On the Buses with Chani
Folkestone Lib Dem Campaigner Chani Sanger has written to Stagecoach asking them to take action to improve the look of Folkestone Bus Station and enhance our environment.
6 Jun 2018
Sweeping Sandgate
Full marks to Sandgate Parish Councillor Kurt Stephens for cleaning up in Sandgate today!
9 May 2018
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Sandgate Escarpment Opinion Referendum: Polling Day
The Sandgate Escarpment referendum is taking place today (Wednesday 9th May) from 9am-9pm at Sandgate Library.
9 May 2018
First World War Commemorative Artwork Could Be Yours
International artist Patsy Frankson has donated two limited edition prints entitled 'The Great War' to the Shorncliffe Trust to help them raise funds and raise awareness for their Heritage and Education Charity retelling the story of three centuries of Military History at Shorncliffe, near Folkestone, acknowledged as the birthplace of the modern British Army under Sir John Moore. The framed prints carry a value of over £350 and are from a limited print run of 250 in the series.
TST
30 Apr 2018
Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems welcome news that District Council will finally webcast meetings
More than eight years after Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems Lynne Beaumont and Tim Prater called on the then Shepway District Council to webcast meetings, they've finally gone ahead and done it!
26 Apr 2018
Nuclear Dump Plan Resurrected by Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dem Gary Fuller has reacted with fury at news reports that Folkestone and Hythe District Council may be again considering its unpopular plan to store nuclear waste under the Romney Marsh.
25 Apr 2018
Canterbury & Coastal Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner 2018
It's a long way from Orkney & Shetland so Canterbury & Coastal Liberal Democrats are delighted that Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland and Chief Whip will be our guest speaker at this years Annual Dinner, and welcome Lib Dem members from across Kent to join us.
11 Apr 2018
Sandgate Parish Council to Consult Residents Over Plans To Buy Martello Towers 6 and 7 and Surrounding Woodland
Sandgate Parish Council has decided to consult residents on an exciting opportunity to purchase woodland on the escarpment, including two Martello Towers, to protect it from planned development.
28 Mar 2018
From Sandgate Mens Club to Sandgate Members Club
I've been a member of the Sandgate Mens Cub for a few years, and was elected to the management committee last year. It's been fun...
28 Mar 2018
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