Kent Liberal Democrats Call for Urgent Action as Flu Admissions Soar and Vaccination Rates Plummet
Record H3N2 Flu Admissions Prompt Emergency Proposals for Vaccination, Funding, and Frontline Support.
15 Dec 2025
Operation Brock will be implemented overnight on 15th December
The contraflow system on the M20 will be reinstated from 15th – 22nd December to manage heavy traffic for Christmas Channel crossings.
12 Dec 2025
This Scheme Means People on Low Incomes Pay Less Council Tax
Council Tax Reduction Scheme changes - pragmatic AND principled.
10 Dec 2025
Folkestone Lower Leas Coastal Park Project Moving Forward
A complex remediation strategy is required to shore up the cliff following a landslide last year. Once this is complete in the new year, a new first class play area will be delivered.
8 Dec 2025
Kent Food Waste Recycling campaign
Feed your Foodie is a campaign to encourage people to recycle more food waste over Christmas.
4 Dec 2025
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Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems Slam New Kent Devolution Delay Shambles
"If the Government cannot commit to a date for a devolution deal for Kent then they should stop Local Government Reorganisation until they can."
4 Dec 2025
Reporting Back
Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Update: December 2025
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: LGR, Protecting our district’s coastline, Plan for greener district, Affordable homes taking shape, Folca 1 up for sale, Suggestions for council debate & Your District Today.
3 Dec 2025
"Reform said it would cut Council Tax at Kent County Hall. It is increasingly certain they can’t and won’t"
In light of the reported £46 million overspend at Kent County Council, 6 months after the Reform administration took office, can the Cabinet Member explain how this level of financial mismanagement is expected to impact services in Folkestone & Hythe?
28 Nov 2025
Three Unitary LGR Option Backed by Folkestone & Hythe
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in east Kent should be delivered by joining together the council areas covered by Folkestone & Hythe with those of Dover, Thanet, Ashford and Canterbury.
20 Nov 2025
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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