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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
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Foreign Change for Cancer Charity Plea

Shepway residents are being urged to support the Marie Curie Cancer Care Trust this summer, by donating spare change from your last foreign holiday and all your old coins by popping into the Folkestone, Cheriton, Hythe or New Romney branches Lloyds TSB from 19 September.

16 Sep 2005
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Lawns Success with 17.7% swing to Lib Dems

Lib Dem Robin Stevens scoops Lawns By-election

Lib Dem Robin Stevens has won the by-election for Lawns ward of Chelmsford Borough Council - with an 17.7% swing from the Conservatives. Said Robin, "I am delighted - and a little daunted - that the people of the Lawns Ward have placed such faith in me. I will do my utmost to deserve it and follow in the footsteps of Phil Harvey."

16 Sep 2005
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Stop Speeding Damage

Following repeated destruction of the fence at the corner of Theydon Road and Great Gregories Lane in Theydon Bois former county councillor Janet Whitehouse arranged for a week long assessment of traffic speed. Some residents wanted speed calming measures such as chicanes but county council officers say only lines and signs are permissible because the road is part of the county council's strategic road network.

16 Sep 2005
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Shepway Sea Defences Under Threat?

Conservative Council plans to CUT almost 10% of the Coastal Protection Maintenance Budget have been condemned by local Lib Dems. According to official Council papers, Conservative run Shepway Council agreed in July to divert money from sea defences to subsidise cesspool emptying across the district.

15 Sep 2005
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Proposed UHS Supermarket - 2

UHS Supermarket - Latest

It is understood that changes are being made to this Planning Application. As a result it was not on the agenda for 8th September and might not be considered in October either.

15 Sep 2005
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Liberal Democrats launch libdemnhswatch.com

The Liberal Democrats have today unveiled a new campaigning website - libdemnhswatch.com - to help paint a true picture of the National Health Service. The website is designed to hear feedback and concerns from thousands of patients and medical professionals. The site will be promoted up and down the country - through local Liberal Democrat constituency parties and specialist organisations.

15 Sep 2005
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