62 The Strand: An Asset for Walmer
Cllr Rick Blackwell, Liberal Democrat member of Walmer Town Council reports on his take on the controversial decision to buy 62 The Strand as council offices.
30 Apr 2024
Local, County, and National News
This Government is Not Making Polluters Pay!
Our latest letter in the Dover Express: its a scandal that filthy sewage is being pumped into our rivers and coastlines.
12 Apr 2024
March Report from Sandwich Town Councillor, Martyn Pennington
Still no progress on Sandwich Guildhall bus stop.
4 Apr 2024
THE £1K STEALTH TAX FACING PENSIONERS IN DOVER & DEAL
70% OF pensioners in Dover and Deal face a £15.6 million tax bombshell Click on title to read the full story
21 Mar 2024
MARTYN PENNINGTON, LIBERAL DEMOCRAT COUNCILLOR FOR SANDWICH TOWN COUNCIL, REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024
In Sandwich, the positioning of the bus stop by the Guildhall Forecourt, which has just been renovated at a cost of over £1...
5 Mar 2024
RICK BLACKWELL OUR LIBERAL DEMOCRAT WALMER TOWN COUNCILLOR REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024
In my role as a Walmer Town Councillor, I sit on the Amenities and Environment Committee, The Planning Committee and the Climate...
5 Mar 2024
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The Fight of our Lives
Ed Davey's Leaders' Speech to Autumn Conference Speech 2026
ED
22 Sep 2026
Cost of living
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
22 Sep 2026
Farming & Food
Feeding Britain: A Food Security Emergency
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
SD
22 Sep 2026
Transport
Tackling Illegal E-Bikes and Dangerous Riding
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
OG
22 Sep 2026
Environment & Nature
Restoring our Waters: Britain's Water Company Crisis
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for billpayers, protecting our waterways, and demanding a water system that serves the public interest.
TF
22 Sep 2026
Science & Technology
Sovereignty in the Age of AI
The Liberal Democrats are ready to establish the UK as a world leader in responsible, democratic AI - backing home-grown talent, protecting national security, and ensuring technology works for everyone.
VC
22 Sep 2026
Trade
Trading With Our Allies, Standing Up to Trump
The Liberal Democrats will continue to champion open, fair trade, defend British economic interests, and build reliable alliances across Europe and the Commonwealth - in light of yet another act of bullying from an unreliable US President.
JR
22 Sep 2026
Environment & Nature
Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
AB
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026