Come and Meet Tim Farron in Canterbury
Lib Dem Party Leader Tim Farron is visiting Canterbury on Tuesday 22nd November - would you like to see him there?
15 Nov 2016
The essential introduction to Liberal history: 350 years of party history in 32 pages
The Liberal Democrat History Group's booklet, Liberal History: A concise history of the Liberal Party, SDP and Liberal Democrats, has been revised and updated to include the coalition and its impact and the 2015 election and its aftermath.
14 Nov 2016
Sandgate CPZ Objections: The Council Responds
Received from Shepway District Council, their formal response to my objection to the Sandgate CPZ (basically telling local residents that they are ignroing the hundreds of us that made objections), and my response to their email....
11 Nov 2016
From The Archives - Sandgate Study: An Informal District Plan Consultative Draft 1975
I've been passed a photocopy (by local resident Rosemary Sanders) of a 41 year old appraisal of Sandgate's open space and recreation areas.
27 Oct 2016
Standing Up for Sandgate High Street Shops
Cllr Kurt Stephens represented Sandgate Parish Council on Tuesday night at Shepway District Coiuncil's Development Control Committee, speaking against application Y16/0584/SH to convert the shop at 44 Sandgate High Street to residential accommodation.
26 Oct 2016
Disabled Parking Bays Consultation
Kent County Council / Shepway District Council are "consulting" on a series of new Disabled Parking bays across Shepway, including two in Sandgate and one in Cheriton.
26 Oct 2016
Folkestone Triennial 2017: double edge
The Creative Foundation is pleased to announce the dates of Folkestone Triennial 2017, which will return for its fourth edition and will be held over a nine week period from 2 September - 5 November 2017. Curated for the second time by Lewis Biggs, the Triennial in 2017 will take the title double edge.
FT
18 Oct 2016
Stage 1 Complaint to Shepway District Council, with regards to decision 16/051 and report C/16/51.
Below is the text of an email I sent to Shepway District Council today:
13 Oct 2016
Stage 1 Complaint to Shepway District Council Against Refusal of Call-In Request on Cabinet Member Decision
Please accept this as a formal complaint on the process and decision made to fail to accept the call-in of the decision (officially dated 29th September) of the Cabinet Member for Transport on the Sandgate East Parking Zone. I understand that I should exhaust your complaints procedure before taking up my issue with the Local Government Ombudsman http://www.lgo.org.uk/make-a-complaint
11 Oct 2016
National News
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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