Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
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
Happy Christmas from all at Shepway Liberal Democrats
Shepway Liberal Democrats wish all readers, family and friends a very happy Christmas and an enjoyable new year.
24 Dec 2008
Welcome for Stagecoach U-Turn over Unfair Fares
Following pressure from Liberal Democrats and outraged bus users Stagecoach has reversed its policy which saw pensioners looking after young children charged for toddlers' journeys while under-fives accompanied by other bus users travelled free.
24 Dec 2008
Dementia training: another Gimmick from Gordon?
So the government is going to train every GP in the early recognition of dementia!  "There is no denying that the increase in Alzheimer's disease is a major problem for individuals, for families and for society as a whole," said Dr Charles West, local Liberal Democrat campaigner. "Unfortunately it is not as easy as simply training GPs to recognise the symptoms and telling them to refer to a specialist. Not all lapses of memory are dementia and not all dementia is Alzheimer's disease. There are no drugs recommended for mild or early dementia, there are too few specialists, and too few memory clinics. If as the government minister says every GP is trained to recognise the symptoms of early dementia and refer to a specialist, then the service will be choked with referrals, and most of the patients referred will have no treatment offered to them. What we need is more research into drug treatments, and more investment into support services. There is much that skilled nurses and psychologists can offer to
CW
24 Dec 2008
Time to recognise work of the Dyers
I would like to express my gratitude to Roy and Carol Dyer for the tireless work they have undertaken over the years in organising one of the finest firework displays in the county.
CBA
23 Dec 2008
Delay in demolishing the Sefton Arms
Cllr David Buxton raised the question of demolishing the old Sefton Arms public house at a recent Council meeting, as a safety issue for local residents on the Longmead Estate. This has arisen due to the delay in progressing the proposed Hollymoor Lane development.
23 Dec 2008
Campaign to save community halls
Groups which regularly use three community halls would struggle to move anywhere else, say campaigners fighting to prevent their sale.
BG
23 Dec 2008