Town has its say over CCTV
Members of the public were given the chance to have their say on the future of Folkestone's CCTV at a rally in Sandgate Road this morning.
25 Jan 2014
Horizon 2020 means €80 billion extra science for Europe and jobs in the UK
If I say, "Europe gives us a wider horizon" you might think this was a general observation that uniting as a continent, doing things together, helps us see and reach further in the world.
AHLDMEPCSE
25 Jan 2014
Gurkha job cuts will have 'long term implications'
The Liberal Democrats' parliamentary candidate for Folkestone and Hythe Lynne Beaumont has condemned the Government's decision to make nearly 250 Gurkha soldiers based in Shorncliffe redundant.
24 Jan 2014
Forthcoming Events in Sandgate, Notices and News
Tomorrow (25 January 2014): Keepfitathon. Take part in a sponsored keep fit challenge along Sandgate seafront and help raise money for the Community Spirit project. If you don't have time to raise sponsorship, just turn up anyway and join in! Times: 10.30 - 11.30; meet at the Sir John Moore Memorial on Sandgate Esplanade. Sunday (26 January 2014): Sandgate Beach Clean - beach cleaning for The Marine Conservation Society. Times: 10am - 12noon. Meet at back of The Ship at 10am or arrive at 9.30 at the Rowing Club for tea/coffee before the clean starts.
AOSPC
24 Jan 2014
Open up the Reserve forces to retired Gurkhas - Nick Harvey
Liberal Democrat MP and former Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey has today renewed his call to open up the Reserve forces to retired Gurkhas.
24 Jan 2014
Norman Lamb: “Strengthened commitment to mental health will transform people’s lives”
On Monday 20th January, the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, together with Lib Dem Care Minister Norman Lamb launched their action plan for mental health, "Closing the Gap: Priorities for Essential Change in Mental Health".
23 Jan 2014
Local Government Boundary Commission Confirm New Shepway Ward Boundaries
The final report by the Local Government Boundary Commission on the revised Shepway ward boundaries has been published. The final ward boundaries are exactly as that proposed in their draft report, with the Boundary Commission rejecting every proposal by Shepway District Council to alter the draft boundaries.
14 Jan 2014
Kent Primary School Admission Application Deadline Looming
Do you have children starting school in September 2014? The deadline for applying for a place in Kent is 15 January - applying after then may seriously harm your chances of getting your child a place at the school of your choice.
10 Jan 2014
Nick Clegg's New Year Message 2014
Every year, party leaders do this kind of New Year's message and every year party leaders try and come up with a reason why the next twelve months will be more important, or significant, or eventful than the last. Some kind of exciting, breathless prediction. But not this year. Not from me.
NCLLDDPM
2 Jan 2014
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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