By law, Shepway Council is required to carry out a review of Polling Districts and Polling Places on a regular four-yearly cycle. The Council has now commenced the first stage of public consultations in respect of this occasion's review and we are currently interested in hearing your views.
Kent Regional Newspapers, the group which owns the Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh "Herald" newspapers amongst others, has been bought by Northcliffe Media from previous owners Trinity Mirror.
The CWU (Communication Workers Union) has given notice to the Royal Mail of further strike action. The strike will start at 7pm on Thursday July 12th 2007, and continue through Friday 13th July.
Shepway Liberal Democrat President Mary Done invites Party members, family & friends to join her and Nick Clegg MP at her 2007 President's Dinner at Etchinghill Village Hall, Etchinghill on Saturday, 21st July.
The Shepway Liberal Democrats web site at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk has hidden depths: official! The site is one of the more popular Local Party web sites in the country, attracting thousands of visitors a month. With a mix of news from the area, the Party and updates on local campaigns, its a key way of keeping in touch.
Folkestone Town Council's next full Council meeting is on Thursday 12 July, and is being held at Morehall Primary School, Chart Road, Cheriton. The meeting starts at 7pm and the public is welcome to attend.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
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.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
Meet our representatives and candidates.
