Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: May 2026
The May 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
28 May 2026
Kent County Council Backs Lib Dems on Urgent Government Support for Tourist Travel in Kent
A Liberal Democrat motion to Kent County Council on seeking tools to manage tourist travel in Kent around the disruption likely for the new EES system going fully live at the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover supported by members from all groups.
24 May 2026
Kent County Council Backs Liberal Democrat Motion on Urgent Government Support for Tourist Travel in Kent
A Liberal Democrat motion to Kent County Council on seeking tools to manage tourist travel in Kent around the disruption likely for the new EES system going fully live at the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover supported by members from all groups.
22 May 2026
Opposing Reducing Scrutiny at Kent County Council Meetings
At the Kent County Meeting of 21 May 2026, the Reform administration proposed, and passed, a reduction in the time of opposition groups to respond to Leaders Announcements.
22 May 2026
Community green schemes to get funding boost
A £250,000 package of support for organisations to deliver sustainable and carbon reducing projects in the Folkestone & Hythe district has been agreed.
18 May 2026
Delight as Sandgate Granville Parade Designated as a Bathing Water
Sandgate Parish Council is delighted that Sandgate Granville Parade has been named a designated bathing water from 15 May 2026. Weekly Environment Agency Water quality testing will now take place during the summer.
15 May 2026
New Bins, Extra Crews and E-bikes to Tackle Beach Litter
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high‑capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e‑bike collections at key coastal hotspots.
14 May 2026
Bill-Cutting Investment Continues for Council Homes
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has begun its first dedicated solar installation programme for council-owned homes. The scheme will help reduce tenants energy bills.
13 May 2026
Folkestone – A Brighter Future Newsletter Issue 12
The May 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 12, and all previous monthly editions. Shorncliffe junction and Sandgate mainly complete, Cheriton Road water gardens complete, Middleburg Sq progressing.
13 May 2026
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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