Knife bins installed in Folkestone ahead of ahead of Operation Sceptre
Two knife bins have been placed in Folkestone to give anyone in possession of a bladed object a safe place to dispose of it.
16 Nov 2021
Lib Dems demand public inquiry into Tory sleaze scandal ahead of emergency Commons debate
The Liberal Democrats have called for an independent public inquiry into government sleaze and allegations of political corruption, warning that Boris Johnson's Conservatives are "releasing sewage into our rivers and sleaze into our politics."
7 Nov 2021
Folkestone & Hythe Businesses - free training and financial support
Training and information events that are featured on the Folkestone Works website, many of which can be enrolled on totally free of charge….
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4 Nov 2021
Harbour Ward CPZ Parking Extension Report Published
Details of Proposed Extension to Controlled Parking Zone G1 have been published, and will now be considered by Cabinet Member...
4 Nov 2021
Folkestone Town Mayor’s Christmas Fund
Since 1974 applications have been welcomed each year around this time from residents of Folkestone to apply to the Town Mayor of Folkestone's Christmas Fund for assistance with their winter expenses.
29 Oct 2021
Lib Dems demand windfall tax on fossil fuel companies to support households this winter
Liberal Democrat Leader and former Energy Secretary Ed Davey has called for a windfall tax on gas producers profiting from record high prices, to help pay for support to struggling households and businesses this winter.
25 Oct 2021
Family hubs announcement is "a drop in the ocean"
Responding to the government's announcement on funding for 'family hubs' for early years, the new Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson MP said:
25 Oct 2021
South East Region Lib Dem Conference: Online and FREE for Members
The Special Conference on the 20th October agreed a new constitution that gives every member the right to attend, speak at and vote at the regional conference. And to vote for the new Regional Executive. There are two ways you could get involved:
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25 Oct 2021
Fireworks over Folkestone & Hythe Revisited
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22 Oct 2021
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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.
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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.
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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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