Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

The Green Tax Switch

Climate chaos is the greatest threat facing our society. Nine of the hottest ten years on record have been since 1990. Just in Britain, we have suffered two floods in 2002 that were meant to occur only every 30 years. We have had the wettest six months since records began in the eighteenth century, and the hottest summer temperatures in 2003. Storm surges, flood damage and droughts are rising. The Thames Barrier has been raised 55 times in the last five years, 12 times in the previous five.

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by Chris Huhne - Lib Dem Environment Spokesman

24 Aug 2006

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Stack Stuck: Police and Highways Agency Pass the Buck on On-going Junction Closure

Communications between the Highways Agency and Police are being questioned after Junction 11 of the M20 remained closed hours after Operation Stack had ended, causing miles of queuing traffic.

22 Aug 2006

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Tour of Britain Coming to Folkestone and Hythe

Folkestone and Hythe will welcome the penultimate stage of the cycling "Tour of Britain" on Saturday 2nd September. The Rochester to Canterbury stage heads via Tenterden to Hythe, then via Newington and Peene to Crete Road in Folkestone en route to Dover and Canterbury.

18 Aug 2006

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Council Spending Comparison

The Kentish Express has reported that in June and July, Folkestone Town Council spend £31,000 of its set and advertised annual budget of around £490,000. As a comparison, Shepway District Council has a budget of £16.2 million a year, and spends on average £44,383 a DAY. Kent County Council has a budget of £1.43 billion for this year - spending around £4 million per DAY.

18 Aug 2006

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St Martins School Safety Barrier Repaired

The pedestrian safety barrier outside St Martins School on Horn Street in Folkestone has been repaired. The barriers had been damaged for some months, and were fixed after a report from Cheriton Town Councillor Tim Prater to Kent Highway Services.

18 Aug 2006

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Shepway Students see Debt Increasing

The 2006 NatWest Student Money Matters survey reveals that sixth formers starting university this year expect to pay £33,512 for a three-year degree course. This is up from £28,600 last year and includes the new tuition fees. As a result, they expect to graduate with £14,779 of debt, an increase of £1,099 on 2005 figures.

15 Aug 2006

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Windrush Day 2025

77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.

20 Jun 2025

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Pride Month 2025

So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.

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by Ed Davey

1 Jun 2025

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Young person holding a round sign over their head with a rainbow-striped, pride flag design overlaid with the Liberal Democrat bird of liberty emblem and #LoveIsLove

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.

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by Christine Jardine

17 May 2025

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Home Affairs

Standing Up to Divisive Politics

In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.

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by Lisa Smart

14 May 2025

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Ed Davey and the Liberal Democrats celebrate local election wins. Ed Davey, Charlie Maynard, Olly Glover and Liz Leffman stand in front of a crowd with Lib Dem diamond signs as golden confetti rains down.

Lib Dems Winning

Overtaking the Conservatives

Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak

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by Liberal Democrats

3 May 2025

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Ed Davey shakes hands with a man in front of a crowd holding Lib Dem signs

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Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.

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by Liberal Democrats

1 May 2025

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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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