Energy Rebate for more Households
More households in the Folkestone & Hythe district could soon be eligible for an energy rebate.
20 Jun 2022
Councillors Gane and West Join the Liberal Democrats
Two of Folkestone's most experienced councillors have announced they are ditching the Conservatives and have joined the Liberal Democrats.
17 Jun 2022
Adam Challenges Kent County Council to FixMyStreet
Folkestone Lib Dem Campaigner Adam Rowledge has challenged Kent County Council's decision to stop accepting reports of road problems through popular problem reporting tool FixMyStreet.
17 Jun 2022
Applications for Energy Rebate Scheme to Open
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has launched the next phase of the energy rebate scheme.
FHDCPR
1 Jun 2022
Lock Democracy In: Proposing a new system of Governance for Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Lib Dem Group Leader Tim Prater once again led the push to change the system of governance at Folkestone and Hythe District Council at its AGM on Wednesday 4th May.
5 May 2022
New analysis shows the “horrific” extent of Folkestone & Hythe’s cancer wait times
New research from the House of Commons Library, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, has shown huge disparities in cancer care across England revealing a crisis in Folkestone & Hythe.
3 May 2022
National News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
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.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
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.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 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.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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