Folkestone Cheriton is a ward of Folkestone West county division, represented on Kent County Council by Lib Dem Tim Prater.
The Liberal Democrat Action Team are working for Cheriton throughout the year, and keep in touch regularly through Focus and through E-FOCUS direct via email too.
If you would like to receive a copy of Cheriton E-Focus (free!) in future, simply email your name and address to tim@shepwaylibdems.org.uk - we'll add you to the mailing list.
Recent News about Cheriton from this website.

On 7th March 2012 Officers Sarah Wallace and Mark Ball attended an address in Radnor Park Crescent in relation to report of a Burglary in progress. Upon arriving on scene the suspect had made off from the area. Whilst conducting enquiries the offender was spotted, and stopped by the officers.
PCSO's Mark Ball and Sarah Wallace attended a report of criminal damage. From conducting appropriate level of enquiries the officers were able to identify a group of 4 young persons as well as the name of the main offender.

This is the update for the month of February 2012, for Sandgate, Cheriton and surrounding areas.
PCSO Mark Ball attended Highlands Close in relation to a report of Anti-social behaviour towards a local resident. The group was quickly identified, resulting in Officer Ball speaking with the parents of the young person responsible.

A planning application for 30 new houses has been submitted for Lawrence House in Cheriton. The former care home site is to be redeveloped following its closure.
The proposals are for 21 four bedroom houses and 9 "affordable" houses accessed from St Mark's Close. The application Y11/1156/SH can be viewed on the Shepway Council website.

A Play Van full of toys, games and activities will offer free play opportunities in Cheriton Rec this summer.
All children and young people from 0-18yrs are invited to join in the fun and games.
Cheriton Rec will see free Play days on July 26th, August 9th and 23rd.
Sandgate's Military Road Rec will see free Play days on August 2nd and 30th, and Fremantle Road Park on 16th August.

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,

10th February is the birthday of Samuel Plimsoll, 1824-1898, 'The Sailor's Friend', a national hero in his lifetime, first president of the National Union of Seamen and saviour of countless lives as the man who gave his name to the Plimsoll Line.
For many years Plimsoll Day, 10th February, was celebrated throughout Britain (15 towns have streets named after him). Plimsoll is recognised in Bristol, his birthplace, but his later years were spent in Folkestone, and he is buried in the churchyard at St Martin's Church, Cheriton, Kent.

This is the update for the month of January 2012, for the Cheriton, Morehall & Sandgate areas.
PCSO Mark Ball investigated recent reports of criminal damage in Station Road, Hawkins Road and Shaftesbury Avenue. The 4 Asian/oriental males were identified upon viewing local CCTV. Full details of the group were confirmed at a local school, resulting in each member of the group being cautioned and questioned at Folkestone Police Station.

Update for the month of October 2011, for the Cheriton & Morehall areas.
On Saturday 1st October 2011 local officers Karen Tappenden & Mark Ball attended the park area between Firs Lane and Shaftesbury Avenue in relation to a report of youths on top of residential garages. A group of young persons were stopped, whose details were recorded with parents being spoken to regarding their conduct/behaviour.

Good news and bad news on the scheduled Folkestone West & Sandgate "You Decide" day at Pent Valley School this Saturday, which has unfortunately had to be cancelled.
The "You Decide" days are designed to give the local community a say on which groups and organisations they want to see funded from the bids submitted. Running now for three years in Folkestone west, for this years event, there was £10,000 available, with up to £1,000 per bid. Unfortunately, at the close of applications for grants, there had been nine bids in total - meaning that every bid on the day would be successful.

Kent Police update for the month of August 2011, for the Cheriton & Morehall areas.
On Wednesday 10th August 2011 PCSO Mark Ball attended Cheriton Library and spoke with Nepali village elders. Officer Ball discussed recent Thefts and the resulting community concerns. The 22 attendees were happy with this level of engagement, and agreed to further meetings with local Police.
The most recent planning applications in Cheriton, powered by the Shepway District Council website.