In May, The Liberal Democrats took control of Folkestone Town Council, winning 11 of the 18 seats. Taking control has given us the chance to make sure we follow through on our promise to make Folkestone Greener, and in the first few months have got off to a flying start!
A Conservative policy review has called for a swathe of tax cuts, including the abolition of inheritance tax completely. Former cabinet minister John Redwood, chair of the Conservative Competitive Challenge working group, this morning unveiled plans to free British business from a "lethal and toxic" mix of tax and burdensome regulation. As well as abolishing inheritance tax, the report recommends cutting corporation tax to 25 pence in the pound, raising the threshold for higher rate income tax, and cutting stamp duty on share deals. Mr Redwood said that the simpler, lower tax regimes of Ireland and the US should be examples to the UK, which has lost its economic competitiveness despite the general health of the global economy over the last 15 years.
Sue Doughty has slammed the crime record of Conservative-run Guildford Borough Council following yet another reported attack at the Tesco underpass.
Local people are fed up with the performance of Loughton's 'do nothing - say nothing' BNP councillors. And they feel let down by the way the Conservatives who run the council ignore our area.
A large crowd of people gathered on the steps of Rochdale Town Hall as the Pakistani flag was raised to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Pakistan. People who attended included the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale Councillor Peter Evans and his wife Helen, leaders of the local political parties and councillors, alongside residents and guests from many community and faith groups.
New research from Halifax Estate Agents highlights that 20 university towns across the UK recorded an increase in house prices of 20% or more over the past year, close to double the nationwide increase of 11%. With University Centre Folkestone due to welcome its first degree students in September, many believe local property prices are likely to be boosted further.
