The LGBT equality group of the Lib Dems say newspaper readers should not be misled by reports this weekend that an Office for National Statistics poll of 4,000 people found that "only" 1 in 100 described themselves as gay or lesbian.
Research into long term sickness rates at Shepway District Council by Lib Dem Hythe Campaigner Neil Matthews has revealed a huge jump in long term sickness absences over the last year.
The Waltham Abbey Focus team work hard all year round. Here are some of the issues they have taken up:
Timber from the ship Ice Prince has been washed up onto beaches at Folkestone. There have been some sightings of timber off Dungeness but this is likely to wash up at Hythe.
Residents of Parkdale have contacted Cllr Robin Lawrence and Claire Darke with concerns about drug dealing taking place in alleys and public walkways in the Parkdale area. To protect residents of Parkdale, Claire Darke, Liberal Democrat candidate for Park Ward, has demanded immediate police action. "Drug dealing is one of the worst types of anti-social and illegal behaviours," Claire said" Thanks to swift action police and community support officers are now being tasked with regularly patrolling the area to help prevent drug dealing taking place in Parkdale.Councillor Robin Lawrence told Focus Special "No residents wish to have drug dealing in their neighbourhood. Thanks to the quick response of the Liberal Democrats drug dealing in the Parkdale area may soon be reduced."
Lydd airshow has been cancelled this summer because it failed to attract a sponsor. The airshow had its debut in 2006 and was attended by 40,000 people.