The Liberal Democrats in Shepway lost all their seats on Shepway District Council in the 5th May local elections, with the Conservatives now holding 45 of 47 seats on Shepway District Council. On Folkestone Town Council, Lee Walker was elected as Liberal Democrat councillor for Harbour Ward. On Sandgate Parish Council, Gary Fuller was elected to Sandgate Valley ward, and Tim Prater was elected to Sandgate Village ward.
The Liberal Democrats in Shepway are fielding more candidates than any party other than the ruling Conservatives at the 2011 local elections. As the official opposition to the Conservatives over the past four years, it is the Liberal Democrats who have held the Conservatives to account on the issues that matter locally - from the closure of the Leas Lift, to the expansion of Lydd Airport, and opposing a massive 6.5% rise in Council house rents this year.
Since joining the coalition Government in 2010, the Liberal Democrats have been working to help sort the financial mess left by Labour. In a coalition government, no party can deliver everything in its manifesto, but the Lib Dems have made big steps in delivering fairness for Britain.
Local Lib Dem Campaigner Gary Fuller has reported potholes and graffiti in Sandgate, including potholes in Chalcroft Road and Coolinge Lane near Sandgate Primary School.
It's sometimes easy to despair about the level of political debate in this country. We have the first UK wide referendum since 1975, on a subject as important as how we elect the people who represent us. How we elect those who set our taxes, take us to war, decide how we fund our services.
Local Lib Dem campaigner Gary Fuller has reported various issues affecting the Childrens Play Area in Military Road in Sandgate, including dog mess and a damaged bin. The dangerous dog mess in question was left by an unscrupulous dog owner right next to a slide meant for younger children and toddlers.
The regular Sandgate Farmers Market will take place again this Saturday 16th April 2011 at the Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate from 10.00am until 12.30pm. Please note extended opening time!
The Creative Foundation is recruiting for a number of summer positions for the Folkestone Triennial.
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has been tackling Conservative controlled Shepway District Council on their planned changes to refuse collection in Shepway.
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.
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.
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.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
Meet our representatives and candidates.
