MP honours the ‘Untold Stories’ of the Holocaust by Signing Book of Commitment
Local MP Tim Farron pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons...
31 Jan 2011
National News
Huge Success for Winter Homeless Shelter
The Folkestone Winter Shelter has helped 29 people with overnight accommodation, food and support in just 7 weeks. The shelter provides a place to stay for those who would otherwise sleep rough. During the coldest months of December to February, the project brings together local churches, organisations and volunteers.
31 Jan 2011
Folkestone Council Tax Frozen Again
For the FOURTH year, Folkestone Town Council have FROZEN Council tax. The Lib Dem backed budget was passed in January and kept Council tax stable while protecting and developing local services.
31 Jan 2011
Folkestone Mayor stands up for Town
Town Mayor Tom McNeice has been representing Folkestone at over 150 events since being elected Mayor in May 2010. From visiting the local Samaritans to attending civic events across the town and promoting Folkestone across Kent, Tom has also helped raise thousands of pounds for local charities including B-4-8's and the Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
31 Jan 2011
Councillor asks for clean up of well used jitty
Cllr Stuart Bray (Lib Dem, Hinckley Castle Ward) has asked for a well used jitty in the town centre to get cleaned up. The walkway between Priesthills Road and Mount Road is used by many people walking to the town centre.
31 Jan 2011
Parents should not be blamed for speech problems
Long-term speech and language problems are wrongly being blamed on parents not talking to their children and too much television, research suggests. A survey for the Communication Trust reveals common misconceptions about the cause of serious communication difficulties. The charity says the exact cause of such problems is often unknown.
31 Jan 2011
