Action Promised on Lower Leas Park Chaos
We all know that the position in the Lower Leas Park this weekend (and in previous weekends) has not been acceptable, and was not sustainable.
1 Jun 2020
F&HDC COVID Discretionary Business Grant Scheme
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be launching their COVID Discretionary Business Grant Scheme at 9am Monday 1 June 2020.
29 May 2020
The coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live
The latest update from HMRC Business Help and Support is as follows:
JHHMRCBHS
26 May 2020
I Can Only Promise to Do My Best
I'm hugely honoured to have been elected as Chairman of Sandgate Parish Council. Thank you all for your support: I can only promise to do my best.
TP
19 May 2020
Cross party call for cash for councils to support COVID crisis response
The Liberal Democrats are at the forefront of cross party calls for urgent additional funding for local authorities going "above and beyond" in their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
9 May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: New requirements for entering France
Below is an update from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency regarding travel to France:
29 Apr 2020
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COVID-19 Gov Bounce Back Loan Scheme: 100% Government Guaranteed Loans for Small Businesses
The Government announced a new loan scheme for small businesses. Aimed at the UK's smallest firms, the scheme will offer loans...
KMGH
28 Apr 2020
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – first payments now being made
Below is the latest update email regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from HMRC:
HMRCBHS
27 Apr 2020
Excerpt - Teacher Bulletin: a roundup of the latest coronavirus advice and guidance
The following is an excerpt from an email from the Department of Education to teachers. The sections quoted may be useful to parents:
DE
23 Apr 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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