Old Moulsham resident James Gardner will be strong voice for the area if elected in the by-election tomorrow. "I am looking forward very much to polling day tomorrow. If elected, I will do my very best for the area where I live," said James. "Make this election a referendum on the Conservative inaction on traffic and housing issues."
Housing affordability for people with new mortgages reached its lowest level for 15 years in October as borrowers had to spend significantly more of their income on mortgage costs than they did at the start of this year.The Council of Mortgage Lenders yesterday said first-time buyers spent 20.6 per cent of their income on mortgage interest in October, up from 20.4 per cent the previous month. The latest data showed that total lending had so far remained robust, but this reflected still high house prices and the large numbers of mortgages granted before the full effects of the credit squeeze were felt.
Strange Cargo presents a Lantern Parade through Folkestone this Saturday, with children and schools from across Folkestone taking part. The parade, which has been supported by a £2,000 grant from Folkestone Town Council, is a fantastic display of the local community coming together at this festive period and producing a fabulous light display, if you have never experienced this before you really must it is well worth a look!
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have responded to new proposals from the East of England Regional Assembly on Gypsy and Traveller caravan pitches by calling on the Council and Central Government to "get on with it" as one of a series of measures needed to tackle the problem of unauthorised encampments.
Central Folkestone Lib Dem Town Councillor Gary Fuller has described the line of concrete where the path from Bouverie Place Shopping Centre meets that of Alexandra Gardens as unsightly and, in the long run, potentially dangerous.
An opportunity for local people to give their opinions on relevant and topical issues has been set up in Maidstone in the form of an online research panel. The research "Local Opinion" conducts is extremely relevant to the area in which you live and will provide useful information on what local people really think. The results of these surveys will not only provide interesting articles but they will be used to represent the community in important matters.
