Cllr David Dickinson, Lib Dem Candidate, Folkestone Park Ward
DUNGENESS
Do you support new build at Dungeness power station even though the industry has not solved its waste problems?
Yes/global warming is priority

RENEWABLE ENERGY
1) Do you welcome wind farms in the district?
No/insufficient contribution to grid
2) Should the government be urged to do more to develop all forms of renewable energy - eg subsidising national grid connections?
Yes/tidal etc

GM FOODS
Are you aware that over the next year or so the Government will decide whether to allow GM crops to be commercially grown across the UK?

Yes
Do you have any concerns?
Yes/unproven safety

EMERGENCY PLAN
The government has made local authorities near nuclear power stations responsible for drawing up plans to protect the public in a nuclear emergency. Do you know what Shepway's local emergency plan is, and do you think that potassium iodate tablets should be available to everyone in the district?

No, not aware

CYCLING
Do you support safe sensible cycle routes to schools and town centres? Would you make this a budget priority?

No/ the Council finances are in a serious mess

OPERATION STACK
Do you have any alternative solutions to the underlying problems caused by HGV's on our motorways?

Reopen Folkestone port as "rail/ship". Encourage major companies to transfer freight to rail.

RECYCLING
Is Shepway doing enough?

Of course not/never enough.