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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Shepway Council Misled Sandgate on Car Park Income
Tim Prater has slammed Shepway Council Leader Robert Bliss for misleading local residents on the income being raised through the recently imposed charges on Castle Road Car Park in Sandgate. In an article in the Folkestone Herald on 8th October, an article featuring Cllr Bliss describes the introduction of charges at Sandgate's Castle Hill Car park as a "success" with "takings averaging £700 a week".
8 Oct 2009
Why Folkestone Parking Availability Signs Don't Work
Liberal Democrat Councillor Tim Prater has learned from Shepway District Council that the parking availability signs around Folkestone Town Centre, which were installed some years ago but have never been switched on, do not work due to "someone not specifying to the construction team that an aerial was supposed to go up on site during the construction phase of the project".
8 Oct 2009
Vince Cable Comes to Bedford and Visits Major Local Employer with Dave Hodgson
Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable came to Bedford yesterday and visited major local employer Wells and Young's Brewery with Liberal Democrat Mayoral candidate Dave Hodgson.
8 Oct 2009
Heather Kidd Supports Local Liberal Democrat Councillor On 'Blue Badge' Problems
Heather Kidd has welcomed moves by local Liberal Democrat Councillor, Tracey Huffer, to tackle problems with the administration of disabled badges for car drivers.
8 Oct 2009
Shrewsbury Liberal Democrats welcome High Profile visitor
Professor Steve Webb the shadow secretary of state for Work and Pensions visited Shrewsbury yesterday. Together with Dr Charles West, local Liberal Democrat campaigner, he visited the Jobcentre and the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to see how the recession is affecting working people in Shrewsbury. They also talked to members of the Shropshire Senior Citizens Forums about the impact of proposals to raise the retirement age to 66.
CW
8 Oct 2009
Folkestone Poppy Appeal
With "Poppy Day" approaching on Saturday 7th November, there is a great need for volunteers to sell poppies. The appeal organisers for Folkestone are anxious to hear from anyone who can spare a few minutes to sell poppies. If you are able to help, please contact Mrs Clare Saunders of the Royal British Legion on 01634 724845.
8 Oct 2009