In Memory of Brian Copping
Brian Copping served as a Councillor for Foord ward on Shepway District Council for around 30 years, and also Folkestone Town Council for eight years. He sadly passed away around 30 May.
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Chuka Umunna Joins
Chuka Umunna: Lib Dem MP for Streatham ...
14 Jun 2019
Sandgate Library Open during Folkestone Library Closure [Updated 24/6/19 reopening date]
Kent County Council have closed Folkestone Library on Grace Hill due to the impact of water leaks at Folkestone Library on the fabric of the building and central electrics.
13 Jun 2019
Missed Waiting Time Targets Put Lives at Risk
The Public Accounts Committee, of which Lib Dem MP Layla Moran is a member, has published a report today describing NHS waiting times as "unacceptable" and in a "downward spiral" and warned patients are at added risk of harm.
12 Jun 2019
Leadership Election 2019: Jo v Ed
The Liberal Democrat leadership election has begun in earnest!
12 Jun 2019
HMRC Scams
Kent County Council Public Protection are continuing to see an increase in reports on HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) scams as well as changes to how they can trick you.
12 Jun 2019
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Office of the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner: Volunteer Scheme
The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) is looking for volunteers (Independent Custody Visitors - ICVs) across Kent to visit Custody suites to check on the welfare and conditions of those held in police cells and report back to the PCC.
12 Jun 2019
The History and Possible Futures of Folkestone Gasworks, part of Pioneering Places East Kent: Folkestone
This exhibition, displayed across three sites in Folkestone, explores the history and possible futures of the Ship Street Gasworks site.
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6 Jun 2019
It's Time for Councillors to Vote to Save Princes Parade
Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dem Leader Tim Prater and Green Party Leader Lesley Whybrow have put down a motion to the 26th June District Council meeting calling on the Council to withdraw its own proposals to develop Princes Parade, and instead build a new leisure centre and swimming pool at Martello Lakes in West Hythe.
6 Jun 2019
National News
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
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15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
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.
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14 Mar 2026
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