Rebuilding the Core
Former Cambridge MP David Howarth and Liberal Democrat commentator Mark Pack have been taking a look at the evidence on what the Liberal Democrats need to do to recover from the May 2015 disaster.
6 Jul 2015
Folkestone and Hythe News
Now We'll See the True Face of the Tories: Budget July 2015
Heartless welfare cuts could form the centrepiece of the Chancellor's emergency budget next week, senior Liberal Democrats have warned.
6 Jul 2015
Who is trying to scupper the EU negotiations?
This article was originally going to be called 'The Lunatic Right' in reaction to what appear to be the attempts of certain right wingers in the Conservative party to scupper the negotiations that Mr Cameron has initiated with our European partners.
SP
3 Jul 2015
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Lib Dem Leadership Hustings - Lewes, 8th July
As Lib Dems, we have a long and proud tradition of ensuring all members have a vote and a say in who the party leader will be and it has been great to hear that across the country hustings meetings for the leadership contest have been very well attended. A clear sign that our members are keen to press on with the fight-back
RBVCLLD
1 Jul 2015
Sandgate Pothole Watch: Wilberforce Road
Sandgate Parish Councillor Tim Prater has reported potholes and subsidence around a drain gulley cover on Wilberforce Road, Sandgate to Kent Highways for repair.
30 Jun 2015
Digital Delivery, by Shepway District Council
Today I needed to renew my annual Shepway Residents Car Park permit (£52 a year - excellent value and a good idea, as I said in Council when they were introduced!).
TP
29 Jun 2015
Liberal Democrat Leadership Election 2015: The Ballot Papers Are Out There
All members should have either received their ballot paper for the Liberal Democrat Leadership Election or should do so in the next 2 days.
TP
29 Jun 2015
Blessing and Turf-cutting for Gurkha Memorial Statue
Last week saw the "turf-cutting" ceremony and blessing for the new Gurkha Statue and memorial that will be erected in the Garden of Remembrance (by Christchurch Tower) in Sandgate Road, Folkestone.
29 Jun 2015
Charity Quiz for Sandgate Sea Cadets
There will be a Charity Quiz on 18th July at Sandgate Men's Club on behalf of Sandgate Sea Cadets.
29 Jun 2015
Folkestone Town Forthcoming Event: Canada Day
The Canada Day Service commemorates the 296 Canadian soldiers who died during WWI and are buried in the Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. It is marked each year by a service and the attendance of local school children laying their own floral tributes on the graves of soldiers.
29 Jun 2015
A-boards on the footpath: Sandgate Esplanade
Generally I don't worry about businesses putting signs outside their shops and businesses, but you've got to be sure they are not blocking the way.
29 Jun 2015
Forgotten Sandgate: Wilberforce Road Bench
A few weeks ago, I raised the poor state of repair of the small kerbside bench on Wilberforce Road just off Sandgate High Street at Sandgate Parish Council. I'm pleased to say that the Council have agreed that it should either refurbished or replaced and we're making progress on getting quotes and agreeing the works.
29 Jun 2015