Study shows PCSOs tackle and lower rates of crime
The introduction of police community support officers (PCSOs) into a local area results in lower rates of crime, a study has revealed.
19 Oct 2005
Romney Marsh wind farm to get Government go-ahead against local opposition
A report in todays Independent claims that Energy minister Malcolm Wicks will tell the British Wind Energy Association conference in Cardiff today that he has given the go-ahead for a large wind farm at a controversial site at Romney Marsh, Kent.
18 Oct 2005
Meeting the Challenge in Shepway
Charles Kennedy has established the Liberal Democrats' largest ever national policy consultation, and Shepway Liberal Democrats are doing their bit to ensure that as many party members as possible have their say.
17 Oct 2005
Folkestone Central By-election: Result
On a 23% turnout, the Conservatives have won the Folkestone Central ward by-election to Shepway District Council. The full result was:
13 Oct 2005
Shepway recycling fiasco hits 40,000 households
Shepway Liberal Democrat Peter Carroll has slammed Conservative Shepway District Council for the disastrous state of the recycling initiative in the area. The council has just announced that the fleet of special recycling vehicles has had to be withdrawn from service for urgent safety checks.
11 Oct 2005
Folkestone Central need a Local Councillor
In the forthcoming Folkestone Central by-election (13 October) to Shepway District Council, the Conservatives have selected a candidate who lives in Selsted, more than 5 miles from Folkestone. Local residents will have to choose between local Lib Dem Maureen Kincaid Speller, who lives in central Folkestone, and the Tory candidate from the village north of Densole.
7 Oct 2005
Shepway Lib Dem Annual General Meeting Date Announced
The Annual General Meeting of the Shepway Liberal Democrats will be held on 25 November from 7.30pm at Newington Village Hall, Newington. All members of the Shepway Local Party are welcome and invited to attend. The AGM will receive reports from the last year, and elect officers, executive members and conference representatives for 2006.
7 Oct 2005
Tories Trounced in Internet Dating Poll
While the Tories debate their voting performance at their Party Conference in the opinion polls and the ballot box, it now appears that members of dating sites are also rejecting their advances.
5 Oct 2005
A New Way to Support Shepway Lib Dems - Shopping!
Shepway Liberal Democrats have brought live a new on-line shop at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/shop which advertises a range of products and services you can buy which will raise money for the Shepway Lib Dems and / or Liberal Democrats nationally.
4 Oct 2005
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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