Folkestone & Hythe District Council Monthly Briefing: July 2025
A monthly update briefing from F&HDC on key projects and news from around the district.
4 Jul 2025
Improving KCC’s Blue Badge System
The Liberal Democrats at KCC have put a motion to Full Council on 10th July calling for improvements to the Blue Badge scheme, amongst other things to better support those with cancer or other life-altering conditions.
4 Jul 2025
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: July 2025
The July 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
4 Jul 2025
Reporting Back
Tim Prater Reporting Back from KCC: June 2025
The June 2025 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
30 Jun 2025
Have a Chat About Princes Parade
The majority of those who completed a recent survey on the future of the site supported maintaining the current open space and encouraging biodiversity.
25 Jun 2025
86% of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) Claimants in Folkestone and Hythe Could Lose Out
What do you say, Tony Vaughan? What do you say, Sojan Joseph?
20 Jun 2025
National News
Benefits & Pensions
Standing up for the most vulnerable in society
Why we opposed the Government’s welfare bill
SD
3 Jul 2025
Windrush Day 2025
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
20 Jun 2025
LGBT+
Pride Month 2025
So we will keep fighting - until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
ED
1 Jun 2025
LGBT+
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
My message to the UK’s LGBTQ+ community is clear - I support you. I stand with you.
CJ
17 May 2025
Home Affairs
Standing Up to Divisive Politics
In the face of divisive and destructive politics, it is more important than ever that the Liberal Democrats continue to offer a liberal alternative.
LS
14 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
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