Light in the Darkest Hour: Hands Across the Ocean
The Shorncliffe Trust are holding an evening commemoration on 6th August at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery to mark the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Somme 1916.
30 Jul 2016
Sandgate Royal British Legion Appeal for New Members
The Sandgate branch of the Royal British Legion has been established for many years and is now trying to encourage some new members to join.
29 Jul 2016
For new members: The Lowdown - How the Lib Dems work and what we have to offer
Welcome to the thousands of people who have joined the Liberal Democrats over the past month. This is basically a repeat of a post that I did last year when many joined the party in the wake of the election result in the hope that it might be useful to tell you a little bit about how our party works and give you a bit of an idea of the opportunities open to you. If you are not yet a member, read it and think it sounds appealing, sign up here.
CL
29 Jul 2016
England Coast Path - Now including Camber to Folkestone and Folkestone to Ramsgate
As of July 19th, you can now walk directly from Camber to Folkestone and Folkestone to Ramsgate via the England Coast Path. The coastal stretch has been given coastal access rights by order of the Secretary of State. You can find a map of the exact route, which includes Sandgate, at - http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path/plan.
28 Jul 2016
For Better Broadband Services, Sell Openreach
The Liberal Democrats believe that Ofcom Openreach "reforms" leave millions with poor or substandard broadband. BT's Openreach division, which runs the UK's broadband infrastructure, should become a distinct company within the BT group, according to regulator Ofcom.
27 Jul 2016
Diverting: Cheriton Road Closure for Folkestone Central Rail Bridge Maintenance
Cheriton Road, between Castle Hill Avenue and Radnor Park Road, will be closed from July 30 to August 6 to allow maintenance work on the road bridge near to Folkestone Central Train Station. The closure will cause disruption for many motorists heading into town from the Radnor Park roundabout near Folkestone Central Train Station.
27 Jul 2016
Folkestone to Dover Train Line to Reopen in the Autumn
Network Rail have announced the £39.8m project to rebuild the line between Folkestone and Dover will be completed this autumn.
26 Jul 2016
Coming to Brighton? Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2106 Premlinary Agenda Released
The preliminary agenda for the Liberal Democrats Autumn 2016 Brighton conference has been released.
26 Jul 2016
Dover bound drivers and Capel residents deserve better
The heightened French security checks and a lack of staff at Dover had huge knock-on effects for local residents over the weekend, as roads around Dover and Folkestone became gridlocked.Queuing to reach Dover check-in on the A20 took up to 16 hours at the worst times through Saturday and into Sunday. Alhough road routes are now clear running into Dover, Police are warning of repeat issues at busy times over the summer.
25 Jul 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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