F&H Lib Dem News

Dhan Gurung and Peter Carroll hand in Gurkha medals to Downing Street

Cheriton Councillors Dhan Gurung and Peter Carroll were amongst a delegation who presented the medals of Gurkha soldiers to 10 Downing Street today. The medals were being handed in at protest at the treatment the Gurkhas receive from this Government, who continue to deny the right of residence to Gurkhas who retired before 1997, and pay pensions a fraction of others in the British Army for years of service before then.

25 Jun 2008

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Folkestone Councillor Dhan Gurung introduces Tul Bahadur Pun to Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg [Photo: Alex Folkes - www.fishnik.com]

Clegg lambasts Brown over Gurkha disgrace

Nick Clegg used his slot at Prime Minister's Questions today to return to the subject of the shameful treatment of former Gurkha soldiers by this Government.

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by Lib Dem Activist & Political Commentator Alex Folkes

25 Jun 2008

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Make a change, make a difference - for Child Safety Week 2008

Fire is one of the biggest killers of children in the home and tragically many of these deaths could be avoided if children knew what to do when a fire starts and all homes were fitted with working smoke alarms.

20 Jun 2008

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Take the Neighbourhood Watch Quiz

The Neighbourhood & Homewatch Network (England and Wales) web-site (www.mynhw.co.uk) is now up and running with lots of useful tips and advice on home and neighbourhood safety. They also list events and training guides you can download to find out about all aspects of Neighbourhood watch.

20 Jun 2008

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Conservatives need to listen to referendum results and act

Last Thursday the people of Sandgate felt sufficiently annoyed with their 'Mayor' and Councillors to deliver a landslide decision, in a poll, to change their Town Council back to a Parish Council. I congratulate them in delivering such an overwhelming statement of their feelings to the Council.

by Neil Matthews

19 Jun 2008

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Sandgate Council Extraordinary meeting: 17th June

At the last meeting of Sandgate Council a motion was passed to implement the decision of the referendum held on 12th June, whatever the outcome.

16 Jun 2008

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Sandgate PACT (Partners and Community together) Meeting this Tuesday

Have you got concerns about what is happening in your neighbourhood? Join your local PCSO to discuss local issues: a Sandgate area PACT meeting will be held on June 17th from 6pm to 8pm in the Sandgate Library, James Morris Court.

16 Jun 2008

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Statement on Emily Sanger and Martin Salmon

Shepway Liberal Democrats confirm that Cllr Emily Sanger is no longer a Lib Dem member of either the Lib Dem Shepway District Council Group or the Lib Dem Town Council Group.

16 Jun 2008

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Road Resurfacing Works in Shepway: Advance Notice

Kent Highways have given notice that, because Carriageway Surfacing works are proposed to be carried out, the Kent County Council intends to make an Order prohibiting traffic on the roads in Shepway listed below on or after 23 June 2008 for an estimated period of four months or until such works are complete.

13 Jun 2008

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Sandgate Referendum Result: It's YES by a landslide

Sandgate residents have voted overwhelming to change the local Council back to a Parish administration, reversing the Council's previous decision to become a Town authority with a Mayor.

12 Jun 2008

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Sandgate Referendum Polling Day this Thursday: Vote YES to give Sandgate's Mayor the Boot

Voters in Sandgate go to the polls in a parish poll this Thursday. If voters vote YES, the recent change in status for the Council from Parish to Town will be reversed, and the Mayor will revert to being a Chairman. Polls are open only from 4pm-9pm.

11 Jun 2008

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M20, Proposed Junction 10A

The Highways Agency will be holding an exhibition of proposals for M20 Junction 10A, on Friday 13 June 3:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday 14 June 10:00am to 4:00pm, at Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington TN24 0LH, off A2070 Orbital Park roundabout.

11 Jun 2008

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