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Retain the £20 uplift to Universal Credit
Dear Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions,
31 Aug 2021
F&HDC Consultation: Have your say on proposed licensing policy
Residents and businesses have a chance to comment on a new licensing policy for the Folkestone & Hythe District until 27 October 2021.
25 Aug 2021
KCC Consultation - KCC Household Waste Recycling Centres Booking System
Not before time, Kent County Council are consulting on future use of a booking system for customers to access Household Waste Recycling Centres (such as Ross Way, Folkestone).
19 Aug 2021
North Downs Way Ambassadors
As part of the Experience Project the Kent Downs AONB are looking for new North Downs Way Ambassadors and have set up a training programme to help people learn more about the trail with the aim of ultimately setting up new professional, engaging walking tours along the trail in Kent and Surrey. Applications are open until 5pm 20th August.
16 Aug 2021
Liberal Democrat Online Autumn Conference 17th - 20th September 2021
It costs just £1 for members to register for the Liberal Democrat autumn conference if you've never come to one before. Now is a great time to try (virtually) attending one for the first time.
16 Aug 2021
Folkestone Town Centre Place Plan
The final draft of the Folkestone Town Centre Place Plan is now live at https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/folkestoneplaceplan
11 Aug 2021
We're Sick of Conservative Complacency on the Climate
There's less than 100 days until COP26. That's a huge climate summit attended by leaders from across the globe, hosted right...
26 Jul 2021
Folkestone and Hythe HGV Parking Enforcement Update
Received an interesting report from Folkestone & Hythe District Council earlier about HGV parking enforcement in the district over the last 6 months, and the likely direction of travel over coming months. I've asked and been told there is no reason I can't share it, so am! Thanks to F&HDC's Fred Miller for the report and underlying work.
5 Jul 2021
July 2021 Sandgate & West Folkestone Focus Out Now
Keeping in touch and working for local residents ALL YEAR ROUND.
5 Jul 2021
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Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
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by Olly Glover
14 Mar 2026
Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
9 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
LD
22 Feb 2026
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