Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

A Framework which will hurt Cheriton

Local Development Framework's sound like exactly the sort of document you should go out of your way to avoid, but in the case of Shepway, it's suddenly a big issue for a number of areas, including Cheriton. The Framework (LDF) is basically the Council's "plan" on where developments could happen over the next 18 years in the area, and indicates where they would allow them if an application was made. It doesn't mean any proposal made WILL happen, but makes it more likely that it could.

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by Tim Prater

16 Jul 2009

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Why will Shepway Conservatives not conserve our Conservation Areas?

Shepways Conservatives' terrible reputation, when it comes to preserving our local history and culture, took a further step into an abyss recently.

NM

by Neil Matthews

15 Jul 2009

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Public Consultation on parking in Kent Road, Cheriton

Kent Highway Services are consulting local residents on proposed changes in parking arrangements in Kent Road (off Shaftesbury Road), Cheriton, Folkestone.

14 Jul 2009

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Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Officially Opened

The South East's largest onshore wind farm at Little Cheyne Court on Romney Marsh has been opened by the Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Milliband.

13 Jul 2009

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Changing the way we do politics - on Monday

Every week I travel around the country, meeting people in local town halls and listening to their views. Anyone can ask me (just about) anything, I also get a pretty good picture of how people across the UK feel about politics.

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by Nick Clegg MP

11 Jul 2009

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Lib Dems Call for Independent inquiry into phone tapping

In a letter to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne has called for an independent inquiry into the allegations of widespread phone tapping by newspapers or their investigators.

9 Jul 2009

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Shepway Council Abandon Environment Cabinet Portfolio with Immediate Effect

In a surprise move announced by an email from Council Leader Robert Bliss today, Shepway has ended the Environmental Services portfolio with immediate effect. The position will be lost from Cabinet (reducing the Cabinet from 10 to 9 members) with the portfolios responsibilities split between existing Cabinet members.

6 Jul 2009

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Shepway Planning Officers recommend rejection of Lydd Airport (LAA) applications

The full report from Shepway Council on the planning applications at Lydd Airport and the recommendations of the Council Officers in light of the report have now been released on the Shepway Council web site.

1 Jul 2009

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An Opportunity to Halt the ID scheme

There have been rumours that the new Home Secretary Alan Johnson is "reviewing the ID card" programme. They have been denied, but there is undoubtedly a change of heart among many back bench Labour MPs. In the last three months several new ones have said openly - against party policy - that the project should be cancelled.

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by No2ID

29 Jun 2009

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