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The Lib Dem plan for Local Government: Localise business rates. Replace council tax with local income tax. Cut central income tax. Give local communities the power and freedom to raise their own resources. Allow local people the power to choose through th

Councils should be set free from depending on Whitehall funding by raising three-quarters of their money locally, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said today in a speech to the Local Government Association Conference in Bournemouth.

3 Jul 2008

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Google ruling cannot come at expense of internet users security

The Lib Dems have slammed a US Court ruling that Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube.

3 Jul 2008

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Folkestone train fares to rise above inflation again

Commenting on reports that rail fares are to increase at above-inflation levels again in January, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker said:

3 Jul 2008

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Shepway Carroll plays lead role in Haulier protest

Hundreds of hauliers are travelling to London today to demonstrate against the rising cost of fuel, with Shepway Councillor Peter Carroll one of the organisers of the demonstration.

2 Jul 2008

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Tim and Season discuss Cheriton and Sandgate buses with Stagecoach

Folkestone and Sandgate councillors Tim and Season Prater today had a meeting with Stephen Gasche of Shepway Council and Jeremy Cooper of Stagecoach about the loss of the 77/78A service connecting Sandgate's Enbrook Valley and Cheriton High Street.

1 Jul 2008

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Shepway Council CPA Assessment: Council "Fair"

A Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) reassessment of Shepway Council by the Audit Commission has reported that Shepway has moved from being "weak" to "fair". The CPA inspection verdict of "weak" was made in 2004, when Shepway was just one point away from being classed a 'poor' council.

1 Jul 2008

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Canada Day marked at Shornecliffe

In 2007, Canada recognised Folkestone with an award to mark the almost 90 years of uninterrupted Canada Day Remembrances held at Shorncliffe, presenting 2007 Mayor Peter Gane with a framed citation and medal.

1 Jul 2008

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Leas Bandstand Concert this evening

Shepway Council have announced at short notice that the choir and musicians from Ashfield School in Nottingham will be giving a special concert on the Leas Bandstand this evening, 30th June, from 7pm to 8.30pm.

30 Jun 2008

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Grass Fires in Lydd

Six fire engines and a water unit are currently fighting several seats of fire at The Ranges, in Galloways Road, Lydd.

30 Jun 2008

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