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Love Local - Love Shepway
There is still time for you to nominate your favourite Shepway butchers as part of our Love Local - Love Shepway campaign.
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Draft Equality Policy 2012-16 Consultation
We are consulting on our draft Equality Policy 2012–16 and the Equality Objectives that will enable us to delivery this policy. To ensure our services are inclusive and responsive, we want your views.
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Parking Consultation - Central Folkestone
If you live or work in Folkestone town centre, The Bayle, Tontine Street, The Leas, Folkestone seafront or The Stade you can comment on parking proposals for this area.
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Dog Control Orders Consultation
We are introducing Dog Control Orders which will replace current bylaws covering dog fouling, areas where dogs are banned and when and where dogs must be on leads. We are looking for your views on the new measures.
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Art display in Members Foyer
Students from University Centre Folkestone have been hard at work producing some high quality art work specifically for the council walls. Members of the public are invited to come and view the art work, which is on display in the council's Members' Foyer.
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The Equality Act 2010
Under the Equality Act 2010, we have published information to show we comply with the general equality duty - which aims to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, advance the equality of opportunity and foster good relations.
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Get your skates on...
Skaters of all ages are being invited to get their skates on as free ice-skating sessions come to Romney Marsh.
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Community Chest Open
Do you belong to a local community group or organisation? Are you looking for a bit of help to fund some new equipment or building works? If so the Shepway Community Chest could be just what you need!
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Regional Growth Fund
In October 2011 Kent County Council, with the support of the Sandwich Task Force and the East Kent Districts, was successful in an application to the Government's Regional Growth Fund (RGF).
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Parish Poll Results
Three parish polls about the proposed parking strategy were held in Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe yesterday (8 December). Votes were counted and the results for each can be found here.
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Shepway gets the Olympic torch
Shepway has been included in the route for the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. The Iconic torch will be carried through our district on Wednesday 18 July 2012 as part of its mammoth 70 day journey around the UK.
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Statement on the proposed parking strategy
Cllr Robert Bliss, Leader of Shepway District Council, wants to drive home the message that the council has not ruled out free parking in the district's shopping areas.
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Green Gyms are Coming to Shepway
Are you interested in improving your fitness but need a change from training in the gym? If the answer is yes then Shepway's free green gyms could be for you!
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Simply the best at recycling
New figures released by Kent County Council show that Shepway now recycles more than 50% of its waste, which makes us number one in the county!
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Audited accounts 2010-2011
The council's 2010-11 accounts have now been audited. For a full set of the audited accounts, including the external audit opinion, please click here.
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Lydd Airport Inquiry Closed
The Lydd Airport Inquiry formally closed on 16 September 2011. The Inspector will now prepare his report with recommendations to the Secretary of State, who will make the final decision on the applications.
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Your council - your services
Your services - find out more about the services we provide.
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Customer Charter
Our new customer charter has been launched. Click to find out all about our commitments to you.
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Housing benefit rules are changing
The rules regarding the calculation of Housing Benefit are changing from 1 April 2011. If you are a tenant renting from a private landlord and are in receipt of Local Housing Allowance, or thinking of renting in the private sector these changes could affect you.
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Save Time - Get Your Bills Online
Sign up to the council's new paperless council tax billing and you could win £50 worth of shopping vouchers.
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Tell Us Once
When someone dies, it can be a stressful and upsetting time. In Kent, a service called ‘Tell Us Once' is available which makes it easier for you to notify a number of different government departments and organisations.
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