Government woefully underprepared to ensure every young person can return to school
Speaking following the statement on schools reopening, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran said:
2 Jul 2020
New Shorncliffe Road Zebra Crossing Confirmed
It has been confirmed that a proposed new crossing of Shorncliffe Road to make access from Sandgate and West Folkestone to Folkestone West Railway Station has got the go-ahead and will be built this summer. The plan went to consulation with residents earlier this year.
1 Jul 2020
Folkestone and Hythe: Company Declaration of State Aid Form
All businesses that have had grant aid support via Folkestone and Hythe District Council in the form of the Small Business Grant (£10,000) or Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grant (£10,000 - £25,000) have now received a form to complete to confirm they were eligible for the grant and that they can keepi it.
23 Jun 2020
Bin a Long Time Coming... [Updated]
Never give up.
22 Jun 2020
Radnor Cliff and Radnor Cliff Crescent CPZ Alteration Consultation: The Questions
Why is there a consultation on changing the current CPZ restrictions in Radnor Cliff and Radnor Cliff Crescent now?
15 Jun 2020
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F&HDC COVID Discretionary Business Grant Scheme Extended
Further to the launch of the Folkestone & Hythe District Council Discretionary Small Business Grant Scheme, they have now widened the scheme to include those that have already received a grant from the Self Employment Income Support Scheme and more types of businesses are now eligible for funding. Those eligible to apply for a grant now include:
10 Jun 2020
Ruff Justice
In amongst the works at the Lower Leas Coastal Park tthis week, a large number of new signs have been put up, some moved, some recycled and some new.
5 Jun 2020
Proposed Parking Changes in Radnor Cliff and Radnor Cliff Crescent
As part of a host of changes in motion to try to address issues being caused to Radnor Cliff and Radnor Cliff Crescent...
5 Jun 2020
Local Parking Management: Two Things I Have Learned Today
In the last few days, a couple of parking based questions have been posed to me, and I've had to go away and ask an expert (in this case, Fred Miller of FHDC - thanks Fred) for a full answer. In both cases, the answers come from national legisation or guidelines, rather than local rules. I thought them worth sharing:
3 Jun 2020
National News
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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