Over 25% of residents in Royal Military Avenue, Cheriton have returned surveys giving their views on the recent works by Kent Highways in the road and their view of the impact of the work. The huge majority of results so far say the scheme has made no difference or worsened speeding in the road, and also that parking in the road is worse than before the works took place.
After repeated requests to Kent Highways from local Councillor Tim Prater for a number of street light columns in Risborough Lane, Cheriton, to be repainted, Kent Highways have surveyed the lights and found the columns failed their structural tests. The lights are now being replaced with new columns - most have already been replaced, with the remaining 2 to be completed shortly.
With thanks to www.libdemvoice.org the venues for Liberal Democrat Federal Conferences through until the end of 2012 have now been released after Brighton confirmed it will host the conference in Autumn 2012.
Kent Highways have advised that because of a sewer collapse, it will be necessary to close Warren Road, Folkestone. This is due to commence from 24 August 2010 and it is likely the road will be closed for up to 2 weeks as a result of these emergency sewer repair works.
In aid of the Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund, on 24th September, the Tower Theatre Folkestone will host the first UK solo performance by International Nepalese classical guitarist Kishor Gurung.
Kent County Council need to carry-out major repairs at the Folkestone Household Waste Recycling Centre at Shorncliffe, which will necessitate a complete closure of the facility for around 9 weeks from 31 August.
Folkestone West Lib Dem County Councillor Tim Prater has released his first Annual Report as a County Councillor since being elected in 2009. The report gives details of his work on behalf of Folkestone West (Cheriton, Morehall and Sandgate wards) over the past year, from casework to meetings, grants given to contact details and more.
Notice is given that because of the resurfacing of A260 Canterbury Road and White Horse Hill roundabout, the Kent County Council has made an order prohibiting traffic on A260 Spitfire Way, Hawkinge from 20 September 2010 for 2 nights or until the works have been completed.
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