Kent County Lib Dems have renewed requests for a review of car parking charges at William Harvey Hospital. The move comes after it was revealed that the hospital trust ranks the fifth highest earner…
This is the second time that I have responded to the Chancellor's budget. Gordon Brown is a master at making eye catching spending commitments which then have a severe sting in the tail. This year's…
As Gordon Brown presents his final Budget, Liberal Democrat research reveals that house prices in Shepway have nearly trebled since 1997. In 1997 an average house price in Shepway was 3 times the…
Many people who live in the Folkestone & Hythe constituency have asked me for my opinion on the future of Lydd Airport, and its potential expansion. After discussions with people across the…
The Herald in Shepway are running a major "People's Poll" asking for views on the expansion of Lydd Airport. The Herald says:
NO2ID is the campaign against compulsory Identity Cards and the national ID database. The Liberal Democrats have been strong supporters of the NO2ID campaign for years, both locally and nationally.…
I'm determined that the Liberal Democrats will use the forthcoming local election campaign to fight for the services and issues that really effect local people.
Shepway Council have been formally notified that the £9.8 million PFI credit for new sports centres in Folkestone and Hythe has been withdrawn. Shepway Council have poured over £1 million in…
The Ministry of Defence has today announced improvements to the working terms and conditions of Gurkhas serving in the British army. The announcement comes after a rally in Westminster in December,…
Do you know any really bad potholes locally? The BBC are asking feedback on the worst potholes in the local area - and after years of neglect of local roads by Kent County Council, there are…
