Young Minds, Hidden Struggles
Perceptions of self-harm from Children and Young people, Professionals and the Medway and Swale Community.
26 Sep 2025
The Liberal Democrats on Kent County Council
At the May 2025 elections, 12 Liberal Democrats were elected to Kent County Council, the official opposition to Reform UK. This is the Liberal Democrats' largest Kent County Council group for over 20 years.
The current membership of Kent County Council is:
Kent County Council Make-up | |
| Reform UK | 55 |
| Liberal Democrat | 12 |
| Conservative | 5 |
| Green Party | 5 |
| Labour | 1 |
| Labour and Co-operative Party | 1 |
| UKIP (Defected from Reform UK) | 1 |
| Independent (Suspended from Reform UK prior to trial) | 1 |
The Liberal Democrat Group on Kent County Council are:
| Division | Councillor |
| Canterbury North | Alex Ricketts |
| Canterbury South | Mike Sole |
| Cheriton Sandgate & Hythe East | Tim Prater |
| Faversham | Antony Hook |
| Maidstone North East | Geoffrey Samme |
| Malling Central | Trudy Dean |
| Sevenoaks Town | Richard Streatfeild |
| Tunbridge Wells East | Colin Sefton |
| Tunbridge Wells North | Mark Ellis |
| Tunbridge Wells Rural | Mark Munday |
| Tunbridge Wells South | Martin Brice |
| Tunbridge Wells West | John Moreland |
Kent News
Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell dies aged 84
Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and Liberal giant. His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom. But more than that, he was an warm and caring friend and colleague. We will miss him terribly.
26 Sep 2025
Liberal Democrats Internal Federal Elections 2025
Our party is run by members, for members. From the leader, to members of Party Committees & our local party teams, everyone is elected by fellow members. Nominations are now closed for the 2025 Federal elections. Ballot emails go out soon.
26 Sep 2025
Party staffer said Reform UK members at Kent County Council all hate each other, claims Hope Not Hate
We thought 28 years of Tory in-fighting was bad, Reform seems to be trying to out-do them in their first 100 days.
24 Sep 2025
Lib Dems Secure Support for Kent Vaccination Boost
A Liberal Democrat motion seeking to boost the cross-Kent uptake of vaccinations to safeguard the health of children was moved at the Kent County Council meeting of 18th September and was passed with the unanimous support of the 73 councillors voting.
21 Sep 2025
No Support for Kent LGR Position
Tim Prater has blasted Kent County Council wasting time and money working on further developing its own proposal for Kent Local Government Reorganisation despite their plan having NO support amongst other local councils.
21 Sep 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025