The April 2026 update on the FABF project from lead contractor Jackson's. Read the new issue 11, and all previous monthly editions. Temporary closure of Bouverie Road West and Cheriton Place is on schedule to be lifted 24th April.
The April 2026 monthly update from Tim Prater as County Councillor for Cheriton, Sandgate and Hythe East.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is to contribute £236,000 towards the work required to reopen the Road of Remembrance.
The 2026 HG Wells Short Story Competition is now open. The theme is THE CHEAT: make of it what you will. This annual national (but Sandgate run) Competition offers a £500 Senior, £1,000 Junior prize & free publication of all shortlisted entries.
Across Kent you can now recycle liquid cartons (such as those made by Tetra Pak - other cartons are available) from home.
If you are on a low income, when you get your bill check the issuing Council website for their Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
Electoral Commission research finds 61% of respondents experience harassment or security threats during election campaigns. East Kent Lib Dem Councillor Hannah Perkin joined Woman's Hour on 30th March to describe her experiences (from 15:27).
A monthly bulletin from F&HDC. This month: Folkestone Sports Centre Grant, Otterpool Park, UK Town of Culture, Working for Veterans, Folca2, ANPR Trial Ends, Beach Reprofiling, Youth Forum & Excellence in Volunteering Awards.
Finally, after huge local lobbying, Kent County Council have published the decision notice to do the works needed to protect and reopen the Folkestone Road of Remembrance. Works could start as soon as May, and are likely to take up to a year.
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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