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.
CF
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
Audit That Another Day...
On 24th May, the Opposition members of the Audit and Governance Committee on Folkestone and Hythe District Council (Lib Dem Tim Prater, Green Lesley Whybrow and Labour's Ray Field) put down a motion to remove the Chair and Vice-Chair of the committee and to hold a meeting to elect their successors.
6 Jun 2019
Courier Fraud, Bogus Police and Bank Officials Alert
Individuals have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be a police officer or banking official. The suspect will say either:
6 Jun 2019
Good News for Private Renters
For too long, landlords had been able to impose huge unfair charges on renters with little government oversight.
5 Jun 2019
Armed Forces Day Folkestone 2019: Free Community Fun Day
Sunday 30th June 2019 11am - 8pm
5 Jun 2019
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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