Kernt Highways Update: Surface Treatment Road Closures 2018 – Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh Area
As part of a countywide programme of Surface Treatment works, it will be necessary to close a number of roads throughout the Shepway area.
5 Feb 2018
Annual Commemoration for Sir John Moore
The Chairman and Trustees of the Shorncliffe Trust cordially invite you to the annual commemoration for Sir John Moore taking place at his Memorial on Sandgate Esplanade on Saturday, 13th January 2018 at 09.45am.
3 Jan 2018
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Shepway Liberal Democrats wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and successful 2018.
24 Dec 2017
Stand up for Sandgate against DOUBLING of Sandgate Residents Permit Costs and banning visitors from Wilberforce Road Car Park
Hi Rory and Jan,
TPSPC
12 Dec 2017
Shepway Bus Services Threatened by Kent Council Budget Cuts
A report by Kent Live has exposed that bus services in Kent used by the elderly, the disabled and those who don't drive are set to have their funding slashed by 70 per cent, resulting in a loss of 74 services.
28 Nov 2017
Taylor Wimpey Plan to Bulldoze Shepway WW1 Training Trenches
To: Shepway Planning and Kent Heritage Conservation
20 Nov 2017
KMFRA Safety and Wellbeing Plan
The Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority (KMFRA) has published its Safety and Wellbeing Plan for 2018 and is consulting the public on the plan and Council Tax for 2018/19.
7 Nov 2017
Sandgate Esplanade Roadworks: Traffic Lights are coming...
Having asked KCC why there are not currently traffic lights on Sandgate Esplanade whilst roadworks (including installation of a new crossing!) are in progress, they've confirmed they will be in place from Monday 6th November.
3 Nov 2017
Shingle on Sandgate Maintenance Gangway / Coastal path
A number of local residents have mentioned that since Storm Brian, the stretch of the Sandgate beach path from Varne Court to the junction with the Riviera (and the stretch by Coastguard cottages where the path meets Sandgate Explanade) is covered with shingle, making it hazardous for walkers and cyclists.
1 Nov 2017
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Driving Forward - Road to Access
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Universities & Skills
Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates
Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.
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