Easter Egg packaging slashed
A leading local Liberal Democrat has welcomed news that the packaging on Easter Eggs has been slashed by over a third compared to last year.
10 Apr 2009
National News
Act decisively to keep the Leas Lift open
I would be really grateful if you would put some serious consideration into continuing operation of the Leas Lift while negotiating with the Radnor Estate to establish a new leaseholder, which will hopefully be Shepway District Council.
GFTCFHCW
10 Apr 2009
An Unlifting Letter from Councillor Bliss...
Shepway Council Leader Robert Bliss is sending out a letter to people writing to him calling on the Cabinet to ensure at their 15th April meeting that the Council keeps the Folkestone Leas Lift running.
TP
10 Apr 2009
Equal access for users of Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs
An end to discrimination against users of Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs has drawn closer following a key vote in the European Parliament. Guide Dogs for blind people and Hearing Dogs for deaf people are included in an umbrella term "Assistance Dogs" covering dogs trained to help people with a variety of disabilities.
10 Apr 2009
Text for 11p anywhere in Europe this Summer
The European Parliament has come to an agreement with the European Council on a deal that will significantly cut the cost of mobile roaming SMS (texting) and data charges from the 1st July 2009.
10 Apr 2009
Zahid Shah joins street name plate campaign
St Peter's campaigner, Zahid Shah, has joined Councillor Claire Darke in the campaign to have every road and street equipped with a full set of street name plates. Zahid said, "Even though many drivers now have sat nav it is still important that all our roads should be clearly identifiable. Name plates that are covered in graffiti degrade the neighbourhood and must be cleaned and kept clean."
10 Apr 2009