M20 lorry park scheme dropped by government Common sense has prevailed. The government’s ill thought out scheme to build a massive Lorry Park on the M20 near Sellindge have been dropped. Protests Marches and local opposition have brought democracy back to the area and demonstrates that a fight against injustice can be won.
Category: Local Politics
Browse the Rye’s Own Local Politics archive for magazine pieces that combine contemporary reporting with memories and historical perspective. The selection ranges across “Rother Has Failed Us”, “Rye Fights Back”, “Council Says Yes To Marina Plan”, “Did Shepway Councillors Accept Bribes?”, and “Lorry Park Plans Defeated”, showing the breadth hidden behind the section heading. Together the articles retain the immediacy and individuality of a local magazine rather than reading like a formal reference book.
“Biggest Protest Shepway Has Ever Seen
Sellindge & District Residents have just announced the date for a massive demonstration against against Shepway’s plans for a ‘Garden Town’ for 12,000 houses and a Lorry Park for 3,600 lorries. It is billed as the biggest protest Shepway has ever seen. Feelings are running very strong in Sellindge and surrounding villages against the massive … Continue reading “Biggest Protest Shepway Has Ever Seen
A Message to Rye’s Own Readers from the Prime Minister
Today I set out the Government’s 12 negotiating objectives for leaving the European Union – part of our plan for Britain, which aims to get the right deal abroad while ensuring a better deal for ordinary working people here at home – and I wanted you to be one of the first to know about it. … Continue reading A Message to Rye’s Own Readers from the Prime Minister
Did Shepway Councillors Accept Bribes?
Just Released by Sellindge Village Residents Association SUSPECTED BRIBERY PRESS RELEASE. (2) Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:29 AM PST Dear Residents, As promised, we said that we would bring you more details of a press release by Lydd Airport Action Group pertaining to suspected bribes being accepted by Shepway District Councillors. If you are … Continue reading Did Shepway Councillors Accept Bribes?
Mass Demonstration Against Shepway District Council.
“Locals are sick and tired of David Monk and his cronies at Shepway” Local residents from all over Shepway are gearing up for the Mass Demonstration set to hit the town of Folkestone at one of the busiest times of the year. An alliance of various groups are coming together to protest against the shoddy … Continue reading Mass Demonstration Against Shepway District Council.
Clown on the Run
Man chased by man dressed as a clown Sussex Police are warning residents and visitors to be aware of a new trend involving individuals dressed as clowns. This is of American origin but has been swept here via social media. Reports from all over the UK are coming in of this ‘clown prank’ that has … Continue reading Clown on the Run
Did District Council Leader David Monk Deceive the People of Kent?
Letter from Sellindge & District Residents Association THE GREAT UNTRUTH Part 2. Dear Residents, You will recall our post of 13th August from a Monks Horton Parish Councillor telling of the ‘Great Untruth’ as performed by the Leader of Shepway District Council, David Monk on BBC Radio Kent. Well, to our amazement, a reply … Continue reading Did District Council Leader David Monk Deceive the People of Kent?
Sellindge Village v Shepway District Council
A Newsletter from Sellindge & District Residents Association. DEMOCRACY IN SHEPWAY IS DEAD. Dear Residents, It wouldn’t have escaped your notice that we have absolutely no official voice when it comes to ‘having our say’ in the way our communities and villages are shaped and developed in the future. This week, our District Council, Shepway, … Continue reading Sellindge Village v Shepway District Council
Protest March in Hythe
“Campaign against life-changing developments in Shepway” The March around Hythe on Saturday 6 August 2016 was organized by the Otterpool Newtown Campaign Coalition to draw attention of residents of Shepway to the life changing developments planned by the Council for this area. – “Campaign against life-changing developments in Shepway
Message from the Prime Minister
A Message from Our New Prime Minister I have just been to Buckingham Palace, where Her Majesty the Queen has asked me to form a new Government. And I accepted. In David Cameron, I follow in the footsteps of a great, modern Prime Minister. Under David’s leadership, the Government stabilised the economy, reduced the budget … Continue reading Message from the Prime Minister