Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

Sylvia Oiller and Mrs Smeed of the Mushroom Farm

Mushroom Farm Survival

A Brookland Mushroom Farm threatened with closure now faces a brighter future thanks to help from local Lib Dem campaigners Peter Carroll and Sylvia Oiller. The farm, Wilsons Nursery on the aptly named Narrowbush Lane, was unable to get deliveries or collections by lorry in recent weeks. The lanes leading from the main road to the farm had been made so narrow by over hanging trees that lorries could not get through without damaging themselves. Peter and Sylvia approached Shepway District Council who have now responded with a plan to severely cut back the trees.

10 Sep 2003

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Ann Birchmore and Peter Carroll on an unadopted road in Littlestone

Anger and disappointment at Kent County Council's Reaction to Romney Marsh Unadopted Roads Petition

Shepway Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has reacted with disappointment and anger at the reaction of Kent County Council Highways Board to the huge petition presented to it by residents of Greatstone, Littlestone and St Mary's Bay - all areas plagued by the problems of unadopted roads. The petition was signed by 272 residents and was presented in March 2003.

6 Sep 2003

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We've "bin" successful!

Local Lib Dem Campaigners Ann Birchmore and Peter Carroll are tonight celebrating the news that their campaign to get a bin installed on Littlestone Road has been successful.

5 Sep 2003

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End the years of neglect

Sylvia Oiller, Ann Birchmore and Peter Carroll are campaigning to end the years of neglect that Romney Marsh has suffered.

4 Sep 2003

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Sylvia Oiller, Peter Carroll and Ann Birchmore

Local Women Chosen to fight by-election seats

The Romney Marsh Branch of Shepway Liberal Democrats has chosen the candidates who will fight the forthcoming Romney Marsh and New Romney Coast By-elections.

2 Sep 2003

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Caring for our relatives

The most distressing item of casework that I am currently engaged in relates to the way that the care services treat patients and their families. In this case, a local elderly gentleman has become so ill so his wife is unable to cope with caring for him at home. The stress and strain has actually made her physically ill. The gentleman is currently in hospital. The authorities are now working on how best to provide care for his continued care.

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by Peter Carroll

21 Aug 2003

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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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6 Nov 2025

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Remembering Ming

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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

1 Oct 2025

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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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