Shepway results of the European Elections: Labour Vote Crash
The Labour Party have come 5th in the European Elections in Shepway and were just 15 votes of being pushed into an even more humiliating 6th place behind the BNP.
8 Jun 2009
THANK YOU Folkestone West!
Wow - that was close, but we won! At around 6.30 on Friday, I was declared the new County Councillor for Folkestone West having beaten the sitting Conservative County Councillor (and leader of Shepway District Council!) by just 11 votes.
TP
6 Jun 2009
Lib Dems GAIN Sandgate Valley from Conservatives
Liberal Democrat Ann Rimmer was elected as the newest Councillor on Sandgate Parish Council in the by-election for Sandgate Valley ward caused by the resignation of a Conservative Councillor.
6 Jun 2009
Lib Dems GAIN Hythe West District and Town Seats from Conservatives
The Liberal Democrats have taken both the Hythe West District and two Hythe West Town Council seats in by-elections gains from the Conservatives. Victorious new Councillors Neil Matthews, Darren Briddock and Sam Matthews took the seats vacated following the long awaiting departure of Conservative Councillors Linda and John Oliver, who moved to Somerset in late 2007.
6 Jun 2009
Lib Dems GAIN Folkestone West from Conservatives
The Liberal Democrats have taken the Folkestone West County Division from the Conservatives. Lib Dem candidate Tim Prater beat sitting councillor and the leader of Shepway District Council Robert Bliss by 11 votes after a nail-biting count and recount.
6 Jun 2009
Romney Marsh District By-election Result
The Conservatives retained the Romney Marsh district seat on Shepway Council in the by-election held on 4th June. The result in full was:
6 Jun 2009
Shepway County Council Election Results
The results are out for the elections to Kent County Council. The Conservatives sensationally lost Folkestone West (previously held by District Council leader Robert Bliss) to the Lib Dems in Shepway, but held the other five seats. Across Kent, the Lib Dem group is up one to seven, and are now the official opposition to the Conservatives after disastrous results for Labour saw them lose 18 of their 20 seats.
6 Jun 2009
Lydd Airport Planning Meeting: Date Confirmed
Shepway Council has announced that the Council will be considering the planning applications for London Ashford Airport, Lydd, at a special meeting to be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday 9 July 2009 at 7pm.
2 Jun 2009
Telegraph turns spotlight on expenses of Folkestone & Hythe MP Howard
The Telegraph has today claimed that Folkestone and Hythe Conservative MP Michael Howard charged the taxpayer £17,351 for "gardening services" at his designated second home in Kent.
1 Jun 2009
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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