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County Leaders Apology Welcome, But Stop Digging Paul

Tue 27th Jul 2010

County Councillor Tim Prater has welcomed an apology from Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter to all staff "who may have felt misled" by a statement on officers bonuses given by past Chief Executive Peter Gilroy.

Question from Trudy Dean to 22 July Full Council Meeting: Academy Status

Fri 16th Jul 2010

Question by Mrs Dean To The Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education:

Question from Ian Chittenden to 22 July Full Council Meeting: Open Golf

Fri 16th Jul 2010

Question by Mr I Chittenden to the Cabinet Member for Communities:

Question from Malcolm Robertson to 22 July Full Council Meeting: Cabinet Scrutiny

Fri 16th Jul 2010

Question by Mr M Robertson to the Chairman of Cabinet Scrutiny Committee:

Question from Tim Prater to 22 July Full Council Meeting: Officer Bonuses

Fri 16th Jul 2010

Question by Mr T Prater to the Leader of the Council:

Question from George Koowaree to 22 July Full Council Meeting: Disabled Person's Registration Card

Fri 16th Jul 2010

Question by Mr G Koowaree to the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services:

Question from Martin Vye to 22 July Full Council Meeting: Respecting Canterbury's History

Fri 16th Jul 2010

Question by Mr M J Vye to the Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste:

Kent County Council Cabinet Scrutiny Committee - 21 July

Thu 15th Jul 2010

The Cabinet Scrutiny Committee meets monthly to scrutinise the decisions of KCC's Leader, Cabinet and individual Cabinet Members. It is chaired by the Lib Dem Leader of the Opposition, Trudy Dean.

County Council Agenda - 22 July

Wed 14th Jul 2010

The agenda for the Full Kent County Council meeting of 22nd July has been published at http://tinyurl.com/35nhdfm The meeting is open the the public and is webcast live at http://www.kent.gov.uk/your_council/webcasts.aspx

Kent Lib Dems call for Officer Pay-Off Review

Wed 14th Jul 2010

The Liberal Democrats on Kent County Council have tabled a motion for next weeks full Council meeting calling for an urgent review into large severance payments from the Council. The motion comes after reports of another huge pay-off for a Council Officer hit the national and local press.

South East Region Liberal Democrats Autumn Conference: Speakers and Venue Confirmed

Tue 13th Jul 2010

The South East Region Liberal Democrat Conference is confirmed for Saturday 23rd October 2010 9:30am - 4:00pm at Ratton School, Park Avenue, Eastbourne BN21 2XR.

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Trudy Says: Come and Help Spend £10,000!

Thu 8th Jul 2010

Residents of all ages and organisations of East Malling, Larkfield and West Malling are being invited to put forward ideas for spending their County Councillor's devolved budget of £10,000 in project applications of up to £2000, and then choose who they think should get the money!

Malling Schools come together for live concert

Wed 7th Jul 2010

Pupils from four local schools will come together for a free one hour concert this Friday 9th July at 2pm at The Malling School. Children from West Malling, St James the Great East Malling and Lunsford Primary Schools will be joining The Malling School pupils to hear a concert delivered by the Eynsford Concert Band. Kent Music School will also be on hand to explain how children can learn how to play an instrument.

Letter to the Editor, Kent on Sunday

Tue 6th Jul 2010

Dear Sir,

Major Kent Roadworks: M20 Junction 6-5 Bridge Refurbishment

Thu 1st Jul 2010

On Wednesday 30 June and Thursday 1 July between 9pm and 6am the London-bound link road at junction 5 of the M20 will be closed, as well as the junction 6 London-bound entry and exit slip roads and the junction 5 exit slip road. There will be fully signed diversion routes in place directing road users to junction 4 of the M20 where they can turn around to come back on the coastbound carriageway and use the coastbound exit and entry slips.

