Urgent Road Closure - Sandgate Road, Folkestone - 14 June 2018
Kent Highways report that it will be necessary to close Sandgate Road, Folkestone from 14 June 2018 for up to 2 Days.
12 Jun 2018
click2cycle Launches in Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe 16 June
A new "Pay As You Go" or monthly subscription cycling service click2cycle serving Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe launches on 16th June.
12 Jun 2018
Digital Delivery by Folkestone and Hythe District Council [The Last of a Sequence]
In 2015, I posted about the inability of Shepway District Council to accept an online debit / credit card payment for the renewal of a parking permit.
8 Jun 2018
Monk Challenged over Guildhall Street Strategy
Long term Folkestone resident Chani Sanger has challenged Council Leader David Monk over the number of vacant shop units blighting Guildhall Street and other areas of Folkestone. Although there has always been a number of empty units in the area, a recent visit showed it's worse than ever, and action is now long overdue.
8 Jun 2018
On the Buses with Chani
Folkestone Lib Dem Campaigner Chani Sanger has written to Stagecoach asking them to take action to improve the look of Folkestone Bus Station and enhance our environment.
6 Jun 2018
Sweeping Sandgate
Full marks to Sandgate Parish Councillor Kurt Stephens for cleaning up in Sandgate today!
9 May 2018
![Martello Tower 6 [Sandgate Escarpment]](/fileadmin/_processed_/3/f/csm_martello-tower-6-sandgate-escarpment_0705ed2186.png "Copyright Steve Popple and licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons Licence.")
Sandgate Escarpment Opinion Referendum: Polling Day
The Sandgate Escarpment referendum is taking place today (Wednesday 9th May) from 9am-9pm at Sandgate Library.
9 May 2018
First World War Commemorative Artwork Could Be Yours
International artist Patsy Frankson has donated two limited edition prints entitled 'The Great War' to the Shorncliffe Trust to help them raise funds and raise awareness for their Heritage and Education Charity retelling the story of three centuries of Military History at Shorncliffe, near Folkestone, acknowledged as the birthplace of the modern British Army under Sir John Moore. The framed prints carry a value of over £350 and are from a limited print run of 250 in the series.
TST
30 Apr 2018
Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems welcome news that District Council will finally webcast meetings
More than eight years after Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems Lynne Beaumont and Tim Prater called on the then Shepway District Council to webcast meetings, they've finally gone ahead and done it!
26 Apr 2018
National News
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.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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