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Neil Matthews

West Hythe worries as KCC can't fund traffic scheme

Residents are concerned as vehicles continue to speed along West Hythe Road. Following a meeting with Kent Highways it became clear the funding of a traffic calming scheme would prove difficult. Even providing a modern and inexpensive, solar-powered vehicle speed indicator will not be forthcoming from the County funds.

19 Mar 2010
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Lib Dems at Stonewall / Village Drinks Hustings in London

Lynne Featherstone, the Lib Dems' spokesperson on Equality, attended a hustings organised by Stonewall and Village Drinks on behalf of the party. Matters discussed included Lynne's amendments to the Equality Act to support all trans people, which were dropped by the Government, and the blood donation ban.

19 Mar 2010
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Tory suspended for speaking out?

A councillor who dared to speak out has been suspended from the Tory party days after a political adviser's plot to oust the council's deputy leader was exposed.

19 Mar 2010
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Coffee and croissants with Barroso won't solve Tory trouble in Europe

"Ken Clarke's legendary hush puppies made no sound this week as they padded their way to EU Commission President Barroso's office. The Daily Telegraph got wind of the story, but there was no further media comment, no photographic evidence and not so much as a press release to mark the Shadow Business Secretary's visit", writes Lib Dem MEP for the South East, Catherine Bearder.

19 Mar 2010
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Coffee and croissants with Barroso won't solve Tory trouble in Europe

"Ken Clarke's legendary hush puppies made no sound this week as they padded their way to EU Commission President Barroso's office. The Daily Telegraph got wind of the story, but there was no further media comment, no photographic evidence and not so much as a press release to mark the Shadow Business Secretary's visit", writes Lib Dem MEP for the South East, Catherine Bearder.

19 Mar 2010
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