Lib Dems call for open debate on Kent County Council cuts

Fri 18th Jun 2010

Kent's Liberal Democrat County Councillors have called on KCC to copy the coalition Government and involve the public in the difficult discussions about where cuts should be made in the County Council's budget.

Letter to the Editor of Kent on Sunday

Sun 6th Jun 2010

Dear Sir,

Minerals and waste plan under way

Tue 1st Jun 2010

How waste is managed, and the minerals to be extracted and handled in Kent, are important questions for the county's future. To find the answers, Kent County Council has embarked on producing a major new plan called the Minerals and Waste Development Framework covering the next 20 years.

Kent Highways contracts up for grabs

Fri 28th May 2010

Kent Highway Services is inviting expressions of interest from companies to carry out work on the county's busy roads network.

Liberal Democrat policies announced in Queen's Speech

Tue 25th May 2010

A large number of Liberal Democrat policies were announced in today's Queen's Speech, including the party's major priorities: fair taxes, a fair start for children, a green and sustainable economy, and a comprehensive clean up of politics.

Liberal Democrat Conference approves Coalition Agreement

Sun 16th May 2010

Liberal Democrat Special Conference in Birmingham today overwhelmingly approved the party's Coalition Agreement with the Conservative Party. Speaking after the vote, Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg said:

Nick Clegg MP

A New Kind of Government: Statement from Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats

Wed 12th May 2010

"Tonight the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party and the Federal Executive of the Liberal Democrat party have overwhelmingly accepted my recommendation that we should now enter into a coalition government with the Conservative Party."

Nick Clegg

Undecided voters swing to Lib Dems following final Leaders Debate

Fri 30th Apr 2010

Last night was the final of the three televised Leaders' debates. Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, debated with Gordon Brown and David Cameron about the economy. Subjects discussed included breaking up the banks, creating more jobs and reinvigorating the British economy.

Nick Clegg MP

Third and Final Party Leaders' TV debate: The Economy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

On Thursday 29th April from 8.30pm, BBC One will host the final live Prime Ministerial Debate of the General Election from the Midlands. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in the run up to the General Election next Thursday.

Debate Night Graphic

Lib Dems Welcome Carter attack on Conservative "free schools" policy

Wed 28th Apr 2010

Liberal Democrats at Kent County Council have welcomed KCC Leader Paul Carter's attack on the Conservative Education Policy favouring the creation of new 'free' schools by parents and charities.

Clegg Scores Second Win in Party Leaders Debate

Fri 23rd Apr 2010

An average of five polls conducted immediately after the Sky TV Leaders Election debate on Thursday night put Nick Clegg as the winner, with all instant polls showing him ahead of Gordon Brown. After the Foreign Affairs-led debate from Bristol dominated by issues like Iraq, immigration and climate change, Nick Clegg won 3 of the 5 polls on the night, building on his position after the first debate.

Nick Clegg

Second Party Leaders' TV debate: Foreign Affairs

Wed 21st Apr 2010

The second Party Leaders Debate is taking place this Thursday starting at 8pm on Sky News. Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will again be going head to head in a TV debate in the run up to the General Election on May 6th, this time leading on Foreign Affairs.

Debate Night Graphic

Nick Clegg Storms First Ever Party Leaders Debate

Fri 16th Apr 2010

The polls following the first ever Party Leaders General Election debate on ITV are showing that Nick Clegg has won a convincing victory over David Cameron and Gordon Brown. The debate was the first ever Leaders debate during a UK General Election campaign, and the pollsters are giving it as a big victory for Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg (Photo: Alex Folkes/Fishnik Photography)

First Party Leaders' TV debate: Domestic Affairs

Thu 15th Apr 2010

Tonight on ITV, Nick Clegg, Gordon Brown and David Cameron will be going head to head in a TV debate. This is the first of three debates that will be taking place in the run up to the General Election on May 6th.

Debate Night Graphic

Fairness - The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch

Wed 14th Apr 2010

Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics.

Liberal Democrat Manifesto for 2010 General Election

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