Folkestone's East ward goes to the polls
Voters in the East ward of Folkestone will be going to the polls tomorrow to elect a new District Councillor to serve alongside Cllr Janet Andrews.
21 Apr 2004
Town Meeting shows Tory "Sour Grapes"
Hythe Town and District Cllr Neil Matthews today dismissed last night's Town Meeting as a shambles.
1 Apr 2004
Dymchurch & St Mary's Bay Councillors welcome toilet rescue plan
Dymchurch and St Mary's Bay Councillors Terry Preston, Julie White and Shirley Maile have welcomed the news that public conveniences will stay open in their area.
31 Mar 2004
Lib Dem Council Agrees Toilet Rescue Plan
Shepway Council's ruling cabinet has agreed a plan that will keep open nine of the district's public toilets. The toilets were threatened after the Labour Government forced the Council to cut services to reduce the size of the Council Tax rise.
31 Mar 2004
Lib Dem Youth and Students Speak Up for Shepway
Shepway Lib Dem Youth and Students (SLDYS) have today staged a protest outside the Conservative Party's HQ in Folkestone.
30 Mar 2004
Carroll fights to save Shepway services
Local Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll has joined the fight to save Shepway services from closure. The Labour Government has already forced the Council to make cuts to Public Toilets, tourism funding, the Airshow, and grass verge cutting.
29 Mar 2004
Councillors put services before own pay
Lib Dem Councillors have voted through a 10% cut in Councillors allowances. The money saved will be used to protect vital services in Shepway.
15 Mar 2004
Howard Fails Local People
The Lib Dems have condemned Michael Howard MP for his failure to give any help to the Council's battle for a fair Government grant.
15 Mar 2004
Don't punish Shepway
Lib Dems in Shepway are launching a community wide campaign to stop the Labour Government shutting down Shepway. The campaign has started with the placing of a full page advert in the local press.
8 Mar 2004
National News
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Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
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Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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