Potholes
Phil's team fixed a pothole near Lyminge Way
Phil the pothole duck and his friend Matthew, got the pothole in the junction of Lyminge Way and Tenterden Way filled.
30 Oct 2025
Matthew Brown
Matthew Brown
A dedicated local campaigner with a background in computing and the internet, is the founder and chair of Thanet Creative, supporting writing and creativity.
His key priorities include:
- Road Safety – Holding KCC accountable for potholes and unsafe junctions, especially the Tenterden Way and Millmead Road junction.
- Children and Family Services – Advocating for continued funding of the Millmead Family Hub and reforms in Kent’s social services.
- Environmental Protection – Opposing Southern Water’s sewage discharges into local seas and beaches.
Standing as a Liberal Democrat, Matthew seeks genuine change in Thanet, undeterred by bureaucracy or personal health challenges.
TDC
Meet your Garlinge by-election candidate: Matthew Brown
Thanet Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Garlinge by-election is local activist, Matthew Brown.
17 Oct 2025
Potholes
Introducing Phil the pothole duck
Phil (the pot hole duck) is our mascot for better roads in Thanet. If you see us out and about with Phil give us a wave - or come and take a selfie.
MB
4 Oct 2025
Margate
Statement on this weekend's protest in Margate:
The events of the past few weeks, and resulting manifestation in Thanet of a Far Right event, run by a party calling for both a ‘Holy War’, and the deportation of 5 million people from the UK, is no surprise to the Thanet Liberal Democrats.
DH
28 Sep 2025
Matthew Brown
No to Labour's Digital ID
Our Government is terrible at huge IT projects. There are increasing numbers of data leaks and hacks. The scheme will cost the taxpayer billions. The first people that will benefit from Digital ID are hackers and fakers. Say no to Digital ID.
27 Sep 2025
Matthew Brown
New Lib Dem Bill: Supporting children with neurodivergence
On Wednesday 10th October, Adam Dance MP introduced his Private Members’ Bill calling for universal screening for dyslexia and other neurodivergence, better teacher training and fairer Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) funding.
17 Sep 2025
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