The Shepway US President Poll
With the US "Super Tuesday" approaching, who would Shepway most like to see as US President a year's time? Vote in our poll on the front page of www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk - it's just for fun!
31 Jan 2008
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Liberal Democrat News
This Road is Due For Replacement in 174 Years...
I was recently called by Meridian TV to discuss the state of Kent's roads, and the backlog of repairs needed in the area. There has been a recent AA report about a £200 million repair backlog across the Country, and here in Kent, a massive £27.8 million has recently been spent not on road repairs, but on merging the existing highways offices into 2 "super-depots" - a plan that seems to generate no direct cost savings!
TP
2 Feb 2008
Lib Dems Flood Plans Would be Good for Shepway
The Liberal Democrats have published plans to protect Britain from the worst effects of flooding, as the Met Office warns that severe flooding is due to worsen in the years ahead.
1 Feb 2008
Met office: Kent Gale Warnings
A Met Office Severe Weather Warning has been issued for Kent, saying that gale force southwesterly winds are expected during much of the daytime on Thursday across Kent. Gusts of 70 mph are possible at times, especially near the coast.
31 Jan 2008
Disgusted by proposed hike in Cllr allowances
It is with utter disgust that I hear our Tory councillors in the Royal Borough have proposed voting themselves a 91 per cent (yes, 91) increase in councillor allowances!
JT
31 Jan 2008
No More PO Closures - Save Oriental Road Post Office
Lib Dem Councillor Norman Johns has condemned the proposed closure of Oriental Road Post Office. Cllr Johns said "I am appalled that this community Post Office serving people south of the Railway Station is to go."
30 Jan 2008