GP plans will do nothing to fix recruitment crisis
Responding to the government's announcement on GP services, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care Spokesperson Munira Wilson...
14 Oct 2021
Fuel poverty report shows Government is failing millions of households
The Government has missed its 2020 fuel poverty targets and is already at "high risk" of failing to meet its goals for 2025, a report by the Committee on Fuel Poverty has found.
13 Oct 2021
Airbrushed from History...
Article on the front page of today's Folkestone and Hythe Express on bin collections being discussed at last week's Folkestone & Hythe District Full Council Meeting. It quotes Cabinet Member for Waste Stuart Peall responding to a question from Councillor Jackie Meade on bin collection problems saying:
6 Oct 2021
2021 Census: completed online by 88.9% of households
97% of households across England and Wales responded to Census 2021 to ensure they count when it comes to local services - and almost 90% of them did so online.
ONS
4 Oct 2021
Respecting Due Process on Princes Parade
At the Folkestone and Hythe District Council meeting last night, a vote to delay the removal of vegetation from the Princes Parade site until the current Public Inquiry into moving the road has given its verdict was lost by 12 votes to 14.
30 Sep 2021
Ed Davey: Prioritise NHS and care workers for fuel
The government must ensure that health and care staff, teachers and other essential workers are given priority access to fuel, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has said.
27 Sep 2021
Warm Home Discount Payments 2021-22: A Guide
With fuel prices soaring at the moment, it's looking like many people will need any extra help available with heating bills this Winter.
20 Sep 2021
Sandgate Safari Sale: Sabina now has a new dress!
Through the generosity of those who either bought from the stall or 'Went up the Tower' at Ullyett Cottage during the Sandgate Safari Sale, Sabina now has a new dress.
MH
17 Sep 2021
F&HDC Ward Grant Funding and the Folkestone Channel Triathlon 2021
Each year, Folkestone and Hythe District Councillors get £3,000 of grant funding that they can use to support organisations, activities and projects that benefit the area.
16 Sep 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.
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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