memorial Service at Pent Valley School this evening.
28 Jan 2008
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