Shepway Liberal Democrats

Sandgate Parish Councillor Tim Prater reported a knocked down wall in Sandgate to Shepway District Council via Twitter on Monday night.

The wall by parking spaces opposite the Little Fish and Chip Shop on Gough Road, Sandgate, was knocked over around 4.30 in the afternoon on Monday.

The Monday evening "tweet" to Shepway District Council's twitter account read: "@shepwaydc Wall has been knocked down today in Sandgate by parking spaces at junction Military Rd / Gough Rd. Could it be fixed please?"

Dilapidated bus shelters in Horn Street and Cheriton High Street have been replaced to improve the local environment and encourage local bus use. A new shelter has also installed in Weymouth Road.

The new shelter was requested by local residents and has been funded by County Councillor Tim Prater from Highway grants. The three shelters was ordered and installed by Shepway District Council using funds from Kent County Council's Member Highways Fund,

Organisers of Diamond Jubilee street parties in Kent are being supported by Kent County Council with a "free and easy" application process for road closures for quiet residential streets and cul-de-sacs.

Organisers only have to complete a simple online form. There is no charge for processing applications, or for road closure signs that Kent County Council will provide. This means parties in quiet residential roads and cul-de-sacs can be held for free.

Kent Trading Standards received an enquiry from a consumer regarding a letter received from the Home Office asking the consumer to take part in the 2011/2012 British Crime Survey along with a book of first class stamps.

A representative from the Home Office contacted the consumer and arranged a home visit to complete the survey. Having seen recent Trading Standards alerts regarding surveys the consumer became concerned and contacted us to ask if this was genuine.

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) is warning consumers about an email allegedly from National Statistician Jill Matheson entitled "Population Census: A Message to Everyone - Act Now"

This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance. This is a scam and hoax email, it has no connection with the national statistician or ONS.