Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

Council Meeting Explodes as Tory Amendment Delays Action Against Folkestone Fire Cuts

Last nights meeting of Shepway District Council exploded in controversy with several Councillors from both the Lib Dems and the Conservatives walking out. The meeting was debating a Liberal Democrat motion aimed at fighting proposed cuts to fire fighters and fire engines a Folkestone Fire Station. The cuts will cut the number of the fully manned fire engines from 3 to 1 and the loss of 24 firefighters in Folkestone.

1 Nov 2007

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Fighting the Threat to Local Fire-Fighters

Firstly, I'd like to welcome the representatives from the Folkestone Brigade who are here this evening. When on shift, they can be called upon to put their lives in order to save ours, and those of our constituents, family and friends.

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by Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater

1 Nov 2007

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Folkestone Remembers: Join the Remembrance Sunday Service

Folkestone salutes its debt to those who fought for their country at the Town's service and parade which takes place on Remembrance Sunday, 11 November, at the Folkestone War Memorial at the top of Folkestone's Road of Remembrance. All Folkestone residents are invited to pay their respects at the ceremony starting at 10.40am, which includes the traditional Silence and Wreath Laying at the War Memorial, followed by a short Service.

31 Oct 2007

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New Cross-Channel Guide Boosts Winter Events

Listing more than sixty winter season events taking place in and around Folkestone and its across-Channel twin town Boulogne-sur-Mer, a new edition of 'Coast to Coast', published as a joint venture by Shepway District Council, Folkestown Centre Management and the Communaute d'Agglomeration Boulonnais, is now available from local tourist information points.

31 Oct 2007

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U-Turn on School Cash Grab Welcomed

Liberal Democrat Shadow Children, Schools and Families Secretary, David Laws MP, has welcomed the Government's U-Turn on its proposals to impose a 5% 'tax' on school cash balances. The Government today announced in a parliamentary statement that the proposed claw back of school finances would no longer be implemented.

30 Oct 2007

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M20 Junction 10 Improvements Completed

A £7m scheme to upgrade junction 10 of the M20 at Ashford, Kent to allow it to cope with increased traffic from new homes has been completed. The scheme involved the widening and creation of extra lanes and the construction of a new bridge.

23 Oct 2007

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Ed Davey next to a blue plaque for Sam Green

A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history

Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.

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by Ed Davey

19 Nov 2025

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Trans Awareness Week

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6 Nov 2025

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Remembering Ming

Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons

15 Oct 2025

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Cartoon black men and women on a stylised red, green and black background with the text Black History Month 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.

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by Marie Goldman

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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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