#itaffectsme
Mental ill health affects everyone. Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, and I'd encourage everyone who cares about mental health to sign the petition below.
11 Oct 2016
No Overview. No Scrutiny. No Democracy. Shepway Council Today.
Today I'm sickened by the actions of Shepway Council having had written notificationthat they have refused even to accept the call-in of the decision of Cabinet Member Malcolm Dearden to impose a Sandgate CPZ for consideration by Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
10 Oct 2016
Ted Welcomes Lydd Life-Saving Initiative
Lib Dem Romney Marsh Campaigner Ted Last has strongly welcomed the installation of two new funded by Lydd Town Council.
10 Oct 2016
Nice To See You, To See You...
Great to see a number of members (old and new) and friends at our relaunched "Liberal Drinks" in Sandgate last night.
6 Oct 2016
Liberal Democrat Committee Elections 2016: All Member Ballot
Following the approval of the proposed motion aimed at reforming the Party's governance structures at the Autumn conference in Brighton a few weeks ago the timtable has been confirmed for the election of the Party's federal committees.
6 Oct 2016
Sandgate Parking Decision Needs Scrutiny
Following the publication of Shepway District Council's decision to proceed with the Sandgate East CPZ, the remaining Council process open to us is to see the decision "called-in" to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. That committee can look at the decision in detail, the reasons it was taken, the evidence on which the decsion was based and make recommendations on either upholding, amending or changing the decision. Although the view of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee is advisory and not compulsory, it gives the Cabinet Member for Transport as opportunity to change his mind.
5 Oct 2016
96% of people say NO, but Shepway District Council say YES!
Shepway District Council, despite 96% of consultees objecting, are forcing through plans to establish parking restrictions on Sandgate's roads, starting next Monday. This is despite Cabinet Member for Transport, Malcolm Dearden, receiving a consultation report detailing 329 objections to the scheme, out of 342 responses. There were a mere 10 responses supporting the scheme (less than 3%).
3 Oct 2016
Sandgate Parking Fury: Shepway Council pushes through CPZ in central Sandgate
Shepway District Council have announced today they are going ahead with a CPZ scheme in Sandgate.
3 Oct 2016
Securing the Future of Health and Social Care
For too many years our NHS has not got the investment it needs. While Brexiters claimed that the NHS will get another £350million a week when we leave Europe, this has already been shown up as another cheap con trick from Farage, Johnson and Co. to win the referendum at all costs.
28 Sep 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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