Liberal Democrats strengthen control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

In the only elections in Kent on 7th May, the Liberal Democrats gained three seats to further strengthen their control of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The Lib Dems now hold 25 of 39 Councillors in the borough, and Mike Martin MP was elected in 2024.

It’s time to end the Great Sewage Cover-Up

For years, water bosses have pocketed massive bonuses and hiked up bills while dumping filthy sewage into our rivers, lakes, and seas, damaging the environment, destroying wildlife, and making swimmers sick.

Reform UK's Vote for Political Assistants at KCC

It's really important that process is followed correctly.

Lib Dem Questions to Kent County Council: 18 December 2025

Lib Dem County Councillors Richard Streatfeild, Tim Prater, Antony Hook, Mike Sole, Colin Sefton, Geoffrey Samme, Trudy Dean and Alex Ricketts all asked questions at the Kent County Council meeting of 18 December.

Kent Liberal Democrats Call for Urgent Action as Flu Admissions Soar and Vaccination Rates Plummet

Record H3N2 Flu Admissions Prompt Emergency Proposals for Vaccination, Funding, and Frontline Support.

MONTHLY REPORT FROM MARTYN PENNINGTON, OUR LIB DEM COUNCILLOR FOR SANDWICH TOWN COUNCIL

Our monthly report from Martyn Pennington, our Sandwich Town Councillor...

No to Labour's Digital ID

Our Government is terrible at huge IT projects. There are increasing numbers of data leaks and hacks. The scheme will cost the taxpayer billions. The first people that will benefit from Digital ID are hackers and fakers. Say no to Digital ID.

Lib Dems Secure Support for Kent Vaccination Boost

A Liberal Democrat motion seeking to boost the cross-Kent uptake of vaccinations to safeguard the health of children was moved at the Kent County Council meeting of 18th September and was passed with the unanimous support of the 73 councillors voting.

Lib Dem Questions to Kent County Council: 18 September 2025

Lib Dem County Councillors John Moreland, Mike Sole, Trudy Dean, Richard Streatfeild, Colin Sefton, Geoffrey Samme, Mark Ellis, Tim Prater and Anthony Hook were amongst the 24 questions to the Kent County Council meeting of 18th September.

We will not have our history, our heritage, and our home stolen by the poison of nationalism

Former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron draped himself in a flag and declared his love for his country at the opening night rally of the party's conference in Bournemouth.

Council rescinds climate change emergency declaration

Despite opposition from the Lib Dems, Greens, Labour and most remaining Conservatives, the Reform administration of Kent County Council voted to rescind its declaration of a climate emergency saying they are "sceptical of anthropogenic climate change".

Davey: The Netanyahu Government is committing genocide in Gaza

We are witnessing a humanitarian catastrophe - both for the hostages still held in Hamas’s brutal captivity, and for the Palestinians whose lives and communities have been destroyed by the ever-expanding Israeli offensive.

New Lib Dem Bill: Supporting children with neurodivergence

On Wednesday 10th October, Adam Dance MP introduced his Private Members’ Bill calling for universal screening for dyslexia and other neurodivergence, better teacher training and fairer Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding.

PIZZA & POLITICS EVENING - FOCUS ON PLANNING

Pizza & Politics Evening - Focus on Planning. We have two excellent speakers who have oodles of planning experience. It's going to be an interesting evening.

Lib Dem win on extending visas for Ukrainian families

Following Liberal Democrat pressure in the House of Commons, the Government has recently announced a 24-month Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, providing clarity for thousands of Ukrainians whose three-year visas were due to expire.

One Week to save Kent's Climate Emergency Declaration

Next Thursday (18 September), Reform councillors will vote on a motion to scrap Kent's Climate Emergency declaration. This would be a huge step backwards for our county.

MARTYN PENNINGTON, LIBERAL DEMOCRAT COUNCILLOR FOR SANDWICH TOWN COUNCIL, REPORT FOR AUGUST 2025

AUGUST NEWS FROM OUR WALMER TOWN COUNCILLOR, RICK BLACKWELL

Dover & Deal Liberal Democrats' Annual Lunch with Mike Martin MP

All East Kent Lib Dem members are more than welcome to join Mike Martin and Dover and Deal Lib Dems on Saturday 8th February.

SEPTEMBER NEWS FROM OUR WALMER TOWN COUNCILLOR, RICK BLACKWELL

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.

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.

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.

March Report from Sandwich Town Councillor, Martyn Pennington

Still no progress on Sandwich Guildhall bus stop.

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

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...

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...

Our Letter In The Dover Express and East Kent Mercury (January 31, 2024) Highlighting The Appalling 57% Rise In A&E Waiting Times In East Kent Since 2019

Our Letter in the Dover Express, May 16, 2024 Sewage dumping in Dover & Deal up 370% in 2023 Dear Editor I have just learnt that...

Dover & Deal Conservative MP votes against more support for local GP and ambulance services!

Dover & Deal’s Conservative MP has voted against a Liberal Democrat amendment which would have committed the government to improving local GP and ambulance wait times (15th November).

JOSHUA BABARINDE OBE - OUR FANTASTIC SPEAKER AT THE DOVER & DEAL ANNUAL LUNCH, OCTOBER 14, 2023

Dover & Deal Liberal Democrats’ Annual Lunch, October 14, 2023 Joshua Babarinde OBE, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for...

72% Of All Burglaries In Kent Go Unsolved

A staggering 72% of burglaries went unsolved in Kent in the 2022/2023 financial year - an average of 13 a day, new analysis has revealed.

Lib Dems Say "No" to Closing Richborough and Deal Recycling Centres

Proposals from the Conservative-run Kent County Council to close the household waste recycling station at Richborough and possibly Deal have incensed local people.

Half Mortgage Borrowers Fear Losing Their Homes as Rates Soar

Polling shows 46% of adults with a mortgage said they were worried about losing their home because of unpaid bills in June.

Dover & Deal Liberal Democrats – Plans For The District

Dover & Deal Liberal Democrats are campaigning for a fairer, greener and more prosperous Dover and a brighter future for the next generation.

Dover & Deal Liberal Democrats Campaign Against the Dover Inland Border Facility

Dover & Deal Lib Dems have campaigned hard against the siting of the Inland Border Facility at Whitcliffs Business Park, Whitfield and continue to do so.

Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments

Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.

Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving

Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.