Welcome Kurt: New Councillor for Sandgate Parish Council
Kurt Stephens was co-opted to Sandgate Parish Council at its Annual Parish Council Meeting last night, filling the vacancy left by Leo Griggs who resigned the Council in April.
11 May 2016
Shepway Parking Proposals for Granville Parade & Castle Road areas: Sandgate Says No
Shepway District Council have started a consultation on proposals to introduce a Residents Parking Permit scheme in Castle Road, Granville Parade, Granville Road East, Granville Parade West, Lachlan Way, Lister Way and Parade Road.
26 Apr 2016
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2016 - All Members Welcome & Vote!
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2016 registration is now open. We're going to Brighton between 17th-20th September to discuss politics, meet new friends and learn new skills.
AWCLDFCC
21 Apr 2016
Demo for Democracy: we need you to help us get Proportional Representation!
On Saturday 7th May - the anniversary of the election of the most unrepresentative Parliament since women won the vote - Make Votes Matter is holding the Demo for Democracy outside Parliament. Baroness Sal Brinton, President of the Liberal Democrats, will speak alongside figures from across the political spectrum, united by the common cause of fair representation for all voters.
MVM
21 Apr 2016
Lib Dems call for Zero Tolerance against NHS staff violence in East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust
Local Liberal Democrat Lynne Beaumont has called for stronger action to protect NHS staff after figures were released that show a shocking amount of violence against staff.
19 Apr 2016
Massive black hole in Tory pothole funding for Kent and Shepway
Local Liberal Democrat, Gary Fuller has blasted local Conservatives for letting down Shepway, as figures unveiled in Parliament show, that cash to fix our roads has been slashed.
15 Apr 2016
SANDGATE MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday 4th to Saturday 11th June 2016
The first Sandgate Music Festival will take place in June. The purpose of this event is to have a series of events across the whole of Sandgate that engages with people of all ages to provide an opportunity for the various venues to raise their commercial profile and to raise awareness and business potential for all Sandgate businesses.
13 Apr 2016
Dave Naghi - 2016 Liberal Democrat Candidate of Kent Police and Crime Commissioner
Successful Local Businessman and councillor Dave Naghi is determined to see that Kent gets the Police service It deserves.
11 Apr 2016
Ross Calls for Immediate A20 Speed Limit Change
Shepway Liberal Democrat Ross Clark has called on Highways England to make immediate changes to the 40mph speed limit on the A20 between the Roundhill Tunnels and Dover.
1 Apr 2016
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.
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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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