Dover & Deal News

MARTYN PENNINGTON, LIBERAL DEMOCRAT COUNCILLOR FOR SANDWICH TOWN COUNCIL, REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

In Sandwich, the positioning of the bus stop by the Guildhall Forecourt, which has just been renovated at a cost of over £1...

NEWS FROM OUR WALMER TOWN COUNCILLOR, RICK BLACKWELL

Penelope James - Our Dover & Deal Candidate for the General Election on July 4

Penelope James is a strong campaigner, hard-working and honest. She has lived in the constituency for almost 25 years and ran her own very successful Communications Consultancy during this time.

Martyn Pennington - Our Liberal Democrat Sandwich Town Councillor Report For May 2024

From Archers Farm Solar Site to Openness and Accountability at Sandwich Town Council.

General Election Financial Appeal

A General Election is looming. It must be called by the end of this year, though the actual date is up to Rishi Sunak to decide.

Walmer Town Council - Cllr Blackwell's Update for April 2024

Play areas, Outdoor Gyms and No Mow for Biodiversity.

A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage

Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026

Local Government Finance Emergency

After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.

Trump and the Wider World

The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.

A digital world fit for the next generation

For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.

Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that

If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.

Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism

The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.

From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities

British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.

Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets

Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.

Preserving Trial by Jury

The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.

Driving Forward - Road to Access

Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.

Protecting Children Online

Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.

Our plan to fix the student finance system and support graduates

Our pragmatic, costed and achievable plan that would make a real difference to graduates now, while also fixing the system for the long term.