First Preview of New Lower Leas Coastal Park Play Area
More equipment and more inclusive elements than ever before in the south east’s largest free adventure playground.
25 Feb 2026
Welcome for more Channel Freight to go on Trains
Investment enabling thousands of tonnes of freight heading across the Channel to be carried by rail again has been welcomed by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
25 Feb 2026
Delivering Affordable Green Homes at Risborough
The first council tenants are moving into new affordable rent homes at the Risborough Barracks development.
23 Feb 2026
Kent County Budget 2026-27 and Kent's Roads
I'm here for every person swerving around potholes. Every person seeing their tyres shredded. Every biker unseated. Every journey delayed.
20 Feb 2026
Local Events
Join Canterbury Lib Dems at "The Year Ahead - How We Make a Difference in 2026"
All LD members are welcome to join Canterbury Lib Dems on Saturday 28th February 2026 (9.30am - 2pm) at Thanington Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury CT1 3XE Lunch provided. Book your ticket with janecarne@outlook.com 01227 477106
19 Feb 2026
New Signs Remind of Speed Limit by Playing Field, Theatre, Kids Nursery & Play Park
New “speed repeater” 30mph signs have been fitted along North Road, West Road, Hospital Hill and Pond Hill Road in Sandgate and Folkestone by Kent Highways.
19 Feb 2026
KCC Start of Works Notification for Romney Avenue, Sandgate
Kent County Council will be resurfacing Romney Avenue, from the junction of Enbrook valley to the junction of Coolinge Lane, commencing 18th March for 3 nights.
18 Feb 2026
Local Events
Chat GP..?
Could a computer tell you that you have dementia? Would you trust it if it did? Just some of the urgent, human questions at the heart of Chat GP..?, a free event exploring brain health and AI. Sat 28 March, 4–6pm in The Green Room, The Grand, Folkestone.
18 Feb 2026
Kent Police Warn on Spate of Theft from vehicles in Folkestone & Sandgate
Kent Police have had numerous reports within the Folkestone area in relation to an unknown person targeting insecure vehicles in the early hours of the morning.
17 Feb 2026
National News
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026
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